IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual
ERserver
IBM xSeries 205
Type 8480
Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting
Guide
ER s e r v e r
IBM xSeries 205
Type 8480
Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting
Guide
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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™205.
Important: The field replaceable unit (FRU) procedures are intended for trained
servicers who are familiar with IBM xSeries products. See the parts
listing in “System” on page 110 to determine if the component being
replaced is a customer replaceable unit (CRU) or a field replaceable
unit (FRU).
Important safety information
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this book before performing
any of the instructions. See “Safety information” on page 117.
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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Online support
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Accertarsi di leggere tutti gli avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo prima di effettuare
qualsiasi operazione.
Lea atentamente todas las declaraciones de precaución y peligro ante de llevar a
cabo cualquier operación.
You can download the most current diagnostic, BIOS flash, and device driver files
from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.
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Contents
About this manual .......................iii
Important safety information ....................iii
Online support .........................iii
Chapter 1. General information...................1
Related publications .......................1
Notices and statements in this book .................2
Features and specifications .....................3
Server controls, LEDs, and connectors ................4
Server controls and LEDs ....................4
Server connectors .......................5
Server power features......................6
Chapter 2. Configuring your server .................9
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program ..............9
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............9
Using passwords .......................10
Enabling Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent ........13
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............13
ServerGuide features .....................13
Setup and configuration overview .................14
Typical operating-system installation ................15
Setting up or updating multiple servers ...............16
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide ..........16
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............16
Using the SCSISelect Utility program .................17
Starting the SCSISelect Utility program ...............17
SCSISelect menu choices ....................18
Using the Boot Menu program ...................18
Chapter 3. Diagnostics .....................21
General checkout ........................21
Checkout procedure ......................22
Diagnostic tools overview .....................23
POST ............................23
POST beep codes ......................24
Error logs ..........................24
ServerGuide error symptoms ....................24
Small computer system interface messages ..............25
Diagnostic programs and error messages ...............25
Text messages ........................26
Starting the diagnostic programs .................26
Diagnostic error message tables .................28
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure .............29
Power checkout ........................29
Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller ................30
Network connection problems ..................30
Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart ..............31
Ethernet controller messages ..................32
Chapter 4. Installing options ...................33
System reliability considerations ..................33
Major components of the IBM Eserver xSeries 205 Type 8480 .......34
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System and PCI extender boards ..................35
System board internal cable connectors...............36
System board external connectors.................37
Optional system-management adapter component locations .......37
Installation guidelines ......................38
System reliability considerations .................38
Handling static-sensitive devices .................38
Moving the stabilizing feet .....................39
Removing the side cover .....................40
Removing the frame-support bracket .................41
Working with adapters ......................42
Adapter considerations .....................42
Installing an adapter ......................43
Installing a SCSI adapter ....................45
Cabling a RAID adapter or single SCSI channel using one hot-swap drive SCSI
backplane ..........................45
Installing internal drives ......................47
Internal drive bays ......................47
Preinstallation steps ......................48
Power and signal cables for internal drives .............49
Installing a drive in bay 1, 2, 3, or 4 ................50
Installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or 7 ........52
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or 7 ..........54
Installing memory modules ....................56
Installing a security rope clip ....................57
Replacing the side cover .....................59
Replacing the battery ......................60
Connecting external options ....................61
Video connector .......................62
Keyboard connector ......................62
Mouse connector .......................62
Parallel connector .......................62
Serial connectors .......................63
Gigabit Ethernet port ......................63
Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors ...............64
Audio connectors .......................64
Optional system-management adapter ports .............65
Chapter 5. Field replaceable units .................67
Removing the front bezel .....................67
Power button .........................68
Microprocessor / fan sink .....................70
Hot-swap hard disk drive cage ...................71
Hot-swap backplane .......................72
Power supply .........................73
Rear fan ...........................74
Extender card .........................75
System board .........................77
CD-ROM drive .........................78
Diskette drive .........................79
Bezel release latch .......................80
Top/side cover .........................81
Handle assembly ........................82
Adapter retainer ........................83
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU index .................85
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Beep symptoms ........................85
