Intel AC450NX User Manual

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide

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Quick Reference and Conventions

For translated warnings, see Appendix C, “Warnings”

Part I: User’s Guide

1 Introduction to the High-performance Server 2 On-site Installation: Installing the Server 3 Power-on Self Test: Description/Running 4 Setup Utility: When to Run 5 System Setup Utility: When to Run 6 SCSI Configuration Utility 7 Emergency Management Port Console: How to Use 8 FRU and SDR Load Utility: When to Run 9 Hot-swappable Fans: Hot Swapping 10 Hot-swappable SCSI Hard Disk Drives: Installing/Hot Swapping 11 Hot-swappable Power Supplies: Hot Swapping

Part II: Service Technician’s Guide

Safety Guidelines 12 Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling 13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling 14 Removable Media Drives: Installing/Removing/Replacing 15 Midplane: Description/Voltages 16 Peripheral Bay Backplane: Description 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 18 CPU Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers

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19 Memory Modules: Description/Adding Memory 20 Power System: Description/Calculating Power Usage 21 Back-up Battery: Replacing/Disposing 22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages 23 Front Panel: Description/Voltages 24 Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board: Description A Regulatory Specifications B Equipment Log C Warnings

Conventions

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazard that can cause personal injury or equipment damage if the hazard is not avoided.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazard that might cause personal injury, damage to hardware, or software if the hazard is not avoided.

NOTE

✏

Notes provide information and may be used to emphasize a recommended sequence of steps.

<F1> A letter, number, symbol, or word enclosed in < > represents a key on your keyboard.

For example, the instruction "press <F1>" means press the key labeled "F1" on your keyboard.

<Enter> The <Enter> key is used to enter commands and responses to prompts. Some manuals

refer to <Enter> as RETURN, CARRIAGE RETURN, <CR>, or use an arrow. All of these terms are interchangeable.

<x + y> Two or three key names, separated by plus signs, indicate multiple-key entries. For

example, <Ctrl + Alt + Del> means hold down <Ctrl> and <Alt> and press <Del>.

_L In all tables in this guide, active-low signal names have an “_L” symbol following the

name; for example, DSTBN3_L. Active-high signal names do not have a “_L” suffix.

Quick Reference and Conventions

For translated warnings, see Appendix C, “War nings”

Part I: User’s Guide.............................................................................................................iii

Part II: Service Technician’s Guide......................................................................................iii

Conventions.........................................................................................................................iv

Part I: User’s Guide 1 Introduction to the High-performance Server

Server Features.................................................................................................................. 18

Chassis.............................................................................................................................. 21

Controls and Indicators....................................................................................................... 24

Server Security................................................................................................................... 26

Password Protection.................................................................................................. 26

Secure Boot Mode..................................................................................................... 26

Boot Sequence Control.............................................................................................. 26

Boot Without Keyboard .............................................................................................. 27

Locked Power and Reset Switches............................................................................ 27

Diskette Write Protect................................................................................................ 27

Video Blanking........................................................................................................... 27

Emergency Management Port (EMP)........................................................................ 27

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2 On-site Installation: Installing the Server

Selecting a Site.................................................................................................................. 29

Physical Specifications....................................................................................................... 30

Environmental Specifications.............................................................................................. 30

After Unpacking the Server................................................................................................ 31

Connecting Peripheral Devices .......................................................................................... 31

Obtaining a Power Cord Set............................................................................................... 33

Turning on Your Server...................................................................................................... 33

Power-on Self Test.................................................................................................... 35

Booting From the Server Configuration Software CD......................................................... 36

Copying Configuration Software to Diskettes...................................................................... 37

Installing Video Drivers....................................................................................................... 37

Installing SCSI Drivers........................................................................................................37

Server Won’t Boot From the CD......................................................................................... 38

3 Power-on Self Test: Description/Running

Power-on Self Test (POST)................................................................................................ 41

4 Setup Utility: When to Run

When to Run the BIOS Setup Utility................................................................................... 43

Running the Setup Utility ........................................................................................... 43

Main Menu................................................................................................................. 45

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Advanced Menu......................................................................................................... 47

Security Menu............................................................................................................ 51

Server Menu.............................................................................................................. 52

Boot Menu................................................................................................................. 54

Exit Menu Selections................................................................................................. 55

5 System Setup Utility: When to Run

When to Run the System Setup Utility................................................................................ 57

What You Need to Do ........................................................................................................ 58

Running the SSU................................................................................................................ 58

Starting the SSU........................................................................................................ 59

Customizing the SSU................................................................................................. 60

Launching a Task ...................................................................................................... 60

Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window.......................................................... 61

Multiboot Add-in......................................................................................................... 67

Security Add-in.......................................................................................................... 68

System Event Log Manager Add-in........................................................................... 70

Sensor Data Record (SDR) Manager Add-In............................................................. 71

Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Manager..................................................................... 73

Exiting the SSU.......................................................................................................... 74

6 SCSI Configuration Utility 7 Emergency Management Port Console: How to Use

How EMP Console Works.................................................................................................. 78

Requirements..................................................................................................................... 80

Setting Up the Server for the EMP ..................................................................................... 81

Server Menu.............................................................................................................. 81

Console Redirection Submenu.................................................................................. 81

Main EMP Console Window............................................................................................... 82

Toolbar .................................................................................................................... 82

Status Bar.................................................................................................................. 82

EMP Console Main Menu.......................................................................................... 83

Server Control Operations.................................................................................................. 84

Connect .................................................................................................................... 84

Power On/Off............................................................................................................. 85

Reset ........................................................................................................................ 86

Phonebook......................................................................................................................... 87

FRU Viewer............................................................................................................... 88

8 FRU and SDR Load Utility: When to Run

When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility.............................................................................. 89

What You Need to Do ........................................................................................................ 89

How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility ............................................................................. 90

Command Line Format.............................................................................................. 90

Parsing the Command Line....................................................................................... 90

Displaying Usage Information.................................................................................... 90

Displaying a Given Area ............................................................................................ 92

Using Specified CFG File........................................................................................... 95

9 Hot-swappable Fans: Hot Swapping

Tools and Supplies You Need............................................................................................ 97

Equipment Log .......................................................................................................... 97

Hot-Swapping a Fan........................................................................................................... 98

Removing a Fan ........................................................................................................ 98

Replacing a Fan....................................................................................................... 100

10 Hot-swappable SCSI Hard Disk Drives: Installing/Hot Swapping

Hot-docking Bays............................................................................................................. 101

Tools and Supplies You Need.......................................................................................... 101

Equipment Log ........................................................................................................ 101

SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drives............................................................................................. 102

Mounting a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Carrier................................................. 102

Installing a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-docking Bay................................... 104

Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive............................................................. 106

11 Hot-swappable Power Supplies: Hot Swapping

Tools and Supplies You Need.......................................................................................... 109

Equipment Log ........................................................................................................ 109

Hot Swapping a Power Supply......................................................................................... 110

Removing a Power Supply....................................................................................... 110

Replacing a Power Supply....................................................................................... 112

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Part II: Service Technician’s Guide Safety Guidelines

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 115

Server Precautions.................................................................................................. 115

Equipment Rack Precautions................................................................................... 116

12 Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 119

Tools and Supplies You Need.......................................................................................... 119

Equipment Log ........................................................................................................ 119

Covers.............................................................................................................................. 119

Removing the Peripheral Bay Cover........................................................................ 120

Reinstalling the Peripheral Bay Cover...................................................................... 120

Removing the Front Bezel....................................................................................... 121

Reinstalling the Front Bezel..................................................................................... 121

Removing the Top Cover......................................................................................... 121

Reinstalling the Top Cover....................................................................................... 123

Removing the PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover................................................................... 123

Reinstalling the PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover................................................................. 124

Removing the Fan Array Assembly Cover............................................................... 125

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Reinstalling the Fan Array Assembly Cover............................................................. 125

Removing the Memory Module Cover...................................................................... 125

Reinstalling the Memory Module Cover ................................................................... 126

13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 127

Tools and Supplies You Need.......................................................................................... 127

Equipment Log ........................................................................................................ 127

Fan Array Housing ........................................................................................................... 128

Removing the Fan Array Housing............................................................................ 128

Reinstalling the Fan Array Housing.......................................................................... 128

LCD Module..................................................................................................................... 131

Removing the LCD Module...................................................................................... 131

Reinstalling the LCD Module.................................................................................... 131

Memory Modules.............................................................................................................. 132

Removing a Memory Module................................................................................... 132

Reinstalling a Memory Module................................................................................. 133

Front Side Bus Terminator Module................................................................................... 135

Removing a Terminator Module............................................................................... 135

Reinstalling a Terminator Module ............................................................................ 135

Processor......................................................................................................................... 137

Removing a Processor ............................................................................................ 137

Installing a Processor .............................................................................................. 137

DC to DC Converter VRM................................................................................................ 138

Removing a DC to DC Converter VRM.................................................................... 138

Installing a DC to DC Converter VRM...................................................................... 138

CPU Tray......................................................................................................................... 140

Removing the CPU Tray.......................................................................................... 140

Reinstalling the CPU Tray........................................................................................ 140

Front Panel Board............................................................................................................ 142

Removing the Front Panel Board............................................................................. 142

Reinstalling the Front Panel Board .......................................................................... 143

CPU Baseboard............................................................................................................... 144

Removing the CPU Baseboard................................................................................ 144

Reinstalling the CPU Baseboard.............................................................................. 144

Add-in Boards................................................................................................................... 146

Installing an Add-in Board........................................................................................ 146

Removing an Add-in Board...................................................................................... 149

I/O Riser Card.................................................................................................................. 150

Removing the I/O Riser Card................................................................................... 150

Reinstalling the I/O Riser Card ................................................................................ 150

I/O Tray............................................................................................................................ 152

Removing the I/O Tray............................................................................................. 152

Reinstalling the I/O Tray.......................................................................................... 152

Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB) Board......................................................... 154

Removing the ICMB Board...................................................................................... 154

Reinstalling the ICMB Board.................................................................................... 154

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PHP I/O Baseboard.......................................................................................................... 156

Removing the PHP I/O Baseboard .......................................................................... 156

Reinstalling the PHP I/O Baseboard........................................................................ 156

MidPlane.......................................................................................................................... 158

Removing the Midplane........................................................................................... 158

Reinstalling the Midplane......................................................................................... 158

AC Filter and Cable.......................................................................................................... 158

Removing the AC Filter and Cable........................................................................... 158

Reinstalling the AC Filter and Cable........................................................................ 159

Peripheral Bay.................................................................................................................. 159

Removing the Peripheral Bay.................................................................................. 159

Reinstalling the Peripheral Bay................................................................................ 159

Peripheral Bay Backplane................................................................................................ 160

Removing the Peripheral Bay Backplane ................................................................. 160

Reinstalling the Peripheral Bay Backplane............................................................... 161

Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board....................................................................................... 162

Removing the Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board....................................................... 162

Reinstalling the Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board..................................................... 162

14 Removable Media Drives: Installing/Removing/Replacing

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 165

Tools and Supplies You Need.......................................................................................... 165

Equipment Log ........................................................................................................ 165

Diskette Drive................................................................................................................... 165

Removing the Diskette Drive................................................................................... 166

Replacing the Diskette Drive.................................................................................... 166

CD-ROM Drive................................................................................................................. 168

Removing the CD-ROM Drive.................................................................................. 168

Replacing the CD-ROM Drive.................................................................................. 170

15 Midplane: Description/Voltages

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 171

Midplane Features............................................................................................................ 171

I2C Bus .................................................................................................................. 171

Detection Signals..................................................................................................... 172

5 V Quick Discharge................................................................................................ 172

Midplane Connectors........................................................................................................ 173

Grand Connector..................................................................................................... 174

Grand Connector Power Module 1 Connector J2..................................................... 177

Grand Connector Power Module 2 Connector J5..................................................... 178

Memory Board 1 & 2 Interface Connector J6 & J7................................................... 179

Power Supply Connectors J8, J9, & J10.................................................................. 181

Peripheral Power Connector J11............................................................................. 181

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16 Peripheral Bay Backplane: Description

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 183

Peripheral Bay Backplane................................................................................................ 183

SCSI ID Configurations............................................................................................ 184

Peripheral Bay Backplane Connectors............................................................................. 184

17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 185

PHP Input/Output (I/O) Baseboard Features.................................................................... 185

32-bit PCI Expansion Slots...................................................................................... 186

64-bit PCI Hot-plug Expansion Slots........................................................................ 186

ISA Expansion Slot.................................................................................................. 186

PCI Video Controller................................................................................................ 187

Symbios 53C896 SCSI Controller............................................................................ 190

IDE Controller.......................................................................................................... 190

Server Management (SM) ....................................................................................... 190

I/O Riser Card.......................................................................................................... 192

PHP I/O Baseboard Configuration Jumpers..................................................................... 193

Restoring CMOS to Default Values.......................................................................... 194

Clearing the Password............................................................................................. 195

Updating the BIOS................................................................................................... 195

Updating BMC, FPC, and HCS Firmware................................................................ 198

Boot Sequence................................................................................................................. 199

PHP I/O Baseboard Layout.............................................................................................. 200

PHP I/O Baseboard Connectors....................................................................................... 201

Expander Bus Connector: Signal Section............................................................... 201

Expander Bus Connector: Power Section............................................................... 204

32-bit PCI Connector............................................................................................... 205

64-bit PCI Connector............................................................................................... 206

ISA Connector......................................................................................................... 207

Diskette Drive Port................................................................................................... 208

Wide/Fast 16-bit SCSI Port...................................................................................... 209

IDE Port .................................................................................................................. 210

C Feature Connector............................................................................................. 210

C Connector.......................................................................................................... 211

Front Panel Connector............................................................................................. 211

Legacy Connector.................................................................................................... 212

USB Port.................................................................................................................. 212

Keyboard and Mouse Ports..................................................................................... 213

