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Note

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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 IBM® Eserver xSeries 200™ Type 8479 server and xSeries 200VL Type 8481 server.

Important: This manual is intended for trained servicers who are familiar with

IBM PC Server products. Before servicing an IBM product, be sure to review “Safety information” on page 103.

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.

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Lesen Sie alle Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie eine Anweisung ausführen.

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

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

Online support

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

The Web address is:

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

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Contents

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

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

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

General checkout . . . . . . . . . .1

General information . . . . . . . . .3

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . .3

Server features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Notices and statements used in this book . . . . .5

Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . .5

Server controls and indicators . . . . . . . .7

Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . .8

Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . .9

POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

POST beep code descriptions . . . . . . . .9

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

Small computer system interface messages (some

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Diagnostic programs and error messages . . . .10

Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Starting the diagnostic programs . . . . . .12

Using the diagnostics CD . . . . . . . .12

Creating a diagnostics diskette from the CD 12 Downloading the diagnostics program . . .12

Using the diagnostic diskette . . . . . .13

Viewing the test log . . . . . . . . . .13

Diagnostic error message tables . . . . . . .13

Power checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Recovering BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Clearing CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .15

Temperature checkout . . . . . . . . . . .17

Diagnosing errors . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller . . . . .17

Network connection problems . . . . . . .17

Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart . . .18

Ethernet controller messages . . . . . . . . .19

Novell NetWare or IntraNetWare system ODI

driver teaming messages . . . . . . . . .19

NDIS 4.0 Windows driver messages . . . . .21

Ethernet teaming messages: . . . . . . . .22

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . .25

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 25

Choices available from the Configuration/Setup

main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . .28

Using the SCSISelect utility program (some models) 28

Starting the SCSISelect utility program . . . .28

Choices available from the SCSISelect menu . .29

Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility program . . . .31

Starting the PXE Boot Agent Utility program . .31 Choices available from the PXE Boot Agent

Utility menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Using the ServerGuide CDs . . . . . . . . .32

Features at a glance . . . . . . . . . .32

Setup and configuration overview . . . . . .34

System partition . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Typical NOS installation . . . . . . . . .35

Setting up or updating multiple servers . . . .35

Installing the NOS without ServerGuide . . . .36

Additional programs included with ServerGuide 36

Installing options . . . . . . . . . .37

Major components of the xSeries 200 . . . . . .37

System and PCI extender board . . . . . .37

System and PCI extender board options

connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

System board internal cable connectors . . .38

System board external connectors . . . . .39

System board jumpers . . . . . . . . .39

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Working inside the server with the power on . .40

System reliability considerations . . . . . .40

Stabilizing feet . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Side cover removal . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Bezel removal . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Removing the support bracket assembly . . . . .45

Working with adapters . . . . . . . . . .46

Adapter considerations . . . . . . . . .46

Adapter installation . . . . . . . . . .47

SCSI or ServeRAID adapter installation . . . . .48

Internal drive installation . . . . . . . . . .49

Internal drive bays . . . . . . . . . . .50

Preinstallation steps (all bays) . . . . . . .51

Drive installation in bay 2 or 4 . . . . . . .51

Hard disk drive installation in bay 5, 6, or 7 . .53

Memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Microprocessor removal . . . . . . . . .56

Microprocessor installation . . . . . . . .59

Installing a security U-bolt . . . . . . . . .61

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . .62

Installing the cover . . . . . . . . . . .62

Updating the server configuration . . . . . .63

Connecting external options . . . . . . . .64

I/O connector locations . . . . . . . . .64

Input/output connectors . . . . . . . . . .65

Mouse connector . . . . . . . . . . .66

Keyboard connector . . . . . . . . . .66

Parallel connector . . . . . . . . . . .67

Viewing or changing the connector

assignments . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Parallel connector . . . . . . . . . .67

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Serial connectors . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Viewing or changing the serial-connector

assignments . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Serial connectors . . . . . . . . . . .68

Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . .69

Configuring the Ethernet controller . . . .69

High performance Ethernet modes . . . .69

Teaming mode . . . . . . . . . .69

Priority Packet mode . . . . . . . .70

Virtual LAN mode . . . . . . . . .71

Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . .72

Universal Serial Bus connectors . . . . . . .72

USB cables and hubs . . . . . . . . .72

USB connectors . . . . . . . . . . .72

Audio connectors . . . . . . . . . . .73

Line out . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Line in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Mic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

MIDI connector . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Video connector . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Ultra160 SCSI connector (some models) . . . .74

SCSI cabling requirements . . . . . . .74

Setting SCSI IDs . . . . . . . . . . .75

FRU information (service only) . . . .77

Hard disk drive cage . . . . . . . . . . .77

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Rear fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

System board . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

CD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Button kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Guide assembly / speaker . . . . . . . . .83

Bezel release latch . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Top/side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Handle assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Adapter retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Symptom-to-FRU index . . . . . . .89

Beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

No beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Diagnostic error codes . . . . . . . . . . .90

Error symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

POST error messages . . . . . . . . . . .95

ServeRAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Undetermined problems . . . . . . . . . .97

Parts listing . . . . . . . . . . . .99

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Related service information . . . . . 103

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . . . 105

Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive

devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Grounding requirements . . . . . . . . 106

Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) . . . 107

Send us your comments! . . . . . . . . . 136

Problem determination tips . . . . . . . . . 137

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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General checkout

The server diagnostic programs are stored on the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. These programs are the primary method of testing the major components of the server: The system board, Ethernet controller, video controller, RAM, keyboard, mouse (pointing device), diskette drive, serial ports, hard drives, and parallel port. You can also use them to test some external devices. See “Diagnostic programs and error messages” on page 10.

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:

v The customer identifies the system as part of a cluster. v 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.

v One or more systems are located near the failing system.

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

Notes:

1. 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.

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

3. If the computer hangs with a POST error, go to the “Symptom-to-FRU index”

on page 89.

4. If the computer hangs and no error is displayed, go to “Undetermined problems” on page 97.

5. Power supply problems, see “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 89.

6. Safety information, see “Safety information” on page 103.

7. For intermittent problems, check the error log; see “POST error messages” on

page 9.

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1. IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER? YES. Schedule maintenance with the customer. Shut down all systems related to

the cluster. Run storage test. NO. Go to step 2.

IF THE SYSTEM IS NOT PART OF A CLUSTER:

v Power-off the computer and all external devices. v Check all cables and power cords. v Set all display controls to the middle position. v Power-on all external devices. v Power-on the computer. v Record any POST error messages displayed on the screen. If an error is

displayed, look up the first error in the “POST error messages” on page 95.

v Check the System Error Log. If an error was recorded by the system, see

“Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 89.

v Start the Diagnostic Programs. See “Diagnostic programs and error

messages” on page 10.

v Check for the following responses:

a. One beep. b. Readable instructions or the Main Menu.

DID YOU RECEIVE BOTH OF THE CORRECT RESPONSES?

NO. Find the failure symptom in “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 89.

Run the Diagnostic Programs. If necessary, refer to “Diagnostic programs and

YES.

error messages” on page 10.

If you receive an error, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 89.

If the diagnostics completed successfully and you still suspect a problem, see “Undetermined problems” on page 97.

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General information

The IBM xSeries 200 server delivers performance and affordability for general server applications. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage.

The server serial number and model number are located on labels on the bottom of the server and on the lower-right side of the bezel. With access to the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about the server model and other IBM server products is available at the following World Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries

Features and specifications

The following provides a summary of the features and specifications for the xSeries 200 server. Depending on the server model, some features and specifications might not apply.

Model and serial numbers

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Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor: Supports one microprocessor (depending on your model) v Intel Pentium® III with 256 KB or

512 KB Level-2 cache and MMX

™

(MMX2) technology or

v Intel Celeron with 128 KB Level-2

cache and MMX (MMX2) technology

Memory:

v Minimum: 128 MB v Maximum: 1.5 GB v Type: PC133 MHz, ECC SDRAM,

unregistered DIMMs

v Slots: Three dual inline

(depending on your model)

Drives:

v Diskette: 1.44 MB v CD-ROM: IDE v Hard disk drive

Expansion

bays (depending on

model):

v Two 5.25-in. bays (one CD-ROM

drive installed)

v Two 3.5-in. bays (one diskette drive

installed)

v Three 3.5-in. slim-high bays

available

PCI

expansion slots:

v Three 33 MHz/32-bit on the system

board (some models come with a SCSI adapter installed)

v Two 33 MHz/32-bit on the PCI

extender board

AGP

slot:

Power supply:

One 330 watt (90-240 V ac) Video: ATI Rage XL

v AGP video adapter v Compatible with SVGA and VGA v 8 MB SDRAM video memory

Size:

v Height: 470 mm (18.5 in.) v Depth: 508 mm (19.9 in.) v Width: 165 mm (6.5 in.) v Weight: approximately 19.5 kg (43

lb) when fully configured or 15.9 kg (35 lb) minimum

Integrated

functions:

v One 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, Intel

Ethernet controller with Alert on LAN™ and Wake on LAN

support

v Two serial ports v Parallel port v Two USB ports v Keyboard port v Mouse port v MIDI port v Audio ports

– Line out – Line in – Mic

Dual-channel bus mastering IDE

controller

Acoustical

noise emissions:

v Sound power, idling: 5.1 bel

maximum

v Sound power, operating: 5.3 bel

maximum

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35° C (50.0° to

95.0° F). Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.7 ft)

– Server on: 10° to 32° C (50.0° to

89.6° F). Altitude: 914 m (2998.7 ft) to 2133 m (6998.0 ft)

– Server off: 10° to 43° C (50.0° to

109.4° F). Maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft)

Humidity:

– Server on: 8% to 80% – Server off: 8% to 80%

output:

Heat

Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour v Minimum configuration: 341 Btu

(100 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 1604 Btu

(470 watts)

Electrical

input:

v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required v Input voltage low range:

– Minimum: 90 V ac – Maximum: 137 V ac

Input voltage high range:

– Minimum: 180 V ac – Maximum: 265 V ac

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)

approximately: – Minimum: 0.095 kVA – Maximum: 0.470 kVA

Accelerated graphics port (AGP) (contains the video adapter)

Server features

The design of the server takes advantage of advancements in data storage and memory management. The server includes:

v Impressive performance using an innovative approach to microprocessor

utilization The server comes with one Celeron or Pentium III microprocessor installed.

v Large system memory

The memory bus in the server supports up to 1.5 GB of system memory. The memory controller provides error code correction (ECC) support for up to three industry-standard PC133, 3.3 V, 168-pin, 133 megahertz (MHz), unregistered, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs).

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v Systems-management capabilities

See the documentation provided with your systems-management software for more information.

v Integrated network environment support

The server comes with an Ethernet controller on the system board. This Ethernet controller has an interface for connecting to 10-MBps or 100-MBps networks. The server automatically selects between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX environments. The controller provides full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN). These controllers support Alert on LAN 2 technology.

v IBM ServerGuide™ CDs

The ServerGuide CDs that are included with the server provide programs to help you set up the server and install the network operating system (NOS). The ServerGuide program detects the hardware options that are installed and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. In addition, the ServerGuide CDs include a variety of application programs for the server.

For more information about the ServerGuide CDs, see “Using the ServerGuide CDs” on page 32.

Notices and statements used in this book

The caution and danger statements also appear in the multilingual safety book provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding statement in the safety book.

The notice and statement definitions are as follows:

v Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. v Important: These notices provide information that might help you avoid

inconvenient or problem situations.

v Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data.

An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur.

v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

to you. A caution statement is placed just before a description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation.

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or

extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

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

The following is an abbreviated list of the RAS features that the server supports. v Reliability features

– Boot block recovery – Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability – Customer-upgradable basic input/output system (BIOS)

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– ECC front-side buses (FSBs) – ECC L2 cache – ECC memory – Parity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) – Advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) – Power-on self-test (POST) – SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD)

Availability features

– Advanced desktop management interface (DMI) features – Auto-restart initial program load (IPL) power supply – Automatic error retry or recovery – Automatic server restart – Automatic restart after power failure – Built-in, menu-driven configuration programs – Built-in, menu-driven SCSI configuration programs (some models) – Built-in, menu-driven setup programs – Failover Ethernet support – Menu-driven diagnostic programs on CD-ROM – Microsoft® Windows NT® failover support – Monitoring support for temperature, voltage, and fan speed – Server management – ServeRAID™ adapter support – Wake on LAN capability

v Serviceability features

– Adaptec 29160 built-in self-test (BIST) – Alert on LAN 2 – CD-ROM-based diagnostics – Diagnostic support of Ethernet adapters – Error codes and messages – Processor serial number access – Read-only memory (ROM) checksums – Vital product data (VPD) (includes serial number information and

replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance)

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Server controls and indicators

This section identifies the controls and indicators on the front and rear of the server.

Ethernet speed 100 Mbps

CD-eject button

CD-ROM drive activity light

Diskette-eject button

Diskette drive activity light

Hard disk drive activity light

Power-on light

Power-control button

Ethernet transmit/ receive activity

CD-eject button: Push this button to open the CD tray to insert or remove a CD.

CD-ROM drive activity light: When this light is on, the CD-ROM drive is in use.

Diskette-eject button: Push this button to release a diskette from the drive.

Diskette drive activity light: When this light is on, the diskette drive is in use.

Ethernet speed 100 MBps: When this light is on, the Ethernet speed is 100 MBps.

When the light is off, the Ethernet speed is 10 MBps. The Ethernet speed light is located on the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the rear of the server.

Ethernet transmit/receive activity: When this light is on, there is activity between the server and the network. The Ethernet transmit/receive activity light is located on the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the rear of the server.

Hard disk drive activity light: When this light is on, the hard disk drive is in use.