No-beep symptoms .......................87
Diagnostic panel system error LED .................87
Diagnostic error codes ......................89
Error symptoms ........................93
Power-supply LED errors .....................95
POST error codes ........................95
POST (ISPR) error procedures ...................98
ServeRAID error codes .....................100
Service processor error codes ...................102
SCSI error codes .......................102
Temperature error messages ...................102
Fan error messages ......................103
Power error messages .....................103
System shutdown .......................104
Voltage related system shutdown.................104
Temperature related system shutdown ...............104
DASD checkout ........................105
Host built-in self test (BIST) ....................105
Bus fault messages.......................105
Undetermined problems .....................106
Problem determination tips ....................107
Chapter 7. Parts listing xSeries 205 Type 8480............109
System ...........................110
Keyboard CRUs ........................111
Power cords .........................112
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........115
Before you call ........................115
Using the documentation .....................115
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web .........115
Software service and support ...................116
Hardware service and support ...................116
Appendix B. Related service information ..............117
Safety information .......................117
General safety........................117
Electrical safety .......................118
Safety inspection guide ....................119
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices ..........120
Grounding requirements ....................121
Notice for customers in the State of California ............121
Safety notices (multilingual translations) ..............121
Appendix C. Notices ......................151
Edition notice .........................151
Trademarks..........................152
Important notes ........................152
Electronic emission notices ....................153
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........153
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement........154
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada .......154
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........154
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 154
Power cords .........................154
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Chapter 1. General information
Your IBM Eserver xSeries 205 Type 8480 server is a high-performance server that
can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a
microprocessor upgrade. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require
superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and
reliable data storage.
The xSeries 205 server contains several IBM X-Architecture
help increase server performance and reliability.
Your server comes with a limited warranty. If you have access to the World Wide
Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your server model and other IBM
server products at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/.
Your server serial number and model number are located on labels on the bottom of
the server and on the front below the bezel. You will need these numbers when you
register your server with IBM. The information label containing the serial number,
machine type, model number, and agency marks for your server is located on the
bottom of the server.
Related publications
This Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide contains
information to help you solve the problem yourself or to provide helpful information
to a service technician.
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technologies, which
In addition to this Hardware Maintenance Manual and TroubleshootingGuide, the
following xSeries 205 Type 8480 documentation is provided with your server:
v Installation Guide
This printed publication contains setup and installation instructions.
v Rack Installation Instructions
This printed publication contains the instructions to install your server in a rack.
v Safety Book
This multilingual publication is provided in Portable Document Format (PDF) on
the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains translated versions of the caution
and danger statements that appear in the documentation for your server. Each
caution and danger statement has an assigned number, which you can use to
locate the corresponding statement in your native language.
v User’s Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It
contains general information about your server, including information about
features, how to configure your server, how to use the ServerGuide
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Setup and
Installation CD, and how to get help.
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v Option Installation Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It
contains instructions to install, remove, and connect optional devices supported
by your server.
Depending on your server model, additional publications might be included on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Notices and statements in this book
The caution and danger statements used in this book also appear in the multilingual
Safety Information book provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each
caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding
statements in the safety book.
The following types of notices and statements are used in this book:
v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice 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 the 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.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for your
server.
Microprocessor: Supports one
microprocessor — Intel Pentium
with 128 KB, 256 KB, or 512 KB
Level-2 cache and 400 MHz or 533
MHz front side bus (FSB) Memory:
v Minimum: 128 MB
v Maximum: 2.0 GB
v Type: PC2100 266 MHz
double-density RAM (DDR)
DIMMs
v Slots: Two dual inline
Drives: (depending on your model)
v Diskette: 1.44 MB
v Hard disk drive: IDE or SCSI
v One of the following:
– CD-ROM: IDE
– DVD-ROM: IDE
– CD-RW: IDE
Expansion bays: (depending on
your 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. hard disk drive
bays: hot-swap drive bays (some
models) or non-hot-swap drive
bays with a hard disk drive
installed (some models)
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
Video controller: ATI Rage XL
video controller with 16 MB
SDRAM video memory on the PCI
extender card
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Size and weight:
v Height: 445 mm (17.5 in.)