Serial Ports.............................................................................................................. 213

Parallel Port............................................................................................................. 214

ICMB Connectors.................................................................................................... 214

VGA Video Port....................................................................................................... 215

18 CPU Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 217

CPU Baseboard Features ................................................................................................ 217

Processors............................................................................................................... 217

Memory Interface..................................................................................................... 218

DC-to-DC Voltage Converters ................................................................................. 218

I/O Interface............................................................................................................. 219

Front Side Bus......................................................................................................... 219

Front Side Bus Terminator Module.......................................................................... 219

CPU Baseboard Configuration Jumpers........................................................................... 220

Changing a Jumper Setting..................................................................................... 221

CPU Baseboard Layout.................................................................................................... 222

CPU Baseboard Connectors............................................................................................ 223

Memory Connectors, J23 and J20:Rows A, B, and C.............................................. 223

I/O Connector.......................................................................................................... 226

Power Connectors................................................................................................... 229

Front Panel Connector............................................................................................. 230

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19 Memory Modules: Description/Adding Memory

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 233

Module Features .............................................................................................................. 233

EDO DRAM Array ............................................................................................................ 234

Memory Module Layout.................................................................................................... 239

Installing DIMMs............................................................................................................... 240

Removing DIMMs............................................................................................................. 242

System Management Interface......................................................................................... 243

Memory Module Connector.............................................................................................. 244

20 Power System: Description/Calculating Power Usage

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 249

AC Input Power................................................................................................................ 249

Jumper JP1 Installing/Removing.............................................................................. 250

Power System.................................................................................................................. 251

Power Supply Input Voltages................................................................................... 252

Power Supply Output Voltages................................................................................ 252

Server Current Usage ...................................................................................................... 253

Calculating Power Usage................................................................................................. 254

21 Back-up Battery: Replacing/Disposing

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 257

Tools and Supplies You Need.......................................................................................... 257

Equipment Log ........................................................................................................ 257

Back-up Battery................................................................................................................ 258

Replacing the Back-up Battery ................................................................................ 259

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22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 261

Resetting the Server......................................................................................................... 261

Initial Startup of the Server ............................................................................................... 262

Checklist.................................................................................................................. 262

Running New Application Software................................................................................... 263

Checklist.................................................................................................................. 263

After the Server Has Been Running Correctly.................................................................. 263

Checklist.................................................................................................................. 263

More Troubleshooting Procedures ................................................................................... 264

Preparing the Server for Diagnostic Testing............................................................ 264

Monitoring POST..................................................................................................... 264

Verifying Proper Operation of the Server Lights....................................................... 265

Confirming Loading of the Operating System.......................................................... 265

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions........................................................................ 265

Power Light Does Not Light..................................................................................... 266

Server Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly .......................................................... 266

No Characters Appear on Screen............................................................................ 267

Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect ...................................................................... 267

Incorrect or no Beep Codes..................................................................................... 267

Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light............................................................. 268

Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light.......................................................... 268

Problems With Application Software........................................................................ 269

Server Powers Up and Immediately Powers Down.................................................. 269

Error Codes and Messages.............................................................................................. 269

Port 80h Codes........................................................................................................ 270

POST Error Codes and Messages........................................................................... 273

23 Front Panel: Description/Voltages

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 277

Front Panel Board............................................................................................................ 277

Fan Speed Control Voltage...................................................................................... 278

Speaker............................................................................................................................ 278

C Bus .................................................................................................................. 278

24 Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board: Description

Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................... 279

Features........................................................................................................................... 279

Peripheral Bay Blindmate Connectors.............................................................................. 279

Blind Mate Connector J1.................................................................................................. 280

Power Connector J2......................................................................................................... 281

Diskette Connector J3...................................................................................................... 281

IDE Connector J4............................................................................................................. 282

Wide SCSI Connector J5.................................................................................................. 283

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A Regulatory Specifications

Declaration of Compliance ............................................................................................... 285

Safety Compliance........................................................................................................... 285

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)............................................................................... 285

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice (USA)............................................................ 286

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International).............................................. 286

B Equipment Log

Equipment Log................................................................................................................. 287

C Warnings

WARNING: English (US)................................................................................................. 290

AVERTISSEMENT: Français........................................................................................... 292

WARNUNG: Deutsch ...................................................................................................... 294

AVVERTENZA: Italiano................................................................................................... 296

ADVERTENCIAS: Español.............................................................................................. 298

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Figures

1-1. High-performance Server........................................................................................ 17

1-2. Chassis, Board Set................................................................................................. 21

1-3. Chassis, Front View................................................................................................ 22

1-4. Chassis, Rear View................................................................................................. 23

1-5. Server Controls and Indicators................................................................................ 25

2-1. Server I/O Connections........................................................................................... 32

2-2. Server Power and Reset Switches.......................................................................... 34

2-3. CD-ROM Drive........................................................................................................ 36

2-4. Boot Menu.............................................................................................................. 38

2-5. CD-ROM Boot Menu............................................................................................... 38

5-1. System Setup Utility Main Window.......................................................................... 61

5-2. RCA Window .......................................................................................................... 62

5-3. Define ISA Window................................................................................................. 63

5-4. Configuration Window............................................................................................. 65

5-5. System Resource Usage Window........................................................................... 66

5-6. Multiboot Main Window........................................................................................... 67

5-7. Password Main Window.......................................................................................... 69

5-8. System Event Log Main Window ............................................................................ 71

5-9. SDR Manager Main Window................................................................................... 72

5-10. FRU Manager Main Window................................................................................... 74

7-1. EMP Console in Command State........................................................................... 78

7-2. EMP Console in Redirect State............................................................................... 79

7-3. Connect Dialog....................................................................................................... 84

7-4. Power On/Off Dialog............................................................................................... 85

7-5. Reset Dialog........................................................................................................... 86

7-6. Phonebook Dialog................................................................................................... 87

9-1. Removing/Hot-swapping a Fan............................................................................... 99

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10-1. Hard Disk Drive and Carrier.................................................................................. 103

10-2. Hard Disk Drive and Carrier Assembly.................................................................. 103

10-3. Installing a Hard Disk Drive................................................................................... 105

10-4. Hot-swap SCSI Drive Indicators............................................................................ 107

11-1. Removing a Power Supply.................................................................................... 111

12-1. Server Covers....................................................................................................... 120

12-2. Peripheral Bay Cover and Front Bezel.................................................................. 121

12-3. Top Cover............................................................................................................. 122

12-4. PCI Regular Slot Cover......................................................................................... 123

12-5. PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover....................................................................................... 124

12-6. Memory Module Cover.......................................................................................... 126

13-1. Fan Removal ........................................................................................................ 129

13-2. Fan Array Housing................................................................................................ 130

13-3. LCD Module.......................................................................................................... 132

13-4. Memory Module.................................................................................................... 134

13-5. Removing a Holddown.......................................................................................... 136

13-6. DC to DC Converter VRM..................................................................................... 139

13-7. CPU Tray.............................................................................................................. 141

13-8. CPU Tray Support Rail......................................................................................... 142

13-9. Front Panel Board................................................................................................. 143

13-10. CPU Baseboard.................................................................................................... 145

13-11. PHP I/O Baseboard Expansion Slots.................................................................... 147

13-12. Expansion Slot Cover ........................................................................................... 147

13-13. Installing an Add-in Board..................................................................................... 148

13-14. I/O Riser Card....................................................................................................... 151

13-15. I/O Tray.................................................................................................................153

13-16. ICMB Board.......................................................................................................... 155

13-17. PHP I/O Baseboard.............................................................................................. 157

13-18. Peripheral Bay...................................................................................................... 160

13-19. Peripheral Bay Backplane..................................................................................... 161

13-20. Peripheral Bay Blind Mate Board.......................................................................... 163

14-1. Diskette Drive ....................................................................................................... 167

14-2. CD-ROM Drive...................................................................................................... 169

14-3. Snap-in Plastic Slide Rails.................................................................................... 170

15-1. Midplane............................................................................................................... 173

16-1. Peripheral Bay Backplane..................................................................................... 184

17-1. I/O Riser Card....................................................................................................... 192

17-2. J2C1 Configuration Jumper Block......................................................................... 193

17-3. PHP I/O Baseboard Layout................................................................................... 200

18-1. J31 Jumper Block................................................................................................. 220

18-2. CPU Baseboard Layout........................................................................................ 222

19-1. 4:1 Interleave With Four DIMMs........................................................................... 236

19-2. 4:1 Interleave With Eight DIMMs........................................................................... 237

19-3. 4:1 Interleave With 12 DIMMs............................................................................... 238

19-4. Memory Module Layout ........................................................................................ 239

19-5. DIMM Orientation.................................................................................................. 240

19-6. Properly Seated DIMM.......................................................................................... 241

19-7. Removing DIMMs................................................................................................. 242

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20-1. Jumper JP1 .......................................................................................................... 250

21-1. Lithium Back-up Battery........................................................................................ 260

24-1. Peripheral Bay Blindmate Connectors .................................................................. 279

Tables

7-1. EMP Console Access Modes (Server configured for console redirection)............... 79

7-2. EMP Console Access Modes (Server not configured for console redirection)......... 80

17-1. onfiguration Jumpers (J2C1)................................................................................. 194

18-1. J31 Jumpers for VRMs and Server Management ................................................. 220

18-2. J31 Jumpers for Bus Ratios.................................................................................. 221

19-1. Memory Module DIMM Support............................................................................ 234

20-1. Power Supply AC Input Ratings............................................................................ 252

20-2. Power Supply Output Ratings............................................................................... 252

20-3. Server Board Set Voltages and Currents.............................................................. 253

20-4. Worksheet for Calculating DC Power Usage......................................................... 254

20-5. Total Combined Power Used by Your Server........................................................ 255

23-1. Fan Speed Control................................................................................................ 278

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Part I: User’s Guide

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1 Introduction to the High-performance Server

The modular scaleable architecture of your high-performance rack server supports symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) and a variety of operating systems. The server comes with Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) buses. The server board set consists of eight individual boards.

• CPU baseboard

• Two memory modules

• Front side bus terminator module

• PCI hot-plug (PHP) I/O baseboard

• I/O riser card

• Front panel board

• Midplane

• LVDS (low-voltage differential signal) SCSI hot-swap peripheral bay backplane

The CPU baseboard is mounted horizontally toward the front of the chassis, and the PHP I/O baseboard is mounted horizontally towards the rear of the chassis. The baseboards plug into connectors on the midplane mounted between them. The midplane interconnects the baseboards with the memory modules and power supplies. The front panel board is mounted in front of the CPU baseboard in the same plane. It provides the user interface, server management, cooling system control, and power control.

Figure 1-1. High-performance Server

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The easy-to-integrate server can easily accommodate the needs of a variety of high performance

applications—for example, network servers, multiuser systems, and large database operations. As your application requirements increase, you can upgrade your server with:

• More powerful processors

• Additional memory

• Other peripheral devices

• Add-in I/O boards

Server Features

Feature Comment

Power system with r edundancy The 750 watt, 220 VAC autoranging power supplies include integrated

fans for cooling. In a rack server with three supplies (2 + 1), the third

one is redundant. The supplies can be replaced—hot-swapped— without turning the server power off. The server requires a minimum of two power supplies. LEDs on the back of the power supply indicate power on, failure, and predictive failure.

Server chassis The electrogalvanized metal used in manufacturing the server chassis

minimizes electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI).

3.5-inch diskette drive in the 3.5-inch bay.

5.25-inch IDE CD-ROM drive in the 5.25-inch half-height bay. Two 3.5-inch wide by 1.0-inch or 1.6-inch hot-swappable LVDS hard

disk drives mounted side-by-side in the 3.5-inch hot-docking bays. The hot-docking bays allow hot-swapping of hard disk drives without shutting down the server.

Three power supply bays populated with either two or three power supplies.

Ten I/O expansion slot covers. The plastic front bezel provides airflow and easy access to drives in the

hot-docking bays. The removable top covers provide proper airflow and easy access to components inside the server. A padlock (not supplied) on the back of the chassis secures the covers to prevent unauthorized entry into the server—only technically qualified personnel should remove the server covers.

Cooling system with redundancy Six fans (5 + 1) cool and circulate air through the server. The sixth fan

is redundant. The fans can be replaced—hot-swapped—without turning the server power off. An LED mounted next to each fan guarantees positive identification of the failed fan.

Integrated power supply fans—two or three—cool and circulate air through the power supplies and the bottom of the chassis.

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Server Features (continued)

Feature Comment

Front panel board The front panel board provides the user interface to the server. The

board allows other servers to communicate with this server, even while power is down, via an Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB).

Push-button switches control power-up, reset, and nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) functions.

LEDs indicate power on, power supply failure, hard drive failure, or a fan or other server cooling failure.

An LCD panel provides information about boot status, available number of processors, and other server management information.

Server management Interintegrated circuit bus (I2C) for diagnostic and intrachassis

communication. ICMB for interchassis platform management communications.

Real-time clock/calendar (RTC). Front panel controls and indicators (LEDs). Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), Power-on Self Test (POST), and

Setup Utility stored in a flash memory device. System Setup Utility (SSU). SCSI Configuration Utility. Emergency Management Port (EMP) Utility. Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) Load

Utility.

CPU baseboard The baseboard supports up to four Pentium® II Xeon™ processors,

each processor is packaged in a Single Edge Contact (S.E.C.) cartridge; the baseboard supports two memory modules.

Pentium II Xeon processor packaged in an S.E.C. cartridge

Memory module Each memory module supports up to 4 GB of ECC memory using

The cartridge includes the processor core and L2 cache components.

sixteen 72-bit dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). (The CPU baseboard requires two memory modules, one must contain DIMMS.)

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Server Features (continued)

Feature Comment

PHP I/O baseboard One 16-bit ISA expansion slot shares a common chassis I/O expansion

slot with a 32-bit PCI slot (you can use the shared slot for either ISA or PCI but not both).