Power-on light: This status indicator lights when you turn on the server.

Power-control button: Press this button to manually turn the server on or off.

See “I/O connector locations” on page 64 for the location of the input/output (I/O) connectors on the rear of the server.

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Turning on the server

After you plug one end of the server power cord into the power supply outlet on the rear of the server, and the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet, the server can start as follows:

v You can press the power-control-button on the front of the server to start the

server.

v If the server is turned on and a power failure occurs, the server will start

automatically when power is restored.

Turning off the server

You can turn off the server in the following ways:

Statement 5:

CAUTION:

The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

v You can press the power-control button on the front of the server. This starts an

orderly shutdown of the operating system, if this feature is supported by your operating system, and places the server in standby mode.

Note: After turning off the server, wait at least 5 seconds before you press the

power-control button to turn on the server again.

v You can press and hold the power-control button for more than 4 seconds to

cause an immediate shutdown of the server and place the server in standby mode. You can use this feature if the operating system stops functioning.

v You can disconnect the server power cords from the electrical outlets to shut off

all power to the server.

Note: After disconnecting the power cords, wait approximately 15 seconds for

your system to stop running.

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Diagnostics

This section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you resolve some common problems that might occur with the server.

If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this section, refer to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 89 for more information.

Diagnostic tools overview

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

v POST beep codes

The power-on self-test (POST) generates beep codes and messages to indicate successful test completion or the detection of a problem. See “POST” for more information.

v Diagnostic programs and error messages

The server diagnostic programs are provided on the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. These programs test the major components of the server. See “Diagnostic programs and error messages” on page 10 for more information.

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.

If POST finishes without detecting any problems, the first window of the operating system or application program appears.

Note:

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

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

POST beep code descriptions

POST generates beep codes to indicate successful completion or the detection of a problem.

v One short beep indicates the successful completion of POST. v More than one beep indicates that POST detected a problem. For more

information, see “Beep symptoms” on page 89“.

POST error messages

The possible types of beep codes that your system might emit are:

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Repeating long beeps

Indicates that a memory error has occurred. Ensure that all DIMMs are correctly installed.

One long beep and two short beeps

Indicates that a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information. Ensure that the video adapter is correctly installed.

a list of POST errors, see “POST error messages” on page 95.

For

Small computer system interface messages (some models)

The following table lists actions to take if you receive a SCSI error message.

Note: If the server does not have a SCSI hard disk drive, ignore any message that

indicates that the BIOS is not installed.

You will get these messages only when running the SCSI Select Utility.

Table 2. SCSI messages

SCSI Messages Description

All One or more of the following might be causing the problem.

v A failing SCSI device (adapter or drive) v An improper SCSI configuration v Duplicate SCSI IDs in the same SCSI chain v An improperly installed SCSI terminator v A defective SCSI terminator v An improperly installed cable v A defective cable

Action:

Verify that:

v The external SCSI devices are turned on. External SCSI devices must

be turned on before the server.

v The cables for all external SCSI devices are connected correctly. v The last device in each SCSI chain is terminated properly. v The SCSI devices are configured correctly.

the above items are correct, run the diagnostic programs to obtain

additional information about the failing device.

Diagnostic programs and error messages

The server diagnostic programs are stored on the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. These programs provide the primary methods of testing the major components of the server.

Diagnostic 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 that are indicated by error messages should be performed by trained service personnel.

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Sometimes the first error to occur causes additional errors. In this case, the server displays more than one error message. Always follow the suggested action instructions for the first error message that appears.

The following sections contain the error codes that might appear in the detailed test log and summary log when running the diagnostic programs.

The error code format is as follows:

fff-ttt-iii-date-cc-text message

where:

fff is the three-digit function code that indicates the function being

tested when the error occurred. For example, function code 089 is for the microprocessor.

ttt is the three-digit failure code that indicates the exact test failure

that was encountered.

iii is the three-digit device ID. date is the date that the diagnostic test was run and the error recorded. cc is the check digit that is used to verify the validity of the

information.

text message is the diagnostic message that indicates the reason for the problem.

Text messages

The diagnostic text message format is as follows:

Function Name: Result (test specific string)

where:

Function Name

is the name of the function being tested when the error occurred. This corresponds to the function code (fff) given in the previous list.

Result can be one of the following:

Passed

Failed This result occurs when the diagnostic test discovers an error. User Aborted

Not Applicable

This result occurs when the diagnostic test completes without any errors.

This result occurs when you stop the diagnostic test before it is complete.

This result occurs when you specify a diagnostic test for a device that is not present.

Aborted

This result occurs when the test could not proceed because of the server configuration.

Warning

This result occurs when a possible problem is reported during the diagnostic test, such as when a device that is to be tested is not installed.

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Test Specific String

This is additional information that is used to analyze the problem.

Starting the diagnostic programs

The IBM Enhanced Diagnostics programs will isolate the server hardware from software that you have installed on your hard disk drive. The programs run independently of the operating system, and must be run either from the CD or from the diskette. This method of testing is generally used when other methods are not accessible or have not been successful in isolating a problem suspected to be hardware related.

An IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD comes with the server. You can also download the latest image of the diagnostics from the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.

Using the diagnostics CD

To start the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics from the diagnostics CD, do the following:

1. Turn off the server and any peripheral devices.

2. Turn on all attached devices; then, turn the server on.

3. When you see Press F1 For Configuration/Setup, press the F1 key.

4. When the Configuration/Setup Utility menu appears, select Start Options.

5. From the Start Options menu, select Startup Sequence.

6. Note the device selected as the First Startup Device. Later, you must restore

this setting.

7. Select CD-ROM as the First Startup Device.

8. Press Esc two times to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility menu.

9. Place the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD in the CD-ROM drive.

10. Select Save & Exit Setup and follow the prompts. The diagnostics will load.

Follow the instructions on the screen to run the diagnostics.

Important

When you finish running the diagnostics and utilities, remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive and turn off the server. You must restore the First Startup Device to the original setting. Use steps 2 through 8 of this procedure to do this.

Creating a diagnostics diskette from the CD: To create a diagnostics floppy diskette from the CD, do the following:

1. Format a floppy diskette (or have a preformatted diskette available).

2. Boot the system from the diagnostics CD.

3. From the menu that appears, select Create diagnostic diskette.

4. Insert the formatted floppy diskette into the floppy disk drive when the

message on the screen prompts you to do so, and press Enter.

5. The diagnostics CD can then be removed and the system rebooted with the newly created diskette.

Downloading the diagnostics program

Do the following to download the latest image of the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics from the World Wide Web and create a startable Enhanced Diagnostics diskette:

1. Go to the following World Wide Web site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

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2. Download the diagnostics file for the server to a hard disk drive directory (not to a diskette).

3. Go to a DOS prompt and change to the directory where the file was downloaded.

4. Insert a blank high-density diskette in diskette drive A.

5. Type in the following, and then press Enter: filename a: where filename is the

name of the file you downloaded from the Web.

The downloaded file is self-extracting and will be copied to the diskette. When the copy completes, you have a startable IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette.

Using the diagnostic diskette

Do the following to start the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics using the diagnostics diskette, do the following:

1. Turn off the server and any peripheral devices.

2. Insert the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive.

3. Turn on all attached devices; then, turn on the server.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

5. Place the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD in the CD-ROM drive. The diagnostics

will load. Follow the instructions on the screen to run the diagnostics.

the tests have completed, you can view the Test Log by selecting Utility

When 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

The test log records data about system failures and other pertinent information. The test log will not contain any information until after the diagnostic program has run.

Note: If you already are running the diagnostic programs, begin with step 4

1. Insert the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD or diskette in the appropriate drive.

2. Turn on the system and watch the screen.

If the system is on, shut down your operating system and restart the system.

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

4. Run the appropriate diagnostics program and when the Diagnostic Programs screen appears, select Utility.

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

6. You can save the test log to a file on a diskette or to your hard disk drive.

Note: The system maintains the test-log data while the system is powered on.

Diagnostic error message tables

For descriptions of the error messages that might appear when you run the diagnostic programs, see “Diagnostic error codes” on page 90. If diagnostic error

When you turn off the power to the server, the test log is cleared.

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Power checkout

messages appear that are not listed in those tables, make sure that the server has the latest levels of BIOS, Advanced System Management Processor, ServeRAID, and diagnostics microcode installed.

Power problems can be difficult to troubleshoot. For instance, a short circuit can exist anywhere on any of the power distribution busses. Usually a short circuit will cause the power subsystem to shut down because of an overcurrent condition.

A general procedure for troubleshooting power problems is as follows:

1. Power off the server and disconnect the AC cord(s).

2. Check for loose cables in the power subsystem. Also check for short circuits, for

instance if there is a loose screw causing a short circuit on a circuit board.

3. Remove adapters and disconnect the cables and power connectors to all internal and external devices until server is at minimum configuration required for power on (see ″Minimum operating requirements″ on page 97).

4. Reconnect the AC cord and power on the server. If the server powers up successfully, replace adapters and devices one at a time until the problem is isolated. If server does not power up from minimal configuration, replace FRUs of minimal configuration one at a time until the problem is isolated.

To use this method it is important to know the minimum configuration required for a server to power up (see page 97).

Recovering BIOS

If the BIOS code has become damaged, such as from a power failure during a flash update, you can recover the BIOS code using a BIOS flash diskette.

You can obtain a BIOS flash diskette from one of the following sources:

v Use the ServerGuide program to make a BIOS flash diskette. v Download files from the World Wide Web to make a BIOS flash diskette. Go to

Complete

1. When prompted, insert the BIOS flash diskette into the diskette drive.

2. Restart the server. The BIOS begins the power-on self-test.

3. The BIOS flash utility automatically starts.

4. When prompted as to whether you want to save the current code to a diskette,

5. When prompted, press Y to continue the flash process.

6. The system automatically starts the flash utility a second time.

7. When prompted as to whether you want to save the current BIOS code, stop

8. Restart the server, which should start up normally.

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ select IBM System Support, and then make the selections for your system.

the following steps to recover the BIOS code:

select N.

the process by removing the BIOS flash diskette from the diskette drive.

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Clearing CMOS

If you need to erase configuration information, you must move the CMOS jumper.

1 2 3

CMOS jumper (JBAT1)

The default position is a jumper installed on pins 1 and 2. Before you change the position of this jumper, you must turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect all external cables and power cords. Remove the cover and then move the jumper to pins 2 and 3.

After moving the jumper, wait at least 5 minutes for the CMOS information to clear.

Changing the position of this jumper erases all configuration and setup information, including the power-on and administrator passwords. Therefore, you must reconfigure the server after clearing CMOS memory (see “Configuration” on page 25). If possible, record the server configuration information before moving the CMOS jumper.

After you clear the CMOS information, move the jumper back to its normal position (pins 1 and 2). Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Replacing the battery

When replacing the battery, you must replace it with a lithium battery of the same type from the same manufacturer. To avoid possible danger, read and follow the safety statement below.

To order replacement batteries, call 1-800-772-2227 within the United States, and 1-800-465-7999 or 1-800-465-6666 within Canada. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.

Note: After you replace the battery, you must reconfigure your system and reset

the system date and time.

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CAUTION: When replacing the battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If the server 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:

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

Dispose

of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Do the following to replace the battery:

1. Read “Before you begin” on page 40, and follow any special handling and installation instructions supplied with the replacement battery.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the server cover.

3. Remove the battery: a. Use one finger to press the top of the battery clip away from the battery

until the battery releases upward from the socket.

b. Lift and remove the battery from the battery socket.

4. Do the following to insert the new battery: a. Tilt the battery so that you can insert it into the socket under the battery

clip.

b. As you slide it under the battery clip, press the battery down into the

socket.

5. Reinstall the server cover and connect the cables.

6. Turn on the server.

7. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set configuration

parameters.

v Set the server date and time. v Set the power-on password. v Reconfigure the server.

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Temperature checkout

Proper cooling of the server is important for proper operation and server reliability. For a typical xSeries server, you should make sure:

v Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed v Each of the power supply bays has either a power supply or a filler panel

installed

v The server cover is in place during normal operation v There is at least 50 mm (2 inches) of ventilated space at the sides of the server

and 100 mm (4 inches) at the rear of the server

v The server cover is removed for no longer than 30 minutes while the server is

operating

v The processor housing cover covering the processor and memory area is

removed for no longer that ten minutes while the server is operating

v A removed hot-swap drive is replaced within two minutes of removal v Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions provided

with the adapters (ensure that cables are not restricting air flow)

v The fans are operating correctly and the air flow is good v A failed fan is replaced within 48 hours

In addition, ensure that the environmental specifications for the server are met. See “Features and specifications” on page 3.

Note: The speed of the fans will increase if:

v One fan fails. v Ambient temperature gets too high.

Diagnosing errors

To find solutions to problems that have definite symptoms, see “Error symptoms” on page 92.

If you cannot find the problem there, go to “Starting the diagnostic programs” on page 12 to test the server.

If you have just added new software or a new option and the server is not working, do the following before using the error symptoms table:

v Remove the software or device that you just added. v Run the diagnostic tests to determine if the server is running correctly. v Reinstall the new software or new device.

Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller

This section provides troubleshooting information for problems that might occur with the 10/100 MBps Ethernet controller.

Network connection problems

If the Ethernet controller cannot connect to the network, check the following: v Make sure that the cable is installed correctly.

The network cable must be securely attached at all connections. If the cable is attached but the problem persists, try a different cable.

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If you set the Ethernet controller to operate at 100 MBps, you must use Category 5 cabling.

If you directly connect two workstations (without a hub), or if you are not using a hub with X ports, use a crossover cable.