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v Depth: 498 mm (19.6 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 Broadcom 5702 10/100/1000
Ethernet controller on the system
board with RJ-45 Ethernet port
v Two serial ports
v One parallel port
v Two USB ports
v Keyboard port
v Mouse port
v Audio ports
– Line out
–Linein
–Mic
v Dual-channel bus mastering IDE
controller
v Support for IBM Remote Supervisor
Adapter
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 2133 m
(6998.0.7 ft)
– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0° to
109.4°F). Maximum altitude: 2133
m (6998.0 ft)
v Humidity:
– Computer on: 8% to 80%
– Computer off: 8% to 80%
Heat output: 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
v Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 180 V ac
– Maximum: 265 V ac
v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.095 kVA
– Maximum: 0.470 kVA
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat
output vary depending on the
number and type of optional
features installed and the
power-management optional
features in use.
2. These levels were measured in
controlled acoustical environments
according to the procedures
specified by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10
and ISO 7779 and are reported in
accordance with ISO 9296. Actual
sound-pressure levels in a given
location might exceed the average
values stated because of room
reflections and other nearby noise
sources. The declared
sound-power levels indicate an
upper limit, below which a large
number of computers will operate.
Power supply: One 330 watt
(90-240 V ac)
Chapter 1. General information 3
Server controls, LEDs, and connectors
This section describes the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on
your server.
Server controls and LEDs
The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the server.
Note: The front bezel door is not shown so that the drive bays are visible.
Front View:
Ethernet speed 1 Gbps LED
CD-eject
button
CD-ROM drive
activity LED
Diskette-eject
button
Diskette drive
activity LED
Hard disk drive
activity LED
Power-on
LED
Power-control
button
System error
LED
Ethernet speed 1 Gbps LED: When this LED on the Ethernet connector is lit, it
indicates that the Ethernet network speed is 1 Gbps. When this LED is off, it
indicates that the Ethernet network speed is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
CD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the CD-ROM drive.
CD-ROM drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-ROM
drive is in use.
Diskette-eject button: Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette
drive.
Diskette drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive
is in use.
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Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED
Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the hard
disk drive is in use.
Power-on LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is turned on.
Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.
Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED: When this LED on the Ethernet connector
is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network.
Server connectors
The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server.
Rear View:
Power cord
Mouse
Keyboard
Parallel
Serial 1
Serial 2
USB 1
USB 2
Ethernet
Line out (green)
Line in (blue)
Mic (pink)
1
2
2
1
Video
Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.
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Mouse connector: Connect a mouse or other PS/2
device to this connector.
Keyboard connector: Connect a PS/2 keyboard to this connector.
Parallel connector: Connect a parallel device to this connector.
Serial 1 connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.
Serial 2 connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector
USB 1 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.
USB 2 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.
Ethernet connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network.
Mic connector (pink): Connect a microphone to this connector.
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Line out connector (green): Connect an audio output device, such as speakers, to
this connector.
Line in connector (blue): Connect an audio input device, such as a stereo, to this
connector.
Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.
If you have an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter (system-management adapter)
installed in PCI slot 1, your server has additional connectors and LEDs. See the
Option Installation Guide for more information about these connectors and LEDs.
Server power features
When you connect the server to an ac power source, the server goes into Standby
mode. After approximately 20 seconds, the power-control button becomes active,
and you can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the
power-control button. The following section describes other ways in which the
server can be turned on.
A power-control-button shield comes with your server. You can install this
disk-shaped shield to prevent the server from being turned off accidentally.
Turning on the server
After the server is connected to an ac power source, it can be turned on in any of
the following ways:
v You can press the power-control button.
v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart
automatically when power is restored.
v If your operating system supports the system-management software for an
optional Remote Supervisor Adapter, the system-management software can turn
on the server.
v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN
feature can turn on the server.
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feature, the Wake on LAN
Turning off the server
Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server.
See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the
operating system.
Statement 5:
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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.
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The server can be turned off in any of the following ways:
v You can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the
operating system, if your operating system supports this feature, and turn off the
server.
v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the
power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server.
v If the Wake on LAN feature turned on the server, the Wake on LAN feature can
turn off the server.
v You can remove all power from the computer by disconnecting the server from
the ac power source.