Six 32-bit PCI expansion slots; one of them shares a common chassis I/O expansion slot with the ISA slot (you can use the shared slot for either PCI or ISA but not both).

Four 64-bit PCI hot-plug expansion slots. Integrated Cirrus Logic GD5446 VisualMedia† PCI super video graphics

array (SVGA) controller with 2 MB of video memory. The Symbios† 53C896 LVDS SCSI controller supports two LVDS

channels. One channel controls internal devices such as CD-ROMs, tape, and DVDs drives, in addition to the two hard drives in the peripheral bay. The other channel provides a connection to external devices.

The diskette controller supports one drive. The PCI-enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) interface

supports one IDE bus. PS/2†-compatible keyboard/mouse controller. Two universal serial bus (USB) ports.

I/O riser card This card contains all legacy I/O connections; it plugs into a card edge

connector on the PHP I/O baseboard. PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse ports (these are

interchangeable). PS/2-compatible parallel port. Analog VGA, 15-pin video port. Two PS/2-compatible, 9-pin serial ports.

Midplane The midplane

• electrically connects the PHP I/O, memory, power supplies and

• distributes DC power to the PHP I/O and CPU baseboards,

• distributes the power load of the server among two or three

Front side bus (FSB) terminator module

Peripheral bay backplane This backplane supports hot-swapping of SCA type SCSI drives,

This module plugs into any unpopulated slot 2 connector on the CPU baseboard. This module terminates the FSB GTL+ signals of the slot 2 connector when a processor S.E.C. cartridge is not installed in it.

mounted in carriers, in and out of the hot-docking bays.

CPU baseboard

peripheral bay backplane, cooling fans, and the front panel board

750 watt autoranging power supplies

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Chassis

Figures 1-2 and 1-3 show the major components of the server.

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Figure 1-2. Chassis, Board Set

A. Front panel board B. CPU baseboard and processors C. PHP I/O baseboard D. Midplane E. Memory modules

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Figure 1-3. Chassis, Front View

A. 3.5-inch diskette drive (3.5-inch bay) B. CD-ROM drive (5.25-inch bay) C. Hot-swap bays

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Figure 1-4. Chassis, Rear View

A. PCI and ISA add-in board expansion slots B. External LVDS connector C. PS/2-compatible keyboard/mouse port, 6-pin D. PS/2-compatible keyboard/mouse port, 6-pin E. PS/2-compatible serial ports 0 and 1, 9-pin RS-232 connector F. Super VGA compatible, 15-pin video connector G. PS/2-compatible parallel port (LPT), 25-pin bidirectional subminiature D connector H. USB ports 0 and 1, 4-pin connector I. Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB) connectors port 1 and 2 J. Power Supplies K. Failure LED (yellow) L. Predictive failure LED (yellow) for power supply fan M. Power LED (green) N. AC input power connector

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Controls and Indicators

Item Feature Description Front Panel

A Power switch When pressed, it turns on or off the DC power inside the server. B Reset switch When pressed, it resets the server and causes the power-on self test

(POST) to run.

C NMI switch When pressed, it causes a nonmaskable interrupt. This switch is

recessed behind the front panel to prevent inadvertent activation. It must be pressed with a narrow non-conductive tool (not supplied).

D Power LED (green) When lit continuously, it indicates the presence of DC power in the

server. It goes out when the power is turned off or the power source

is disrupted. E Power fault LED (yellow) When lit continuously, it indicates a power supply failure. F Cooling fault LED (yellow) When lit, it indicates a fan failure has been detected in the server. G Drive fault LED (yellow) When lit continuously, it indicates an asserted fault status on one or

more hard disk drives in the hot-docking bay. When flashing, it

indicates drive reset in progress. H Front panel LCD It displays information about processor type and failure codes. I SCSI drive hot-docking

bays

Status LEDs for SCSI Drives in Hot-docking Bays

J Drive fault LED (yellow) When lit continuously, it indicates an asserted fault status on one or

Two SCSI hot docking bays for 3.5-inch x 1.0 inch or 1.6-inch SCSI

hard drives.

more hard disk drives in the hot-docking bay. When flashing, it

indicates drive reset in progress. K Drive activity LED (green) When flashing, it indicates drive activity.

L Drive power LED (green) When lit continuously, it indicates the presence of the drive and power

on the drive.

CD-ROM Drive

M Open/close button When pressed, it opens or closes the CD tray. N Activity LED When lit, it indicates the drive is in use. O Volume control It adjusts the volume of headphones or speakers. P Headphone jack It provides a connection for headphones or speakers.

3.5-inch Floppy (Diskette) Drive

Q Activity LED When lit, it indicates the drive is in use. R Ejector button When pressed, it ejects the diskette.

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Figure 1-5. Server Controls and Indicators

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Server Security

There are several ways to prevent unauthorized entry or use of the server.

Security with the Setup utility:

• Set server administrative and user passwords.

• Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the front panel

controls.

Security with the System Setup Utility (SSU):

• Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to reactivate the

keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period—1 to 128 minutes.

• Set an administrative password.

• Set a user password.

• Activate the secure mode hot-key.

• Disable writing to the diskette drive.

Password Protection

BIOS passwords prevent unauthorized tampering with the server. If you set the user password, but not the administrative password, the BIOS requires you to enter the user password before you can boot the server or run the SSU. If you set both passwords, entering either password lets you boot the server or enable the keyboard and mouse. Only the administrative password lets you change the server configuration with the flash-resident Setup utility.

Secure Boot Mode

The secure boot mode allows the server to boot and run the operating system (OS). However, you cannot use either the keyboard or the mouse until you enter the user password.

You can use Setup to put the server in the secure boot mode. If the BIOS detects a disk in the CD-ROM drive or a diskette in floppy drive A at boot time, it prompts you for a password. When you enter the password, the server boots from the disk in the CD-ROM drive or the diskette in drive A. Entering a password also disables the secure mode.

If there is no disk in the CD-ROM drive or diskette in drive A, the server boots from drive C. It automatically goes into secure mode. All enabled secure mode features go into effect at boot time.

If you set a hot-key combination, you can secure the server immediately.

Boot Sequence Contr ol

The BIOS security features determine the boot devices and the boot sequence. They also control disabling writes to the diskette drive in secure mode. You can use the SSU to select each boot device. The default boot sequence is diskette, hard disk, CD-ROM, and Network.

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Boot Without Keyboard

The server can boot with or without a keyboard. Before it boots, the BIOS displays a message about the keyboard stating whether or not it detects one. During POST, the BIOS automatically detects and tests the keyboard if it is present.

Locked Power and Reset Switches

The power and reset push-button switches on the front panel are locked when the server is in the secure mode. To exit from the secure mode, you must enter your user password.

Diskette Write Protect

If Diskette Write Protect is enabled in Setup, it write-protects the diskette drive only while the server is in the secure mode. To exit from the secure mode, you must enter your user password.

Video Blanking

If Video Blanking is enabled in Setup, the video display will be off when the server is in the secure mode. To exit from the secure mode, you must enter your user password.

Emergency Management Port (EMP)

The Emergency Management Port (EMP) is a feature of Server Management. EMP lets the Front Panel Controller (FPC) communicate with a EMP console via the serial port even if the server power is off. To enable this feature in the flash-resident Setup, an administrator must enter a unique EMP password. If the administrator enters a new EMP password or clears an old one, the

BIOS sends the appropriate command via the I wants to change the password from within Setup again, the new password must be entered twice.

If the administrator sets the Password Clear jumper to the Clear position, the BIOS clears the administrator and user passwords. It also attempts to clear the EMP password. If the FPC is not present or is not functioning properly, the BIOS times out and continues.

C bus interface to the FPC. If the administrator

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This chapter tells how to:

• Select a site

• Connect input and output devices

• Turn on the server and create installation diskettes from the Server System Configuration

Software CD

• Read and print a copy of this manual

• Exit to DOS

WARNING

The minimum server configuration weighs about 51.4 kg (113 lbs), and the maximum one weighs close to 60 kg (132 lbs). To avoid personal injury, have someone help you move the server. Do not attempt to lift or move the server by holding the handles on the power supply.

Selecting a Site

The server operates reliably within the specified environmental limits (see page 30). The chosen site must be close to a grounded power outlet applicable for the electrical code of that region. The minimum available power requirements are described in Chapter 20, “Power System:

Description/Calculating Power Usage”.

CAUTION

Ensure that the power service connection is through a properly grounded outlet.

The site must also be:

• Clean and dust-free

• Well ventilated and away from sources of heat

• Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and electrical noise caused by electrical devices

such as air conditioners, large fans, large electric motors, radio and TV transmitters, and high frequency security devices

• Spacious enough to provide sufficient room behind and around the server so that you can

remove AC power from it by unplugging the power cord from the AC inlet filter or wall outlet

• Away from sources of vibration or physical shock

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Physical Specifications

Height 31.12 cm (12.25 inches) Width 44.45 cm (17.5 inches) Depth 71.12 cm (28.0 inches) Weight 51.4 kg (113 lbs) minimum configuration; 60 kg (132 lbs) maximum configuration

Environmental Specifications

Temperature

Nonoperating Operating

Humidity

Operating wet bulb Nonoperating Operating

Shock

Nonoperating Operating

Altitude 0 to 3048 m (0 to 10000 ft) Maximum ambient temperature is linearly

Acoustic

Sound pressure

Sound power

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Tested to 20 kilovolts (kV), no component damage. (CD-ROM drive tested

AC Input Power

100-120 V~ 200-240 V~

–40° to 70 °C (–40° to 158 °F) 5° to 40 °C (41° to 104 °F); with maximum derated 1°C for every 1000 ft (305 m) above 1524 m (5000 ft).

Not to exceed 37.6 °C (100.4 °F) without peripherals 95% noncondensing at 55 °C (131 °F) 85% noncondensing at 40 °C (104 °F)

30 g trapezoidal, 11 msec

2.0 g, 11 msec, 1/2 sine

derated between 1524 m (5000 ft) and 3048 m (10000 ft) by 1 °C per 305 m (1000 ft)

<=55dbA at ambient temperatures < 28 °C measured at bystander positions in operating mode. <= 6.5 BA at ambient temperatures < 28 °C in operating mode.

to 15 kV, manufacturer’s specification.) Two ( or three) power supplies, fully loaded

100-120 V~, 6.0 A, 50/60 Hz 200-240 V~, 4.0 A, 50/60 Hz

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After Unpacking the Server

Inspect the shipping box for evidence of mishandling during transit. If the shipping box is damaged, photograph it for reference. After removing the contents, keep the damaged box and the packing materials. If the contents appear damaged, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately.

Save the shipping boxes and packing materials to repackage the server in the event you decide to move it to another site.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

CAUTION

Before connecting peripheral devices to the server, verify that the power cord is unplugged from the AC inlet filter or wall outlet. Otherwise, equipment damage can result.

Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the server covers and to access any of the components inside the server.

If your server normally operates without a video monitor and keyboard—for example, as a network server—you must install them to configure it. You may remove them after running the SSU. See Chapter 5, “System Setup Utility: When to Run” for information about running this utility.

Connect your keyboard, mouse, monitor, and other peripheral devices after a qualified service technician installs internal options. See Figure 2-1.

Keyboard and Mouse

Monitor

Other Devices

Connect the signal cable of a PS/2-compatible keyboard or mouse to either one of the 6-pin miniature Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) connectors on the server back panel. The BIOS detects and initializes the keyboard and mouse ports accordingly. Each port is overcurrent protected by a 1-ampere positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor.

Connect the signal cable of the video monitor to the 15-pin connector of the Super VGA port on the back panel.

Connect other external peripheral devices by following the manufacturer’s documentation. The back panel also provides two serial ports, a parallel port, and two USB ports. The back of the chassis provides two Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB) ports.

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Figure 2-1. Server I/O Connections

A. PS/2-compatible keyboard/mouse port, 6-pin connector B. PS/2-compatible keyboard/mouse port, 6-pin connector C. PS/2-compatible serial port 2 (COM2), 9-pin RS-232 connector D. PS/2-compatible serial port 1 (COM1), 9-pin RS-232 connector E. Super VGA compatible, 15-pin video connector F. PS/2-compatible parallel port (LPT), 25-pin bidirectional subminiature D connector G. USB ports 0 and 1, 4-pin connectors H. External LVDS SCSI connector I. Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB) port 1 and 2, SEMCONN

connector

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Obtaining a Power Cord Set

WARNING

Do not attempt to modify or use an AC power cord that is not the exact type required.

Because a power cord is not supplied for the server, you must obtain a power cord that meets the following criteria:

 For North America the cord must be UL Listed/CSA Certified, 14/3, 75 °C type SJT with

NEMA 6-15P attachment plug and IEC 320, C19 outlet.

 For outside North America the cord must be flexible VDE certified or <HAR> (harmonized)

rated 250 V, 0.75 mm than the product ratings. The attachment plug shall be a three conductor grounding type, rated 125% of the total input current rating of the product and must be for the configuration in the specific region or country. The attachment plug must bear at least an accepted safety agency certification mark for the specific region or country.

 The cord must be no longer than 4.5 meters (14.76 ft).

minimum conductor size with IEC 320, C19 outlet and rated for no less

Turning on Your Server

WARNING

The push-button on/off power switch on the front panel of the server does not turn off the AC power. To remove AC power from the server, you must unplug the power cord from the AC inlet filter or wall outlet.

1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video monitor, keyboard, and mouse (optional) have

been connected.

2. Remove drive protection cards (if present) from the removable media drives.

3. Turn on your video monitor.

4. Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC inlet filter receptacle on the back of the

chassis.

5. Plug the male end of the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet. See page 29 for

power outlet requirements.

6. If the server does not come on when you plug the power cord into the power outlet, press the

power switch on the front panel.

7. Verify that the power-on light on the front panel is lit. After a few seconds the power-on self

test (POST) begins. See “Power-on Self Test” on page 35.