Note: To determine whether a hub has an X port, check the port label. If the

label contains an X, the hub has an X port.

v Determine if the hub supports auto-negotiation. If not, try configuring the

integrated Ethernet controller manually to match the speed and duplex mode of the hub.

v Check the LAN activity light (if available) on the front of the server. The LAN

activity light illuminates when the Ethernet controller sends or receives data over the Ethernet network. If the LAN activity light is off, make sure that the hub and network are operating and that the correct device drivers are loaded.

v Make sure that you are using the correct device drivers, supplied with the

server.

v Check for operating server-specific causes for the problem. v Make sure that the device drivers on the client and server are using the same

protocol.

v Test the Ethernet controller.

The way you test the Ethernet controller depends on which operating system you are using (see the Ethernet controller device driver README file).

Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart

You can use the following troubleshooting chart to find solutions to 10/100 MBps Ethernet controller problems that have definable symptoms.

Table 3. Ethernet troubleshooting chart

Ethernet controller problem

The server stops running when loading device drivers.

The LAN activity light (when available) does not light.

Suggested Action

The PCI BIOS interrupt settings are incorrect.

Check the following: v Determine if the IRQ setting assigned to the Ethernet controller

is also assigned to another device in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

Although interrupt sharing is allowed for PCI devices, some devices do not function well when they share an interrupt with a dissimilar PCI device. Try changing the IRQ assigned to the Ethernet controller or the other device. For example, for NetWare Versions 3 and 4 it is recommended that disk controllers not share interrupts with LAN controllers.

v Make sure that you are using the most recent device driver

available from the World Wide Web.

v Run the network diagnostic program. Check the following:

v Make sure that you have loaded the network device drivers. v The network might be idle. Try sending data from this

workstation.

v Run diagnostics on the LEDs.

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Table 3. Ethernet troubleshooting chart (continued)

Ethernet controller

Suggested Action

problem

Data is incorrect or sporadic.

Check the following: v Make sure that you are using Category 5 cabling when

operating the server at 100 MBps.

v Make sure that the cables do not run close to noise-inducing

sources like fluorescent lights.

The Ethernet controller stopped working when another adapter was added to the server.

Check the following:

v Make sure that the cable is connected to the Ethernet controller. v Make sure that your PCI server BIOS is current. v Reseat the adapter. v Determine if the IRQ setting assigned to the Ethernet adapter is

also assigned to another device in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

The Ethernet controller stopped working without apparent cause.

Check the following:

v Run diagnostics for the Ethernet controller. v Try a different connector on the hub. v Reinstall the device drivers. Refer to your operating system

documentation and to the ServerGuide information.

Ethernet controller messages

The integrated Ethernet controller might display messages from the following device drivers:

v Novell NetWare™ or IntraNetWare system open data-link interface (ODI) v Network driver interface specification (NDIS) adapter for level 4.0 (Windows

NT)

Novell NetWare or IntraNetWare system ODI driver teaming messages

This section provides explanations of the error messages for the Novell NetWare or IntraNetWare system ODI driver, and suggested actions to resolve each problem.

Table 4. NetWare driver messages for the Ethernet controller

Message Description

Couldn’t allocate resources. Explanation: An unknown error has occurred when trying

AFT group for primary adapter in slot nnn already exists.

to allocate needed resources for the AFT Module.

Action:

v Check the server configuration. If the problem persists,

contact your network supplier.

v Verify that the Ethernet controller is enabled. If the

Ethernet controller is enabled, run the diagnostic programs.

Explanation: An attempt was made to rebind an adapter already in an AFT group. Action: Check the AFT slot numbers for existing AFT teams. If the problem persists, contact your network supplier.

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Table 4. NetWare driver messages for the Ethernet controller (continued)

Message Description

Error locating device control table (DCT) addresses in internal table. Make sure that you have loaded LAN drivers after loading AFT.NLM.

Explanation: The bind command was entered prior to loading the device driver. The device driver must be loaded after loading AFT.NLM, but before any bind command can be issued. Action: Load the driver for the supported adapter and try loading the AFT module again. If the problem persists, contact your network supplier.

Insufficient number of arguments specified.

Explanation: The appropriate or expected number of parameters was not entered in a command. Action: Check the parameters required for the given command. If the problem persists, contact your network supplier.

Duplicate slot numbers detected.

Explanation: An attempt has been made to bind the same slot number more than once. Action: Check the slot numbers entered during the bind. Adapter slot numbers must be valid and unique. If the problem persists, contact your network supplier.

’xxx’ is not supported for AFT team.

Explanation: A bind command has been issued for adapters not supported by AFT.NLM. Action: Make sure that you attempt to bind only adapters supported by AFT.NLM.

Primary and Secondary adapters do not match. AFT group is not created.

Explanation: A bind command was entered for an adapter team that is a combination of server and client adapters. An AFT team must be a grouping of the same classification of adapter. Action: Verify that all the adapters bound in a team are of the same classification.

Requested number of Secondary cards are not found.

Explanation: The number of adapters specified in the bind command could not be located. Action: Verify the numbers and slot locations of the adapters to be bound. If the problem persists, contact your network supplier.

Failed to create AFT group. Make sure that the drivers for supported adapters are loaded, primary adapter is bound to protocols, and

Explanation: Binding of protocol failed. Protocol is either not bound to any adapter or is bound to more than one adapter in the group. Action: Ensure that the protocol is bound to only adapter in

an AFT team. secondary adapter is not bound to any protocols.

Error identifying slot numbers for the specified board names.

Explanation: The mapping between the board name entered

and the slot number for an adapter could not be

established.

Action: Check the board name for the adapter before

issuing the bind command. If the problem persists, contact

your network supplier. Can’t unbind specified slot

from AFT group. Make sure that the slot you specified is for the primary adapter in an

Explanation: The number entered in the unbind command

was not the primary adapter in an AFT group.

Action: Reissue the unbind command and specify the slot

number for the primary adapter. AFT group.

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Table 4. NetWare driver messages for the Ethernet controller (continued)

Message Description

LAN adapter at slot nnnn (Port 0xaa) failed to reset. Check the state of the adapter.

Explanation: The adapter that you specified could not be initialized.

Action:

1. Load the driver for the supported adapter.

2. Check that the adapter is seated properly in the slot and

try loading the AFT module again.

the problem persists, contact your network supplier.

AFT is not supported on this version of NetWare™.

Explanation: The NetWare on the server is not a version supported by AFT. Action: Load and bind AFT only on supported versions of NetWare (currently version 4.11 and above).

Failed to allocate resources tags.

Explanation: An unknown error has occurred when trying to allocate needed resources for the AFT module. Action: Check server configuration. If the problem persists, contact your network supplier.

Please unload all LAN drivers before unloading AFT.NLM.

Explanation: An attempt was made to unload the AFT.NLM module before unloading the adapter driver. Action: Unload the adapter driver before unloading the AFT module.

NDIS 4.0 Windows driver messages

This section contains the error messages for the NDIS 4.0 drivers. The explanation and recommended action are included with each message.

Table 5. NDIS (Windows NT or Windows 2000) driver messages for the Ethernet controller

Error code (hex) Description

0x00 Explanation: The driver could not register the specified interrupt.

Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that a

PCI interrupt is assigned to your Ethernet card, and that Ethernet is enabled.

0x01 Explanation: One of the PCI cards did not get the required resources.

Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that a PCI interrupt is assigned to your Ethernet card, and that Ethernet is enabled.

0x02 Explanation: Bad node address (multicast address).

Action: Make sure the locally administered address is valid, if one is specified. The address can not be a multicast address.

0x03 Explanation: Failed self-test.

Action: Make sure a cable is attached to the Ethernet connector.

0x0D Explanation: Could not allocate enough memory for transmit queues.

Action:

1. From the Windows NT desktop, select Start ” Control Panel ” Networks ” Adapters.

2. Select your IBM Ethernet adapter from the list.

3. Select Properties ” Advanced.

4. Lower the resource values that apply to the transmit queue.

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Table 5. NDIS (Windows NT or Windows 2000) driver messages for the Ethernet controller (continued)

Error code (hex) Description

0x0E Explanation: Could not allocate enough memory for receive queue.

Action:

1. From the Windows NT desktop, select Start ”Control Panel ”Networks ”Adapters.

2. Select your IBM Ethernet adapter from the list.

3. Select Properties ”Advanced.

4. Lower the resource values that apply to the receive queue.

0x0F Explanation: Could not allocate enough memory for other structures.

Action:

1. From the Windows NT desktop, select Start ” Control Panel ” Networks ” Adapters.

2. Select your IBM Ethernet adapter from the list.

3. Select Properties ”Advanced.

4. Lower the value for the resource named in the message.

0x10 Explanation: Did not find any Ethernet controllers.

Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that

Ethernet is enabled.

0x11 Explanation: Multiple Ethernet controllers found, but none matched the

required ID. Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that Ethernet is enabled.

0x13 Explanation: Did not find any Ethernet controllers that matched the

required subven/subdev. Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that Ethernet is enabled.

0x16 Explanation: Single adapter found, but multiple instances tried to load.

Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that Ethernet is enabled, and that the slot containing the IBM xSeries 200 10/100 Ethernet Adapter or the IBM 10/100 Etherjet PCI adapter is enabled.

0x17 Explanation: Slot parameter not specified in the registry.

Action: Remove the adapter driver and reinstall it.

Ethernet teaming messages:

This section displays the messages associated with Ethernet teaming.

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Table 6. NDIS (Windows NT or Windows 2000) driver teaming messages for the Ethernet controller

Event ID Type Description 01 Error Explanation: Team name and physical adapter name are

02 Error Explanation: Unable to allocate required resources.

the same. This is an invalid configuration. Action: Reconfigure the adapter team by double-clicking the PROSet icon in the control panel.

Action: Free some memory resources and restart.

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Table 6. NDIS (Windows NT or Windows 2000) driver teaming messages for the Ethernet controller (continued)

Event ID Type Description 03 Error Explanation: Unable to read required registry

parameters. Action: Reconfigure the adapter team by double-clicking the PROSet icon in the control panel.

04 Error Explanation: Unable to bind to physical adapter.

Action: Reconfigure the adapter team by double-clicking

the PROSet icon in the control panel.

05 Error Explanation: Unable to initialize an adapter team.

Action: Reconfigure the adapter team by double-clicking

the PROSet icon in the control panel.

06 Informational Explanation: Team nn. Primary adapter is initialized.

Action: None.

07 Informational Explanation: Team nn. Secondary adapter is initialized.

Action: None.

08 Informational Explanation: Team nn. Virtual adapter or Team is

initialized.

Action: None.

09 Informational Explanation: Team nn. Primary adapter is switching

over.

Action: None.

10 Warning Explanation: Team nn. Adapter link down.

Action: Make sure the adapter is functioning properly.

11 Informational Explanation: Team nn. Secondary adapter took over.

Action: None.

12 Warning Explanation: Team nn. Secondary adapter is deactivated

from the Team. Action: Make sure the secondary adapter is functioning properly and that the adapter cable is securely connected to the LAN.

13 Informational Explanation: Team nn. Secondary adapter has rejoined

the Team.

Action: None.

14 Informational Explanation: Team nn. Secondary adapter link is up.

Action: None.

15 Error Explanation: Team nn. The last adapter has lost its link.

Network connection has been lost. Action: Shut down the server and replace the adapters; then, restart the server to reestablish the connection.

16 Informational Explanation: Team nn. An adapter has reestablished the

link. Network connection has been restored.

Action: None.

17 Informational Explanation: Team nn. Preferred primary adapter has

been detected.

Action: None.

18 Informational Explanation: Team nn. Preferred secondary adapter has

been detected. Action: None.

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Table 6. NDIS (Windows NT or Windows 2000) driver teaming messages for the Ethernet controller (continued)

Event ID Type Description 19 Informational Explanation: Team nn. Preferred primary adapter took

over.

Action: None.

20 Informational Explanation: Team nn. Preferred secondary adapter took

over.

Action: None.

21 Warning Explanation: Team nn. Primary adapter does not sense

any Probes. Possible reason: partitioned Team. Action: Make sure the cables of the adapter team are connected to the same LAN segment. Reconfigure the team if necessary.

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Configuration

The following configuration programs are provided with the server:

v Configuration/Setup Utility

The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code that comes with the server. You can use this program to configure serial- and parallel-connector assignments, change the drive startup sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” for more information.

v SCSISelect Utility (some models)

With the SCSISelect Utility program, you can configure the devices that are attached to the SCSI adapter. Use this program to change default values, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive. See “Using the SCSISelect utility program (some models)” on page 28 for more information.

v PXE Boot Agent Utility

The Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) Boot Agent Utility program is part of the BIOS code that comes with the server. Depending on the server model, you can use this program to change network startup (boot) protocols and startup order, to select operating-system wake-up support, and to set menu wait times. See “Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility program” on page 31 for more information.

Attention: The network startup protocols and startup order options are not supported on this product.

v ServeRAID programs

The ServeRAID programs come with the optional ServeRAID adapters and with server models that have a ServeRAID adapter preinstalled. If a ServeRAID adapter has been installed in the server, you must use the ServeRAID configuration program to define and configure the disk-array subsystem before you install the operating system. More information is available from the IBM xSeries Documentation CD that was shipped with the server.

v ServerGuide CDs

The ServerGuide CDs include software setup and installation tools specifically designed for IBM xSeries servers. You can use these CDs during the initial installation of the server to configure the server hardware and simplify the NOS installation. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of application programs, which you can install after the server is up and running. See “Using the ServerGuide CDs” on page 32 for more information.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

This section provides the instructions for starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program and also provides descriptions of the menu choices that are available.

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program

Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen.

2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press the F1

key.

