Intel ISP2150 User Manual
ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide
A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel® Identified Subassemblies/Products
Order Number: A09581-001
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Contents
1 Description
Server Board Features......................................................................................................... 9
Front Panel Controls and Indicators........................................................................... 10
Back Panel Connectors............................................................................................. 11
Major System Elements............................................................................................. 12
Server Board Connector and Component Locations.................................................. 13
Processor........................................................................................................................... 14
Memory.............................................................................................................................. 14
440GX Host Bridge / Memory Controller............................................................................. 15
Peripherals......................................................................................................................... 15
Super I/O Chip........................................................................................................... 15
Add-in Board Slots ............................................................................................................. 16
Video.................................................................................................................................. 16
SCSI Controller .................................................................................................................. 16
IDE Controller..................................................................................................................... 17
Network Controller.............................................................................................................. 17
Keyboard and Mouse......................................................................................................... 18
ACPI .................................................................................................................................. 18
Server Management ........................................................................................................... 18
Baseboard Management Controll er (BMC)................................................................ 18
Emergency Management Port Console ..................................................................... 19
Platform Event Paging............................................................................................... 20
Software Security............................................................................................................... 20
Using Passwords....................................................................................................... 21
Secure Mode............................................................................................................. 21
Summary of Software Security Features.................................................................... 22
Checking the Power Cords................................................................................................. 23
Equipment Rack Precautions ............................................................................................. 24
2 Upgrading and Installing Server Components
Tools and Supplies Needed................................................................................................ 25
Warnings and Cautions...................................................................................................... 25
Bezel.................................................................................................................................. 27
Opening and Closing the Front Bezel ........................................................................ 27
Locking and Unlocking the Front Bezel...................................................................... 28
Attaching and Removing the Front Bezel................................................................... 28
Covers................................................................................................................................ 29
Opening the Cover..................................................................................................... 29
Closing the Cover...................................................................................................... 29
Processors......................................................................................................................... 30
Installing a Processor.................................................................................................31
Removing a Processor............................................................................................... 32
Memory.............................................................................................................................. 33
Installing DIMMs........................................................................................................ 33
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Removing DIMMs...................................................................................................... 34
Peripheral Devices............................................................................................................. 35
Removing the Diskette Drive...................................................................................... 35
Re-installing the Diskette Drive.................................................................................. 36
Installing a Hard Drive................................................................................................ 36
Installing a Slim-line CDROM Drive ........................................................................... 38
Removing a CDROM Drive........................................................................................ 39
Add-in Cards ...................................................................................................................... 40
Installing Add-in Cards............................................................................................... 40
Power Supply..................................................................................................................... 42
Removing and Re-installing a Power Supply ............................................................. 42
System Mounts................................................................................................................... 43
Installing the Front Bracket and Racking the System................................................. 43
Installing the Rail Rack and Racking the System (Optional Accessory) ..................... 45
Replacing the Back up Battery ........................................................................................... 49
3 Configuration Software and Utilities
Hot Keys............................................................................................................................. 51
Power On Self Test (POST) ............................................................................................... 52
Using BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................. 53
Record Your Setup Settings....................................................................................... 53
If You Cannot Access Setup...................................................................................... 53
Starting Setup............................................................................................................ 54
Setup Menus ............................................................................................................. 54
Main Menu................................................................................................................. 55
Security Menu............................................................................................................ 61
Server Menu.............................................................................................................. 62
Boot Menu................................................................................................................. 65
Exit Menu................................................................................................................... 67
Using the System Setup Utility........................................................................................... 67
When to Run the System Setup Utility....................................................................... 68
What You Need to Do................................................................................................ 68
Running the SSU....................................................................................................... 69
Customizing th e SSU................................................................................................. 71
Launching a Task ...................................................................................................... 71
Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window.......................................................... 72
Multiboot Options Add-in............................................................................................ 73
Security Add-in.......................................................................................................... 74
SEL Manager Add-in................................................................................................. 75
FRU Manager Add-in................................................................................................. 76
SDR Manager Add-in................................................................................................. 77
Exiting the SSU.......................................................................................................... 77
Platform Event Paging........................................................................................................ 78
Using Platform Event Paging..................................................................................... 78
Emergency Management Port Console.............................................................................. 79
How EMP Console Works.......................................................................................... 80