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Figure 2-2. Server Power and Reset Switches

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Power-on Self Test

Each time you turn on the server the power LED on the front panel turns on and the power-on self test (POST) starts running. POST checks the I/O system board, processor system board, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.

During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access and test. Depending on the amount of memory installed on each memory board, the test may take several minutes.

These screen prompts and messages appear after the memory test:

Mouse initialized....

Keboard detected Press <F2> to enter SETUP

Do NOT press <F2>. The above message remains for about a second, and POST continues. The server beeps once, and this message appears:

Operating system not found

Go to “Booting From the Server Configuration Software CD” on page 36.

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Booting From the Server Configuration Software CD

CAUTION

The Server Configuration Software CD contains only a limited operating system. This limited operating system provides enough function to let you boot from the CD and copy and use the utility and manual files from the CD.

But this limited OS is NOT intended to be copied onto diskettes or onto your

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hard disk as a full-function OS that supports networking or Windows run your server and applications, you must buy the OS of your choice and install it on the server.

See Figure 2-3.

1. Open the CD tray by pressing the open/close button on the front panel of the CD-ROM drive—

the tray will slide out of the drive.

2. Open the CD case. Press down on the center hub of the case with your finger to release the

hub tension on the CD.

. To

CAUTION

Handle the CD only by the inner and outer edges. Do not touch the data side of the CD—the side without the label.

3. Gently grasp the center hole and outer edge of the CD, remove it from the case, and place it

label-side up in the tray.

4. Press the open/close button or gently push on the tray—it will automatically slide into the

drive.

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Figure 2-3. CD-ROM Drive

A. Open/close push-button switch B. CD tray

5. Press the reset switch on the front panel to reboot the server.

6. When POST completes, the server beeps once, boots from the CD, installs a mouse driver, and

displays the CD-ROM menu. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the menu bar and to view the tasks in the pop-up menus.

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NOTE

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If you do not see the CD-ROM menu but see the following message instead,

Operating system not found

you need to change the “Boot Device Priority” to the CD-ROM. See “Server Won’t Boot From the CD” on page 38 for instructions.

Copying Configuration Software to Diskettes

When you copy software from the CD onto diskettes, device drivers suitable for several different operating systems are copied onto the diskettes. However, your operating system will read only those drivers it can recognize, so you cannot usually check the directory of a diskette that is not formatted for your operating system. Instead, you may see a message to the effect, “disk not formatted, do you want to format it now?” Don’t worry; the drivers for YOUR operating system should be present on the diskette and available for you to load on the system.

1. Before starting, make sure that you have on hand several blank high-density diskettes.

2. From the CD-ROM menu bar, select Create Diskettes and press <Enter>.

3. Follow the prompts to copy the software onto the diskettes.

4. When finished, select Quit to DOS (on the CD-ROM menu bar), and press <Enter>.

5. Remove the CD from the drive.

Installing Video Drivers

After configuring the server, you can install various video drivers to take full advantage of the enhanced features provided by the onboard Cirrus Logic GD5446 PCI VisualMedia accelerator. The server may not operate properly without these drivers installed.

After copying the drivers from the Configuration Software CD to diskettes, read the README.TXT file on the Display Drivers and DOS Utilities diskette. The .TXT file contains the most current information about which video drivers you need to install on your server. Follow the installation instructions in the README.TXT file.

Follow these steps to install these drivers::

1. Fully configure your server. (This can include adding application software, an ISA add-in

board, PCI add-in boards, and the like.)

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2. Insert disk 1 of the video drivers and utilities for MS-DOS

3. At the DOS command prompt, type

4. Follow the onscreen directions to install the video drivers.

A:install and press <Enter>.

and Windows into drive A.

Installing SCSI Drivers

After copying the SCSI drivers from the Configuration Software CD to diskettes, follow the instructions in the README.TXT file on the first diskette to install the drivers.

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Server Won’t Boot From the CD

It is possible that your server was shipped with the diskette drive or another device set as the first boot device. If so, the server will try to boot from a diskette or other device rather than from the CD we have provided. By pressing <Esc> during POST, you can override the boot sequence specified in Setup by selecting a different primary boot device. This override is valid only for that specific boot. Subsequent boots revert back to the sequence specified in Setup. If the chosen device fails to load the operating system, the BIOS reverts to the previous boot sequence. The

<Esc> hot key is valid while the “Press <F2> key to enter Setup” message is displayed on the screen. At the end of POST, if the <Esc> key was pressed, a pop-up boot menu is displayed. It allows you to change the boot sequence, or to enter Setup and permanently change the sequence.

Follow these steps to install these drivers:

1. Press the reset switch on the front panel to reboot the server—the CD can be in the drive or

not.

2. When POST displays this message:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

3. Press <Esc> and wait for the following boot menu to display:

Figure 2-4. Boot Menu

4. From the boot menu, select the CD-ROM drive, and press <Enter>.

5. When you see the following pop-up menu, press <Enter> to boot from the CD.

Figure 2-5. CD-ROM Boot Menu

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The server should now boot from the CD, displaying a menu bar that includes creating diskettes, diagnostics, reading/printing the manual, and quitting to DOS.

CAUTION

If the server does not operate as described in this chapter, contact a qualified service technician.

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Power-on Self Test (POST)

WARNING

Each time you turn on the server the power LED on the front panel turns on and POST starts running. It checks the PHP I/O baseboard, CPU baseboard, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access and test. Depending on the amount of memory installed on the memory module, it may take several minutes to complete the memory test.

Turn on your video monitor and server. After a few seconds the power-on self test (POST) begins. You can enter Setup when POST displays this message:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

If you press <F2>, follow the instructions on the monitor when Setup appears.

NOTE

✏

Because POST must complete test and initialization functions after pressing

<F2>, a few seconds may pass before entering Setup. If you do not press <F2>, POST continues. During boot, the server recognizes and displays the BIOS banner for the onboard Sl53C896 SCSI

host adapter on the PHP I/O baseboard. When the BIOS banner for the SCSI host adapter appears, you can run the included SCSI

configuration utility by pressing <Ctrl+C> when this message appears:

Press <Ctrl><C> To Enter Configuration Utility!

If you have installed SCSI devices in the server, press <Ctrl+C>. When the utility appears, follow the instructions on the monitor to configure the host adapter. See Chapter 6, “SCSI Configuration

Utility,” for instructions.

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If POST detects an error, it displays the error code, the server beeps once, and this message appears:

Press <F1> to Resume, <F2> for Setup

To resume, press <F1>. However, if a drive with bootable media is not detected, the server beeps once, and this message appears:

Operating System not found

To enter Setup, Press <F2>. When the Setup utility appears, follow the instructions on the monitor.

If POST did not detect an error and you choose not to run the SCSI Configuration Utility, POST continues, the server beeps once, and this message appears:

Operating System not found

See Chapter 2, “On-site Installation: Installing the Server,” for instructions on creating software installation diskettes.

If the server halts before POST completes running, it emits a beep code indicating a fatal system error that requires immediate attention. If POST can display a message on the video monitor, it causes the speaker to beep twice as the message appears.

Note the screen display and write down the beep code you hear; this information is useful for your service representative. For a listing of beep codes and error messages that POST can generate, see Chapter 22, "Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages."

4 Setup Utility: When to Run

The flash-resident BIOS Setup utility is used to configure PHP I/O baseboard resources. It is stored in both flash memory (NVRAM) and the battery-backed memory of the real-time clock (RTC) on the PHP I/O baseboard.

When to Run the BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup is a flash-based configuration utility that is used to configure onboard resources and to set user-selectable options such as boot device ordering, keyboard autorepeat, and security. Use Setup to configure the server into a bootable state, and then use the SSU and other utilities to further configure the server.

Setup lets you change the server configuration defaults. It does not allow you to enter or change information about PCI or ISA add-in boards; you must use the SSU instead. Setup stores the configuration values in flash memory; they take effect when you boot the server. POST checks these values against the actual hardware configuration; if they do not agree, POST generates an error message. You must then run Setup to specify the correct configuration.

You can run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Because values entered using Setup are overwritten when you run the SSU, you should run Setup

only under the following conditions:

• If the diskette drive is disabled.

• If the server has a diskette drive that is disabled or improperly configured, use Setup to

configure the server into a bootable state, and then use the SSU and other utilities to further configure the server. In Setup, you can enable the drive so you can use the SSU. If necessary, you can disable the diskette drive again after exiting the SSU.

• If the server does not have a diskette drive, or it is disabled, use Setup to configure the server.

• If you have installed only an ISA add-in board in your server.

If the server has a properly configured, enabled diskette drive, use the SSU to configure the server. Information entered using the SSU overrides any entered using Setup.

Running the Setup Utility

You can enter Setup under several conditions:

• when you turn on the server

• when you reboot the server by pressing the push-button reset switch on the front panel

• when you reboot the server by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Del> while at the DOS operating system

prompt

• when you turn on or reset your server after an orderly shutdown of an operating system other

than DOS

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Each time you turn on or reboot your server POST begins and, after a few seconds, displays this message:

Press <F2> to enter Setup

After pressing F2, a few seconds may pass before entering Setup while POST completes tests and initialization functions. When the F2 prompt disappears, pressing F2 will have no effect. When Setup is entered, the Main Menu options page is displayed.

Use the following keys to navigate through the menus and submenus.

Press To

F1 Get help about an item ESC Go back to a previous item

↑ Select the previous value in a menu option list ↓ Select the next value in a menu option list ← → Select a major menu

- Change the value of the current menu item to the previous value + Change the value of the current menu item to the next value Enter Activate submenus, select feature options, and change feature values F9 Display the following message:

Setup Confirmation

The [Yes] button will be highlighted. If you press <Enter>, all Setup fields return to their default values. If you press <ESC> or select No, the server returns to the configuration it had before you pressed <F9>, without affecting any existing field values.

F10 Display the following message:

Save configuration changes and exit now?

The [Yes] button will be highlighted. If you press <Enter>, all current Setup values are saved, and the system is reset. If you press < ESC> or select No, the server returns to the configuration it had before you pressed <F10>, without affecting any existing values.

Load default configuration now?

[Yes] [No]

Setup Confirmation

[Yes] [No]

Main Menu

Default values are in bold typeface, and auto-configured values are shaded.

Feature Option Description

System Time HH:MM:SS Set the System Time. To select a field, press <Tab>,

<Shift + Tab>, or <Enter>. Then type in a new value. If you replace the battery, the default time is 00:00. (This is a 24-hour clock.)

System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the System Date. To select a field, press <Tab>,

<Shift + Tab>, or <Enter>. Then type in a new value. If you replace the battery, the default date is Jan 1990.

Legacy Diskette A: Disabled

360 KB, 5 ¼”

1.2 MB, 5 ¼” 720 KB, 3 ½”

1.44/1.25 MB, 3 ½”

2.88 MB, 3 ½”

Legacy Diskette B:

Primary Master CD-ROM Press <Enter> for options. Autotype Fixed Disk: Press <Enter> Pressing <Enter> attempts to detect the drive type for

Type: User

Multi-sector Transfers: Disabled LBA Mode Control Disabled 32-bit I/O:

Transfer Mode Standard Ultra DMA Mode: Disabled

Primary Slave None Press <Enter> for options. Autotype Fixed Disk: Press <Enter> Pressing <Enter> attempts to detect the drive type for

Disabled

360 KB, 5 ¼”

1.2 MB, 5 ¼” 720 KB, 3 ½”

1.44/1.25 MB, 3 ½”

2.88 MB, 3 ½”

Auto

1-39 CD-ROM

ATAPI Removable

Disabled

Enabled

Select the diskette type for drive A:. (The 1.25 MB,

3.5-inch refers to a 1024 byte/sector Japanese media format. To support the 1.25 MB, 3.5-inch requires a

3.5-inch 3-mode diskette drive.)

Select the diskette type for drive B: (The size 1.25 MB,

3.5-inch refers to a 1024 byte/sector Japanese media format. To support the 1.25 MB, 3.5-inch requires a

3.5-inch 3-mode diskette drive.)

drives that comply with ANSI specifications. User—lets you enter the parameters of the hard disk

drive installed at this connection. Auto—autotypes the hard disk drive installed here. 1-39—lets you select the predetermined hard disk drive

installed here. CD-ROM—a CD-ROM is installed here. ATAPI Removable—removable disk drive installed here.

Enabled allows 32-bit IDE data transfers.

drives that comply with ANSI specifications.

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Feature Option Description

Type: User

Auto

1-39 CD-ROM

ATAPI Removable

32-bit I/O:

Ultra DMA Mode: Disabled Secondary Master None Press <Enter> for options.

Autotype Fixed Disk: Press <Enter> Pressing <Enter> attempts to detect the drive type for

Type: User

32-bit I/O:

Ultra DMA Mode: Disabled Secondary Slave None Press <Enter> for options.

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

1-39 CD-ROM

ATAPI Removable

Disabled

Enabled

User—lets you enter the parameters of the hard disk drive installed at this connection.

Auto—autotypes the hard disk drive installed here. 1-39—lets you select the predetermined hard disk drive

installed here. CD-ROM—a CD-ROM is installed here. ATAPI Removable—removable disk drive installed here. Enabled allows 32-bit IDE data transfers.

drives that comply with ANSI specifications. User—lets you enter the parameters of the hard disk

drive installed at this connection. Auto—autotypes the hard disk drive installed here. 1-39—lets you select the predetermined hard disk drive

installed here. CD-ROM—a CD-ROM is installed here. ATAPI Removable—removable disk drive installed here. Enabled allows 32-bit IDE data transfers.

Autotype Fixed Disk: Press <Enter> Pressing <Enter> attempts to detect the drive type for

drives that comply with ANSI specifications.

Type: User

Auto

1-39 CD-ROM

ATAPI Removable

32-bit I/O:

Ultra DMA Mode: Disabled Processor Information Press <Enter> Displays information about all processors. You cannot

Processor 1 Stepping ID 2. Processor 1 L2 cache size [512 KB]. Processor 2 Stepping ID, absent or disabled.