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3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Choices available from the Configuration/Setup 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 illustration:

Configuration/Setup Utility

Select Option:

System Summary Product Data Devices & I/O Ports Start Options Frequency Control Date and Time System Security Advanced Setup Power Management Setup

Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults

Exit Without Saving

Move Enter: Select F1: General Help

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Notes:

1. You can press the F1 key to display help information for a selected menu item.

2. Some menu choices might differ, depending on the types of passwords set for

the system and IBM system management adapters, or in the version of BIOS code installed on the server.

Descriptions of the choices that are available from the main menu are as follows:

v System summary

Select this choice to display configuration information. This includes the type and speed of the microprocessors and the amount of memory that is installed.

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

This choice appears on both the full and limited Configuration/Setup Utility menus.

v Product data

Select this choice to view system information, such as the machine type and model, the server serial number, and the revision level or issue date of the BIOS stored in the flash electronically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM).

v Devices and I/O ports

Select this choice to view or change the assignments for devices and input/output ports. This choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

v Start Options

Select this choice to view or change the start options. Start options take effect when you start the server.

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You can select keyboard operating characteristics, such as the keyboard speed. You also can specify whether the server starts with the keyboard number lock on or off.

The server uses a startup sequence to determine the device from which the operating system starts. 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 a drive bay, and then checks a network adapter.

You can enable a virus-warning test that checks for changes in the master boot record at startup. You also can choose to run POST in the quick mode, and read the microprocessor serial number.

v Frequency Control

Select this choice to enable or disable the auto-detect DIMM/PCI clock.

v 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.

Note: You may also set the date and time using the procedures provided on the

ServerGuide CDs.

v System Security

Select this choice to set a power-on or an administrator password. See “Using passwords” on page 28 for more information.

v Advanced Setup

Select this choice to change values for advanced hardware features, such as Cache Control and PCI configuration.

A message appears 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.

– Cache Control

Select this choice to enable or disable the microprocessor cache. Attention: The Cache Control should only be modified by an IBM

authorized service representative.

– ROM Shadowing

Select this choice to enable or disable the state of a ROM shadowing.

– Chipset Feature

Select this choice to modify settings that control features of the core chip set on the system board.

Attention: The Chipset Feature should only be modified by an IBM authorized service representative.

– Memory Settings

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, use the arrow keys to highlight the bank that you want to enable; then, use the arrow keys to select Enable.

Power Management Setup

Select this choice to enable or disable system power savings.

v Save and Exit Setup

Select this choice to save the customized settings.

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v Load Optimized Defaults

Select this choice to discard changes and restore the factory settings.

v Exit Without Saving

Select this choice if you want to exit without saving changes, or if no changes have been made.

Using passwords

The System Security choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. After you select this choice, you can set a power-on password or an administrator password.

You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the power-on password. Keep a record of the password in a secure place. If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server through either of the following methods:

v Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on

password.

v Change the jumper position on the CMOS jumper as described in “Clearing

CMOS” on page 15.

v If both a power-on and administrator password are set, you can type either

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

Using the SCSISelect utility program (some models)

SCSISelect is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to:

v View the default SCSI IDs v Locate and correct configuration conflicts

The following sections provide the instructions for starting the SCSISelect Utility program and descriptions of the menu choices that are available.

Note: If the server has a redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID) adapter

installed, use the configuration method that is supplied with the RAID adapter to view or change SCSI settings for attached devices.

Starting the SCSISelect utility program

Complete the following steps to start the SCSISelect Utility program:

1. Turn on the server.

2. When the <<< Press <CTRL><A> for SCSISelect¬ Utility! >>> prompt

appears, press Ctrl+A.

3. When the Would you like to configure the host adapter or run the SCSI

disk utility? question appears, make your selection and press Enter.

4. Use the arrow keys to select a choice from the menu.

v Press Esc to exit the SCSI Select Utility program.

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v Press the F5 key to switch between color and monochrome modes (if your

monitor permits).

Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected

items; then, press Enter.

Choices available from the SCSISelect menu

The following choices appear on the SCSISelect Utility menu:

v Configure/View Host Adapter Settings

Select this choice to view or change the SCSI controller settings. To reset the SCSI controller to its default values, press the F6 key; then, follow the on-screen instructions.

You can view or change the following controller settings: – Host Adapter SCSI ID

Select this choice to view the SCSI controller identification (ID), which is usually 7.

– SCSI Parity Checking

Select this choice to view the assigned value. The assigned value is Enabled, and cannot be changed.

– Host Adapter SCSI Termination

Select this choice to view the assigned value. The assigned value is Automatic, and cannot be changed.

– Boot Device Options

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

– 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: The Maximum Sync Transfer Rate is the transfer rate for Ultra SCSI

devices.

- The transfer rate for Ultra 160 low voltage differential (LVD) devices is 160.0 MBps.

- The transfer rate for Ultra2 SCSI LVD devices is 80.0 MBps.

- The transfer rate for Fast SCSI devices is 20.0 MBps.

Advanced Configuration Options

–

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

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v SCSI Disk Utilities

Select this choice to view the SCSI IDs that are assigned to each device or to format a SCSI device.

To use the utility program, select a drive from the list. Read the on-screen instructions carefully before making a selection.

Note: If you press Ctrl+A before the selected drives are ready, an Unexpected

SCSI Command Failure screen might appear. Restart the server and watch the SCSISelect messages as each drive starts. After the drive that you want to view or format starts, press Ctrl+A.

v Format Disk

Attention: The Low-Level Format program erases all data and programs.

Select this choice to 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.

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

If the server has a PCI RAID adapter installed, refer to the RAID adapter

Note:

documentation for instructions for performing low-level formats on hard disk drives attached to the adapter.

To start the Low-Level Format program:

1. If the hard disk drive is working, make a backup copy of all the files and programs on the hard disk drive. (See the operating system information for instructions.)

2. Select Format Disk; then, follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: Hard disk drives 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 hard disk drive.

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Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility program

The PXE boot agent is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to:

v Select whether to display the setup prompt v Set menu wait time v Select operating-system wake-up support

Attention: The network startup protocols and startup order options are not supported on this product.

following sections provide instructions for starting the PXE Boot Agent Utility

The program and descriptions of the menu choices that are available.

Starting the PXE Boot Agent Utility program

To start the PXE Boot Agent Utility program:

1. Turn on the server.

2. When the Initializing Intel (R) Boot Agent Version X.X.XX PXE 2.0 Build

XXX (WfM 2.0) prompt appears, press Ctrl+S.

Note: By default, you will have 2 seconds after the prompt appears on the

screen to press Ctrl+S.

3. Use the arrow keys or press Enter to select a choice from the menu.

v Press Esc to return to the previous menu. v Press the F4 key to exit.

Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected

items; then, press Enter.

Choices available from the PXE Boot Agent Utility menu

The following choices appear on the PXE Boot Agent Utility menu:

v Network Boot Protocol

PXE is the default value for this menu item.

Note: Do not change this value. There are no other network boot protocols

supported.

v Boot Order

Attention: This option is not supported on this product. To change the boot

order use the Configuration/Setup utility. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 25 for more information.

v Show setup prompt

Select this choice to either display the PXE setup prompt or disable it. Disable is the default setting.

When this choice is enabled, Press Ctrl+S to enter the setup menu will appear on the screen under the initializing prompt.

v Setup time wait menu

Select this choice to set the amount of time (in seconds) that the system will pause during initialization for a Ctrl+S input.

– 2 seconds (default) – 3 seconds – 5 seconds

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– 8 seconds

Legacy OS wake up support

Select this choice to enable or disable the legacy operating system wake-up support.

– Disabled (default) – Enabled

Notes:

1. Use the default setting for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) aware operating systems, such as Windows® 2000 and Windows NT.

2. If the server is running a non-ACPI operating system, you must set this selection to Enabled to use the Wake on LAN support.

3. When using a non-ACPI operating system, do not send a wake-up packet to the server while it is turned on. If a wake-up packet has been sent while the server is on and you are unable to turn the server off, see “Error symptoms” on page 92 for more information.

Using the ServerGuide CDs

The ServerGuide CDs include easy-to-use software setup and installation tools that are specifically designed for the IBM server. The ServerGuide Setup and Installation program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide tools simplify network operating system (NOS) installations by providing updated device drivers, and in some cases, installing them automatically.

If a newer version of the ServerGuide software is available, you can purchase an update package. For details, see the ServerGuide Updates form that comes with the server library, or go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon.

The ServerGuide software has these features to make setup easier:

v An easy-to-use interface with online help v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected

hardware

v Performance Optimizer program, which easily tunes the ServeRAID adapter

settings for the server environment

v A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the

v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v NOS partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup v Powerful application programs and administration tools

Features at a glance

The following is a summary of ServerGuide features.

Note: Exact features and functions can vary with different versions of the

ServerGuide software. To learn more about the version that you have, start the Setup and Installation CD and view the online Overview.

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Setup and Installation CD Note: The ServerGuide program

requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. Not all features are supported on all models.

v Sets system date and time. v Detects the ServeRAID adapter or

controller and runs the ServeRAID configuration program.

v Updates the licensed internal code

(firmware) level without creating diskettes.

v Checks the system BIOS code and

microcode (firmware) levels of supported options to determine whether a later level is available from the CD. You can perform updates without the use of diskettes.

v Provides the Performance

Optimizer program to easily tune the ServeRAID adapter settings for the server environment.

v Creates a System Partition on the

default drive. You can run server-specific utility programs after setup.

v Detects installed hardware options

and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices.

Setup and Installation CD

(continued) v Creates a Setup Replication Diskette

for replicating setup selections for other servers of the same model.

Provides diskette-free installation

for Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows NT, Novell NetWare, SCO UnixWare, and Red Hat Linux operating systems.

Provides a replicated installation

path for multiple Windows 2000, Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows Enterprise Edition, and Red Hat Linux installations.

v Includes an online README file

with links to tips for the hard-ware and NOS installation.

Installation requires the NOS

Note:

CD.

System Updates and Applications CD

v Creates diagnostic, RAID, device

driver, and other support diskettes from the CD; or, with an Internet connection, you can check for an update from a dedicated IBM file transfer protocol (FTP) server.

v Installs some updates without

requiring diskettes. Where applicable, you can run executable files directly from the CD or unzip files to any drive on the server or another server on the network.

System Updates and Applications CD

(continued) v Includes a vast library of fully

tested device drivers for the server.

v Includes a search function to help

you locate updates by title or keywords.

v Installs powerful applications

directly from the CD. See the CD label for a current list of applications.

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Setup and configuration overview

When you use the Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. Yo u can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program checks the system BIOS, service processors, and other system hardware to determine if system updates are available. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the server model. On RAID servers, you can run the ServeRAID Manager program to create logical drives.

Note: Exact features and functions can vary with different versions of the

ServerGuide software.

When you start the Setup and Installation CD, the following happens: v You are prompted for your language, country, and keyboard layout. (This

information is stored and later passed on to the NOS installation program.)

v The ServerGuide program displays choices for running the configuration

programs. For example: – The Express Configuration method runs the required programs for the server,

based on the hardware that is detected.

– The Custom Configuration method displays all programs that are available

for the server, and you decide which programs to run.

– The Replicated Configuration method provides the option of duplicating the

setup selections to other servers that are the same model.

v If you select the Custom Configuration method, the following programs are

optional. If you select the Express Configuration method, some or all of these programs are run, depending on the hardware that is detected.

– The Set Date and Time feature is provided so that you do not have to use the

Configuration/Setup Utility program to access these settings.

– The Clear Hard Disks program is provided so you can delete all partitions on

all hard disk drives. If the server has a ServeRAID adapter installed, you can select to restore the configuration on the ServeRAID adapter to the factory default settings.

– The ServerGuide program checks the server BIOS code and microcode

(firmware) levels for supported options and then checks the CD for a newer level. CD content can be newer than the hardware. The ServerGuide program can perform a flash update of the BIOS code and supported microcode (firmware) options without the use of diskettes.

– The ServeRAID program starts, leading you through the entire configuration

process.

– The Performance Optimizer program easily tunes the server for the

environment.

– The ServerGuide program creates a System Partition on the default drive.

v The ServerGuide program displays a confirmation summary, so that you will

know when you have completed all the required tasks. Then, you are ready to install the NOS.

Notes:

1. Plug and Play adapters are configured automatically. Non-Plug and Play adapters or non-IBM adapters might require switch settings, additional device drivers, and installation after the NOS is installed. See the documentation that comes with the adapter.

2. Diagnostics for the server come in BIOS code or on a separate diagnostics CD.

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System partition

The ServerGuide program creates a 50 MB system partition on the default drive. The system partition contains server-specific utility programs such as service processor disk operating system (DOS) utilities, system diagnostics, flash BIOS updates, and other programs.

Note: Programs in the system partition vary by server model, and not all server

models run utility programs from the system partition. To determine which ones do, start the Setup and Installation CD and view the online Overview.

After setup is complete, you can access programs in the system partition by restarting the server and pressing Alt+F1 when the prompt is displayed. The system partition menu displays the programs that are available on the server model.

Typical NOS installation

You can use the ServerGuide program to shorten the installation time. The ServerGuide program provides the necessary device drivers, based on the hardware that you have and the NOS that you are installing. The following is a brief explanation of a typical ServerGuide NOS installation.

Note: Exact features and functions can vary with different versions of the

ServerGuide software.

v After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation

program starts. (You will need a copy of the NOS CD to complete the installation.)

v The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service

processor, hard disk controllers, and network adapters. It then checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored and then passed to the NOS installation program.

v With some NOS installations, you can create a NOS Replication Diskette for

setting up additional servers. The diskette will contain the Internet protocol (IP) address, server name, and other selections.

v The ServerGuide program presents NOS partition options that are based on the

NOS selection and the installed hard disk drives.

v If you are installing the NOS from diskette, the ServerGuide program displays

the required diskettes that you must create and the optional diskettes that you might want to create. The diskettes that you can create are the device-driver diskettes for the installed adapters or controllers.