Standby mode
When the server is connected to an ac power source but has not been turned on, it
is in Standby mode. When the server is in Standby mode, the operating system is
not running, and all core logic except for the service processor is shut down. The
power-on LED flashes to indicate that the server is in Standby mode. The server
can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to
turn on the server.
To put the server into Standby mode when the server is turned on, shut down the
operating system (see your operating-system documentation), and press the
power-control button.
You can also put the server into Standby mode through a request from the service
processor.
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Chapter 2. Configuring your server
You can use the following configuration programs to customize your server
hardware:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS) code that comes with your server. You can use this program to configure
serial port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the
device startup sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords.
v Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent
The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent is part of the BIOS code
that comes with your server. You can enable the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
Ethernet Boot Agent in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. The Broadcom
NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent enables you to configure the network as
a startable device and customize where the network option appears in your
startup sequence.
v ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and
installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD
during the initial installation of your server to configure basic hardware features
and to simplify your network operating system (NOS) installation. See “Using the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 13 for more information.
v Ethernet controller configuration process
To configure the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet
controller” on page 16.
v SCSISelect Utility program (some models)
If your server comes with a SCSI controller on the PCI extender card, you can
use the SCSISelect Utility program to configure devices that are attached to the
SCSI controller. Use this program to change default values, resolve configuration
conflicts, and perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive.
v Boot Menu program
The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS code that comes with your server.
You can use the Boot Menu program to change startup sequence for one startup
session without changing settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
This section provides the instructions for starting the Configuration/Setup Utility
program and descriptions of the menu choices that are available.
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically when POST detects
that newly installed or removed hardware is not reflected in your current
configuration. A power-on-self-test (POST) error message is displayed. See the
Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for details about the
POST error messages.
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Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen. If your server is already on
when you start this procedure, you must shut down the operating system, turn
off the server, wait a few seconds until all in-use LEDs go off, and restart the
server. Do not use Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart the server.
2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup, Press F12 for Boot
Menu appears at the bottom of the screen during startup, press F1. (This prompt
appears on the screen for only a few seconds. You must press F1 quickly.)
Note: If you have set both administrator and user passwords, you must type
the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility
menu.
3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Use the Up Arrow (↑)and Down Arrow (↓) keys to select menu choices in any
Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Some menu choices provide information only.
Some menu choices show fields that you can change. These fields are enclosed by
square brackets. You can change the settings in these fields by using Left Arrow (←)
and Right Arrow (→) keys to change the settings, or you can type information in the
field.
To reload the current setting for a menu item, press F9. To reload the default setting
for a menu item, press F10.
Using passwords
The System Security choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility
menu. After you select this choice, you can implement an administrator password.
The administrator password provides access to all choices on the
Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. You can set, change, or delete the
administrator password.
The administrator password has the following features:
v No password is required to start the system.
v Type the password to access the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
v All choices are available on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.
Complete the following steps to set an administrator password:
1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select System Security and
2. Select Administrator Password and press the Right Arrow (→) key.
3. Type the password you want to set in the Enter Password field and press
4. Type the password again in the Enter Password again field and press Enter.
5. Press Enter to Set or Change Password. The setting in the Administrator
6. Press Esc until you return to the main menu.
7. Select Save Settings and Press Enter.
press Enter.
Enter.
Password field changes to Present.
After you have set an administrator password, you can then set a user password to
authorize a user to operate the server. You must set an administrator password to
set a user password.
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You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A Z, a z, 0 9, and blanks)
for your user password. Keep a record of your password in a secure place. If you
forget the user password, you can regain access to the server through one of the
following methods:
v Type the administrator password at the power-on prompt. Start the
Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the user password.
v Change the position of the password check jumper (JP1) as described in “Setting
the password check jumper” on page 12.
v Remove the battery and then install the battery. See the Hardware Maintenance
Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions.
To set a user password, complete the following steps:
1. Set an administrator password. See the instructions on page 10.
2. Select User Password and press the Right Arrow (→) key.
3. Type the password you want to set in the Enter Password field and press
Enter.
4. Type the password again in the Enter Password Again field and press Enter.
5. Press Enter to Set or Change Password. The setting in the User Password
field changes to Present.
6. Select Save Settings and press Enter.
If you set a user password, you can then enable Password on Boot. If you enable
this setting, you must type a user password when you start the server.
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Setting the password check jumper
The following illustration shows the location of the password check jumper (JP1) on
the system board.
Password check
(JP1)jumper
CMOS clear
(JP3)jumper
Boot block
jumper (JP6)
Complete the following steps to set the password check jumper:
1. Review the “Safety information” on page 117.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables
and power cords; then, remove the cover. See the Option Installation Guide for
instructions.
3. Move the jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3. This clears the power-on
password for one boot cycle.
You can now start the server one time without having to use the user password,
but if you do not use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to change or delete
the password, the next time you start the server, the original power-on password
will be reinstated.
4. Connect the server to a power source, keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
5. Turn on the server.
You can now start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and either delete the old
password or set a new user password.
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Enabling Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent
The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent is part of the BIOS code
that comes with your server. You can enable the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
Ethernet Boot Agent in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. The Broadcom
NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent enables you to configure the network as a
startable device and customize where the network appears in your startup order.
To enable Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent, complete the
following steps:
1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports
and press Enter.
2. Select System Board Ethernet PXE/DHCP and use the Right Arrow (→) key to
set it to Enabled.
3. Select Save Settings and press Enter.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy-to-use setup and
installation program that is specifically designed for your server. The ServerGuide
program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses
that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program
simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in
some cases, installing them automatically.
If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a free
image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD.
To download the latest ServerGuide program, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page
at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latest
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see the “ServerGuide Updates” flyer that
comes with your server library, or go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/.
The ServerGuide program has the following 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 your SCSI RAID adapter
settings for your server environment
v A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the
CD
v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
ServerGuide features
Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide
program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are
supported on all server models.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled
startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install your operating
system.
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The ServerGuide program has the following features:
v Sets system date and time.
v Detects the SCSI RAID adapter or controller and runs the SCSI RAID
configuration program.
v Updates the licensed internal code (firmware) level without 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 using diskettes.
v Provides the Performance Optimizer program to easily tune your SCSI RAID
adapter settings for your server environment.
v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most
adapters and devices.
v Creates a setup-replication diskette for replicating setup selections for other
servers of the same model.
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported operating systems.
v Provides a replicated installation path for multiple installations of supported
operating systems.
v Includes an online README file with links to tips for your hardware and
operating-system installation.
Setup and configuration overview
When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup
diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The
ServerGuide program checks your 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 your server model. On SCSI
RAID servers, you can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create logical
drives.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program performs
the following tasks:
v The ServerGuide program prompts you for your language, country, and keyboard
layout. (This information is stored and later passed to the operating-system
installation program.)
v The ServerGuide program displays choices for running the configuration
programs. For example:
– The Express Configuration method runs the required programs for your
server, based on the hardware that is detected.
– The Custom Configuration method displays all programs that are available for
your server, and you decide which programs to run.
– The Replicated Configuration method provides the option of duplicating your
setup selections to other servers that are the same model.
v If you select the Custom Configuration method, the following features are
optional. If you select the Express Configuration method, some or all of these
features 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.
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– The Clear Hard Disks feature is provided so you can delete all partitions on all
hard disk drives. If the server has a SCSI RAID adapter installed, you can
select to restore the configuration on the SCSI RAID adapter to the factory
default settings.
– The ServerGuide program checks the system BIOS code and microcode
(firmware) levels for supported options and then checks the CD for a newer
level. The CD content might be newer than the BIOS code and firmware level.
The ServerGuide program can perform a flash update of the BIOS code and
supported microcode (firmware) options without using diskettes.
– The SCSI RAID configuration program starts, leading you through the entire
configuration process.
– The Performance Optimizer program easily tunes your server for your
environment.
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 your operating system.
Notes:
1. Plug and Play adapters are configured automatically. Non-Plug and Play
adapters might require switch settings, additional device drivers, and installation
after the operating system is installed. See the documentation that comes with
the adapter.