Disabled

Enabled

User—lets you enter the parameters of the hard disk drive installed at this connection.

Auto—autotypes the hard disk drive installed here. 1-39—lets you select the predetermined hard disk drive

installed here. CD-ROM—a CD-ROM is installed here. ATAPI Removable—removable disk drive installed here. Enabled allows 32-bit IDE data transfers.

modify any items in this menu. Consult your system administrator if an item requires changing.

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Feature Option Description

Processor 3 Stepping ID, absent or disabled. Processor 4 Stepping ID, absent or disabled.

Keyboard Features Press <Enter> for options. Numlock:

Key Click:

Keyboard auto-repeat rate:

Keyboard auto-repeat delay:

Auto

On Off

Disabled

Enabled

30/sec

26.7/sec

21.8/sec

18.5/sec

13.3/sec 10/sec 6/sec 2/sec

1/4 sec

1/2 sec

3/4 sec 1 sec

Select power-on state for numlock.

Enabled produces the key click.

Select key repeat rate.

Select delay before key repeat.

Language

Advanced Menu

Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction.

Feature Option Description

Plug & Play O/S:

Reset Configuration Data:

Enable ACPI

Use Multipro cessor Specification

Large Disk Access Mode

English (US)

Français Deutsch Italiano Español

Yes

1.1

1.4 CHS

LBA

Select the display language for the BIOS.

Setup Warning

Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select No if you need the BIOS to configure nonboot devices.

Select Yes if you want to clear the system configuration data.

Select Yes if you want to enable the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS.

Configure the Multiprocessor Specification revision level. Some OSs require 1.1 for compatibility.

Select the drive access method for IDE drives. Most OSs use logical block addressing (LBA). However, some operating systems may use the cylinder head sector (CHS). See your OS documentation for further help.

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Feature Option Description

Pause Before Boot

PCI Configurations Additional Setup menus to configure PCI devices. PCI Device,

Embedded SCSI A Option ROM Scan:

Enable Master:

Latency Timer: Default

PCI Devices Option ROM Scan:

Enable Master:

Latency Timer: Default

I/O Device Configuration

Serial Port A Disabled

Base I/O Address

Interrupt IRQ3

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

0020h

0040h

0060h 0080h 00A0h 00C0h 00E0h

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

0020h

0040h

0060h 0080h 00A0h 00C0h 00E0h

Enabled

Auto

3F8

2F8 3E8 2E8

IRQ4

Pause five seconds before booting the OS.

Setup items for configuring the specific PCI device.

Initialize device expansion ROM.

Enable selected device as a PCI bus master.

Allot minimum guaranteed time slice for bus master in units of PC I bus clocks.

Initialize device expansion ROM.

Enable selected device as a PCI bus master.

Allot minimum guaranteed time slice for bus master in units of PC I bus clocks.

Configure serial port A using these options:

• Disabled—no configuration.

• Enabled—user configuration.

• Auto—BIOS or OS chooses the configuration.

• OS Controlled—displayed when controlled by

the OS.

Set the base I/O address for serial port A.

Set the interrupt for serial port A.

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Feature Option Description

Serial Port B Disabled

Enabled

Auto

Base I/O Address 3F8

2F8

3E8 2E8

Interrupt

Parallel Port Disabled

Mode Output only

Interrupt IRQ5

Diskette Controller Disabled

Base I/O Address

Advanced Chip Set Control

Address Bit Permuting Disabled

Card to Card Interleave

IRQ3

IRQ4

Enabled

Auto

Bidirectional

EPP ECP

IRQ7

Enabled

Auto

Primary

Secondary

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Configure serial port B using these options:

• Disabled—no configuration.

• Enabled—user configuration.

• Auto—BIOS or OS chooses the configuration.

• OS Controlled—displayed when controlled by

the OS.

Set the base I/O address for serial port B.

Set the interrupt for serial port B.

Configure the parallel port using these options:

• Disabled—no configuration.

• Enabled—user configuration.

• Auto—BIOS or OS chooses the configuration.

• OS Controlled—displayed when controlled by

the OS.

Set the mode for the parallel port.

Set the interrupt for the parallel port.

Configure the diskette controller using these options:

• Disabled—no configuration.

• Enabled—user configuration.

• Auto—BIOS or OS chooses the configuration.

• OS Controlled—displayed when controlled by

the OS.

Set the base I/O address for the diskette controller.

Enabled automatically sets two-way or four-way permuting based on the memory configuration. Enabled requires:

• number of rows to be a power of two.

• all rows to be the same size.

• all populated rows to be adjacent and start at row 0.

Enabled requires a symmetric RAM configuration between two memory modules.

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Feature Option Description

Base RAM Step

1 MB

1 KB Every location

Tests base memory once per MB or once per KB or every location.

Extended RAM Step

L2 Cache Disabled

ISA Expansion Aliasing

Memory Scrubbing Disabled

Restreaming Buffer Disabled

Read Prefetch for PXB0A

Read Prefetch for PXB0B

1 MB

1 KB Every location

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Tests extended memory once per MB or once per KB or every location.

Enabled causes the secondary cache to be sized and enabled. Disabled causes the L2 cache to be disabled for core clock frequency bus ratios equal to 2.

Enabled causes every I/O access with an address in the range of x100h-x3FFh, x500h-x7FFh, x900h-xBFFh, and xD00h-xFFFh to be internally aliased to the range 0100h03FFh before performing any other address range checking.

Enabled lets the BIOS automatically detect and correct single-bit memory errors.

When enabled, the data returned and buffered for a delayed inbound read may be reaccessed following a disconnect.

Configures the number of “Dwords” that will be prefetched on memory read multiple commands.

Read Prefetch for PXB1A

Multiboot Support

Special VGA Devnode

16 32

64 Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Configures the number of “Dwords” that will be prefetched on memory read multiple commands.

Only enable when the total number of bootable devices is less than eight.

Enable this node only when nonPCI compliant VGA cards need to be debugged. Enabling will impact I/O resources for a large configuration.

Security Menu

Feature Option Description

User Password Is Clear When you enter your user password, this field

Administrator Password Is

Set User Password

Set Administrator Password

Password on Boot

Diskette Access User

Secure Mode Timer

Secure Mode Hot Key

Secure Mode Boot

Video Blanking

Diskette Write Protect

Front Panel Lockout

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automatically changes to set.

Clear When you enter your administrator password, this field

automatically changes to set.

Enter

Disabled

Enabled

Administrator Disabled

1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 20 min 1 hr 2 hr

[ ]

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

The user password controls access to the system at boot. To enter a password, press <Enter> and follow the screen prompts.

The administrator password controls access to the setup utility. To enter a password, press <Enter> and follow the screen prompts.

Requires password entry before boot. The system remains in the secure mode until you enter the password. Password on Boot takes precedence over Secure Mode Boot.

Controls access to diskette drives.

Select the time-out period of keyboard or mouse inactivity required before the secure mode activates. (A password must be entered for the secure mode to work.)

Select a hot key, and then press <Ctrl+Alt+(your hot key)> to place the system i n the secure m ode. The key should not conflict with any application. Available choices are A-Z and 0-9. Press <Del> to remove the hot key.

Enabled lets the system boots in the secure mode. Requires a password to unlock the system.

Enabled blanks video when the secure mode activates. Requires a password to unlock the system.

Enabled write protects the diskette drive when the Secure Mode activates. Requires a password to restore the diskette writes.

Enabled disables the front panel controls when the Secure Mode activates. Requires a password to unlock the system.

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Server Menu

Feature Option Description

System Management An additional setup menu for changing server

Firmware SMIs Disabled

Enabled

System Event Logging Disabled

Enabled

Clear Event Log

Assert NMI on AERR

Assert NMI on BERR

Assert NMI on PERR

Assert NMI on SERR

Enable Host Bus Error

Server Management Information

Board Part Number Information only. Board Serial Number Information only. System Part Number Information only. System Serial Number Information only. Chassis Part Number Information only. Chassis Serial

Number BMC Revision Information only. FPC Revision Information only. Primary HSBP

Revision Secondary HSBP

Revision Console Redirection Additional setup menus to configure the console.

COM Port Address

IRQ # None

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

3F8 2F8 3E8

management features. Disabled turns off all firmware SMI sources.

Enabled logs critical system events.

Enabled cleans the system event log.

Enabled generates an NMI. Enabling the Firmware SMIs option is required to assert an NMI.

Enabled generates an NMI. Enabling the SERR option is required to activate this option.

Enabled generates an NMI.

Enables host single- and multi-bit errors.

Displays system ser ial number, part number , and server management controller revisions. All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. If any items require changes, please consult your system administrator.

Information only.

Select the port address. Make sure these values are identical to those of serial ports A and B in the peripheral configuration setup menu.

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Feature Option Description

Baud Rate 9600

19.2 K

38.4 K

115.2 K

Flow Control No Flow Control

CTS/RTS XON/XOFF

CTS/RTS + CD

Processor Rete st

EMP Password Switch

EMP ESC Sequence The front panel controller firmware updates this field. EMP Hangup Line

String Modem Init String This string accepts up to 16 characters. The upper four

EMP Access Mode Preboot Only

EMP Restricted Mode Access

EMP Direct Connect/Modem Mode

Yes

Disabled

Enabled

Always Active

Disabled

Enabled

Direct Connect

Modem Mode

Select the baud rate.

Select the flow control.

• CTS/RTS = Hardware

• XON/XOFF = Software

• CTS/RTS + CD = Hardware + carrier detect for

modem use.

Yes causes the BIOS to clear historical processor status and retest all processors on the next boot.

Enable or disable the EMP password.

The front panel controller firmware updates this field.

characters will go to the next field which will pop up as soon as the 16th character is filled. Trying to fill the 17th character in the same field will have a wraparound problem.

Preboot Only—EMP enabled during power down or POST.

Always Active—EMP always enabled. Disabled—EMP disabled. When enabled, power down, front panel NMI, and reset

control via EMP are disabled. Restricted mode can be selected with preboot or always active.

You can connect directly to the port or use a modem.

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Boot Menu

Feature Option Description

Diskette Check:

Boot Device Priority Select the search order for the types of boot devices.

Hard Drive The system attempts to boot to the OS from the first hard

Removable Devices The OS assigns drive letters to these devices in the order

Maximum Number of I20 Drives

Message Timeout Multiplier

Pause During Post

Disabled

Enabled

1. Diskette Drive

2. Removable Devices

3. Hard Drive

4. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive

2 4 8 10 50 100 1000

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled verifies the diskette type on boot. Disabled speeds up the boot process.

Use the up and down arrow keys to select a device. Press <+> to move it up the list, and press <-> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu.

drive in this list. If it does not find an OS, the system tries the next drive listed until if finds an OS. Use the up and down arrow keys to select a device. Press <+> to move it up the list, and press <-> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu.

displayed. Change the sequence and the drive lettering of a device by selecting it with the up and down arrow keys. Press <+> to move it up the list, and press <-> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu.

Selects the maximum number of I20 drives that will be assigned a DOS drive letter.

All timeout values will be multiplied by this number.

Select enabled when you need to start the IRTOS manually. When you hear three beeps, POST has stopped. Press any key to continue.

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Exit Menu Selections

The following menu options are available on the Server menu. Select an option by using the up or down arrow keys. Then press <Enter> to execute the option, and follow the prompts.

Option Description

Exit Saving Changes Exit Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit Setup without saving data to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all Setup items. Load Custom Defaults Load settings from custom defaults. Save Custom Defaults Save changes to custom defaults. Normally PhoenixBios reads setup

settings from CMOS. However, if CMOS fails, it uses custom defaults—if you have set them. If not, it uses factory defaults.

Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items. Save Changes Save Setup data to CMOS.

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5 System Setup Utility: When to Run

The System Setup Utility (SSU) is on the Server System Configuration Software CD shipped with the server. The SSU provides a graphical user interface (GUI) over an extensible framework for server configuration. For the AC450NX systems, the SSU framework supports the following functions and capabilities:

• assigns resources to baseboard devices and add-in cards prior to loading the operating

system (OS)

• allows you to specify boot device order and system security options

• permits viewing and clearing of the system’s critical event log

• Permits viewing of the system FRU and SDRs

• allows troubleshooting of the server when the OS is not operational

• provides a system level view of the server’s I/O devices

When to Run the System Setup Utility

The SSU is a DOS-based utility that supports extended system configuration operations for onboard resources and add-in boards. The utility also allows you to view the system event log (SEL) and to set system boot and security options. Use the SSU when you need to:

• add and remove boards affecting the assignment of resources (ports, memory, IRQs, DMA)

• modify the server’s boot device order or security settings

• change the server configuration settings

• save and restore the server configuration

• view or clear the SEL

• view FRU information

• view the SDR table

If you install or remove an ISA add-in board, you must run the SSU to reconfigure the server. Running the SSU is optional for a PCI and ISA Plug and Play add-in boards.

The SSU is PCI-aware, and it complies with the ISA Plug and Play specifications. The SSU works with any compliant configuration (.CFG) file supplied by the peripheral device manufacturer.

The I/O baseboard comes with a .CFG file. The .CFG file describes the characteristics of the board and the system resources that it requires. The configuration registers on PCI and ISA Plug and Play add-in boards contain the same type of information that is in a .CFG file. Some ISA boards also come with a .CFG file.

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The SSU uses the information provided by .CFG files, configuration registers, flash memory, and the information that you enter, to specify a system configuration. The SSU writes the configuration information to flash memory.

The SSU stores configuration values in flash memory. These values take effect when you boot the server. POST checks the values against the actual hardware configuration; if they do not agree, POST generates an error message. You must then run the SSU to specify the correct configuration before the server boots.

The SSU always includes a checksum with the configuration data so that the BIOS can detect any potential data corruption before the actual hardware configuration takes place.