Requirements............................................................................................................ 82
Setting up the Server for the EMP............................................................................. 83
Main EMP Console Window....................................................................................... 84
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Server Control Operations......................................................................................... 85
Phonebook ................................................................................................................ 88
Management Plug-ins................................................................................................ 89
FRUSDR Load Utility.......................................................................................................... 92
When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility...................................................................... 92
What You Need to Do................................................................................................ 92
How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility..................................................................... 93
Upgrading the BIOS........................................................................................................... 95
Preparing for the Upgrade ......................................................................................... 95
Upgrading the BIOS................................................................................................... 97
Recovering the BIOS................................................................................................. 97
Changing the BIOS Language................................................................................... 98
Using the Firmware Update Utility......................................................................................98
Running the Firmware Update Utility.......................................................................... 98
Installing Video Drivers....................................................................................................... 99
Using the Adaptec SCSI Utility........................................................................................... 99
Running the SCSI Utility ............................................................................................ 99
4 Solving Problems
Resetting the System ....................................................................................................... 101
Fault Resilient Booting...................................................................................................... 101
Initial System Startup........................................................................................................ 101
Checklist.................................................................................................................. 102
Running New Application Software................................................................................... 102
Checklist.................................................................................................................. 102
After the System Has Been Running Correctly................................................................. 103
Checklist.................................................................................................................. 103
More Problem Solving Procedures................................................................................... 104
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing........................................................... 104
Monitoring POST..................................................................................................... 104
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights.................................................... 104
Confirming Loading of the Operating System........................................................... 104
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions........................................................................ 105
Power Light Does Not Light..................................................................................... 105
No Characters Appear on Screen............................................................................ 105
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect....................................................................... 106
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly......................................................... 106
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light............................................................. 107
Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light .......................................................... 107
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ........................................................... 107
Cannot Connect to a Server..................................................................................... 108
Problems with Network............................................................................................ 108
PCI Installation Tips................................................................................................. 109
Problems with Application Software.................................................................................. 109
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected.................................................................................. 109
Error and Informational Messages.................................................................................... 110
Port-80 Codes and Countdown Codes..................................................................... 110
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5 Technical Reference
Connectors....................................................................................................................... 112
ATX Style Front Panel Connector............................................................................ 113
Main Power Connector ............................................................................................ 114
Fan Interface ........................................................................................................... 114
Server Board Jumpers...................................................................................................... 115
General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting........................................................ 116
CMOS Jumper......................................................................................................... 117
Password Jumper.................................................................................................... 117
Recovery Boot Jumper............................................................................................ 118
Boot Block Write Protect Jumper............................................................................. 118
FRB Timer Enable Jumper ...................................................................................... 119
Chassis Intrusion Detection Jumper......................................................................... 119
6 Product Regulation and Certification Information
Regulatory Information Safety Compliance For Information Technology Equipment ........ 121
EMC Compliance..................................................................................................... 121
Regulatory Compliance Markings............................................................................ 121
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices..................................................................... 122
Lithium Battery Replacement................................................................................... 124
Equipment Rack Precautions................................................................................... 125
Cautions........................................................................................................................... 126
Use Only for Intended Applications .......................................................................... 126
Power Cords............................................................................................................ 126
Warnings.......................................................................................................................... 127
WARNING: English (US) ........................................................................................ 128
AVERTISSEMENT: Français.................................................................................. 130
WARNUNG: Deutsch.............................................................................................. 132
AVVERTENZA: Italiano.......................................................................................... 134
ADVERTENCIAS: Español..................................................................................... 136
7 Equipment Log and Power Consumption Worksheets
Equipment Log................................................................................................................. 138
Current Usage......................................................................................................... 140
Calculating Power Consumption.............................................................................. 140
Index.................................................................................................................................... 143
Figures
1. Front View of ISP2150............................................................................................... 10
2. Front Panel Controls and Indicators........................................................................... 10
3. Back Panel Connectors............................................................................................. 11
4. Major System Elements............................................................................................. 12
5. Server Board Connector and Component Locations.................................................. 13
6. Opening the Bezel..................................................................................................... 27
7. Opening the Cover..................................................................................................... 29
8. Installing a Processor ................................................................................................ 31
9. Installing a Termination Board................................................................................... 32