2. Diagnostics for your server come in BIOS code or on a separate diagnostics
CD.
Typical operating-system installation
You can use the ServerGuide program to shorten your installation time. The
ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are required for your
hardware and for the operating system that you are installing. This section
describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation
program starts. (You will need your operating-system CD to complete the
installation.)
2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service
processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the program
checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored and then
passed to the operating-system installation program.
3. With some operating-system installations, you can create an
operating-system-replication diskette for setting up additional servers. This
diskette contains the Internet protocol (IP) address, server name, and other
selections.
4. If you are installing the operating system from diskette, the ServerGuide
program lists the 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.
5. The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your operating-system CD and
restart the server. At this point, the installation program for the operating system
takes control to complete the installation.
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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.
You can create a setup-replication diskette, which contains your hardware
configuration selections. Use this diskette to replicate selections to other servers
that are of the same model.
You can create an operating-system-replication diskette, which contains information
that you need to complete multiple installations. Not all operating systems support
operating-system-replication diskettes.
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide
If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the
ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps
to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM
Support Web page:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
2. Under Browse, click Servers.
3. From the Family drop-down list, select your server model.
4. If NOS installation instructions are available for your server model, OS
installation is in the list in the upper-left corner of the Web page. Click OS
installation and select the instructions for your operating system.
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller
The server comes with an integrated Ethernet controller. This controller provides an
interface for connecting to 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps networks and
provides full duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and
reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN). You do not need to set
any jumpers or configure the Ethernet 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 Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD.
When you connect your server to the network, the Ethernet controller automatically
detects the data-transfer rate (10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps) on the network
and then sets the controller to operate at the appropriate rate. In addition, if the
Ethernet ports that your server is connected to support auto-negotiation, the Gigabit
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/1000BASE-T), half duplex
(HDX), or full duplex (FDX). The controller supports half-duplex (HDX) and
full-duplex (FDX) modes at both speeds.
For information about configuring your Ethernet controller, see the Device Drivers
and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD that comes with your server. For updated
information about configuring your Ethernet controller, go to the IBM Support Web
site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ and navigate to the area for your specific
server type. From this area you can download documentation, the most current
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device drivers for your server, and software that supports advanced networking
functions. After downloading, run the downloaded program launch.exe.
You Ethernet controller supports optional modes, such as teaming, priority packets,
load balancing, fault tolerance, and virtual LANs, which provide higher performance,
security, and throughput for your server. These modes apply to the integrated
Ethernet controller and to the controllers on supported Ethernet adapters.
Using the SCSISelect Utility program
SCSISelect is a menu-driven configuration utility program for servers that come with
a SCSI adapter installed. You can use SCSISelect to:
v View the default SCSI IDs
v Locate and correct configuration conflicts
v Perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk
The following sections provide instructions for starting the SCSISelect Utility
program and descriptions of the menu choices available.
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.
Note: If an administrator password has been set, you are prompted to type the
password to start the SCSISelect Utility program.
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.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected
items, and press Enter.
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SCSISelect menu choices
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 F6; then, follow the instructions that
appear on the screen.
You can view or change the following controller settings:
– Host Adapter SCSI ID
Select this choice to view the SCSI controller ID, normally 7.
– SCSI Parity Checking
This choice is set to Enabled and cannot be changed.
– Host Adapter SCSI Termination
This choice is set to Enabled 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 for which you want to
configure parameters.
– 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 represents the transfer rate for Ultra
SCSI devices.
- The transfer rate for Ultra3 SCSI LVD devices is 160 MBps.
- The transfer rate for Ultra2 SCSI LVD devices is 80 MBps.
- The transfer rate for Fast SCSI devices is 20 MBps.
– Advanced Configuration Options
Select this choice to view or change the settings for advanced configuration
options.
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 screens 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 spins up. After the drive
that you want to view or format spins up, press Ctrl+A.
Using the Boot Menu program
The Boot Menu program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that
you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing
settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
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Complete the following steps to use the Boot Menu program to change the startup
sequence of your server:
1. Turn off the server.
2. Restart the server.
3. Press F12.
4. Select the startup device.
The next time the server is started, it returns to the startup sequence set in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
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