ServerGuide program prompts you to insert the NOS CD and restart the

The server. At this point, the installation program for the NOS (for example, Microsoft Windows 2000) takes control to complete the installation.

Setting up or updating multiple servers

You can use the ServerGuide program to create diskettes that help you set up or update multiple servers. You can modify information on the diskettes as you use them to set up or update other servers.

Note: Availability and function can vary by server model and by the hardware

that is installed.

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You can create a setup-replication diskette, which contains the hardware configuration selections. Use this diskette to replicate selections to other servers that are of the same model.

You can create a NOS-replication diskette, which contains the server name, domain name, and other information that you need to complete multiple installations. This feature supports systems running Windows 2000, Windows NT Server 4.0, and Red Hat Linux operating systems.

Installing the NOS without ServerGuide

If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to install the NOS, download the latest NOS installation instructions:

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.

2. Click Servers.

3. From the Family field, select the server model.

4. Click OS installation. The available installation instructions are displayed.

Additional programs included with ServerGuide

As a convenience, the ServerGuide program comes with additional software to assist you with the server installation.

A variety of powerful applications are included with the ServerGuide software. Offerings can vary with the different versions of the ServerGuide software. Check the application CD labels for a list of applications, or start the Setup and Installation CD and view the online Overview.

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Installing options

This chapter provides instructions to help install options to the server. For a list of supported options for the server, see the ServerProven® list at http://www.pc.ibm.com/compat

Major components of the xSeries 200

The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points where a component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

The following illustration shows the major components of the server.

Intrusion switch

Adapter retaining bracket

Memory modules

Microprocessor

Support bracket assembly

Cover

System and PCI extender board

The illustrations in the following sections show the connectors and jumpers on the system and PCI extender boards.

EMC shield

Filler panel

Drive cage

Front door

Adapter support bracket

System and PCI extender board options connectors

The following illustration identifies system and PCI extender-board connectors for options that can be installed.

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Microprocessor

(U11)

AGP (U15)

PCI 1

PCI 2

PCI 3

PCI 4

PCI 5

Microprocessor fan sink (CPUFA1)

DIMM 1

DIMM 2

DIMM 3

Battery

SCSI LED (J3)

System board internal cable connectors

The following illustration identifies system board connectors for internal cables.

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System board external connectors

The following illustration identifies system board connectors for external devices.

Mouse

Keyboard

Parallel

Serial 1

Serial 2

Ethernet USB 1 USB 2 Line out Line in Mic MIDI

System board jumpers

The following illustration identifies the jumpers on the system board.

1 2 3

CMOS jumper (JBAT1)

3 2 1

Boot block jumper

(JROM1)

For normal operations of the system, a jumper is installed on pins 2 and 3 of the boot block jumper.

Note: The boot block jumper (JROM1) should only be removed by an IBM

authorized service representative.

CMOS jumper

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For typical operation of the system, a jumper is installed on pins 1 and 2 of the complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) jumper. See “Clearing CMOS” on page 15 for information about the CMOS jumper.

Before you begin

Before you begin to install options in the server, read the following information:

v Become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines provided in:

v The blue color on components and labels identifies touch points where a

v When you need to access the inside of the server to install options, you might

v Before you place the server in an upright position, rotate the two front feet a

v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical

v Back up all important data before you make changes to hard disk drives. v Have a small, flat-blade screwdriver available. v For a list of supported options for the xSeries 200, refer to http://

– “Safety information” on page 103; – “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 106; and – “Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)” on page 107.

guidelines will help you work safely while working with the server or

These options.

component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on.

find it easier to lay the server on its side. If you do so, make sure the stabilizing feet are in the horizontal position. Otherwise, the feet might break off because of the weight of the server.

quarter turn away from the server. For complete details, see “Stabilizing feet” on page 41.

outlets for the server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.

www.ibm.com/pc/compat

on the World Wide Web.

Working inside the server with the power on

The server is designed with safety in mind. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on:

v Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before

working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the server.

v Do not allow your necktie to hang inside the server. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist

watches.

v Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens or pencils) that could fall

into the server as you lean over it.

v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hair pins, or screws,

into the server.

System reliability considerations

To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that: v Each of the drive bays either has a drive, or a filler panel and electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) shield installed.

v There is space around the server to allow the server cooling system to work

properly. Leave about 127 mm (5 in.) of space around the front and rear of the server.

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Stabilizing feet

v Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions that are

provided with the adapters.

v A failed fan is replaced within 1 hour.

The four feet on the bottom of the server provide additional stability when the feet are placed in the stabilizing position.

Complete the following steps to place the feet in the stabilizing position.

1. Place the server on its side.

2. Locate the release tab inside the foot; then, lift up on the tab.

Note: The following illustration shows the rear feet located on the bottom rear

of the server.

Release tab

Feet (unlocked position)

Release tab

3. Rotate the foot inward to the unlocked position; then, remove the foot from the

server.

4. Align the post in the center of the foot with the hole on the bottom of the server and place the foot between the guides as indicated.

Note: The following illustration shows the rear feet located on the bottom rear

of the server.

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Guides

Feet (locked position)

Guides

5. Rotate the foot outward until the foot locks into place.

6. Complete steps 2 through 5 for each foot.

Note: When you need to access the inside of the server to install options, you

Side cover removal

The following illustration shows how to remove the side cover.

might find it easier to lay the server on its side. If you do so, make sure the feet are in the horizontal position (see the previous steps). Otherwise, the feet might break off the server because of the weight of the server.

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Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Bezel removal

Cover-release latch

Key lock

Complete the following steps to remove the side cover of the server:

1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables

and power cords.

3. If necessary, unlock the server cover.

4. Pull out on the cover-release latch, which will slide the cover toward the rear of

the server about 12.7 mm (0.5 in.). Then, remove the cover from the server and set it aside.

replace the side cover, see “Installing the cover” on page 62.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with the cover removed might damage server components.

The following illustration shows how to remove the bezel from the server.

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Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Complete the following steps to remove the bezel:

1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables

and power cords.

3. Remove the side cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

4. Press the bezel-release latch at the top of the server to disconnect the top of the

bezel from the server.

5. Release the two tabs at the top edge of the bezel and pull the top of the bezel slightly away from the server.

6. Pull the bezel up to release the two tabs at the bottom edge of the bezel. Store the bezel in a safe place.

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Removing the support bracket assembly

When working with some options such as hard disk drives, microprocessors, and memory modules you must first remove the support bracket assembly to access the location of the option.

Complete the following steps to remove the support bracket assembly:

1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables

and power cords; then remove the side cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

3. Disconnect the support bracket assembly fan cable from the connector (SYSFA1) on the system board. For the location of the fan connector, see “System board internal cable connectors” on page 38.

4. Locate the end of the support-bracket assembly near the rear of the server. Pull it out approximately 152.4 mm (6 in.).

5. Pull the front end of the support bracket assembly away from the server and place the assembly aside.

To reinstall the support bracket assembly, reverse the previous steps.

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Working with adapters

The server comes with adapter connectors, called slots. The AGP video adapter is installed in the AGP slot. You can install up to five PCI adapters in PCI slots 1 through 5. All PCI expansion slots are 32-bit, 33 MHz slots.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

The following illustration shows the location of the system expansion slots on the system and PCI extender boards.

AGP slot

PCI slot 1

PCI slot 2

PCI slot 3

PCI slot 4

PCI slot 5

Adapter considerations

Before you install an adapter, review the following: v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those

instructions in addition to the instructions given in this chapter. If you need to change the switch or jumper settings on your adapter, follow the instructions that come with the adapter.

v You can install full-length adapters in all five PCI expansion slots. v The server supports 5.0 V and universal PCI adapters; it does not support 3.3 V

adapters.

v The server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI adapters.

Because of this technique, you can install a variety of PCI adapters that currently do not support sharing of PCI interrupts.

v If you are installing or replacing an adapter that will control your startup (boot)

drive, install the adapter in PCI expansion slot 2.

v PCI expansion slots 1 through 5 are on PCI bus 0. The system scans the AGP

slot and PCI expansion slots 1 through 5 to assign system resources; then, the system starts (boots) the PCI devices in the following order, if you have not

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changed the default boot sequence: PCI expansion slots 1 through 5; then the system board integrated drive electronics (IDE) or SCSI devices.

Note: To change the startup sequence for PCI devices, start the

Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Start Options from the main menu, select Startup Sequence; then, select Second device (SCSI) to designate the adapter boot sequence. See “Configuration” on page 25 for details on using the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

v For a list of supported options for the server, refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/

compat on the World Wide Web.

Adapter installation

Expansion slot cover

Adapter retaining bracket

Adapter

Adapter support bracket

Complete the following steps to install an adapter:

Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 106.

1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables

and power cords; then, remove the side cover. See “Side cover removal” on page 42 for details.

3. Determine which PCI expansion slot you will use for the adapter.

Note: If you are installing or replacing an adapter that will control your

4. If you are installing a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter support bracket to the open (unlocked) position.

startup (boot) drive, install the adapter in PCI expansion slot 2.

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5. Rotate the rear adapter retaining bracket to the open (unlocked) position, and then remove it from the server.

6. Remove the PCI expansion-slot cover. From the rear of the server, press in on the slot cover. Grasp it and pull it out of the slot. Store it in a safe place for future use.

Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This maintains the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the server and ensures proper cooling of server components.

7. Touch the static-protective package containing the adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter from the static-protective package. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.

8. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface.

9. Set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer.

10. To install the adapter, carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper

corners, and align it with the expansion slot guides; then, press the adapter firmly into the PCI expansion slot.

Attention: When you install an adapter in the server, be sure that it is completely and correctly seated in the PCI expansion slot before you turn on the server. Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the adapter.

11. Connect required cables to the adapter.

Attention: Route cables so that they do not block the flow of air from the fans.

12. If you have another adapter or other options to install, do so now.

13. If you have installed a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter support

bracket to the closed (locked) position.

14. Reinstall the rear adapter retaining bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the closed (locked) position.

15. Reinstall the side cover, see “Installing the cover” on page 62 for details.

16. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral

devices and the server.

SCSI or ServeRAID adapter installation

Complete the following steps to install a SCSI or ServeRAID adapter:

1. If you have not already installed the SCSI adapter, complete steps 1 through 10

of “Adapter installation” on page 47. Then, return here to complete the installation.

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SCSI signal cable

Adapter retaining bracket

SCSI signal cable connector

SCSI activity indicator cable connector

SCSI Adapter

SCSI activity indicator cable

SCSI LED (J3)

Adapter support bracket

2. Connect the SCSI signal cable to the adapter and one or more of the signal

cable connectors to the rear of the SCSI devices.

3. Connect the SCSI activity indicator cable to the adapter and to the SCSI LED connector (J3) on the system board. See “System board internal cable connectors” on page 38 for the location of this connector.

Note: If you are installing or replacing an adapter that will control your startup

(boot) drive, install the adapter in PCI expansion slot 2.

4. If you have another adapter to install or remove, do so now.

5. If you have installed a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter support

bracket to the closed (locked) position.

6. Reinstall the rear adapter retaining bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the closed (locked) position.

7. If you have other options to install, do so now.

8. Reinstall the side cover (see “Installing the cover” on page 62).

9. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral

devices and the server.

Internal drive installation

Depending on the server model, you might have one or more of the following drives installed.

v Diskette v Hard disk v CD-ROM

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Internal drive bays

The server comes with an IDE CD-ROM drive installed in bay 1 and a 1.44 MB diskette drive installed in bay 3. Some server models have a hard disk drive installed in bay 5. For instructions on installing drives in bays 1 and 3, see “CD-ROM drive” on page 80 and “Floppy disk drive” on page 81.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Bay 1

Bay 2

Bay 3

Bay 4

Bay 5

Bay 6

Bay 7

Notes:

1. Diskette drives, tape drives, and CD-ROM drives are removable-media drives. You can install removable-media drives in bays 1, 2, 3, and 4.

2. You can install a 3.5-in., slim-high, or a 5.25-in., half-high, removable-media drive, such as a tape backup drive, in bay 2.

3. You can only install a 3.5-in., slim-high, removable-media drive in bay 4.

4. The xSeries 200 server supports only one diskette drive, which uses 1 MB and

2 MB diskettes.

5. Before you install a 3.5-in. drive in a 5.25-in. bay, you must attach the 5.25 in. conversion kit, supplied with your option, to the 3.5-in drive. Refer to the documentation that comes with the option for the conversion kit installation instructions.

Note: Only 3.5-in. options that ship with proper mounting hardware can be

6. If you have a tape backup drive in the server, use a dry process cleaning cartridge to clean the tape head two hours after you first use a new data cartridge. Then, clean the tape head once a month, or after each eight hours of continuous read/write operations, whichever occurs first. For complete details about the tape backup drive, refer to the documentation that comes with the server or your backup option.

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7. The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are both protected by having bays 1 through 4 covered or occupied. When you install a drive, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay, in case you later remove the drive and do not replace it with another.

8. For a list of supported options for the server, refer to http://www.ibm.com/ pc/us/compat

on the World Wide Web.

Preinstallation steps (all bays)

Before you install drives in the server, verify that you have all the cables and other equipment specified in the documentation that comes with the drive. You might also need to perform certain preinstallation activities. Some of the steps are required only during the initial installation of an option.

1. Read “Safety information” on page 103 and the documentation that comes with your drive.

2. Choose the bay in which you want to install the drive.

Note: You can only install a 3.5-in. device in bay 4.

3. Check the instructions that come with the drive to see if you need to set any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SCSI device, be sure to set the SCSI ID for that device.