10. Installing DIMMs........................................................................................................ 34
11. Removing the Diskette Drive from the Chassis.......................................................... 35
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12. Removing the Hard Drive Carrier from the Chassis...................................................36
13. Attaching the D rive to the Carri e r............................................................................... 37
14. Attaching a Slim-line CDROM Drive to the CDROM Tray .......................................... 38
15. Installing a Slim-line CDROM Drive...........................................................................39
16. Removing the Slot Cover Retention Bracket.............................................................. 40
17. Installing an Add-in Card ........................................................................................... 41
18. Replacing the Power Supply...................................................................................... 42
19. Mounting the Front Brackets and Support Washers................................................... 43
20. Mounting the Back Support Brackets ......................................................................... 43
21. Mounting the Front Brackets to the Cabinet Chassis ................................................. 44
22. Mounting the Front Brackets Midway Along the System ............................................ 44
23. Mounting the Front Brackets to the Relay Rack......................................................... 44
24. Rail System............................................................................................................... 45
25. Aligning Rail to Chassis............................................................................................. 45
26. Chassis Rear and Side View ..................................................................................... 46
27. Rail Brackets ............................................................................................................. 46
28. Attaching Rail Brackets to Cabinet Rack.................................................................... 46
29. Attaching Outer Pieces to Rail Brackets.................................................................... 47
30. Attaching Rail System to Rear Rail Bracket............................................................... 47
31. Extending the Rails.................................................................................................... 48
32. Guiding Chassis into the Rack................................................................................... 48
33. Chassis Mounted into the Rack................................................................................. 48
34. Replacing the Lithium Battery.................................................................................... 50
35. System Setup Utility Main Window ............................................................................ 70
36. EMP Console in Command State.............................................................................. 80
37. EMP Console in Redirect State ................................................................................. 81
38. Connect Dialog.......................................................................................................... 86
39. Power On/Off Dialog.................................................................................................. 87
40. Reset Dialog.............................................................................................................. 87
41. Phonebook Dialog..................................................................................................... 88
42. Connector Locations................................................................................................ 112
43. ATX Style Front Panel Connector............................................................................ 113
44. Jumper Locations.................................................................................................... 115
Tables
1. Server Board Features ................................................................................................ 9
2. NIC LEDs.................................................................................................................. 11
3. Software Security Features........................................................................................ 22
4. Configuration Utilities ................................................................................................. 51
5. Hot Keys.................................................................................................................... 51
6. EMP Console Access Modes (Server configured for console redirection).................. 81
7. EMP Console Access Modes (Server not configured for console redirection)............ 82
8. ATX Style Front Panel Connector Pinout................................................................. 113
9. Main Power Connector Pinout................................................................................. 114
10. Fan Connector Pinout.............................................................................................. 114
11. Server Board Jumper Summary............................................................................... 115
12. Power Usage Worksheet 1...................................................................................... 141
13. Power Usage Worksheet 2...................................................................................... 141
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1 Description
Server Board Features
Table 1. Server Board Features
Feature Description
Processor Installed: Up to two Intel® Pentium® II or Pentium III processors operating at 1.8
V to 3.5 V. The server board’s voltage regulator is automatically programmed by
the processor’s VID pins to provide the required voltage.
Memory (DRAM) Four 72 bit sockets for 168-pin, gold contact, 100 MHz, PC/100 compliant, ECC
or non-ECC, registered or unbuffered, SDRAM dual inline memory
modules (DIMM).
Video Memory Installed: 2 MB of video memory.
PCI bus Two standard PCI (PCI-33/32 bit) expansion slots on a riser card for add-in
boards. Embedded devices: video controller, Network Interface Controller
(NIC), and SCSI controller.
Server Management Thermal/voltage monitoring and error handling.
Real time clock/calendar (RTC).
Front panel controls and indicators (LEDs).
System Setup Utility (SSU).
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), Power On Self Test (POST), and Setup
stored in flash memory.
Graphics Integrated onboard Cirrus Logic† CL-GD5480 super video graphics array
(SVGA) controller.
SCSI Adaptec† AIC-7896, supporting onboard Ultra2 (LVDS) Wide and Ultra-wide
SCSI interfaces.
Network Integrated onboard NIC, an Intel® 82559 single chip PCI LAN controller for 10 or
100 Mbps TX Fast Ethernet networks. RJ-45 Ethernet connector and indicator
LEDs at I/O back panel.
System I/O PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse ports, 6 pin DIN.
Advanced parallel port, supporting Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) level 1.7 and
1.9, ECP, compatible 25 pin.
VGA video port, 15 pin.
Two serial ports, 9 pin.
RJ-45 Ethernet port.
Two USB ports.
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Front Panel Controls and Indicators
The front panel controls and indicators are located behind the front bezel of the ISP2150 as shown
in Figure 1. To access the panel, grasp the bezel at its edges and gently pull it towards you.
Figure 1. Front View of ISP2150
Figure 2 presents the controls and indicators for the unit.
A E
B C
D F G I
H
L K JM
Figure 2. Front Panel Controls and Indicators
A. Power button H. Hard drive bay
B. Sleep button I. Hard drive eject lever
C. Reset button J. CDROM drive bay
D. Power LED K. Diskette eject button
E. NIC activity LED
F. Fail LED
G. Disk activity/fail LEDs
L. Diskette drive
M. Diskette activity LED
OM09320
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Back Panel Connectors
A
B C
K IJ H G F E
A. Mouse connector G. USB connectors
B. Parallel Port connector H. RJ45 Network connector
C. PCI Expansion slots I. Serial port connector (COM1)
D. AC input power connector J. Serial port connector (COM2)
E. Power supply fault indicator K. Keyboard connector
F. Video connector
D
OM09321
Figure 3. Back Panel Connectors
Table 2. NIC LEDs
NIC LED Color If it’s on If it’s blinking If it’s off
Orange 100 Mbps network
connection
Green Linked to network,
no network traffic
NA 10 Mbps network connection
Linked to network, sending or
receiving data
Not linked to network
Description 11
Major System Elements
A B C
K
A. Power supply G. Hard drive carrier
B. Expansion slot covers H. Diskette drive
C. PCI riser card bracket I. Front panel
D. Server board J. CDROM drive bay cover
E. Fan K. Floppy/CDROM housing
F. Hot-swap drive bay
D
E
F
GJ HI
OM09322
Figure 4. Major System Elements
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Server Board Conne ctor and Component Locations
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GG
FF
EE
DD
CC
BB
AA
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Z
Y
B
A
C
D
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K
L
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P
Q
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Figure 5. Server Board Connector and Component Locations
A. Fansink connector 2
B. Secondary processor
C. Fansink connector 1
D. Primary processor
E. DIMM slots
F. Main power connector
G. ATX aux power connector
H. Fan connector FAN2A
I. Floppy connector
J. IDE connectors
K. ATX front panel connector
L. Front panel connector, 16 pin
M. Battery
N. Isolated Server Management
(ISOL) IMB connector
O. Jumper block
P. Jumper block
Q. Fan connector 1
R. Ultra wide SCSI connector
S. Server Monitor Module (SMM)
connector
T. External Wake on LAN
U. Ultra2/LVD SCSI connector
V. Hard drive LED connector
W. Intelligent Chassis Management Bus
(ICMB) header
X. ISA connector (do not install a card in
this connector)
Y. Chassis intrusion connector
Z. PCI connectors (do not install cards in
these connectors)
AA. Riser card connector
BB. Fan connector FAN2B
CC. Video connector
DD. USB connectors
EE. NIC connector
FF. Serial port connector
GG. Parallel port connector
HH. Serial port connector
II. Mouse/keyboard connectors
†
connector
Description 13
Processor
Each Pentium II or Pentium III processor is packaged in a cartridge. The cartridge includes the
processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache, the secondary (L2) cache, and a back
cover.