What You Need to Do

The SSU may be run directly from the Server Configuration Software CD or from a set of DOS diskettes. If you choose to run the SSU from a set diskettes, you must copy the SSU from the Server Configuration Software CD to diskettes and follow the instructions in the README.TXT

of diskette one. See Chapter 2, “On-site Installation: Installing the Server,” to create a set of SSU diskettes. Only diskette one of the set must be DOS bootable.

NOTE

✏

If your diskette drive is disabled, or improperly configured, you must use the flash-resident Setup utility to enable it so that you can use the SSU. If necessary, you can disable the drive after you exit the SSU. Information entered using the SSU overrides any entered using Setup.

Running the SSU

• Running the SSU Locally

Running the ssu.bat file provided on the SSU media starts the SSU. If the server boots directly from the SSU media, the ssu.bat file runs automatically. If it boots from a different media, the SSU can be started manually or by another application. When the SSU starts in the local execution mode (the default mode), the SSU accepts input from the keyboard and/or mouse. The SSU presents a VGA-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) on the primary monitor.

The SSU runs from writable, nonwritable, removable, and nonremovable media. If you run the SSU from nonwritable media, all your preference settings will be lost because you cannot save them.

The SSU supports the ROM-DOS V6.22 operating system. It can run on other ROM-DOS compatible operating systems but they are not supported. The SSU will not operate from a DOS-box running under an operating system such as Windows.

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• Running the SSU Remotely

To run the SSU remotely, you must invoke the SSU.BAT file with the /t switch and redirect the text-mode output via BIOS console redirection. The /t switch puts the display in text mode and allows the console to be viewed and controlled via BIOS console redirection.

First, configure the server for BIOS console redirection. Then configure the modem to auto-answer and to “modem reaction to DTR set to return to command state.” After

configuring the server, it should be booted to a DOS prompt either locally or remotely through the EMP. Once the server boots, the remote user can use any ANSI terminal emulation program to connect to the configured COM port and invoke SSU /t. This process requires a bootable DOS partition, and all files required for the SSU to run must be on the server.

Starting the SSU

The SSU consists of a collection of task-oriented modules plugged into a common framework called the Application Framework (AF). The AF provides a launching point for individual tasks and a location for setting customization information.

1. Turn on your video monitor and your system.

2. There are two ways to start the SSU. a. From a set of SSU diskettes created from the CD: Insert SSU diskette 1 in drive A, and

press the push-button reset switch or <Ctrl+Alt+Del> to reboot your server from the diskette. Follow the screen prompts.

b. From the Server Configuration Software CD: Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive,

and press the reset switch on the front panel or <Ctrl+Alt+Del> to reboot the server.

• When prompted, press <F2> to enter BIOS Setup.

• From the Boot Menu, select the Boot Device Priority option, and then select the

CD-ROM drive as your primary boot device.

• Press <F10> to save the new settings.

• Press <Enter> to exit BIOS Setup and boot from the CD.

• From the CD menu, select Run Utilities and press <Enter>.

• Select Run System Setup Utility, and press <Enter>. Follow the screen prompts.

If you boot from the CD, skip to step 4.

3. The mouse driver loads if it is available; press <Enter> to continue.

4. When the main window of the SSU appears, you can customize the user interface before continuing.

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Customizing the SSU

The SSU lets you customize the user interface according to your preferences. The AF sets these preferences and saves them in the AF.INI file so that they take effect the next time you start the SSU. There are four user-customizable settings.

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If you run the SSU from nonwritable media like a CD, these preferences will be lost when you exit the SSU.

• Color—this button lets you change the default colors associated with different items on the screen with predefined color combinations. The color changes are instantaneous.

• Mode—this button lets you set the desired expertise level.  novice  intermediate  expert

The expertise level determines which tasks are visible in the Available Tasks section and what actions each task performs. For a new mode setting to take effect, the user must exit the SSU and restart it.

• Language—this button lets you change the strings in the SSU to strings of the appropriate language. For a new language setting to take effect, you must exit the SSU and restart it.

• Other—this button lets you change other miscellaneous options in the SSU. The changes are instantaneous.

To change the interface default values:

Use the mouse to click on the proper button in the Preferences section of the SSU Main window.

or Use the tab and arrow keys to highlight the desired button, and press the spacebar or <Enter>. or Access the menu bar with the mouse or hot keys (Alt + underlined letter).

Launching a Task

It is possible to have many tasks open at the same time, although some tasks may require complete control to avoid possible conflicts. The tasks achieve complete control by keeping the task as the center of operation until you close the task window.

To launch a task:

1. In the SSU Main window, double-click on the task name under Available Tasks to display the main window for the selected task.

or Highlight the task name, and click on OK. or

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Use the tab and arrow keys to highlight the task name, and press the <spacebar> or <Enter>.

Figure 5-1. System Setup Utility Main Window

Resource Configura tion Add-in (RCA) Window

The RCA provides three major functions:

• Creates representations of devices that cannot be discovered by the system (ISA cards)

• Modifies the contents of the system by adding and removing devices

• Modifies the resources used by devices

You can use the RCA window to define an ISA card or add an ISA card by clicking on the appropriate button. Removing an ISA card requires that the card be highlighted in the Devices section of the screen before clicking on the button.

NOTE

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You can only add as many ISA cards as you have available ISA slots in the server.

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1. From the SSU main window, launch the RCA by selecting the Resources task under the RCA heading in the task box.

2. When the RCA window appears, it displays messages similar to the following:

Baseboard: System Board

PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 00 –- Host Processor Bridge PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 0D –- SCSI Controller PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 0F –- Ethernet Controller PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 12 –- Multifunction Controller PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 14 –- VGA Controller

3. To configure a device, select its name in the Devices section of the RCA window, and press the spacebar or <Enter>, or double-click on the name.

4. It is possible to close the RCA window and return to the AF by clicking on the Back to AF button. Any changes made will be kept in memory for use by the RCA when it is rerun.

5. Save all the changes made by clicking on the Save button. Saving writes your current configuration to nonvolatile storage where it will be available to the system after every reboot.

6. Closing the window by clicking on the system menu—the dash in the upper-left corner—

discards all changes.

Figure 5-2. RCA Window

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Defining an ISA Card

An ISA card usually comes with a vendor-created .CFG file that specifies the resources the card requires to function properly. If the .CFG file is unavailable, you must manually create it or define the card through the SSU. Defining an ISA card consists of specifying the name of the card and the resources it consumes. This allows the RCA to consider the ISA card resource requirements when the RCA tries to resolve conflicts. The system BIOS also uses the information to configure the hardware when the system boots.

1. To add or remove ISA card resources, click on the appropriate resource buttons, select the desired value, and click on Add or Remove.

2. After you complete the necessary information, click on Save.

3. To edit a card, click on Load to retrieve the card information. After making changes, click on Save.

4. To create a card, click on New.

5. To remove a current definition of a card, click on Delete.

Figure 5-3. Define ISA Window

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Adding and Removing ISA Cards

Adding and removing cards through the RCA provides a way for the RCA to run its conflict detection algorithms on the resources requested by the cards. This alerts you to any possible problems with that particular card in the current configuration.

• To add an ISA card:

1. Click on Add ISA Card in the RCA window.

2. Specify the directory for the .CFG file.

3. Select the file and click on Ok.

• To remove an ISA card:

1. Select a valid ISA card in the Devices section of the RCA window.

2. Click on Remove ISA Card.

Modifying Resources

Modifying the resources of a device may be necessary to accommodate certain operating systems, applications, and drivers. It may also be necessary to modify resources to resolve a conflict.

• To modify the resources associated with a device:

1. Highlight the device in the Devices section of the RCA window.

2. Press the spacebar or <Enter>, or double-click on the entry. This displays the functions of the selected device along with possible choices and the resources

associated with those choices.

• To make a modification:

1. Highlight the function in the Configuration window.

2. Press the spacebar or <Enter>, or double-click on the entry (this updates the Choice and

resource lists).

3. Press the tab key to get to the Choice list, and press <Enter>.

4. Use the arrow keys to select a proper choice, and press <Enter> again.

5. If the choice allows multiple possible values for a particular resource, use the hot key to

select a resource, and press the spacebar or double-click on the resource.

6. Select the desired resource, and click on Ok.

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Figure 5-4. Configuration Window

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System Resource Usage

Clicking on the Resource Use button in the Configuration window displays the System Resource Usage window. This window shows what resources each device is consuming. This information is useful for choosing resources if a conflict occurs. Devices can be organized according to the resources you want to examine using the options in the Resource section of the screen. The resource information can also be written to a plain text file though this window.

Figure 5-5. System Resource Usage Window

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Multiboot Add-in

The Multiboot Add-in (MBA) provides an interface for selecting Initial Program Load (IPL) devices. Using the MBA, you can identify all IPL devices in the system and prioritize their boot order. On power-up, the BIOS sequentially attempts to boot from each device.

To change the boot device priority:

1. Click on the device to select it.

2. Click on the Move Up button to move the device up.

3. Click on Move Down button to move the device down.

4. Click on the Save button to save the boot order in the system nonvolatile storage.

Figure 5-6. Multiboot Main Window

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Security Add-in

The Security Add-in (PWA) provides security and password support options. Within the PWA, you can either set or modify the User and Administrator passwords or update any of the various security options available.

To Set the User Password

1. Click on the user password button.

2. Enter the password in the first field.

3. Verify the password by entering it again in the second field.

To Change or Clear the User Password

1. Click on the User password button.

2. Enter the old password in the first field.

3. Enter the new password in the second field or leave it blank to clear the password.

4. Verify the password by entering it again in the second field or leave it blank to clear the password.

To Set the Administrator Password

1. Click on the Administrator password button.

2. Enter the password in the first field.

3. Verify the password by entering it again in the second field.

To Change or Clear the Administrator Password

1. Click on the Administrator password button.

2. Enter the old password in the first field.

3. Enter the new password in the second field or leave it blank to clear the password.

4. Verify the password by entering it again in the second field or leave it blank to clear the password.

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Security Options

Under this window, you can set the other security options:

• Hot Key—set a key sequence that, when pressed, will drop the server into secure mode.

• Lock-Out Timer—set an interval that, if no activity takes place during it, will drop the server

into secure mode.

• Secure Boot Mode—force the server to boot directly into secure mode.

• Video Blanking—turn off the video when the server is in secure mode.

• Floppy Write—control access to the diskette drive while the server is in secure mode.

• Front Panel Lockout—control the power and reset buttons while the server is in secure mode.

Figure 5-7. Password Main Window

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System Event Log Ma nager Add-in

Clicking on the SEL Manger add-in task brings up the SEL Manager window. It lets you examine SEL records:

• via the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) in hex or verbose mode

• by sensor type or event type in hex or verbose mode

• from a previously stored binary file in hex or verbose mode

The SEL Manager window also lets you:

• save the SEL records to a file in either text or binary form

• clear the SEL entries from the nonvolatile storage area

SEL Manager Menus Click on to File Load SEL

Save SEL Clear SEL Exit

View SEL Info

All Events By Sensor

By Event

View Realtime

Settings Display HEX

Display Verbose Output Binary

Output Text

Help About

view data from a previously saved SEL file save the currently loaded SEL data to a file clear the SEL data from the BMC quit the SEL Viewer

display information about the SEL (these fields are display only)

display the current SEL data from the BMC bring up a pop-up menu that allows you to load only the

data from a certain sensor type bring up a pop-up menu that allows you to load only the

data from a certain event type

toggle between the Hex/interpreted mode of displaying the SEL records

determine whether SEL data will be saved to the file (as under File - Save) in binary format or verbose format

display the SEL Viewer version information

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Figure 5-8. System Event Log Main Window

Sensor Data Rec ord (SDR) Manager Add-In

In this window, you can:

• Examine all SDR records through the BMC (in either Hex or Verbose mode)

• Examine SDR records by Record type (in either Hex or Verbose mode)

• Examine SDR records from a previously stored binary file (in either Hex or Verbose mode)

• Save the SDR records to a file (in either text or binary form)

The SDR Manager can display SDR records in either raw form (hexadecimal) or in an interpreted, easy-to-understand textual form (verbose).

The SDR Manager’s main window provides access to features of the add-in through menus. Each option included on the main menu supports an accelerator key. Accelerator keys are indicated by an underlined letter in the text listing the option.

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Menu Click On To

File

View

Settings

Help

Open FRU Save SDR Exit

SDR Info

All Records By Record

Display HEX Display Verbose Output Text Output Binary

About

Opens FRU data from a previously saved file Saves SDR data to a file in binary raw or verbose text format Quits the SDR Manager

Displays SDR information as returned by the GetSDRInfo interface of the BMC Displays all records in the SDR repository Displays all records in the SDR repository, sorted by record type

Displays SDR records in Hex format Displays SDR records in verbose format Saves SDR data in verbose format Saves SDR data in binary format

Displays SDR Manager version information

Figure 5-9. SDR Manager Main Window

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Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Manager

In this window you can:

• Examine all FRU Inventory areas on the server (in either Hex or Verbose mode)

• Examine individual FRU Inventory areas (in either Hex or Verbose mode)

• Examine FRU Inventory areas from a previously stored binary file (in either Hex or Verbose

mode)

• Save the FRU Inventory areas to a file (in either text or binary form)

The FRU Manager can display the FRU Inventory areas in either raw form (hexadecimal) or in an

interpreted, easy-to-understand textual form (verbose). The FRU manager’s main window provides access to features of the add-in through menus. Each option included on the main menu supports an accelerator key. Accelerator keys are indicated by an underlined letter in the text listing the option.