Drive installation in bay 2 or 4

Complete the following steps to install a drive in bay 2 or 4:

EMC shield

Filler panel

1. Read the information in “Preinstallation steps (all bays)” and “Safety information” on page 103.

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2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect external cables and power cords; then, remove the side cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42 for details).

3. Remove the support bracket assembly and disconnect the fan cable from the connector (SYSFA1) on the system board. See “Removing the support bracket assembly” on page 45 and “System board internal cable connectors” on page 38 for the location of the fan cable connector.

4. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the filler panel and EMC shield away from the server.

Note: If you are installing a drive that is a laser product, observe the

following safety precaution:

Statement 3:

CAUTION:

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

v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could

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

v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER: Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B

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

5. Touch the static-protective package containing the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

6. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that comes with the drive.

7. Install the drive. v If you are installing a 5.25-in drive in bay 2, push the drive into the bay;

then, use the two screws to attach the drive to the drive cage.

v If you are installing a 3.5-in drive in bay 2, you must attach the 5.25-in

conversion kit, supplied with your option, to the 3.5-in drive.

8. Cable the drive.

v If the drive is an IDE device, plug one connector of the IDE signal cable

into the back of the drive and the other end of the cable into the IDE connector (IDE1) on the system board. For the location of the IDE connectors, see “System board internal cable connectors” on page 38.

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v If the drive is a SCSI device, plug one connector of the SCSI signal cable

into the back of the drive and the other end of the cable into the SCSI adapter. See “Adapter installation” on page 47.

Note: Make sure to route the signal cable so that it does not block the air

flow to the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor.

9. If you have another drive to install or remove, do so now.

10. Plug one of the power cables from the power supply into the back of the

drive. The connectors are keyed and can be inserted only one way.

11. Replace the support-bracket assembly and reconnect the fan cable to the

connector (SYSFA1) on the system board. See “Removing the support bracket assembly” on page 45 for details. See “System board internal cable connectors” on page 38 for the location of the fan cable connector.

12. If you have other options to install, do so now.

13. Reinstall the side cover. See “Installing the cover” on page 62 for details.

14. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral

devices and the server.

Hard disk drive installation in bay 5, 6, or 7

Complete the following steps to install a hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or 7.

Drive cage retention tab

Drive cage release tab

1. Read the information in “Preinstallation steps (all bays)” on page 51.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables

and power cords; then, remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42 for details).

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3. Remove the support-bracket assembly and disconnect the fan cable from the connector (SYSFA1) on the system board. See “Removing the support bracket assembly” on page 45 for details. See “System board internal cable connectors” on page 38 for the location of the fan cable connector.

4. Access the drive cage. a. If the server has hard disk drives installed in the drive cage, disconnect

the power and signal cables from the rear of the drives.

b. Rotate the drive cage out of the server until it locks into place over the

drive cage retention tab.

Note: Before you install a hard disk drive, ensure that the drive cage locks

into place over the drive cage retention tab by pressing on the side of the drive cage.

5. Touch the static-protective package containing the drive to any unpainted

metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static- protective surface.

6. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that comes with the drive.

7. Attach the blue plastic guide rails to the sides of the drive using the screws and guide rails provided in the drive cage.

8. Slide the drive into the drive cage until the plastic tabs on the guide rails lock into place in the drive cage.

9. Lift the drive cage up and press in on the drive cage release tab; then, rotate the drive cage back into the server.

10. Connect the power and signal cables to the rear of each drive.

11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

12. Replace the support-bracket assembly and reconnect the fan cable to the

13. Reinstall the side cover. See “Installing the cover” on page 62 for details.

14. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral

Memory modules

Adding memory to the server is an easy way to make programs run faster. You can increase the amount of memory in the server by installing options called memory modules. The server uses a noninterleaved memory configuration.

Memory considerations:

v The server comes with a DIMM installed on the system board in DIMM

v The xSeries 200 server supports 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB DIMMs. The

Note: Clear any cables that might impede the replacement of the drive cage.

Note: Make sure to route the signal cable so that it does not block the air flow

to the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor.

devices and the server.

connector 1. When installing additional memory modules, install the second memory module in DIMM connector 2, and the third in DIMM connector 3. (See the illustration in this section for memory connector locations.)

server supports a minimum of 128 MB and a maximum of 1.5 GB of system

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memory. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat for a list of memory modules for use with the server.

v Installing or removing DIMMs changes the configuration information in the

server. Therefore, after installing or removing a DIMM, you must change and save the new configuration information by using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. When you restart the server, the system displays a message indicating that the memory configuration has changed. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select Save Settings. See “Configuration” on page 25 for more information

v The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

DIMM connector 1

DIMM connector 2

DIMM connector 3

Retaining clip

Complete the following steps to install a DIMM.

1. Review the safety precautions in Statement 1 and Statement 5 in “Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)” on page 107.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42 for details).

4. Install the DIMM: a. If you are installing a DIMM in connector 1, remove the AGP video adapter.

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Remove the AGP video adapter only if you are replacing the DIMM in connector 1. See “System and PCI extender board options connectors” on page 37 for the location of the AGP slot.

b. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. Turn the

DIMM so that the pins align correctly with the connector. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM

connectors, open and close the clips gently.

c. Touch the static-protective package containing the DIMM to any unpainted

metal surface on the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package.

d. Turn the DIMM so that the pins align correctly with the connector. e. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the DIMM edges with the

slots at each end of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. Be sure that the retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.

f. If a gap exists between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not

been properly installed. In this case, open the retaining clips and remove the DIMM; then, reinsert the DIMM.

g. If you removed the AGP video adapter, reinstall it now. See “Adapter

installation” on page 47.

5. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

6. Replace the support-bracket assembly and reconnect the fan cable to the

7. Replace the side cover. See “Installing the cover” on page 62.

8. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral

devices and the server.

Microprocessor

Microprocessor removal

If you want to remove a DIMM, reverse these steps.

The server only supports one microprocessor, which is installed on the system board in the microprocessor connector (U11).

Notes:

1. Before you install a new microprocessor, review the documentation that comes with the microprocessor, so that you can determine whether you need to update the server BIOS code. The latest level of the BIOS for the server is available through the World Wide Web; see http://www.ibm.com/support/.

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

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

Note:

The server comes with a heat sink or a fan sink installed on the microprocessor, depending on your server model.

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Note: The following illustration shows a heat sink installed on the microprocessor.

Lever

Microprocessor connector

Microprocessor

Heat sink

Retainer

Ta b

Microprocessor orientation indicator

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Note: This illustration shows the fan sink installed on the microprocessor.

Microprocessor fan-sink connector (CPUFA1)

Microprocessor connector

Microprocessor orientation indicator

Microprocessor

Lever

Ta b

Thermal tape liner

Fan sink

Retainer

Complete the following steps to remove a microprocessor.

Attention: When you handle ESD-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 106.

1. Review the safety precautions listed in Statement 1 and Statement 5 in “Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)” on page 107.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42 for details).

4. Push down and back on the retainer to remove it from the heat sink or the fan sink.

Note: Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool, before you remove it from

the microprocessor.

5. If you are removing a fan sink from the microprocessor, disconnect the fan-sink power cable from the microprocessor fan-sink connector located on the system board. See “System board internal cable connectors” on page 38 for the location.

6. Firmly grasp the heat sink and lift it off the microprocessor.

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7. Pull out and lift up the release lever and remove the microprocessor from the connector. Store the microprocessor in a static-protective package for possible future use.

8. To install a new microprocessor, continue with step 4 in “Microprocessor installation.”

Microprocessor installation

Complete the following steps to install a microprocessor:

1. Review the safety precautions listed in Statement 1 and Statement 5 in “Safety information” on page 103.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42 for details).

3. Remove the support-bracket assembly and disconnect the fan cable from the connector (SYSFA1) on the system board. See “Removing the support bracket assembly” on page 45 and “System board internal cable connectors” on page 38 for instructions.

4. Install the microprocessor: a. Touch the static-protective package containing the new microprocessor to

any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the microprocessor from the package.

b. Pull out and lift up on the microprocessor-release lever to unlock the

microprocessor connector.

c. Arrange the microprocessor over the microprocessor connector as shown in

the following illustration. Carefully press the microprocessor into the connector.

Lever

Microprocessor connector

Microprocessor

Microprocessor orientation indicator

Attention: Do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the connector.

5. Push the microprocessor-release lever down to lock the microprocessor into the connector.

6. Install the new heat or fan sink that comes with the microprocessor option.

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a. Peel the plastic protective strip off the bottom of the heat or the fan sink.

Make sure the square of thermal material is still on the bottom of the heat sink or fan sink; if not, replace the it with a new heat sink or fan sink.

b. Align and place the heat sink or the fan sink on top of the microprocessor. c. Locate the tab on the front of the microprocessor socket (the side facing the

PCI slots). Then, press down and latch the retainer onto the tab.

d. Locate the tab on the rear of the microprocessor socket (the side facing the

power supply). Then, press down and latch the retainer onto the tab.

e. If you have installed a fan sink, connect the fan-sink power cable to the

microprocessor fan-sink connector (CPUFA1) on the system board. See “System board internal cable connectors” on page 38 for the location of the microprocessor fan-sink connector.

Note: Make sure the cable is not in a position to interfere with the fan

sink operation.

7. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

8. Replace the support-bracket assembly and reconnect the fan cable to the

9. Reinstall the side cover. See “Installing the cover” on page 62.

10. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral

devices and the server.

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Installing a security U-bolt

To help prevent hardware theft, you can add a security U-bolt and cable to the server. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the server.

Before you begin: v Obtain the following items:

– A flat-blade screwdriver – An adjustable wrench – A 19 mm (0.75 in.) U-bolt or wire rope (similar to National Manufacturing

No. 3230, Stock No. 176-735) – Threaded nuts that fit the U-bolt – A security cable – A lock, such as a combination lock or padlock

Read “Safety information” on page 103 and “Handling electrostatic

discharge-sensitive devices” on page 106.

Complete

the following steps to install a U-bolt.

1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables

and power cords; then, remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42 for details).

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the two metal knockouts.

3. Insert the U-bolt through the rear panel; then, attach and tighten the nuts.

4. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

5. Reinstall the side cover. See “Installing the cover” on page 62 for details.

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6. Thread the cable through the U-bolt and around an object that is a part of or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, and from which it cannot be removed; then, fasten the cable ends together with a lock.

7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Completing the installation

Attention: For correct cooling and airflow, install the cover before turning on the

server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with the top cover removed might damage server components.

To complete the installation, you must reinstall the cover, reconnect all the cables that you disconnected earlier and, for certain options, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Follow the instructions in this section.

Note: If you have just plugged the power cords of the server into an electrical

outlet, you will have to wait approximately 20 seconds before pressing the power-control button.

Installing the cover

The following information describes how the cover installation procedure.

Notes:

1. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

2. If you removed the support-bracket assembly after you removed the cover,

reinstall it before you install the cover. See “Removing the support bracket assembly” on page 45 for details.

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Complete the following steps to install the server cover:

1. Clear any cables that might impede the replacement of the cover.

2. Install the side cover:

Note: The cover-release latch must be in the unlocked (opened) position before

reinstalling the cover on the server.

a. Insert the tabs located inside the cover into the slots located on the server

chassis.

b. Close the cover-release latch to secure the cover in place.

Make sure each tab on the cover is in its corresponding slot before

Note:

closing the cover-release latch.

3. Lock the cover.

4. If you have not done so already, make sure the stabilizing feet are in the

stabilizing position so that they properly support the server. See “Stabilizing feet” on page 41 for details.

5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the server, and then plug the power cords into electrical outlets.

6. Turn on all peripheral devices; then, turn on the server.

Updating the server configuration

When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or an external SCSI device, you might see a message telling you that the configuration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program automatically starts so that you can save the new configuration information. See “Configuration” on page 25.

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Some options have device drivers that you need to install. Refer to the documentation that comes with your option for information about installing any required device drivers.

If the server has a ServeRAID adapter installed and you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, refer to the documentation that comes with your ServeRAID adapter for information about reconfiguring your disk arrays.

Connecting external options

If you install a SCSI adapter in the server, you can attach a SCSI storage expansion enclosure.

To attach an external device:

1. Read “Before you begin” on page 40 and the documentation that comes with your options.

2. Be sure the server and all peripheral devices are turned off.

3. Follow the instructions that come with the option to prepare it for installation

and to connect it to the server.

Note: If you are attaching a SCSI device, see “Ultra160 SCSI connector (some

models)” on page 74 for SCSI ID and cabling information.

I/O connector locations

The following illustration shows the input/output connectors (ports) and the expansion slots on the rear of the server. For pin assignments and other details about these connectors, see “Input/output connectors” on page 65.

If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red panel connector, and so on.

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Power cord connector

Mouse

Keyboard

Parallel

Serial 1

Serial 2

Ethernet USB 1 USB 2 Line out Line in Mic

MIDI Video

Note: If the server is a SCSI model, the SCSI adapter will be located in PCI slot 2;

the external connector will be located in a slot below the video connector. See “System and PCI extender board options connectors” on page 37 for the location of the PCI slots.

Input/output connectors

This section provides information about the following I/O connectors on the server:

v One mouse v One keyboard v One parallel v Two serial v One Ethernet v Two USB v Line out v Line in v Mic v MIDI v One video v One Ultra160 SCSI (some models)

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Mouse connector

The system board has one mouse connector that supports a mouse or other pointing device. The mouse connector is located on the rear of the server. See “I/O connector locations” on page 64 for its location. The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the mouse connector.

Table 7. Mouse connector pin-number assignments

Pin Signal

1 Data 2 Not connected 3 Ground 4 +5 V dc 5 Clock 6 Not connected

Keyboard connector

There is one keyboard connector on the rear of the server. See “I/O connector locations” on page 64 for its location.