The processor implements the MMX
™
the 8086, 80286, Intel386
processors. The processor’s numeric coprocessor significantly increases the speed of floating point
operations and complies with ANSI/IEEE standard 754-1985.
Each processor cartridge connects to the server board through a 242-pin slot 1-edge connector. A
retention module attached to the server board secures the cartridge. Depending on the
configuration, your server may have one or two processors.
The processor external interface is MP (Mu lti-P roc essor ) rea dy and opera tes at 100 MHz. The
processor contains a local APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) section for
interrupt handling in MP and UP (Uni-Processor) environments.
The second level cache is located on the substrate of the S.E.C. cartridge. The cache includes burst
pipelined synchronous static RAM (BSRAM).
, Intel486™, Pentium, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, and Pentium III
™
technology and maintains full backward compatibility with
Memory
Only 100 MHz PC/100 ECC or Non-ECC SDRAM is supported by the server board. Memory is
partitioned as four banks of SDRAM DIMMs, each providing 72 bits of non-interleaved memory
(64 bit main memory plus ECC):
• Install from 64 MB to 2 GB of memory, using registered DIMMs.
• Install from 32 MB to 1 GB of memory, using unbuffered DIMMs.
Memory should be added in order from slot 1 to slot 4.
NOTE
✏
Do not mix registered and unbuffered memory. Non ECC memory may be
installed but ECC memory is recommended in a server environment. Mixing
Non-ECC memory and ECC memory causes all ECC features to be disabled.
The controller automatically detects, sizes, and initializes the memory array, depending on the type,
size, and speed of the installed DIMMs, and reports memory size and allocation to the server via
configuration registers.
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NOTE
✏
Use DIMMs that have been tested for compatibility with the server board.
Contact your sales representative or dealer for a current list of approved
memory modules. Check the Intel Customer Support web site for the latest
tested memory list:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/L440gx/compat.htm
440GX Host Bridge / Memory Controller
The ISP2150 is designed around the Intel® 82440GX AGPSet (440GX). This device provides
100 MHz processor host bus interface support, DRAM controller, PCI bus interface, AGP interface
(used on LB440GX for PCI-66/5V), and power management functions. The host bus/memory
interface in the 440GX is optimized for 100 MHz operation, using 100 MHz SDRAM main
memory. The PCI interface is PCI 2.1-compliant, providing a 33 MHz / 5V signaling environment
for embedded controllers and slots in the riser card. The 440GX memory controller supports up to
2 GB of ECC or Non-ECC memory, using PC/100 compliant Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM)
devices on DIMM plug-in modules. ECC can detect and correct single-bit errors, and detect
multiple-bit errors.
Peripherals
Super I/O Chip
The National† 87309 device supports two serial ports, one parallel port, diskette drive,
PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse. The server board provides a connector interface for
each port.
Serial Ports
Each serial port can be set to one of four different COMx ports and can be enabled separately.
When enabled, each port can be programmed to generate edge or level sensitive interrupts. When
disabled, serial port interrupts are available to add-in boards.
Parallel Port
The 87309 provides one IEEE 1284-compatible 25 pin bi-directional EPP (supporting levels 1.7
and 1.9). BIOS programming of the 87309 registers enable the parallel port and determine the port
address and interrupt. ECP mode is supported with 2 possible DMA channels. When disabled, the
interrupt is available to add-in boards.
Description 15
Add-in Board Slots
You can only add two PCI cards to this server. You must use the PCI slots on the riser card. Do
not use any expansion slots on the server board.
The server board has two full length standard PCI connectors on the riser card. PCI features:
• Bus speed up to 33 MHz
• 32 bit memory addressing
• 5 V signaling environment
• Burst transfers of up to 133 Mbps
• 8, 16, or 32 bit data transfers
• Plug and Play ready
• Parity enabled
Video
The onboard, integrated Cirrus Logic CL-GD5480 64 bit VGA chip contains an SVGA controller
†
that is fully compatible with these video standards: CGA, EGA, Hercules
and VGA. The standard configuration comes with 2 MB of 10 ns onboard Synchronous Graphics
Memory (SGRAM). The video controller supports pixel resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 and up to
16.7 Million colors.
Graphics, MDA LAN,
The SVGA controller supports analog VGA monitors (single and multiple frequency, interlaced
and non-interlaced) with a maximum vertical retrace non—interlaced frequency of 100 Hz.
You cannot add video memory to the server board. Depending on the environment, the controller
displays up to 16.7 M colors in some video resolutions. It also provides hardware accelerated bit
block transfers (BITBLT) of data.
SCSI Controller
The embedded Adaptec AIC-7896 dual function SCSI controller provides both Ultra2 (LVDS)
wide and Ultra wide SCSI interfaces as two independent PCI functions.
The SCSI bus is terminated on the server board with active terminators that cannot be disabled.
The onboard device must always be at one end of the bus. The device at the end of the cable must
be terminated. LVDS devices generally do not have termination capabilities. Non-LVDS devices
generally are terminated through a jumper or resistor pack. If your device does not have a
termination jumper or resistor pack, you must add a terminator to the end of the cable. A
terminator is not supplied with your board. You must purchase one separately.
The hot-swap backplane in the ISP2150 system provides termination for the LVD SCSI bus.
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IDE Controller
IDE is a 16 bit interface for intelligent disk drives with disk controller electronics onboard. The
PCI/ISA/IDE Accelerator, also known as PIIX4e, is a multifunction device on the server board that
acts as a PCI based Fast IDE controller. The device controls:
• PIO and IDE DMA/bus master operations
• Mode 4 timings
• Transfer rates up to 33 MB/s
• Buffering for PCI/IDE burst transfers
• Master/slave IDE mode
• Up to two devices per channel; two channels, IDE0 and IDE1
NOTE
✏
18 inch maximum length of IDE cable on each channel: You can connect
an IDE signal cable, up to a maximum of 18 inches each, to each
IDE connector on the server board. Each cable can support two devices, one
at the end of the cable and one 6 inches from the end of the cable.
Network Controller
The server board includes a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network solution based on the Intel 82559
single chip Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. As a PCI bus master, the controller can burst data at
up to 132 MB/s. The controller contains two receive and transmit FIFO buffers that prevent data
overruns or underruns while waiting for access to the PCI bus. The controller has the following:
• 32 bit PCI bus master interface (direct drive of bus), compatible with PCI Bus Specification,
Revision 2.1
• Chained memory structure with improved dynamic transmit chaining for enhanced
performance
• Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization
• Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data
• On-chip counters for network management
• Autodetect and autoswitching for 10 or 100 Mbps network speeds
• Support for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps networks, capable of full or half duplex, with
back-to-back transmit at 100 Mbps
The network status LEDs on the server board indicate:
• Transmit/receive activity on the LAN
• Valid link to the LAN
• 10/100 Mbps transfer mode
Description 17
Keyboard and Mouse
The keyboard/mouse controller is PS/2-compatible. The server may be locked automatically if
there is no keyboard or mouse activity for a predefined length of time, if specified through the
System Setup Utility (SSU). Once the inactivity (lockout) timer has expired, the keyboard and
mouse do not respond until the previously stored password is entered.
ACPI
The ISP2150 supports the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) as defined by the
ACPI 1.0 and PC97 specifications. An ACPI aware operating system can put the system into a
state where the hard drives spin down, the system fans stop, and all processing is halted. However,
the power supply will still be on and the processors will still be dissipating some power, so the
power supply fan and processor fans will still run.
The ISP2150 supports sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5. With future versions of
Microsoft
With future versions of Microsoft Windows NT
states s0, s1, s4, and s5.
• s0: Normal running state.
• s1: Processor sleep state. No context will be lost in this state and the processor caches will
• s4: Hibernate or Save to Disk: The memory and machine state are saved to disk. Pressing the
• s5: Soft off: Only the RTC section of the PIIX4 and the BMC are running in this state.
Windows† 9X that support ACPI, the BIOS will only support sleep states s0, s1, and s5.
maintain coherency.
power button or other wakeup event will restore the system state from the disk and resume
normal operation. This assumes that no hardware changes have been made to the system while
it was off.
†
x that support ACPI, the BIOS will support sleep
CAUTION
The system is off only when the AC power is disconnected.
Server Management
Server Management features are implemented using one microcontroller.
Baseboard Manageme nt Controller (BMC)
All server management functionality is concentrated in the BMC. The BMC and associated
circuitry are powered from + 5V_Standby, which remains active when server power is switched off
and the server is still plugged into AC power.
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One major function of the BMC is to autonomously monitor system management events, and log
their occurrence in the nonvolatile System Event Log (SEL). These include events such as
over-temperature and over-voltage conditions, fan failure, or chassis intrusion. To enable accurate
monitoring, the BMC maintains the nonvolatile Sensor Data Record (SDR), from which sensor
information can be retrieved. The BMC provides an ISA host interface to SDR sensor information,
so software running on the server can poll and retrieve the server’s current status.
SEL contents can be retrieved after system failure, for analysis by field service personnel using
®
server management software tools such as Intel
Server Control available on the CD-ROM that
ships with the ISP2150 server or from the Intel Customer Support web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/LB440gx/
Because 5V_Standby powers the BMC, SEL and SDR information are also available via the IMB
(Intelligent Management Bus). An Emergency Management Card, such as the Intel
®
LANDesk
®
SMM (Server Monitor Module) card available with the LANDesk Server Manager Pro package,
can obtain the SEL and make it remotely accessible using a LAN or telephone line connection.
While it receives the proper current, the BMC does the following:
• Monitors server board temperature and voltage
• Monitors processor presence and controls FRB
• Detects and indicates baseboard fan failure
• Manages the SEL interface
• Manages the SDR Repository interface
• Monitors the SDR/SEL timestamp clock
• Manages the server board Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) infor mat ion in ter face
• Monitors the system management watchdog timer
• Monitors the periodic SMI timer
• Manages front panel NMI handling
• Monitors the event receiver
• Manages the ISA host and IMB interface
• Controls secure mode, including video blanking, floppy write -pr ot ect mon ito ring, and fron t
panel lock/unlock initiation
• Manages the sensor event initialization agent
• Controls Wake on LAN via Magic Packet
†
support
Emergency Manageme nt Port Console
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
(serial port to serial port) connection.
The server control operations available with EMP Console are:
• Connecting to remote servers
• Powering the server on or off
• Resetting the server
Description 19
The EMP Console uses three management plug-ins to monitor the server:
• SEL Viewer
• SDR Viewer
• FRU Viewer
The EMP Console also has Phonebook plug-in that can be used to create and maintain a list of
servers and their phone numbers.
NOTE
✏
EMP and PEP (Platform Event Paging) share your modem. PEP has priority
over all applications except EMP. If an alert occurs, PEP will reset your
modem and page you.
Platform Event Paging
With Platform Event Paging (PEP), your server can be configured to automatically dial up a paging
service and page you when a platform event occurs. Platform events include temperature
out-of-range, voltage out-of-range, chassis intrusion, fan failure, etc.
If PEP is enabled and the BMC receives or detects a new event, it automatically sends a page. It
can send a page if the processors are down or if the system software is unavailable.
PEP needs an external modem connected to the server’s EMP (Emergency Management Port) serial
connection. This is typically the COM2 serial connector.
Software Security
The BIOS Setup and the System Setup Utility (SSU) provide a number of security features to
prevent unauthorized or accidental access to the system. Once the security measures are enabled,
you can access the system only after you enter the correct password(s). For example:
• Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to reactivate the
keyboard and mouse after a specified time out period1 to 120 minutes.
• Set and enable an administrative password.
• Set and enable a user password.
• Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the front panel reset
and power switches.
• Activate a hot key combination to enter secure mode quickly.
• Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set.
• Disable access to the boot sector of the operating system hard disk drive.
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Using Passwords
You can set the user password, the administrator password, or both passwords. If only the user
password is set, you:
• Must enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU.
• Must enter the user password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in either the
BIOS Setup or SSU.
• Must enter the user password to exit secure mode.
If only the administrator password is set, you:
• Must enter the administrator password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU.
• Must enter the administrator password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in
either the BIOS Setup or SSU.
• Must enter the administrator password to exit secure mode.
If both passwords are set, you:
• May enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU. However, you will not be able to
change many of the options.
• Must enter the administrator password if you want to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU and have
access to all of the options.
• May enter either password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in either the BIOS
Setup or SSU.
• May enter either password to exit secure mode.
Secure Mode
Configure and enable the secure boot mode by using the SSU. When secure mode is in effect:
• You can boot the server and the operating system will run, but you must enter the user
password to use the keyboard or mouse.
• You cannot turn off system power from the front panel button.
Secure mode has no effect on functions enabled via the Server Manager Module or power control
via the real time clock.
Taking the server out of secure mode does not change the state of system power. That is, if you
press and release the power switch while secure mode is in effect, the system will not be powered
off when secure mode is later removed. However, if the front panel power switch remains
depressed when secure mode is removed, the server will be powered off.
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Summary of Software Security Features
The table below lists the software security features and describes what protection each offers. In
general, to enable or set the features listed here, you must run the SSU and go to the Security
Subsystem Group, menu. The table also refers to other SSU menus and to the Setup utility.
Table 3. Software Security Features
Feature Description
Secure mode How to enter secure mode:
Setting and enabling passwords automa tically places the system in secure mode.
If you set a hot-key combination (through the SSU or Setup), you can secure the
system simply by pressing the key combination. This means you do not have to
wait for the inactivity time-out period.
When the system is in secure mode:
The server can boot and run the operating system, but mouse and keyboard input is
not accepted until the user password is entered.
At boot time, if a CD is detected in the CD-ROM drive or a diskette in drive A, the
system prompts for a password. When the password is entered, the server boots
from CD or diskette and disables the secure mode.
If there is no CD in the CD-ROM drive or diskette in drive A, the server boots from
drive C and automatically goes into secure mode. All enabled secure mode
features go into effect at boot time.
To leave secure mode: Enter the correct password(s).
Disable writing to
diskette.
Disable the power
button.
Set a time out period
so that keyboard and
mouse input are not
accepted.
Also, screen can be
blanked, and writes to
diskette can be
inhibited.
Control access to
using the SSU: set
administrative
password.
In secure mode, the server will not boot from or write to a diskette unless a
password is entered. To set this feature, use the SSU Security Subsystem Group.
To write protect access to diskette whether the server is in secure mode or not, use
the Setup main menu, Floppy Options, and specify Floppy Access as read only.
Enable the feature through the SSU. Then the power button is disabled when the
server is in secure mode.
Specify and enable an inactivity time out period of from 1 to 120 minutes.
If no keyboard or mouse action occurs for the specified period, attempted keyboard
and mouse input will not be accepted.
The monitor display will go blank, and the diskette drive will be write protected
(if these security features are enabled through Setup or the SSU).
To resume activity: Enter the correct password(s).
To control access to setting or changing the system configuration, set an
administrative password and enable it through Setup or the SSU.
If both the administrative and user passwords are enabled, either can be used to
boot the server or enable the keyboard and/or mouse, but only the administrative
password will allow Setup and the SSU to be changed.
To disable a password, change it to a blank entry or press CTRL-D in the Change
Password menu of the Administrative Password Option menu found in the Security
Subsystem Group.
To clear the password if you cannot access Setup or the SSU, change the Clear
Password jumper (see Chapter 5).
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Table 3. Software Security Features (continued)
Feature Description
Control access to the
system other than
SSU: set user
password.
Boot without keyboard. The system can boot with or without a keyboard. During POST, before the system
Specify the boot
sequence.
To control access to using the system, set a user password and enable it through
Setup or the SSU.
To disable a password, change it to a blank entry or press CTRL-D in the Change
Password menu of the User Password Option menu found in the Security
Subsystem Group.
To clear the password if you cannot access Setup or the SSU, change the Clear
Password jumper (see Chapter 5).
completes the boot sequence, the BIOS automatically detects and tests the
keyboard if it is present and displays a message. There is no entry in the SSU to
enable or disable a keyboard.
The sequence that you specify on the menu in the SSU MultiBoot Group will
determine the boot order. If secure mode is enabled (a user password is set), then
you will be prompted for a password before the server fully boots. If secure mode is
enabled and the “Secure Boot Mode” option is also enabled, the server will fully boot
but will require a password before accepting any keyboard or mouse input.
Checking the Power Cords
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify or use AC power cords that are not the exact
type required.
In some cases the power cord supplied with this system may not be compatible with the AC wall
outlet in your region. If this is true, you must obtain a suitable power cord that meets the following
criteria:
• The cord must be rated for the available AC voltage and have a current rating that is at least
125% of the current rating of the server.
• The AC plug end that plugs into the wall outlet must be terminated in a grounding-type plug
designed for use in your region. The plug ends must be labeled or marked to indicate an
acceptable certifier in your region has certified them.
• The connector that plugs into the AC inlet on the server must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, female
type connector.
• For use in Europe, the cord must be less than 4.5 meters (14.76 feet) long, and it must be
flexible <HAR> (harmonized) or VDE certified cordage.
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Equipment Rack Precautions
SAFETY WARNINGS
ANCHOR THE EQUIPMENT RACK: The equipment rack must be anchored
to an unmovable support to prevent it from falling over when one or
more servers are extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The anchors
must be able to withstand a force of up to 113 kg (250 lbs.). You must
also consider the weight of any other device installed in the rack.
M
AIN AC POWER DISCONNECT: You are responsible for installing an
AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This main disconnect
must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to
the entire unit, not just to the server(s).
ROUNDING THE RACK INSTALLATION: To avoid the potential for an
G
electrical shock hazard, you must include a third wire safety grounding
conductor with the rack installation. If server power cords are plugged
into AC outlets that are part of the rack, then you must provide proper
grounding for the rack itself. If server power cords are plugged into
wall AC outlets, the safety grounding conductor in each power cord
provides proper grounding only for the server. You must provide
additional, proper grounding for the rack and other devices installed
in it.
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION: The server is designed for an
AC line voltage source with up to 20 amperes of overcurrent protection.
If the power system for the equipment rack is installed on a branch
circuit with more than 20 amperes of protection, you must provide
supplemental protection for the server. If more than one server is
installed in the rack, the power source for each server must be from a
separate branch circuit.
CAUTIONS
Temperature: The operating temperature of the server, when installed in an
equipment rack, must not go below 5 °C (41 °F) or rise above 35 °C (95 °F).
Extreme fluctuations in temperature can cause a variety of problems in your
server.
Ventilation: The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front
of the server to maintain proper cooling. It must also include ventilation
sufficient to exhaust a maximum of 1,500 Btu’s per hour for each server.
The rack selected and the ventilation provided must be suitable to the
environment in which the server will be used.
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2 Upgrading and Installing Server Components
Tools and Supplies Needed
• Phillips (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
• Jumper removal tool or needle nosed pliers
• Pen or pencil
• Anti-static wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)
Warnings and Cautions
These warnings and cautions apply throughout this chapter. Only a technically qualified person
should access the inside of the system.
SAFETY WARNINGS
System power on/off: To remove power from system, you must press
the power button off and unplug the AC power cords from the wall
outlet or the system.
Hazardous conditions, power supply: Hazardous voltage, current,
and energy levels are present inside the power supply. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside it; servicing should be done by technically
qualified personnel.
Hazardous conditions, devices, and cables: Hazardous electrical
conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication
cables. Turn off the system and disconnect the power cords,
telecommunications systems, networks, and modems attached to the
system before opening it. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment
damage can result.
CAUTIONS
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can
damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. We recommend that you do all
procedures in this chapter only at an ESD-protected workstation. If one is
not available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an anti-static wrist
strap attached to chassis groundany unpainted metal surfaceon your
system when handling parts.
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ESD and handling boards: Always handle boards carefully. They can
be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges. After
removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the system, place it
component-side UP on a grounded, static-free surface. If you place the
baseboard on a conductive surface, the battery leads may short out. If they
do, this will result in a loss of CMOS data and will drain the battery. Use a
conductive foam pad if available but NOT the board wrapper. Do not slide
board over any surface.
Cooling and airflow: For proper cooling and airflow, always install the
chassis access cover before turning on the system. Operating the system
without the cover in place can damage system parts.
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small plastic encased
conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on
top that you can grip with your fingertips or with a pair of small or fine
needle nosed pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when
using needle nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper; grip the narrow sides
of the jumper with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides
can damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems
with the function controlled by that jumper. Take care to grip with, but not
squeeze, the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper, or you may
bend or break the stake pins on the board.
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Bezel
Opening and Closing the Front Bezel
With the bezel open you have access to all of your system’s front panel functions and indicators.
With the bezel closed you can protect critical functions and still view the system’s indicators.
To open the bezel, do the following:
1. Stand in front of the chassis and grasp the edges of the bezel from each side.
2. Gently pull the bezel towards you until it begins to separate from the chassis.
As the bezel separates from the chassis, allow it to swing to its open
position situated below the chassis.
3. As the bezel separates from the chassis, allow it to swing to its open position situated below the
chassis.
Figure 6. Opening the Bezel
To close the bezel, gently raise it upwards. The hinging mechanism will guide the bezel into the
correct position where it will snap shut.
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Locking and Unlocki ng the Front Bezel
The bezel can be locked and unlocked to prevent unwanted access to the system.
To lock the bezel:
1. Remove the keys from inside the bezel (they should be taped to the inside).
2. Close the bezel and insert the key into the lock. Turn the counterclockwise until it stops (about
a quarter turn). The bezel is now locked and cannot be opened.
To unlock the bezel, insert the key into the lock and turn the lock clockwise until it stops (about a
quarter turn). The bezel is now unlocked and can be opened again.
Attaching and Removing the Front Bezel
The front bezel can be installed or removed from the system.
To attach the bezel:
1. With the LED light tunnels located at the top of the bezel, push in the arms on either side of the
bezel far enough so that the tabs on the ends of the arms can be inserted into the holes in the
chassis.
2. Insert the tabs into the holes in the handles on the chassis. Make sure the tabs on each side of
the bezel are completely in the holes in the handles.
To remove the bezel:
1. Push the arms far enough in so that the tabs on the end of the arms are completely out of the
holes in the handles on the chassis. The bezel should now be able to be removed.
2. The bezel should now be able to open and close easily and completely.
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Covers
Opening the Cover
1. Loosen the three screws on the rear of the system.
2. Pull the cover back and remove it from the chassis.
Figure 7. Opening the Cover
Closing the Cover
1. Place the cover on the chassis and slide it forwards as far as possible.
2. Tighten the three screws on the rear of the chassis.
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Processors
WARNING
If the server has been running, any installed processor and heat sink on
the processor board(s) will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, be
careful when removing or installing server board components that are
located near processors.
CAUTIONS
Processor must be appropriate: You may damage the server if you
install a processor that is inappropriate for your server. Make sure your
server can handle a newer, faster processor (thermal and power
considerations). For exact information about processor interchangeability,
contact your customer service representative or visit the Intel Customer
Support web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/LB440gx
Heat sink must be appropriate: Depending on your configuratio n, th e
existing processor may have a passive heat sink. If you REPLACE the
processor with a faster one, it must have an active fan heat sink (powered fan
instead of a passive heat sink). If you ADD a second processor, it must have
a fan heat sink. When adding a processor, you must leave the existing one in
the primary connector (closest to the DIMM slots on the server board).
ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic
discharge (ESD) damage to the processor by doing the following: (1) Touch
the metal chassis before touching the processor or server board. Keep part of
your body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static charge
while handling the processor. (2) Avoid moving around unnecessarily.
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