Menu Click On To

File

View

Settings

Help

Open FRU Save FRU Exit

FRU Info All FRU Areas By Device Type

Display HEX Display Verbose Output Text Output Binary

About

Opens FRU data from a previously saved file Saves FRU data to a file in binary raw or verbose text format Quits the FRU Manager

Displays FRU information of the selected device Displays FRU areas of all devices Displays FRU areas sorted by device type

Displays FRU areas in Hex format Displays FRU areas in verbose format Saves FRU data in verbose format Saves FRU data in binary format

Displays FRU Manager version information

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Figure 5-10. FRU Manager Main Window

Exiting the SSU

Exiting the SSU causes all windows to close.

1. Exit the SSU by opening the menu bar item File in the SSU Main window. See “System Setup

Utility Main Window” on page 61.

2. Click on Exit. or Highlight Exit, and press <Enter>.

6 SCSI Configuration Utility

The SCSI configuration utility allows you to configure/view the settings of the host adapters and devices in the server. For information about the SCSI Configuration Utility refer to the PCI SCSI Device Manager System Users Guide.

7 Emergency Management Port Console:

How to Use

The Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console provides an interface to the Emergency Management Port (EMP). This interface allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection.

The server control operations available with EMP Console are:

• Connecting to remote servers

• Powering the server on or off

• Resetting the server

The EMP Console uses three management plug-ins to monitor the server:

• SEL Viewer (not available on AC450NX servers)

• SDR Viewer (not available on AC450NX servers)

• FRU Viewer

The EMP Console also has a Phonebook plug-in that can be used to create and maintain a list of servers and their phone numbers.

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How EMP Console Works

The EMP shares use of the COM 2 port with the system on the server. When the EMP has control of the port, the port operates in command mode. When the system has control, the port operates in console redirect mode. When connecting to a server, the EMP Console checks to determine the mode of the COM 2 port. The following discussion covers how EMP Console functions in each mode:

• Command mode is the default COM 2 state. In this state, EMP Console communicates with the server’s firmware, allowing the client to remotely reset or power the server up or down. The client can also view the server’s System Event Log (SEL), Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information, or Sensor Data Record (SDR) table.

• In console redirect mode, EMP Console serves as a PC ANSI terminal window for BIOS console redirection. Commands typed in this terminal window are transmitted through BIOS to the server’s console, and text displayed on the server console is displayed on the EMP Console’s terminal window. In this mode, you can remotely view boot messages, access BIOS setup, and run DOS text mode applications through the EMP Console’s terminal window.

Figure 7-1. EMP Console in Command State

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Figure 7-2. EMP Console in Redirect State

Figure 7-2 shows the EMP Console window in redirect mode with the terminal window. The text that appears on the server monitor displays in the Redirect window.

Availability of the various EMP Console features are determined by two factors: the BIOS EMP access mode and whether the server’s COM 2 port is configured for console redirection. The three EMP access modes are: disabled, pre-boot, and always active.

Table 7-1. EMP Console Access Modes (Server configured for console redirection)

Mode Server is powered off During POST After OS boots

Disabled Redirect window appears,

but is blank Pre-boot EMP commands available Redirect window* Redirect window Always Active EMP commands available Redirect window* EMP commands available

* The operation mode can be modified by selections in the Reset and P ower on/off dialogs. These are serv er control

dialogs available in EMP Cons ol e.

Redirect window Redirect window

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Table 7-2. EMP Console Access Modes (Server not configured for console redirection)

Mode Server is powered off During POST After OS boots

Disabled Redirect window appears,

but is blank

Pre-boot EMP commands available EMP commands available Redirect window appears,

Always Active EMP commands available EMP commands available EMP commands available

Redirect window appears, but is blank

but is blank

Requirements

This section outlines the requirements and configurations necessary for using EMP Console.

Operating Systems:

• Windows 95  16 MB of RAM, 32 MB recommended  20 MB disk space

• Windows NT  Windows NT 4.0  24 MB of RAM, 32 MB recommended  20 MB disk space

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Client Configuration: EMP Console supports all COM ports on the client system, along with any Windows NT/95 compatible modem.

Server Configuration: EMP Console requires the server’s COM 2 port to be connected to an external modem or directly connected to a serial cable.

Direct Connect Configuration: A null modem serial cable is needed. Connect one end of the cable to the COM 2 port of server and the other to a port on the client machine.

Modem Configuration: On the client, EMP Console uses the Windows Application Program Interface (API) to determine if a modem is connected and available. The EMP Console does not configure the modem; it should be preconfigured through Windows.

For modem support, the server must use a Hayes compatible modem that supports a baud rate of 19.2k. The modem must be on the NT Hardware Compatibility List provided by Microsoft. The server modem must be set in auto-answer mode for EMP Console to be able to connect to it.

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Setting Up the Server for the EMP

To use the EMP, you must configure the server’s BIOS with specific settings. These settings are found in the BIOS Server menu and the Console Redirection submenu. The BIOS settings section, found earlier in this document, shows all the available options. This section focuses on the settings that must be configured in order to use the EMP.

Server Menu

All EMP related settings occur in the Server main menu. Change only the items below; all other default settings should remain the same.

EMP Password Switch & EMP Password: Anytime an attempt to initiate a connection is made, a prompt for the user password appears. If no EMP password is setup, then anyone can access the EMP by clicking OK.

In the EMP Password area of the Server menu, the EMP Password Switch option must be set to enable. Then type in a password of up to eight alphanumeric characters. If a beep is heard, the password was accepted.

EMP Access Modes: Choose either Disabled, Pre-boot, or Always Active, depending on the type of EMP access needed. The tables above show what is available with a given setting.

EMP Restricted Mode Access: Set Restricted Mode to either enabled or disabled as needed. If in enabled mode, this means that EMP Console’s server control options, Power off and Reset, are unavailable, except power on. In disabled mode, these same server control options are available.

EMP Direct Connect/Modem Mode: Select Direct Connect if a null modem serial cable directly connects the server’s COM 2 port to the EMP Console client machine. If they are connected via a modem, select Modem Mode.

Console Redirection Subme nu

The settings in the Console Redirection Submenu of the Server menu must be set exactly as noted to be able to use the EMP.

COM Port Address: Select 2F8. This is the COM 2 port that must be used by the EMP. The IRQ# setting is automatically populated with the correct number based on the COM Port Address choice.

Baud Rate: Select 19.2k. Flow Control: Select CTS/RTS + CD.

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Main EMP Console Window

The main EMP Console window provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to access server control operations and to launch the management plug-ins. At the top of the window is the menu and tool bar. These provide the options to initiate plug-ins and other support features. A status bar at the bottom displays connection information such as server name, line status, and mode.

Toolbar

The tool bar buttons of the EMP Console main window combine server control and management plug-in commands available from both the Connect and Action menus as follows:

Displays the Connect dialog to allow connection to a selected server.

Disconnects from the currently connected server.

Displays the Power On/Off dialog.

Displays the Reset dialog.

Launches the SEL Viewer. (

Launches the SDR Viewer. (

Launches the FRU Viewer.

Displays the Phonebook Dialog.

Displays the online help.

not available on AC450NX servers

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Status Bar

The status bar is displayed at the bottom of the main window. It contains the following status information:

• SERVER NAME: the name of the connected server when connecting via modem.

• LINE: the type of line connection. This is either direct or modem.

• MODE: either Redirect of EMP, depending on whether the EMP has control of the COM 2

port.

• LINE STATUS: gives status information about the server connection. For example, if a server is connected, the status bar says "Connected." Otherwise, the line is blank.

EMP Console Main Menu

• File  Exit - Exits EMP Console

• Connect  Disconnect - disconnects the server connection.  [Re]Connect - displays the connect dialog.  A list of the five most recent modem connections. Click on one of these server names to

initiate a connection.

• Action  Power On/Off - displays the Power on/off dialog.  Reset - displays the Reset dialog.  SEL Viewer - displays the SEL Viewer. (not available on AC450NX servers)  SDR Viewer - displays the SDR Viewer. (not available on AC450NX servers)  FRU Viewer - displays the FRU Viewer.  Phonebook - displays the Phonebook dialog.

• Help  Help Topics - help topics for EMP Console.  Help About - provides version information.

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Server Control Operations

Three server control operations are available from the menu or toolbar in EMP Console: remote server connection, powering the server on and off, and resetting the server. The server console mode can also be switched between EMP active and BIOS redirect modes through post-power-up and reset options.

Connect

When [Re]Connect is selected from the Connect menu, the Connect dialog in Figure 7-3 is displayed. This dialog allows you to connect to a server. If the client machine is already connected to a server, initiating connection generates a warning message. The message indicates that the existing connection will be terminated if you continue trying to initiate the new connection. You are prompted to enter the EMP password whenever a connection is attempted.

Figure 7-3. Connect Dialog

Options available in the dialog are:

• Line Selection - you can specify whether to use a direct connection or dial-up modem

connection to the server.

 Dial-up - connects to a selected server with a modem.  Direct connect (Serial Line) - connects to the selected server directly using a null modem

serial cable.

• Server - a server name can be selected from the dropdown list of available servers. A server

must be selected when the line selection is Dial-up.

• Serial Line - These options are enabled when the line selection is set to Direct connect (Serial

Line).

 Baud Rate - must be 19200 for EMP to connect properly.  COM Port No. - set the COM Port number to the port which the null modem serial cable

is connected to.

• Connect - initiates the connection to the connected server. When this button is clicked, you

are prompted for the EMP password.

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• Config - displays the Phonebook dialog.

• Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action.

• Help - displays the help information for this dialog.

Power On/Off

Selecting Power On/Off from the Action menu displays the Power on/off dialog. This dialog provides commands to remotely power on or power off the server.

Figure 7-4. Power On/Off Dialog

Options available in the dialog are:

• Power ON - powers on the server.

• Power OFF - powers off the server. This option is not allowed if the server is configured in

RESTRICTED mode for EMP operations.

• Post-power-up option - sets the mode selection of the server to EMP active or BIOS

redirection. The setting is available after the next power-up. The default selection is EMP active.

• Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action.

• Help - displays the help information for this dialog.

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Reset

Selecting Reset from the Action menu displays the Reset dialog. This dialog provides the ability to remotely reset the server with post-reset options.

Figure 7-5. Reset Dialog

Options available in the dialog are:

• System Reset - resets the server with the selected post-reset options. This operation is not

allowed if the server is configured in RESTRICTED mode for EMP operations.

• Post-reset option - sets the post-reset option that will be in effect after reset. The options are

EMP active or BIOS redirection. The default selection is EMP active.

• Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action.

• Help - displays the help information for this dialog.

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Phonebook

EMP Console provides a support plug-in known as Phonebook. It stores names and numbers of servers in a list that can be updated by adding, modifying or deleting entries. Phonebook can be opened from the main menu and toolbar, or launched from the Connect dialog by clicking the Config button.

Figure 7-6. Phonebook Dialog

Options available in the dialog are:

• Server - a dropdown list of server names stored in Phonebook. If the New radio button is

selected in the Operation area, this area is cleared.

• Phone No. - the number of the selected server. If the New radio button is selected in the

Operation area, this area is cleared.

• Operation  New - lets you add a new entry in the Phonebook. Selecting this option clears the Server

and Phone No. fields. You must click Save for the entry to be added to the Phonebook.

 Modify - lets you edit an existing entry. You must select an existing entry from the Server

dropdown list box and modify the existing phone number before selecting this option. Click Save in order to update the entry in the phonebook.

 Delete - lets you delete an entry from the Phonebook. You must first select an existing

server from the Server dropdown list box before selecting this option. You must click Save for the entry to be deleted.

• Save - saves a new or modified Phonebook entry, or deletes an entry if the Delete radio button is selected.

• Connect - displays the Connect dialog with the server from the Phonebook’s Server dropdown list box already populating the Connect dialog’s Server field.

• Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action.

• Help - displays the help information for this dialog.

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FRU Viewer

The FRU Viewer allows you to view the server’s FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) data from the server’s Front Panel FRU information area. The options available in the FRU Viewer are:

• View all FRU records

• View FRU summary info

• Set FRU display mode to either Hex or verbose mode

• Close the FRU Viewer

• Exit EMP Console

FRU Viewer Menu Options

The following menu options are found on the FRU Viewer menu bar:

• File  Close - closes the FRU Viewer.  Exit - exits EMP Console.

• View  Display all Records - displays all FRU data, which consists of chassis, board, and product

information.

 FRU Info - displays the FRU summary information as returned by the server.

• Settings - lets you change operating parameters for the FRU Viewer. This menu displays the

following options:  Display HEX/Verbose - toggles between HEX mode and interpreted mode of displaying

FRU records.

• Window - gives options for displaying currently open windows.

• Help  Help Topics - help topics for EMP Console.  Help About - provides version information.

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8 FRU and SDR Load Utility: When to Run

The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) Load Utility is a DOS based

program used to update the server management subsystem’s product level FRU, SDR, and the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs). The load utility:

• discovers the product configuration based on instructions in a master configuration file

• displays the FRU information (it may have values the user can change)

• updates the nonvolatile storage device (EEPROM) associated with the Baseboard Management

Controller (BMC) that holds the SDR and FRU area

• updates the DMI area located in the BIOS nonvolatile storage device

• generically handles FRU devices that may not be associated with the BMC

When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility

The FRUSDR Load Utility can be used to:

• Read the system FRU and SDR information.

• Load the FRU information using the configuration file.

• Update the sensor data records after adding or removing processors in your server. It

programs the sensors that need to be monitored for server management.

• Enter the Asset Tag after upgrade/replacement of the PHP I/O baseboard. The server must be rebooted to properly initialize the sensors after programming the Sensor Data

Records. To do this, turn the server off and disconnect the AC power cords from the server power supplies. Wait approximately 30 seconds, reconnect the power cords, and turn the server on.

What You Need to Do

The FRUSDR Load Utility may be run directly from the Configuration Software CD or from diskettes you create from the CD. Before you can run the FRUSDR Load Utility from a diskette, you must copy the utility from the Server Configuration Software CD to a DOS-bootable diskette. See Chapter 2, “On-site Installation: Installing the Server,” to create an FRUSDR Load Utility diskette.