Note: If you attach a standard (non-USB) keyboard to the keyboard connector, the

USB connectors and devices will be disabled during the power-on self-test.

The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the keyboard connector.

Table 8. Keyboard connector pin-number assignments

Pin I/O Signal

1 I/O Data 2 N/A Reserved 3 N/A Ground 4 N/A +5 V dc 5 I/O Keyboard clock 6 N/A Reserved

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Parallel connector

The server has one parallel connector. This connector supports three standard Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1284 modes of operation: standard parallel port (SPP), enhanced parallel port (EPP), and extended capability port (ECP).

Viewing or changing the connector assignments

You can use the built-in Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure the parallel connector as bidirectional that is, so that data can be both read from and written to a device. In bidirectional mode, the server supports the ECP and EPP modes.

Complete the following steps to view or change the parallel-connector assignment:

1. Restart the server and watch the monitor screen.

2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press the F1

key.

3. When the Configuration/Setup Utility menu appears, select Devices & I/O Ports; then, press Enter.

4. Select the parallel connector; then, use the arrow keys to advance through the settings available.

Note: When you configure the parallel connector as bidirectional, use an IEEE

1284-compliant cable. The cable must not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet).

5. Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup main menu; then, select Save & Exit Setup to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

Parallel connector

There is a 25-pin, female D-shell parallel connector on the rear of the server. See “I/O connector locations” on page 64 for the location of this connector. The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the parallel connector.

Table 9. Parallel connector pin-number assignments

Pin I/O SPP/ECP Signal EPP Signal

1 O -STROBE -WRITE 2 I/O Data 0 Data 0 3 I/O Data 1 Data 1 4 I/O Data 2 Data 2 5 I/O Data 3 Data 3 6 I/O Data 4 Data 4 7 I/O Data 5 Data 5 8 I/O Data 6 Data 6

9 I/O Data 7 Data 7 10 I -ACK -ACK 11 I BUSY -WAIT 12 I PE (paper end) PE (paper end)

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Table 9. Parallel connector pin-number assignments (continued)

Pin I/O SPP/ECP Signal EPP Signal

13 I SLCT (select) SLCT (select) 14 O -AUTO FD (feed) -AUTO FD 15 I -ERROR -ERROR 16 O -INIT -INIT 17 O -SLCT IN -SLCT IN 18 - Ground Ground 19 - Ground Ground 20 - Ground Ground 21 - Ground Ground 22 - Ground Ground 23 - Ground Ground 24 - Ground Ground 25 - Ground Ground

Serial connectors

The server has two standard serial connectors located on the rear of the server.

Some application programs require specific connectors, and some modems function properly only at certain communication connector addresses. You might need to use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to change communication connector address assignments to prevent or resolve address conflicts.

Viewing or changing the serial-connector assignments

Complete the following steps to view or change the serial-connector assignments.

1. Restart the server and watch the monitor screen.

2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press the F1

key.

3. When the Configuration/Setup Utility menu appears, select Devices & I/O Ports; then, press Enter.

4. Select the serial connector; then, use the arrow keys to advance through the available settings.

5. Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu; then, select Save & Exit Setup to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

Serial connectors

There are two 9-pin, male D-shell serial connectors on the rear of the server. See “I/O connector locations” on page 64 for the location of these connectors. The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the serial connectors.

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Table 10. Serial connector pin-number assignments

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Data carrier detect 6 Data set ready 2 Receive data 7 Request to send 3 Transmit data 8 Clear to send 4 Data terminal ready 9 Ring indicator 5 Signal ground

Ethernet connector

The server comes with an integrated Ethernet controller. This controller provides an interface for connecting to 10-MBps or 100-MBps networks and provides full-duplex capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet LAN.

To access the Ethernet connector, connect a Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the rear of the server. See “I/O connector locations” on page 64.

Note: The 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet standard requires that the cabling in the

network be Category 5.

Configuring the Ethernet controller

When you connect the server to the network, the Ethernet controller automatically detects the data-transfer rate (10 MBps or 100 MBps) on the network and then sets the controller to operate at the appropriate rate. In addition, if the Ethernet connector that the server is connected to supports auto-negotiation, the Ethernet controller will set the appropriate duplex state. That is, the Ethernet controller will adjust to the network data rate, whether the data rate is standard Ethernet (10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX), half duplex (HDX), or full duplex (FDX). The controller supports HDX and FDX modes at both speeds.

The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. Yo u do not need to set any jumpers or configure the controller for your operating system before you use the Ethernet controller. However, you must install a device driver to enable your operating system to address the Ethernet controller. The device drivers are provided on the ServerGuide CDs.

High performance Ethernet modes

Your Ethernet controller supports optional modes, such as teaming, priority packets, and virtual LANs, which provide higher performance and throughput for the server.

Teaming mode: Your Ethernet controller provides options, called teaming options. These options increase throughput and fault tolerance when running with Windows NT 4.0 or NetWare 4.1x or later.

v Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) provides automatic redundancy for your adapter.

If the primary adapter fails, the secondary adapter takes over. Adapter fault tolerance supports from two to four adapters per team.

v Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) enables you to balance the transmission data

flow among two to four adapters. ALB also includes the AFT option. You can use ALB with any 100BASE-TX switch.

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v Cisco Fast EtherChannel (FEC) creates a team of two to four adapters to

increase transmission and reception throughput. FEC also includes the AFT option. You can use FEC only with a switch that has FEC capability.

Teaming

requires you to install at least one additional Ethernet adapter. For

additional information about the teaming modes, refer to the documentation that comes with these additional adapters.

Priority Packet mode: Priority Packet is a traffic-prioritization utility that enables you to set up filters to process high-priority traffic before normal traffic. You can send information from critical nodes or applications with an indicated priority. Because you set this priority at the host or entry point of the network, the network devices can base forwarding decisions on priority information defined in the packet.

Priority Packet information is available on the IBM Networking Web site at http://www.ibm.com/networking/support.

Priority Packet prioritizes traffic based on priority filters. These are parameters you assign to outgoing (transmit) packets. Using the Priority Filter Wizard, you can set up predefined or custom priority filters based on a node medium access control (MAC) address, Ethernet type, or by various properties of the protocol and connector. Priority Packet provides two different methods for prioritizing traffic: IEEE 802.1p tagging and High Priority Queue.

IEEE 802.1p is an IEEE standard for tagging, or adding additional bytes of information to packets with different priority levels. Packets are tagged with 4 additional bytes, which increase the packet size and indicate a priority level. When you send these packets out on the network, the higher priority packets are transferred first. Priority packet tagging (also known as Traffic Class Expediting) enables the adapter to work with other elements of the network (such as switches and routers) to deliver priority packets first. Yo u can assign specific priority levels from 0 (low) to 7 (high).

You can assign values to packets based on their priority when you use the IEEE

802.1p standard for packet tagging. This method requires a network infrastructure

that supports packet tagging. The routing devices receiving and transferring these packets on your network must support 802.1p for tagging to be effective.

After you set up the priority filter in Priority Packet, you must start IBMSet and select 802.1p/802.1Q Tagging on the Advanced tab.

Note: IEEE 802.1p tagging increases the size of the packets it tags. Some hubs and

switches will not recognize the larger packets and will drop them. Check your hub or switch documentation to see if they support 802.1p. (You can configure the switch to strip the tags from the packets and send it on to the next destination as normal traffic.) If these devices do not support 802.1p, or if you are not sure, use high priority queue (HPQ) to prioritize network traffic.

The requirements for effectively using IEEE 802.1p tagging are: v The other devices receiving and routing 802.1p tagged packets must support

802.1p.

v The adapters on these devices must support 802.1p. The Ethernet controller in

your xSeries 200 and all IBM 10/100 Ethernet Security Adapters support 802.1p.

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v The adapter cannot be assigned to an adapter team. v If you are setting up virtual local area networks (VLANs) and packet tagging on

the same adapter, 802.1p/802.1Q tagging must be enabled on the IBMSet Advanced tab.

your network infrastructure devices do not support IEEE 802.1p or you are not

If sure, you can still define filters and send packets as high priority. While HPQ does not provide the precise priority levels of 802.1p tagging, it does assign traffic as either high or low priority and sends high priority packets first. Therefore, if there are multiple applications on a system sending packets, the packets from the application with a filter are sent out first. HPQ does not change network routing, nor does it add any information to the packets.

To assign HPQ, you can specify it using Priority Packet when you create or assign a filter.

To effectively use HPQ, the adapter cannot be assigned to an adapter team.

Virtual LAN mode: A virtual LAN is a logical grouping of network devices put together as a LAN, regardless of their physical grouping or collision domains. Using VLANs increases network performance and improves network security.

VLANs offer you the ability to group users and devices together into logical workgroups. This can simplify network administration when connecting clients to servers that are geographically dispersed across the building, campus, or enterprise network.

Typically, VLANs are configured at the switch and any server can be a member of one VLAN per installed network adapter. Your Ethernet controller supersedes this by communicating directly with the switch, enabling multiple VLANs on a single network adapter (up to 64 VLANs).

To set up VLAN membership, your Ethernet controller must be attached to a switch that has VLAN capability. You also need to use Windows NT 4.0 or later, or Novell NetWare 4.1x or later.

Notes:

1. Windows NT versions prior to 4.0 do not support VLANs.

2. VLANs require NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3.0 and the network driver interface

specification (NDIS) driver hotfix from Microsoft.

3. In Windows NT, VLANs cannot be implemented on controllers that have been configured for teaming options. NetWare can support teaming options and VLANs on the same adapters.

Complete the following steps to join a VLAN from Windows NT 4.0.

1. Create a VLAN on the switch. Use the parameters you assign there to join the VLAN from the server. Refer to your switch documentation for more information.

2. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel window.

3. On the Adapters tab, select the adapter you want to be on the VLAN and click

Properties.

4. In IBMSet, click Join VLAN. Note that VLANs cannot be assigned to adapters that are already defined to have an adapter teaming option.

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5. Type the VLAN ID and VLAN name. The VLAN ID must match the VLAN ID of the switch. The ID range is from 1 to 1000. The VLAN name is for information only and does not need to match the name on the switch.

6. Click Join VLAN. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each VLAN you want the server to join. The VLANs you add are listed on the Adapters tab.

7. Click Close and restart the server.

Ethernet connector

There is an RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the back of the server. See “I/O connector locations” on page 64 for the location of this connector. The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the Ethernet connector.

Table 11. Ethernet RJ-45 connector pin-number assignments.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 + Transmit data 5 Not connected 2 - Transmit data 6 - Receive data 3 + Receive data 7 Not connected 4 Not connected 8 Not connected

Universal Serial Bus connectors

The server has two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors, which are configured automatically. USB is a serial interface standard for telephony and multimedia devices. It uses Plug and Play technology to determine the type of device that is attached to the connector.

Notes:

1. If you attach a standard (non-USB) keyboard to the keyboard connector, the USB connectors and devices will be disabled during the power-on self-test.

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

3. Some operating systems do not support USB devices. Refer to your operating-system documentation to determine whether your operating system supports USB devices.

USB cables and hubs

You need a 4-pin cable to connect devices to a USB 1 or USB 2. If you plan to attach more than two USB devices, you must use a hub to connect the devices. The hub provides multiple connectors for attaching additional external USB devices.

USB technology transfers data at up to 12 MBps with a maximum of 127 external devices and a maximum signal distance of five meters (16 ft) per segment.

USB connectors

There are two USB connectors located on the rear of the server for attaching USB-compatible devices. See “I/O connector locations” on page 64 for the location

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of the USB connectors. The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the USB connectors.

Table 12. USB connector pin-number assignments

Pin Signal

1 +5 V 2 -Data 3 +Data 4 Ground

Audio connectors

The audio connectors are used to connect external audio equipment to the server. See “I/O connector locations” on page 64 for the location of these connectors.

Line

LineinMic

Line out

This connector is used to send audio signals from the server to external devices, such as powered speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system.

Line in

This connector is used to accept audio signals from external devices, such as line output from a stereo, television, or musical instrument into the server sound system.

out

Mic

This connector is used to connect a microphone to the server when you want to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk drive. It might also be used by speech- recognition software.

MIDI connector

The musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) connector enables the server to interact with musical instruments and other musical equipment. You might use the MIDI connector as an interface between the server and a synthesizer to edit and store sound information for the synthesizer on the server. See “I/O connector locations” on page 64 for the location of the MIDI connector. The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the MIDI connector.

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Table 13. MIDI connector pin-number assignments

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 +5 V 6 Joystick 1 -- Y 11 Joystick 2 -- X 2 Joystick 1 Switch A 7 Joystick 1 Switch B 12 MIDI - OUT 3 Joystick 1 -- X 8 +5 V 13 Joystick 2 -- Y 4 Switch Common 9 +5 V 14 Joystick 2 Switch D 5 Switches Common 10 Joystick 2 Switch C 15 MIDI - IN

Video connector

The server uses an AGP video adapter located in the AGP slot on the system board. There is a 15-pin analog video connector located on the rear of the server. See “I/O connector locations” on page 64 for the location of this connector. The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the video connector.

Table 14. Video connector pin-number assignments

1115

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Red 6 Ground 11 Not connected 2 Green or monochrome 7 Ground 12 DDC SDA 3 Blue 8 Ground 13 Horizontal synchronization

(Hsync)

4 Not connected 9 +5 V dc

DDC

14 Vertical synchronization

(Vsync)

5 Ground 10 Ground 15 DDC SCL

Ultra160 SCSI connector (some models)

Some xSeries 200 server models come with a SCSI adapter, which supports a single Ultra160 SCSI channel in a full-featured PCI 2.1-/2.2-compliant bus master package. This configuration supports a zero wait state, 32-bit memory transfers at 160 MB per second, when low voltage differential (LVD) SCSI peripherals are attached. This channel supports up to 15 SCSI devices. In addition, the SCSI adapter uses:

v Double-transition clocking to achieve high transfer rates v Domain name validation to negotiate compatible data transfer speeds with each

device

v Cyclic-redundancy checking, instead of the usual parity checking, to significantly

improve data reliability

If you install a RAID adapter, you can move the SCSI signal cable from the

Note:

SCSI connector on the SCSI adapter to an internal channel connector on the RAID adapter to control the internal drives from the RAID adapter.

SCSI cabling requirements

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plan to attach external SCSI devices, you must install an optional SCSI PCI adapter and order additional SCSI cables. To select and order the correct cables for use with external devices, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.

For information about the maximum length of a SCSI cable between the terminated ends of the cable, refer to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) SCSI standards. Adhering to these standards will help ensure that the server operates correctly.

Setting SCSI IDs

Each SCSI device connected to a SCSI controller must have a unique SCSI ID. This ID enables the SCSI controller to identify the device and ensure that different devices on the same SCSI channel do not attempt to transfer data simultaneously. SCSI devices that are connected to different SCSI channels can have duplicate SCSI IDs.

To install external SCSI devices, you must first install an optional SCSI PCI adapter. Refer to the information that is provided with the device for instructions to set its SCSI ID.

If a SCSI adapter is installed in the server, you can use its 68-pin SCSI connector to connect different types of SCSI devices. The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the SCSI connector.

Table 15. 68-pin SCSI connector pin-number assignments

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 +Data 12 35 -Data 12 2 +Data 13 36 -Data 13 3 +Data 14 37 -Data 14 4 +Data 15 38 -Data 15 5 +Data P1 39 -Data P1 6 +Data 0 40 -Data 0 7 +Data1 41 -Data 1 8 +Data 2 42 -Data 2

9 +Data 3 43 -Data 3 10 +Data 4 44 -Data 4 11 +Data 5 45 -Data 5 12 +Data 6 46 -Data 6 13 +Data 7 47 -Data 7 14 +Data P 48 -Data P 15 Ground 49 Ground 16 DIFFSENS 50 Ground 17 Term power 51 Term power 18 Term power 52 Term power

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Table 15. 68-pin SCSI connector pin-number assignments (continued)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

19 Reserved 53 Reserved 20 Ground 54 Ground 21 +Attention 55 -Attention 22 Ground 56 Ground 23 +Busy 57 -Busy 24 +Acknowledge 58 -Acknowledge 25 +Reset 59 -Reset 26 +Message 60 -Message 27 +Select 61 -Select 28 +Control/Data 62 -Control/Data 29 +Request 63 -Request 30 +Input/Output 64 -Input/Output 31 +Data 8 65 -Data 8 32 +Data 9 66 -Data9 33 +Data 10 67 -Data 10 34 +Data 11 68 -Data 11

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FRU information (service only)

Field Replacement Units (FRUs) should be replaced by qualified service personnel only.

Hard disk drive cage

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

To remove the hard disk drive cage, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Remove the front bezel (see “Bezel removal” on page 43).

4. Remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

5. Remove the support bracket (see “Removing the support bracket assembly” on

page 45).

6. Remove any hard disk drives or drive fillers from the drives.

7. Disconnect the hard disk drive cables from the system board.

8. Remove the screws from the front of the hard disk drive cage.

9. Move the cage slightly in and up until it is free of the chassis and lift it out of

the server.

Note: Take care not to dislodge the memory when you remove the cage.

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Power supply

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

To remove the power supply, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

4. Disconnect the power cables from the system board.

5. Remove the screws from the rear of the server.

6. Gently move the power supply away from the chassis and lift it out of the

server.

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Rear fan

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

Rear Fan

Rubber extensions

To remove the rear fan, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

4. Remove the support bracket (see “Removing the support bracket assembly”

on page 45).

5. Remove the fan cable from the system board.

6. Use side cutters to sever the four rubber extensions on the outside of the

server.

7. Gently pry the fan away from the server and lift it up and out.

8. To install the new fan assembly, place the fan in position at the rear of the

server.

9. Guide the rubber extensions through the apertures.

10. Use needle-nosed pliers to pull the extensions through the apertures.

11. Reconnect cables.

System board

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

It is recommended that the server be placed on its left side before

Note:

performing this service procedure. Rotate the feet in toward the server so they do not detach due to the weight of the server.

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To remove the system board, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

4. Remove the front bezel (see “Bezel removal” on page 43).

5. Remove the support bracket (see “Removing the support bracket assembly”

on page 45).

6. Disconnect the cables.

7. Remove the adapter cards and both adapter retaining brackets (see “Adapter

installation” on page 47).

8. Remove the hard disk drive cage (see “Hard disk drive cage” on page 77).

9. Remove memory modules (see “Memory modules” on page 54).

10. Remove microprocessors and/or terminator cards (see “Microprocessor” on

page 56).

11. Remove screws and lift the system board out of the server.

CD-ROM drive

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

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To remove the CD-ROM drive, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

4. Disconnect the cables.

5. Remove the screws from the CD-ROM drive cage.

6. Gently slide the CD-ROM drive toward the front of the server and lift it out.

Floppy disk drive

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

To remove the floppy disk drive, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

4. Disconnect the cables.

5. Remove the screws from the floppy disk drive cage.

6. Gently slide the floppy disk drive toward the front of the server and lift it out.

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Button kit

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

To remove the button kit, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

4. Remove the front bezel (see “Bezel removal” on page 43).

5. Remove hard disk drive cage (see “Hard disk drive cage” on page 77).

6. Disconnect the cable of the button kit from the system board.

7. Place a screwdriver against the bottom release latch of the button kit and gently

press upward and slide the latch through the aperture.

8. Gently pinch together the upper release latches and slide the latches through the aperture and remove the button kit.

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Guide assembly / speaker

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

To remove the speaker, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

4. Remove the front bezel (see “Bezel removal” on page 43).

5. Remove the support bracket (see “Removing the support bracket assembly” on

page 45).

6. Remove all adapter cards.

7. Unplug the speaker from the system board.

8. Gently push the two tabs of the adapter guide assembly inward until the

assembly is released; lift it up and out of the server.

9. Slide the speaker up and out of the server.

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Bezel release latch

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

To remove the bezel release latch, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

4. Remove the front bezel (see “Bezel removal” on page 43).

5. Remove the handle assembly (see “Handle assembly” on page 86).

6. Remove the top/side cover (see “Top/side cover” on page 85).

7. Press down on the tab.

8. From the underside, grasp the bezel release latch in the center and gently pull

it back and away from the server.

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Top/side cover

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

To remove the top/side cover, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

4. Remove the front bezel (see “Bezel removal” on page 43).

5. Remove the handle assembly (see “Handle assembly” on page 86).

6. Remove the four screws from the back of the server and put them in a safe

place.

7. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the cover away from the server in the rear and slide the unit away from the server.

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Handle assembly

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

To remove the handle cap, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Use a flathead screwdriver to gently press in and down on the tabs located on

4. Lift up on the handle cap to separate it from the handle support.

To remove the handle support, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Firmly grasp the handle support and slide it away from the front bezel.

4. Lift up on the handle support to remove it from the slots in the top of the

the interior side wall of the handle.

chassis.

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Adapter retainer

Before you begin:

v Read “Safety information” on page 103. v Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40.

To remove the adapter retainer, do the following:

1. Power-off the server, if it is on.

2. Unplug the server.

3. Remove the cover (see “Side cover removal” on page 42).

4. Remove all adapter cards (see “Adapter installation” on page 47).

5. Rotate the adapter retainer to the open position.

6. Grasp the adapter retainer and gently slide the top and bottom tabs out of the

notches.

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Symptom-to-FRU index

This index supports xSeries 200 servers.

Notes:

1. Check the configuration before you replace a FRU. Configuration problems can cause false errors and symptoms.

2. The default configuration can be loaded by starting the system and then pressing the reset button four times, waiting 15 seconds between each press. Once the configuration has reset to the default, it must be saved in Setup to be stored in CMOS.

3. For IBM devices not supported by index, refer to the manual for that device.

4. Always start with “General checkout” on page 1.

The Symptom-to-FRU lists symptoms, errors, and the possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. Use this Symptom-to-FRU index to help you decide which FRUs to have available when servicing the computer. The POST BIOS displays POST error codes and messages on the screen.

Beep symptoms

Beep symptoms are short tones or a series of short tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound). See the following examples.

Note: One beep after successfully completing POST indicates the system is

functioning properly.

Beeps Description 1-2-3

4 Four continuous beeps

Beep/Symptom FRU/Action Repeating Beeps

(endless loop) (memory

error)

One Long and Three Short Beeps (video

error)

One Long and Two Short Beeps (video

error)

v One beep v A pause (or break) v Two beeps v A pause (or break) v Three Beeps

1. DIMM

2. System Board

1. Video adapter (if present)

2. System Board

1. Video adapter (if present)

2. Reseat monitor cable

3. System Board

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No beep symptoms

No Beep Symptom FRU/Action No beep and the system

operates correctly.

1. Check speaker cables

2. Speaker

3. System board

No Beeps occur after successfully completing POST

1. Check speaker connections

2. Speaker

3. System board

No ac power

1. Check the power cord.

2. Power supply.

No beep and no video

1. See “Undetermined problems” on page 97

Diagnostic error codes

Note: In the following error codes, if XXX is 000, 195, or 197,do not replace a FRU.

The description for these error codes are:

000 The test passed. 195 The Esc key was pressed to abort the test. 197 This is a warning error and may not indicate a hardware failure.

all error codes, replace/follow the FRU/Action indicated.

For

Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 001-XXX-000

(Failed core tests)

001-XXX-001

(Failed core tests)

001-250-000

(Failed System Board ECC)

001-250-001

(Failed System Board ECC)

005-XXX-000

(Failed Video test)

011-XXX-000

(Failed COM1 Serial Port test)

011-XXX-001 (Failed COM2 Serial Port test)

014-XXX-000

(Failed Parallel Port test)

015-XXX-001

(USB interface not found, board damaged)

1. System Board

1. Video Adapter (if installed)

2. System Board

1. System Board

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Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 015-XXX-015

(Failed USB External Loopback test)

1. Make sure parallel port is not disabled

2. Re-run USB External Loopback test

3. System Board

015-XXX-198

(USB device connected during USB test)

1. Remove USB devices from USB1 and USB2

2. Re-run test

3. System Board

020-XXX-000

(Failed PCI Interface test)

030-XXX-000

(Failed Internal SCSI interface

1. System Board

test)

030-XXX-00N

(Failed SCSI test on PCI slot

1. Adapter in Slot N

N. Check system error log before replacing a FRU.)

035-XXX-099

1. No adapters were found.

2. If adapter is installed re-check connection.

035-XXX-S99

(Failed RAID test on PCI slot S. S = number of failing PCI slot. Check System Error Log

1. Adapter

2. SCSI Backplane

3. Cable

before replacing a FRU.)

035-XXX-SNN

(Check System Error Log

1. Fixed Disk with SCSI ID NN on RAID adapter in PCI slot S.

before replacing a FRU. S = number of failing PCI slot; NN = SCSI ID of failing fixed disk.)

035-253-S99

(RAID adapter initialization failure)

1. ServeRAID Adapter in slot S is not configured properly. Obtain the basic and

extended configuration status and refer to the ServeRAID Hardware Maintenance Manual for more information.

2. Cable

3. Adapter

075-XXX-000

(Failed Power Supply test)

089-XXX-001

(Failed Microprocessor test)

180-XXX-003

(Failed System Board LED

1. Power Supply

1. Microprocessor

1. System Board

test)

201-XXX-0NN

(Failed Memory test, see ″Memory Settings″ on page

1. DIMM Location J1-J4

2. Memory card

27.) NN = DIMM location.

201-XXX-999

(Multiple DIMM failure, see

1. See error text for failing DIMMs

error text.)

202-XXX-001

(Failed System Cache test)

1. Microprocessor CPU 1

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Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 206-XXX-000

(Failed Diskette Drive test)

1. Cable

2. Diskette Drive

3. System Board

215-XXX-000

(Failed IDE CD-ROM test)

1. CD-ROM Drive Cables

2. CD-ROM Drive

3. System Board

217-198-XXX

(Could not establish drive parameters)

1. Check cable and termination

2. SCSI backplane

3. Fixed disk

217-XXX-000

(Failed BIOS Fixed Disk test)

1. Fixed Disk 1

Note: If RAID is configured,

the fixed disk number refers to the RAID logical array.

217-XXX-001

(Failed BIOS Fixed Disk test)

1. Fixed Disk 2

Note: If RAID is configured,

the fixed disk number refers to the RAID logical array.

217-XXX-002

(Failed BIOS Fixed Disk test)

1. Fixed Disk 3

Note: If RAID is configured,

the fixed disk number refers to the RAID logical array.

301-XXX-000

(Failed Keyboard test)

302-XXX-000

(Mouse failed)

305-XXX-000

(Video monitor failure)

405-XXX-000

(Failed Ethernet test on controller on the System

1. Keyboard

1. Mouse

1. Video Monitor

2. Video Adapter

1. Verify that Ethernet is not disabled in BIOS.

2. System Board

Board)

405-XXX-00N

(Failed Ethernet test on adapter in PCI slot N)

415-XXX-000

(Failed Modem test)

1. Adapter in PCI slot N.

2. System Board

1. Cable

2. Modem

3. System Board

Error symptoms

General FRU/Action CD is not working properly.

92 xSeries 200 Type 8479 and xSeries 200VL Type 8481: Hardware Maintenance Manual

1. Clean the CD.

2. Run CD-ROM diagnostics.

3. CD-ROM Drive