NOTE

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If your diskette drive is disabled, or improperly configured, you must use BIOS Setup to enable it. If necessary, you can disable the drive after you are done with the FRUSDR utility.

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How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility

This utility is compatible with ROM-DOS Ver. 6.22, MS-DOS Ver. 6.22, and later versions. The utility accepts CFG, SDR and FRU load files. The executable file for the utility is frusdr.exe. The utility requires the following supporting files:

• one or more .fru files describing the system’s field replaceable units

• a .cfg file describing the system configuration

• a .sdr file describing the sensors in the system

Command Line Format

The basic command line format is: frusdr [-?] [-h] [-d {dmi, fru, sdr}] [-cfg filename.cfg] -p -v

Command Description

frusdr Is the name of the utility.

-? or -h Displays usage information.

-d {dmi, fru, sdr} Only displays requested area.

-cfg filename.cfg Uses custom CFG file.

-p Pause between blocks of data.

-v Verbose, display any additional details.

Parsing the Command Line

The FRUSDR Load Utility allows only one command line function at a time. A command line function may consist of two parameters; for example, -cfg filename.cfg. Any invalid parameters result in displaying an error message and exiting the program. You can use either a slash (/) or a minus sign (-) to specify command line options. The -p and -v options may be used in conjunction with any of the other options.

Displaying Usage Information

When the utility is run with the -? or -h command line flags, the following message is displayed when the verbose flag -v is added to the help command:

FRU & SDR Load Utility Version 2.0

Usage: frusdr Is the name of the utility.

-? Or -h Displays usage information.

-d {dmi,fru,sdr} Only displays requested area.

-cfg filename.cfg Uses custom CFG file.

-p Pause between blocks of data.

-v Verbose, display any additional details.

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Copyright (c) 1998, Intel Corporation, All Rights Reserved This utility must be run from a system executing DOS. Running in a Window’s DOS box is insufficient and will provide incorrect results. Programming the BMC FRU area clears the SDR table, therefore the SDR table must be reprogrammed. Upon completing the programming of the FRU and SDR areas, the server should be rebooted. Note: DOS users may alternatively use a ’/’ instead of the ’-’.

The following information is display if -v option is included in the command line.

The /D FRU command may be followed with up to 16 device addresses. These device addresses are used to view up to 16 different FRU areas, instead of the default of displaying the BMC FRU. The arguments following the "-d FRU" are in the same order and value as the NVS_TYPE, NVS_LUN, DEV_BUS and DEV_ADDRESS which are found in the FRU file header in each FRU file. The LUN address is optional. If the LUN address is used, it must start with an ’L’.

Usage: FRUSDR -d fru (device) [lun] (bus) (addr) (addr2) (etc) Example: FRUSDR /D FRU IMBDEVICE L00 00 C0 C2

The configuration file may be used to load multiple FRU and SDR files. In the configuration file, you may define which FRU and SDR areas are to be programmed. Additionally, you may request information from the user or ask the user to choose which areas to program.

To read this area Enter this command line

I/O Baseboard FRU frusdr -d fru IMBDEVICE FF 20 Front Panel FRU frusdr -d fru IMBDEVICE 00 22 CPU baseboard FRU frusdr -d fru DS1624S 01 98 Top Mem Mod FRU frusdr -d fru DS1624S 01 9A Bottom Mem Mod FRU frusdr -d fru DS1624S 01 9E Interconnect Backplane FRU frusdr -d fru AT24C02 01 A2 I/O Riser FRU frusdr -d fru AT24C02 01 AE Power Distribution Backplane FUR frusdr -d fru IMBDEVICE L02 00 22 SCSI Hot Swap Backplane FRU frusdr -d fru IMBDEVICE 00 C0 Term card in Slot 1 frusdr -d fru AT24C02 03 A0 Term card in Slot 2 frusdr -d fru AT24C02 03 A4 Term card in Slot 3 frusdr -d fru AT24C02 03 A8 Term card in Slot 4 frusdr -d fru AT24C02 03 AC

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Displaying a Given Area

When the utility is run with the -d DMI, -d FRU, or -d SDR command line flag, the indicated area is displayed. Each area represents a sensor; one sensor for each instrumented device in the server. If the given display function fails because of an inability to parse the data present or a hardware failure, the utility displays an error message and exits.

Displaying DMI Area

Each DMI area displayed is headed with the DMI area designated name. In each area, each field has a field name header followed by the field in ASCII or as a number.

Example:

To display the DMI area, type

frusdr -d dmi -v -p and press <Enter>. A message similar to the

following appears:

Displaying DMI Area... System Information (Type 1, 8 bytes) Manufacturer = Intel Product = AC450NX Server System Version = ASDK128M1P2MBPP Serial Number = Z00418630

Board Information (Type 2, 8 bytes) Manufacturer = Intel Corp. Product = AC450NX Server System Version = ASDK128M1P2MBPP Serial Number = 0123456789

Chassis Information (Type 3, 9 bytes) Manufacturer = Intel Type = Main Server Chassis Version = ASDK128M1P2MBPP Serial Number = Z00418630 Asset Tag# =

Displaying FRU Area

The FRU area is displayed in ASCII format when the field is ASCII or as a number when the field is a number. Each FRU area displayed is headed with the FRU area designated name. Each field has a field name header followed by the field in ASCII or as a number. The Board, Chassis, and Product FRU areas end with an END OF FIELDS CODE that indicates there is no more data in this area. The Internal Use area is displayed in hex format, 16 bytes per line.

Example:

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To display the FRU area, type

frusdr -d fru and press <Enter>. A message similar to the

following appears:

Common Header Area (Version 1, Length 8) Header Area Version = 01h Internal Area Offset = 01h Chassis Area Offset = 0Ah Board Area Offset = 0Eh Product Area Offset = 16h PAD = 00h PAD = 00h CHECKSUM = D0h

Internal Information Area (Version 0, Length 72) 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

Chassis Information Area (Version 1, Length 32) Chassis Type = 11h Part Number (ASCII) = ASDK128M1P2MBPP Serial Number (ASCII) = Z00418630 END OF FIELDS CODE

Board Information Area (Version 1, Length 64) Unicode Country Base = 00h Manufacturing Time (mins) = 733803 Manufacturer Name (ASCII) = Intel Product Name (ASCII) = AC450NX Server System Serial Number (ASCII) = 0123456789 Part Number (ASCII) = 664653-001 END OF FIELDS CODE

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Product Information Area (Version 1, Length 80) Unicode Country Base = 00h Manufacturer Name (ASCII) = Intel Product Name (ASCII) = AC450NX Server System Part Number (ASCII) = ASDK128M1P2MBPP Version (ASCII) = Serial Number (ASCII) = 0123456789 Asset Tag (ASCII) = END OF FIELDS CODE

Displaying SDR Area

The SDR nonvolatile storage area is displayed in the following hex format. The data is separated by a Sensor Record Number X header, where X is the number of that sensor record in the SDR area. The next line after the header is the sensor record data in hex format delineated by spaces. Each line holds up to 16 bytes. The data on each line is followed by the same data in ASCII format; nonprintable characters are substituted by a period (.).

Example:

To display the SDR area, type

frusdr -d sdr and press <Enter>. A message similar to the

following appears:

Reading SDR Record #1

0E 00 10 01 37 20 00 0F 05 00 10 F1 F8 02 01 85 ....7..........

02 00 00 00 04 00 00 C4 02 00 08 30 C2 07 91 95 ...........0....

8E FF 00 1B 1B 00 99 95 00 8A 8E 02 02 00 01 CC ................

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0E 40 10 01 30 20 00 13 05 00 10 F1 F8 04 01 05 .@..0 ..........

00 00 00 20 29 00 00 1E 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ... )...........

00 FF 00 03 03 00 00 00 00 42 49 02 02 00 01 C5 .........BI.....

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Chapter 8 FRU and SDR Load Utility: When to Run

Using Specified CFG File

The utility can be run with the command line parameter of -cfg filename.cfg. The filename can be any DOS accepted, eight-character filename string. The utility loads the specified CFG file and uses the entries in the configuration file to probe the hardware and to select the proper SDRs to load into nonvolatile storage.

Displaying Utility Title and Version

The utility displays its title:

FRU & SDR Load Utility, Version xx.xx

Configuration File

The configuration file is in ASCII text. The utility executes commands formed by the strings present in the configuration file. These commands cause the utility to perform various tasks needed to ultimately load the proper SDRs into the nonvolatile storage of the BMC and possibly generic FRU devices. Because some of the commands are interactive, you are required to make a choice.

Prompting for Product Level FRU Information

Through the use of a configuration file, the utility may prompt the user for FRU information.

Filtering Sensor Data Record From the SDR File

The MASTER.SDR file has all the possible SDRs for the system. These records may need to be filtered based on the current product configuration. The configuration file directs the filtering of the SDRs.

Updating FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area

After the configuration is determined, the utility updates the FRU nonvolatile storage area. First it verifies the Common Header area and checksum from the specified FRU file. The Internal Use Area is read out of the specified .FRU file and is programmed into the nonvolatile storage. The Chassis Area is read out of the specified .FRU file. Last it reads the Product Area out of the specified FRU file, then the area is programmed into the FRU nonvolatile storage. All areas are also written to the FRU.TMP file.

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Updating DMI Nonvolatile Storage Area

After programming the BMC FRU area, the utility then programs the following Chassis, Board, and Product FRU information to the DMI fields.

Example:

Loading DMI System Area Manufacturer Name : Intel Name : AC450NX Server System Version Number : ASDK128M1P2MBPP Serial Number : 0123456789 Loading DMI Board Area Manufacturing Name : Intel Name : AC450NX Server System Serial Number : 0123456789 Version Number : 661880-303 Loading DMI Chassis Area Chassis Part Number : 693792-003 Chassis Serial Number : Z00418630 Asset Tag :

If a failure occurs, the utility displays an error message and exits.

Updating the SDR Nonvolatile Storage Area

After the utility validates the header area of the supplied SDR file, it updates the SDR repository area. Before programming, the utility clears the SDR repository area. The utility filters all tagged SDRs depending on the product configuration set in the configuration file. Nontagged SDRs are automatically programmed. The utility also copies all written SDRs to the SDR.TMP file; it contains an image of what was loaded. The TMP file is also useful for debugging the server.

Cleaning Up and Exiting

If an update was successfully performed, the utility displays a single message and then exits. If the utility fails, it immediately exits with an error message and exit code.

9 Hot-swappable Fans: Hot Swapping

This chapter tells how to hot-swap a fan. When the yellow fan failure LED on the front panel turns on, you can determine which fan is

defective by checking the yellow fan failure LEDs mounted next to each fan. When a fan fails, the LED will be on continuously. However, you do not need to shut the server down to hot-swap a failed fan.

Tools and Supplies You Need

• Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver (#2 bit)

• Antistatic wrist strap (recommended)

• Pen or pencil

Equipment Log

Use the equipment log form provided in Appendix B, “Equipment Log,” to record the model and serial numbers of the server, all installed options, and any other pertinent information about the server.

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Hot-Swapping a Fan

The server contains six fans in a (5 + 1) redundant configuration for cooling system components. If a single fan fails, the yellow fan failure LED on the front panel turns on. A fan-fail LED mounted next to each fan identifies the failed fan. You can easily hot-swap the defective fan without turning the server power off.

CAUTION

Even though the server can continue operating with only five fans, the defective fan must be replaced in a reasonable amount of time.

Removing a Fan

See Figure 9-1.

1. Remove and save the screw that secures the fan array cover.

2. Slide the fan array cover to the server front to free the cover from the locking tabs and lift the

cover.

NOTE

✏

The fan array cover can be removed by first removing the top cover. See Chapter 12, “Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling.”

3. Look at the yellow fan failure LEDs to determine which fan is defective.

WARNING

The fan blade may still be rotating. To avoid injury wait until it stops rotating before grabbing the fan with your free hand.

4. Use the grasp holes and remove the defective fan.

5. Set it aside.

Chapter 9 Hot-swappable Fans: Hot Swapping

Figure 9-1. Removing/Hot-swapping a Fan

A. Grasp holes B. Fan

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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Quick Reference and Conventions

Contents

Part I: User’s Guide

1 Introduction to the High-performance Server

Server Features

Chassis

Controls and Indicators

Server Security

Password Protection

Secure Boot Mode

Boot Sequence Contr ol

Boot Without Keyboard

Locked Power and Reset Switches

Diskette Write Protect

Video Blanking

Emergency Management Port (EMP)

2 On-site Installation: Installing the Server

Selecting a Site

Physical Specifications

Environmental Specifications

After Unpacking the Server

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Obtaining a Power Cord Set

Turning on Your Server

Power-on Self Test

Booting From the Server Configuration Software CD

Copying Configuration Software to Diskettes

Installing Video Drivers

Installing SCSI Drivers

Server Won’t Boot From the CD

3 Power-on Self Test: Description/Running

Power-on Self Test (POST)

4 Setup Utility: When to Run

When to Run the BIOS Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility

Main Menu

Advanced Menu

Security Menu

Server Menu

Boot Menu

Exit Menu Selections

5 System Setup Utility: When to Run

When to Run the System Setup Utility

What You Need to Do

Running the SSU

Starting the SSU

Customizing the SSU

Launching a Task

Resource Configura tion Add-in (RCA) Window

Multiboot Add-in

Security Add-in

System Event Log Ma nager Add-in

Sensor Data Rec ord (SDR) Manager Add-In

Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Manager

Exiting the SSU

6 SCSI Configuration Utility

How EMP Console Works

Requirements

Setting Up the Server for the EMP

Server Menu

Console Redirection Subme nu

Main EMP Console Window

Toolbar

Status Bar

EMP Console Main Menu

Server Control Operations

Connect

Power On/Off

Reset

Phonebook

FRU Viewer

8 FRU and SDR Load Utility: When to Run

When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility

What You Need to Do

How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility