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Product Guide
NF3400
Introduction
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This manual is designed to help Information T echnology professionals and System
Engineers who are responsible for installing and maintaining Network Server
systems.
We want to make this manual as useful as possible and welcome your comments.
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From The Editors...
From The Editors
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This manual contains information to help you get the most from your server.
Whether you are a new or experienced computer user, you will benefit more from
this manual if you are familiar with its organization.
This section lists the special features of the server and available options,describes
the parts you should have received and provides step-by-step procedures for
setting up and starting the server.
This section outlines the major server components and lists detailed specifications
of the server.
This section explains how to unpack and set-up one or more NF3400s into a rack
configuration.
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: System Features
Chapter 4: Installation
Chapter 3: Connectors and
Indicators
This section outlines how components are arranged in the chassis and provides
detailed pinouts for the Internal Headers and External Connectors.
About This
Manual
Appendices
Appendix A: Regulatory Information
Appendix B: Safety Guidelines
Appendix C: Glossary
Appendix D: Abbreviations
Peripheral Manuals
In addition to this manual, you will want to consult the manuals for the Operating
System and any Application software.
Index
A comprehensive index is provided.
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Manual Conventions
About This Manual
Note
Caution
Warning
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
r Bullets present lists of information or items.
1. Numbered procedures guide you...
2. ...through sequential steps.
Notes contain important information that is set off from the text. They will be
accompanied by the symbol to the left, and in italic print.
Caution messages appear before procedures which, if not observed, could result in
loss of data or damage to equipment. They will be accompanied by the symbol to
the left, and in italic print. Failure to heed these warning could negate the user
warranty.
Warning messages appear before procedures which, if not observed, will
result in loss of data or damage to equipment, and/or could result in physical
harm. They will be accompanied by the symbol to the left, and be in bold
print. Failure to heed these warning could negate the user warranty.
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Table of
Contents
1. Getting Started
2. System Features
From the Editors ...................................................................2
About the Manual..................................................................3
...........................................................9
The NF3400....................................................................9
Unpacking the NF3400 ...................................................9
Personal Inventory........................................................ 10
Heat, Cold, and Humidity .............................................. 11
Operating Environment .................................................12
Product Shipment ......................................................... 12
T echnical Support.........................................................12
Problem Solving ........................................................... 12
Customer Service ......................................................... 13
Obtaining Account Information......................................13
Obtaining Order Status .................................................13
Refunds and Returns ....................................................13
How to Contact Micronpc.com...................................... 14
..................................................... 15
Server Board Features..................................................15
Back Panel Connectors ................................................ 16
NIC LEDs ..................................................................... 16
Connector and Component Locations ...........................17
Front Panel Controls and indicators...............................18
Processor .............................................................. 19
System Memory.....................................................19
Host Bridge/Memory Controller...............................20
Peripherals
Super I/O Chip ....................................................... 20
Serial Ports ............................................................20
Parallel Port............................................................2 0
Add-in Board Slots .................................................20
Video .....................................................................21
SCSI Controller ...................................................... 22
IDE Controller.........................................................22
Network Controller .................................................. 23
Keyboard and Mouse..............................................23
ACPI ...................................................................... 23
Baseboard Management Controller ...............................24
Emergency Management Port Console.........................25
Platform Event Paging .................................................. 26
Security........................................................................ 26
Software Locks ......................................................26
Using Passwords ................................................... 27
Secure Mode..........................................................27
Software Security Features .................................... 28
Chassis Description......................................................30
Physical Specifications.......................................... 30
Feature Descriptions.....................................................31
Front Bezel.............................................................31
I/O Panel................................................................31
Cooling System......................................................31
Security ................................................................. 31
Power Supply .........................................................31
Additional Peripherals.............................................31
Fitting into the 19-Rack.................................................3 2
Opening the Front Access Panel................................... 32
Removing the Side Panel..............................................32
Installing the Side Panel ............................................... 33
Removing and Installing a Cooling Fan ......................... 33
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Removing and Installing a 5.25-inch Device ................. 34
The Hard Drive Module .................................................35
Back Plane Jumper and Connector Locations ........35
Removing and Installing a Hard Drive Device ......... 36
Removing and Installing the SCSI Cable, T eminator ,
and Fan Module......................................................37
................................................................39
T ools and Supplies........................................................ 39
Warnings and Cautions ................................................. 39
Installing the Server Board ...........................................40
Removing the Server Board.......................................... 41
Removing Memory........................................................4 2
Installing Memory .........................................................42
Removing a Processor .................................................43
Warning and Cautions.............................................4 4
Installing a Processor ................................................... 45
Replacing the Battery ...................................................46
...............49
Configuration Utilities....................................................49
Hot Keys.......................................................................5 0
Power On Self T est (POST) ..........................................50
Using BIOS Setup ........................................................51
Starting Setup .............................................................. 52
Using the Setup Menu ..................................................52
Main Menu....................................................................53
Primary / Secondary IDE Submenu........................54
Keyboard Submenu ................................................55
Processor Submenu...............................................55
Advanced Menu............................................................5 6
PCI Configuration Submenu ................................... 57
Integrated Peripheral Submenu...............................58
Advanced Chipset Control ............................................ 58
Security Menu .............................................................. 59
Server Menu ................................................................. 60
System Management Submenu ............................. 60
4. Configuration Software and Utilities
Server Management Information Submenu.............61
Console Redirection Submenu ............................... 62
PEP Management Submenu .................................. 62
PEP Filter Submenu .............................................. 63
Boot Menu.................................................................... 64
Boot Device Priority Submenu ............................... 64
Removable Devices Submenu ............................... 64
Hard Drive Submenu ..............................................64
Exit Menu ..................................................................... 65
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) .......................... 65
When to Run the SSU ..................................................65
Setting-up to Run the SSU ...........................................67
Running the SSU Locally .......................................67
Running the SSU Remotely....................................67
Starting the SSU ..........................................................67
SSU Main Window ........................................................68
Customizing the SSU ...................................................69
Changing the Interface Default V alues .......................... 69
Launching a T ask..........................................................70
Resource Configuration Add-in Window.........................70
Defining an ISA Card .................................................... 71
Adding and Removing an ISA Card...............................71
Modifying Resources .................................................... 72
System Resource Usage.............................................. 72
Multiboot Options Add-in .............................................. 72
Security Add-in............................................................. 73
T o Set the User Password ...................................... 73
T o Change or Clear the User Password................... 73
T o Set the Administrator Password.........................7 3
T o Change or Clear the Admin Password................73
Security Options...........................................................73
SEL Manager Add-in.....................................................74
FRU Manager Add-in..................................................... 75
SDR Manager Add-in .................................................... 76
Exiting the SSU............................................................76
Platform Event Paging .................................................. 77
Using Platform Event Paging..................................7 7
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console..............78
Command Mode ........................................................... 78
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Console Redirect Mode .......................................... 78
EMP Console in Command State ........................... 79
EMP Console in Redirect State.............................. 79
EMP Console Requirements......................................... 80
Setting up the Server for the EMP ................................ 81
System Management Submenu ............................. 81
Console Redirection Submenu ...............................82
Main EMP Console Window .......................................... 82
EMP T oolbar........................................................... 82
Status Bar..............................................................83
EMP Console Main Menu .............................................83
Server Control Operations.............................................84
Connect Dialog Screen...........................................84
Power On/Off Dialog Screen...................................85
Reset Dialog Screen ..............................................86
Phonebook Dialog Screen ...................................... 87
Management Plug-ins
SEL Viewer...................................................................88
SEL Viewer Menu Options...................................... 88
SDR Viewer .................................................................. 90
SDR Viewer Menu Options ..................................... 90
FRU Viewer................................................................... 91
FRU Viewer Menu Options......................................91
FRU / SDR Load Utility .................................................92
When to Run the FRU/SDR Load Utility ........................ 92
How to Use the FRU / SDR Load Utility ........................ 93
Command Line Format ........................................... 93
Parsing the Command Line .................................... 93
Displaying Usage Information................................. 93
Using Specified CFG Files .....................................94
Configuration File ................................................... 94
FRU Information ..................................................... 95
Data Record From the SDR File ............................. 95
Updating the SDR .................................................. 95
Updating the FRU ................................................... 95
Updating the DMI FRU ........................................... 95
Cleaning Up and Exiting ............................................... 95
Performing the BIOS Upgrade.......................................96
Record the Current BIOS .......................................96
Obtaining the Upgrade Utility..................................96
Creating a Bootable Diskette..................................96
Performing the BIOS Upgrade ................................ 97
Recovering the BIOS....................................................98
Changing the BIOS Language.......................................99
Using the Firmware Update Utility.................................99
Running the Firmware Update Utility ............................. 99
Installing Video Drivers ............................................... 100
Running the SCSI Utility ............................................. 100
................................................... 101
Resetting the System ................................................. 101
Fault Resilient Booting ................................................ 101
Initial System Startup.................................................102
Running New Applications .......................................... 103
After the System has been Running ........................... 10 3
Diagnostinc T esting..................................................... 104
Verifying Proper Operation of Key Systems.......... 105
Confirming Loading the Operating System ........... 105
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions .................. 105
Power LED Does Not Illuminate............................10 5
No Characters Appear on the Screen ................... 106
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect................... 106
Cooling Fans Do not Rotate..................................107
FDD Activity LED Does Not Illuminate .................107
HDD Activity LED Does Not Illuminate................. 108
CD-ROM Activity LED Does Not Illuminate ..........108
Cannot Connect to a Server ................................. 109
Problems with the Network................................... 109
Problems with Application Software ..................... 110
Error and Informational Messages........................ 103
5. Problem Solving
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........................................... 113
Connector Locations................................................... 113
ATX Style Front Panel Connector................................114
Main Power Connector Pinout ..................................... 115
Fan Interface .............................................................. 115
Server Board Jumper Locations..................................116
Server Board Jumper Summary ........................... 116
Changing Jumper Settings Procedures ....................... 117
CMOS Jumper ..................................................... 118
Password Jumper................................................. 119
Recovery Boot Jumper.........................................119
Boot Block Write Protect ...................................... 120
FRB Timer Enable Jumper ................................... 121
Chassis Intrusion Detection Jumper..................... 121
Server Board Installation Instructions .........................122
Ensure EMC ........................................................ 122
Host Computer and Accessory Certification.........123
Power Supply Overload ........................................ 123
Place Battery Marking on Computer..................... 124
Use Only for Intended Applications.............................124
Installation Precautions .............................................. 124
Current Usage ............................................................ 125
Calculating Power Consumption ........................... 125
DC Power Usage Worksheet.................................126
T otal Combined Power Worksheet......................... 127
Equipment Log ........................................................... 128
Appendix A: Regulatory Specifications ....................... 131
Appendix B: Safety Guidelines ................................... 134
Appendix C: Glossary ................................................. 136
Appendix D: Abbreviations.......................................... 146
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6. Technical Reference
Appendices
Index
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Congratulations on the purchase of your Micron NetFRAME Series Server! Micron
Electronics, Inc. is proud to be your provider of high performance, quality server
products. With proper care and usage, your server will be a valuable asset to the
corporate Network.
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Unpacking the NF3400
The Server comes securely packaged in a sturdy shipping carton. Upon receiving
your Server, open the box and carefully remove the contents. If anything is missing
or damaged, please contact Micron Electronics immediately. All systems should
include the following items:
q The NF3400 Server
q An AC power cord
q Software and Micron Customer Resource Center CD and/or MRestore CD
q Product Guide
The NF3400
Items included may vary . Please check the packing slip included with your Server for
the exact items you should have received.
Note
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Date of Purchase:
T elephone:
r 1-800-249-1178
Address: Micronpc.com
900 E. Karcher Road
Nampa, ID 83687
Micron E-mail address:
r server.support@micronpc.com
Micron Web site:
r http://support.micronpc.com
Serial Number:
CPU type:
Hard disk capacity:
Memory capacity:
Personal Inventory
Chapter One Getting Started
This Server system is designed for years of productive computing. Use this
section to keep notes about details of your purchase. Update this section when you
add new options.
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Find a spot for your server that’s not too hot, too cold or too damp. Overheating can
destroy computer components, so allow plenty of room for air to circulate around the
case. The server will generally run well wherever you’re comfortable. Extremes of
temperature and humidity can be challenging to the system’s parts.
Heat, Cold, and Humidity
Surge suppressors
Chapter One Getting Started
Note
Warning
The best kind of back-up power source to connect your server to is a UPS
(Uninterruptible Power Supply). The UPS should be connected to an AC Generator.
The UPS will allow sufficient time to transfer power sources and prevent Network
failure. Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your
server. Damage to the server that is directly caused by using a different power source
will not be covered under warranty .
Caution
We strongly recommend using a high-quality, external surge suppressor . It will
shield your server from lightning strikes, surges, shorts, and other electrical
hazards.
If your server arrives in cold weather, do not apply power to it or the monitor until they
have been allowed to come to room temperature.
Don’t expose the server to extreme cold or heat, don’t drop it, or spill fluids
into the case. This can destroy the server and void the warranty.
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Operating Environment
You can setup the server under a wide range of environmental conditions. However ,
to ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the following factors
for permanently setting up your server:
r Set the server on a flat, stable surface. T o prevent damage to the hard disk
drive, avoid using the server where it will be exposed to strong vibration.
r Place the server away from electromagnetic pulses (EMP) or radio
frequency (RF) interference (for example, television/stereo sets, copying
machines, and air conditioners).
r Avoid using or storing the server where it will be exposed to extreme
temperatures. In particular, do not leave the server in direct sunlight,
over a radiator, or near a heat source for any period of time. High
temperatures can damage the circuitry.
r Avoid exposing the server to high or low humidity . Extreme humidity can
contribute to hard disk drive failure.
r Do not place the server where people can step on or trip over the power
cord.
r The openings on the server are provided to protect the server from
overheating. T o ensure reliable operation, leave about 10 cm (4 inches)
around the server for unobstructed air circulation. Avoid exposing the
server to dust or smoke.
Chapter One Getting Started
If you have questions about the way the unit functions or about any technical
hardware specifications, Micron’s award winning T echnical Support team is ready to
help you. Support is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Contact us by
visiting our web site at http://www.micronpc.com or telephone us toll-free at 1-800249-1178. Please refer to the Micron Product guides included with the system for
additional solutions to common setup problems, configuration and technical
information.
Refer to the documents concerning your specific software application or open:
1. The Micron Web site at support.micronpc.com
2 . When contacting Micron T echnical Support through an E-Mail message or
toll-free call, have your customer number, serial number, order number , or
case number ready.
Important Information About
the Product Shipment
Technical Support
Problem Solving
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3 . T o help us solve the problem, we will need detailed information describing
the problem, such as the displayed on screen error messages, and any
trouble-shooting steps you have taken.
4. A list of any hardware or software added after the purchase.
5 . Please be stationed at the unit when you call. With your assistance, we will
complete the troubleshooting steps necessary to solve the problem.
Micron Customer Service can help you with questions on order status, credit,
refunds or returns by E-Mail at customer.service@micronpc.com or call toll-free
1-888-Micron-2 (1-888-642-7662) 6am-8pm MT Monday through Friday; 7am-5pm MT
Saturday.
1. Please provide your order number, customer number or telephone number to
a Micron Customer Service representative.
2. Please provide your purchase order number, Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number or case number, if applicable.
1 . Access our Web Site at www.micronpc.com and visit the Service and
Support page for online order status.
2 . T elephone our Customer Service department toll-free and wait for the
automated order status prompt with your order reference number.
3 . T elephone our Customer Service department to speak with a representative.
Please have your order reference number, customer number , serial number ,
purchase order number, case number , or the main business telephone
number under which your order was placed.
1. Contact our Customer Service department by telephone or E-Mail and
request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number or a part
request number within thirty (30) days from the date your order was
shipped.
2. Have your order number, customer number, serial number , or case number
ready.
Customer Service
To obtain Accounting
information
To obtain Order Status
For information regarding
Refunds and Returns
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Micron PC: 1-877-894-5693
Micron Commercial Systems: 1-877-894-5694
Micron Government Systems: 1-877-894-5695
(Outside the U.S. or Canada) 1-208-893-3434
Micron NetFRAME Server Support 1-800-249-1178
Customer Service: Customer.service@micronpc.com
Micron PC: CSB.service@micronpc.com
Micron Commercial Systems: Commercial.service@micronpc.com
Micron Government Systems: GovEdu.service@micronpc.com
Micron NetFRAME Server Support: server .support@micronpc.com
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Technical Support and
Customer Service:
For parts, peripherals or upgrades, telephone Micron Additions at 1-888-634-8807.
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Toll-Free Telephone Numbers
E-Mail Addresses
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Chapter 2
System Features
Server Board Features
Feature Description
Processor Up to two Intel Pentium® II or Pentium® III processors (with 100 MHz
system bus) 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, ECC or non-ECC,
registered or unbuffered, SDRAM dual inline memory modules (DIMM).
PCI bus Four standard PCI (PCI-33/32-bit) expansion slots for add-in boards.
1x32-bit PCI bus. Embedded devices: Network Interface Controller (NIC)
and SCSI controller.
Two PCI-66 MHz 32-bit 5 V expansion slots (backward compatible to
PCI-33 MHz 32-bit).
ISA bus One ISA expansion slot for an add-in board. Embedded PC-compatible
support (serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard, diskette, and Plug and Play
features).
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. Embedded: 2 MB of video memory.
SCSI Adaptec
®
AIC-7896, supporting onboard Ultra2 (LVD) wide and Ultra-
wide SCSI interfaces. Support for the Adaptec ARO-1130U2 RAID
Port
®
III card is built into PCI slot 4.
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, enhanced capablities port (ECP) compatible 25-pin.
VGA video port, 15-pin. Two serial ports, 9-pin.
RJ-45 Ethernet port. Two USB ports.
Form Factor Server ATX form factor, 12 x 13 inches, ATX 2.01 compliant I/O.
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Back Panel Connectors
NIC LEDs
A. Mouse connector
B. Keyboard connector
C. Parallel Port connector
D. Serial Port connectors
E. Network connector
F. Green NIC LED
G. Orange NIC LED
H. USB connectors
I. Video connector
NIC LED Color If it’s on If it’s blinking If it’s off
Orange NA
Green Not linked to network.
100 Mbps network
connection.
10 Mbps network
connection.
Linked to network,
no network traffic.
Linked to network,
sending or
receiving data.
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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
Y. ISA connector
Z. Chassis intrusion connector
AA. PCI-33/32 connectors
BB. PCI-66/32 connectors
CC. Fan connector FAN2B
DD. Video connector
EE. USB connectors
FF. NIC connector
GG Serial port connector (default COM 1)
HH. Parallel port connector
II. Serial port connector (default COM 2)
JJ. Mouse/keyboard connectors
N. Isolated Server Management (ISOL)
IMB (Intelligent Management Bus) 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† connector
U. Ultra2/LVDS SCSI connector
V. Hard drive LED connector
W. Adaptec ARO-1130U2 RAID
Port
III
connector/PCI slot 4
X. Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB)
header
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Front Panel Controls and LED
Indicators
Power On/Off Switch
Power On LED (Green)
Disk Activity LED (Green)
Failure LED (Yellow)
Reset Switch
NMI Switch
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Note
Chapter Two System Features
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™ technology and maintains full backward
compatibility with the 8086, 80286, Intel386TM, Intel486TM, Pentium, Pentium Pro and
previous Pentium II 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 edge
connector. The cartridge is secured by a retention mechanism attached to the
server board. Depending on configuration, your server may have one or two
processors.
The processor external interface is MP (Multi-Processor) ready and operates 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). The L2 cache is
offered in 512 KB configurations only, with error correcting code (ECC) that operates
at half the core clock rate.
If you install a processor that is 550 MHz, and you use the server management
feature board, you must run the FRU / SDR update utility.
System 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
noninterleaved memory (64-bit main memory plus ECC):
q Install from 64 MB to 2 GB of memory, using registered DIMMs.
q Install from 32 MB to 2 GB of memory, using unbuffered DIMMs.
Memory should be added in order from slot 1 to slot 4.
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.
Note
The controller automatically detects, sizes, and initializes the memory array
depending on the type, size and speed of the installed DIMMs. It reports memory
size and allocation to the server via configuration registers.
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Use DIMMs that have been tested for compatibility with the server board. Contact
your Micron sales representative or dealer for a current list of approved memory
modules.
Note
440GX Host Bridge / Memory
Controller
The L440GX+ 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 L440GX+ 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 single PCI segment on L440GX+. 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 bidirectional 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 two
possible DMA channels. When disabled, the interrupt is available to add-in boards.
Add-in Board Slots
The server board has one full-length ISA bus connector . ISA features:
q Bus speed up to 8.33 MHz
q 16-bit memory addressing
q Type A transfers at 5.33 Mbps
q Type B transfers at 8 Mbps
q 8 or 16-bit data transfers
q Plug and Play ready
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The server board has four full-length standard PCI (PCI-33/32 bit) connectors. PCI
features:
q Bus speed up to 33 MHz
q 32-bit memory addressing
q 5 V signaling environment
q Burst transfers of up to 133 MBps (Megabytes per second)
q 8, 16 or 32-bit data transfers
q Plug and Play ready
q Parity enabled
The server board has two full-length PCI-66 universal connectors (5 volt/3.3 volt
cards designed for the 3.3v connector --cards with only one notch-- will not fit). PCI
features:
q Bus speed up to 66 MHz
q 32-bit memory addressing
q 5 V/3.3 V signaling environment
q Burst transfers of up to 266 MBps
q 8, 16 or 32-bit data transfers
q Plug and Play ready
q Parity enabled
Add-in Board Slots (continued)
If you install a PCI-33 card into one of the PCI-66 slots, the bus speed for both slots
will be lowered to 33 MHz. The components on some full-length cards installed in
slot 6 may interfere with the DIMM connector latches.
Note
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
®
Graphics, MDA, 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.
The SVGA controller supports analog VGA monitors (single and multiple frequency ,
interlaced and noninterlaced) with a maximum vertical retrace noninterlaced
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.
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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. The SCSI cable included with your server board (or
integrator’s kit) has been modified to include active termination. The cable is
capable of supporting both Ultra-2 and non-Ultra-2 SCSI devices. Proper
termination of the SCSI bus is required for stable operation of SCSI devices. When
attaching any SCSI device to the cable, verify that they are NOT terminated. This is
usually a configurable option using a jumper or terminator block on the device.
Check the documentation that came with your SCSI device to verify this option.
Termination of the SCSI bus is implemented using the active termination on the
server board along with the active termination at the end of the SCSI cable.
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:
q PIO and IDE DMA/bus master operations
q Mode 4 timings
q Transfer rates up to 33 MBps (Megabytes per second)
q Buffering for PCI/IDE burst transfers
q Master/slave IDE mode
q Up to two devices per channel; two channels, IDE0 and IDE1
An 18-inch maximum length for the IDE cable on each channel:
You can connect
an IDE signal cable, up to a maximum of 18-inches, to each IDE connector on the
server mainboard. Each cable can support two devices, one at the end of the cable
and one 6 inches from the end of the cable.
Note
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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 MBps. 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:
q 32 bit PCI bus master interface (direct drive of bus), compatible with PCI
Bus Specification, Revision 2.1
q Chained memory structure with improved dynamic transmit chaining for
enhanced performance
q Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization
q Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data
q Onchip counters for network management
q Autodetect and autoswitching for 10 or 100 Mbps (Megabits per second)
network speeds; capable of full or half duplex, with back-to-back transmit at
100 Mbps
The network status LEDs on the server board indicate:
q Transmit/receive activity on the LAN
q Valid link to the LAN
q 10/100 Mbps transfer mode
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 L440GX+ 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.
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The L440GX+ supports sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5. With future versions of
Microsoft Windows® 9X that support ACPI, the BIOS will only support sleep states
s0, s1, and s5. With future versions of Microsoft Windows NT® x that support
ACPI, the BIOS will support sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5.
q s0: Normal running state.
q s1: Processor sleep state. No context will be lost in this state and the
processor caches will maintain coherency.
q s4: Hibernate or Save to Disk: The memory and machine state are saved
to disk. Pressing the 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.
q s5: Soft off: Only the RTC section of the PIIX4 and the BMC are running
in this state.
The system power is off only when the AC power is completely disconnected.
Caution
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.
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 overtemperature and overvoltage conditions, fan failure or
chassis intrusion. T o 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 the Server Control
available on the CD-ROM that ships with the server mainboard.
Because the BMC is powered by 5V_Standby, SEL and SDR information are also
available via the Intelligent Management Bus (IMB). An Emergency Management
Card, such as the Intel® LANDesk® SMM (Server Monitor Module) card available
Server Management
Baseboard Management
Controller (BMC)
Server Management features are implemented using one microcontroller.
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ACPI (continued)
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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:
q Monitors server board temperature and voltage
q Monitors processor presence and controls FRB
q Detects and indicates baseboard fan failure
q Manages the SEL interface
q Manages the SDR Repository interface
q Monitors the SDR/SEL timestamp clock
q Manages the server board Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information interface
q Monitors the system management watchdog timer
q Monitors the periodic SMI timer
q Manages front panel NMI handling
q Monitors the event receiver
q Manages the ISA host and IMB interface
q Controls secure mode, including video blanking, floppy write-protect monitoring,
and front panel lock/unlock initiation
q Manages the sensor event initialization agent
q Controls Wake on LAN via Magic Packet® support
Baseboard Management
Controller (BMC) (continued)
Emergency Management 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:
q Connecting to remote servers
q Powering the server on or off
q Resetting the server
The EMP Console uses three management plug-ins to monitor the server:
q SEL Viewer
q SDR Viewer
q FRU Viewer
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The EMP Console also has Phonebook plug-in that can be used to create and
maintain a list of servers and their phone numbers.
EMP and PEP (Platform Event Paging) share the modem, if installed. PEP has
priority over all applications except EMP . If an alert occurs, PEP will reset your
modem and page you.
Note
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.
Security
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the server , the Server Control server
management software monitors the system intrusion switch.
Security with Mechanical
Locks and Monitoring
If installed, you can activate the chassis intrusion alarm switch. When the side
panel or front door is opened, the switch transmits an alarm signal to the server
board, where the BMC firmware and server management software will process the
signal. For example, the system can be programmed to respond to an intrusion by
powering down or by locking the keyboard.
Software Locks
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:
q Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to
reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified time out period¾1 to
120 minutes.
q Set and enable an administrative password.
q Set and enable a user password.
q Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of
the front panel reset and power switches.
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q Activate a hot key combination to enter secure mode quickly.
q Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set.
q Disable access to the boot sector of the operating system hard disk drive.
Using Passwords
You can set the user password, the administrator password, or both passwords. If only
the user password is set, you:
q Must enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU.
q Must enter the user password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled
in either the BIOS Setup or SSU.
q Must enter the user password to exit secure mode.
If only the administrator password is set, you:
q Must enter the administrator password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU.
q Must enter the administrator password to boot the server if Password on Boot is
enabled in either the BIOS Setup or SSU.
q Must enter the administrator password to exit secure mode.
If both passwords are set, you:
q May enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU. However, you
will not be able to change many of the options.
q Must enter the administrator password if you want to enter BIOS Setup or the
SSU and have access to all of the options.
q May enter either password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in
either the BIOS Setup or SSU.
q 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:
q You can boot the server and the operating system will run, but you must enter
the user password to use the keyboard or mouse.
q You cannot turn of f system power or reset the server from the front panel
switches.
Secure mode has no effect on functions enabled via the Server Manager Module or
power control via the real time clock. T aking 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.
Chapter Two System Features
Disable writing to
diskette
Disable the power
and reset buttons
Feature Description
Secure mode Setting and enabling passwords automatically 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 when the server boots.
To leave secure mode: Enter the correct password(s).
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 and reset buttons
are disabled when the server is in secure mode.
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
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).
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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.
Control access to
using the SSU:
set administrative
password
Software Security Features
(continued)
Feature Description
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
The system can boot with or without a keyboard. During POST,
before the system 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.
Chapter Two System Features
Control access to
the system other
than SSU: set user
password
Boot without
keyboard
Specify the boot
sequence
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Chassis Description
The all-new chassis concept for the File Server combines affordability, reliability,
and expandability to maximize performance and security for the users. The userfriendly design makes it easy to access, upgrade and maintain. It can also be
placed into a 19-inch rack mount or remain in the pedestal configuration. This
chassis is made of high quality steel and can completely protect all components
inside the chassis. The ventilation system keeps the components at the proper
operating temperature.
Mainboard Size Full AT
Full ATX
Cooling Fans 80mm x 2, 92mm x 1
Drive Bays 1 x 3.5-inch drive bay
9 x 5.25-inch drive bays
Security Mechanical Locks (Front Bezel)
Padlock Loop (Rear of Side Panel)
Intrusion Detector (Front and Side Panel)
Power Supply Single: 338W ATX Power Supply
Dual: 350W Power Supply (1 + 1 Redundant)
Dimension
(W x H x D) 219mm x 484mm x 649mm
(8.62-inch x 19.1-inch x 25.6-inch)
Weight 16kg (35.27 lbs.)
Chassis Physical
Specifications
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Feature Descriptions
Users can easily access, upgrade and maintain the system. The following are the
detailed descriptions of the features.
Front Bezel
The front bezel is designed as a removable door. With the front bezel open, the user
can access all drive bays directly without taking out any other components.
Access to the power switch and the reset button is blocked and untouchable when
the front bezel is closed. Any intentional or accidental shutdown by an unauthorized
user is prevented by the locking bezel.
A tinted, vertical oval-shaped plastic plate on the front bezel allows the user to
observe the LEDs that display server status even the front bezel is closed.
I/O Panel
All I/O panel attachment is made from the rear of the chassis. The metal I/O plate
is removable, and can be changed based on the form factors of the mainboard.
Cooling System
The server comes with two 80mm cooling fans that are located beneath the power
supply on the back panel of the chassis. The air is pulled through the front bezel of
the chassis, and flows across the components to exit out the back. One chassis
fan is attached to a variable speed control sensor that monitors the temperature
inside the chassis. The sensor will adjust the speed of the fan to effectively
maintain proper cooling of the server. A 92mm fan attached to the hard drive
module is also monitored by the variable speed control sensor. Should either fan
fail, the user is immediately notified by the error detection system.
Security
The server is protected from unauthorized access by a mechanical lock and an
electrical intruder detection system. The lock on the front bezel prohibits access to
CD-ROMs or hard disk drives. Additionally , two electrical intrusion detectors will
alarm whenever the front door or the side panel is opened.
Power Supply
The server comes with either a high performance and high efficiency 338-Watt
single power supply or a 350-Watt power supply module (1 + 1 redundant) that
provides stable power distribution to a fully loaded system.
Peripherals
The server case provides eleven drive bays, which consist of one 3.5-inch floppy
drive bay and ten 5.25-inch drive bays. The 3.5-inch floppy drive bay is vertically
sited on the middle-left of the front panel. The ten 5.25-inch drive bays are located
from top to bottom across the front panel.
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Fitting Into The 19-inch Rack
Mount
The chassis is a standard 19-inch server case, and can be placed into a 19-inch
rack mount easily. Contact micronpc.com sales to purchase the conversion kit.
Chapter Two System Features
Opening the Front Access
Panel
The front bezel is a removable access panel.
1.Open the lock to allow the panel to swing
open.
2.Remove the bezel from the hinges by
pulling the panel by the corners.
Hinges
Lock
Removing the Side Panel
Slide the panel about
10 mm or until it
stops and lift it out of
the tracks.
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Retaining Screws
It is not necessary to remove the front bezel
to remove the side panel. If the server is
monitored by LanDesk, a record will be made
in the Event Log.
1.Remove the two thumb screws from the
back of the chassis.
2.Slide the panel toward the back about
10 mm or until it stops.
3.Lift the panel out of the track, be careful not
to allow the panel to fall.
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Installing the Side Panel
To replace the side panel, reverse the installation process. Be careful not to touch
the components with the panel.
1. Position the panel so the tabs align with the slots of the chassis.
2. Slide the panel toward the front or until it stops.
3. Tighten the retaining screws to secure the panel to the chassis.
Removing and Installing a
Cooling Fan
Each fan is held in its own retaining slot. Be careful not to break the retaining tab.
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®
2
The fan should be installed to ensure air is exhausted from the chassis:
1 Remove the side panel from the chassis.
2 Release the retaining tab (2) with the thumb.
3 Pull the fan out of the base (as shown in 2) at a 450 angle until it clears all
of the retaining tabs.
4. To Install the cooling fan, reverse the steps.
5. Insert the fan at a 450 angle until it engages the rear retaining tabs.
6. To prevent vibration, ensure the retaining tab lip is secure against the fan’s
edge.
7. Ensure the fan is connected to the correct power pins and sensors.
8. Ensure the fan is positioned to vent the hot air out, and not force air and
dust into the system.
The retaining tab lip is
secure against the
fan’s edge.
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Chapter Two System Features
Removing and Installing a 5.25
inch Device
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All 5.25-inch devices should be removed and installed using this process.
1 Completely remove the front bezel.
2. Remove the side panel from the chassis.
3 Disconnect all of the cable from the device.
4. Remove the retaining screws (1) that hold the device to the chassis. These
screws are not interchangeable with the slide rail retaining screws (2).
5. Pull the device out of the chassis (as shown in 1). It may be necessary to
push the device from the inside of the case.
6. Disconnect the slide rails bracket from the old device by removing the 3
mm screws (2) and attaching the slide rails to both sides of the new device.
Ensure the screws are tightened to at least 6 lb/ft., or hand tight.
7. To Install the new device, reverse the steps.
8. Insert the device until the slide rail bracket becomes flush with the chassis.
9. To prevent vibration, ensure the retaining screws secure the slide rail
bracket flush against the chassis’s edge. Ensure the screws are tightened
to at least 6 lb/ft., or hand tight.
10. Ensure the 5.25-inch device is connected to the correct power pins and
cables.
Warning
5.25 and 3.5-inch devices are NOT Hot
Swappable. Ensure AC Power is OFF
before Removing or Installing a 5.25
or 3.5-inch device.
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1
1
2
2
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Chapter Two System Features
The Hard Drive Module
The module fits in the standard 3.5 to 5.25-inch bay of a fileserver chassis. It is
designed around the SCA2 (80-pin) technology that supports the hot swappable
RAID system functions. The module can provide AC Power support for up to five
SCA2 hard drives. It has an attached 92mm, hot swappable, cooling fan.
JP1 JP3 JP8 JP10
JP9 JP7 JP2 JP4
Back Plane Jumper and
Connector Locations
Jumper Functions
JP7 Sets Hard Drive power (Default setting: Closed).
JP8 Reserved. Close = On
JP9 Connects LEDs to the front bezel display. Open = Off
JP10 Pin 1-2: Sets SCSI ID Groups (Open: 1-5; Close: 9-13)
Pin 3-12: Sets Motor On / Off (Default setting: Open).
Pin 13-22: Sets Delay Start (Default setting: Open).
Connectors Functions
JP3 / JP4 Connects the Fan RPM Detectors.
JP1 / JP2 Fan Power.
CON6 SCA SCSI Connector, Temination, as necessary.
CON7 SCA SCSI Connector.
CON7 CON6
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Chapter Two System Features
Removing and Installing a Hard
Drive Device
The Hot Swappable Drive Module allows easy access to the SCA2 Hard Drives.
The SCA2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) must
be mounted to the guide frame with
retaining #6-32 x 5L screws, three on
each side. T o prevent damage from
vibration, ensure each retaining screw is
tightened to at least 6lb/ft., hand tight.
Guide Frame Release Tab
For illustration purposes only, the Hard Drive Module is not shown connected to the
chassis. T o remove or install a Hot Swappable SCA2 Hard Drive:
1. Lift up on the Guide Frame Release Tab until the Hard Drive Guide Frame is
loose or until the frame is at least 1/4-inch out of the Module.
2. Pull the frame along the channel guides until it is completely clear of the
Module.
3. Remove the HDD from the frame. Reuse the screws to attach the new HDD
to the frame.
4. To Install the Hard Drive Guide Frame, ensure the HDD is flush against the
tab side of the frame. Ensure all retainings screws are at least hand tight.
5. Insert the frame along the channel guides until it engages the SCA2
connector at the rear of the Module. T o prevent bending the pins, Do NOT
force the HDD into the SCA2 connector.
6. Ensure the HDD is firmly seated into the SCA2 connector.
Caution
Hard Disk Drives (HDD) are sensitive to
Electrostatic Discharge.
To prevent head slap damage, Do NOT
drop the HDD. T o prevent damage from
vibration, ensure each retaining screw is
tightened to at least 6lb/ft., hand tight.
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Removing and Installing the SCSI
Cable, Teminator and Fan Module
For illustration purposes only, the Hard Drive Module is not shown connected to the
chassis. T o remove or install a Hot Swappable Hard Drive Module 92mm Cooling
Fan:
1. To prevent damage to JP2 of the module, disconnect the fan power cable.
2. Release the Fan Retaining Tab (2) with the thumb.
3. Pull the fan out of the frame at a 450 angle until it clears the retaining tab.
4. Remove the fan from the frame.
5. The fan must be removed before the SCSI Cable connector can be
accessed.
6. To Install the fan, reverse the process. Do NOT force the fan into the
frame.
7. Ensure the SCA2 SCSI Cable, CON7 connector and Terminator , CON6
connector match pin-1 to pin-1.
Caution
To prevent damage to JP2 of the module,
disconnect the fan power cable.
The fan must be removed before the
SCSI Cable connector can be accessed.
Fan Retaining TabFan Power Cable
JP2
Fan Retaining Tabs
SCSI Cable
CON7
Terminator
CON6
2
2
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SCSI Cable
CON7
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Chapter 3
Upgrading
Tools and Supplies Needed
q Phillips (cross tip) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
q Jumper removal tool, forceps or needle nosed pliers
q Pen or pencil
q Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)
Warnings and Cautions
These warnings and cautions apply throughout this chapter. Only a Micron qualified
technician should configure the server and server board.
System Power On / Off: The Power button DOES NOT turn the system AC
Power OFF . T o completely remove power from system, you must unplug the
AC power cord from the wall outlet. Make sure the AC power cord is
unplugged before you open the chassis to add or remove any components.
Hazardous Conditions, Devices and Cables: Hazardous electrical conditions
may be present on power, telephone and communication cables. T urn power
to the server OFF and disconnect the power cord, telecommunications
systems, networks, and modems attached to the server before opening it.
Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage can result.
Warning
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection:
ESD can damage hard disk
drives, boards and other components. We recommend that you perform all
procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If one is not available,
provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis
ground¾any unpainted metal surface¾on your server when handling parts.
ESD and handling boards:
Always handle boards carefully. They can be extremely
sensitive to ESD. Hold the board only by the edges. After removing a board from its
protective wrapper or from the server, place the board component side up on a
grounded, static free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if available but not the
board wrapper. Do NOT slide boards over any surface.
Caution
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Chapter Three Upgrading
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, forceps or with a pair of 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. T ake 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.
Caution
Installing the Server Board
The Server Board can be extremely sensitive to ESD and always requires careful
handling. After removing it from the chassis, place it component side up on a
nonconductive, static free surface to prevent shorting out the battery leads. If you
place the Server Board 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. Do NOT
slide the Server Board over any surface.
Caution
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions outlined at the beginning of this
chapter.
2. Insert screws through the mounting holes and into the threaded standoffs.
Make sure the board is properly seated, and then tighten all the screws
firmly.
3. Connect all internal cables to the server board.
The floppy cable has been modified to support all floppy drives. The floppy drive
connector on the cable (see connector label) is not keyed. Care should be taken to
match pin 1 of the cable, indicated with a red stripe on the cable, with pin 1 of the
floppy drive.
Note
4. Reinstall add-in boards.
5. Connect all internal cables to add-in boards. Make sure you connect the
power cables to the correct power connectors.
6. Connect all peripheral device cables to the I/O panel on the rear of the
server.
7. Run the SSU to configure the server.
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Server Board Screw Hole
Locations
Removing the Server Board
The server board can be extremely sensitive to ESD and always requires careful
handling. After removing it from the server, place it component side up on a
nonconductive, static free surface to prevent shorting out the battery leads. If you
place the board 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. Do not slide the
server board over any surface.
Caution
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Open the server and remove peripherals and components blocking access
to the server board.
3. Label and disconnect all internal cables connected to add-in boards.
4. Remove all add-in boards.
5. Label and disconnect all internal cables connected to the server board.
6. Remove the server board retaining screws and set them aside.
7. Remove the server board, and place it component side up on a
nonconductive, static free surface or in an antistatic bag.
8. If present, remove and save the EMI gasket that covers the I/O connectors
on the board.
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Memory
Removing DIMMs
Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. T oo much pressure can damage the
socket or the Module. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic ejector levers to
release the DIMM.
Caution
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Open the server.
3. Gently push the plastic ejector levers out and down to eject a DIMM from
its socket.
4. Hold the DIMM only by its edges, be careful not to touch its components or
gold edge connectors. Carefully lift it away from the socket, and store it in
an antistatic package.
5. Repeat to remove other DIMMs, as necessary.
Installing DIMMs
Use extreme care when installing a DIMM module. Applying too much pressure can
damage the socket or the module. DIMMs are keyed and can be inserted in only one
way.
Mixing dissimilar metals may cause memory failures at a later date or may result in
data corruption. Install DIMMs with gold-plated edge connectors in gold-plated
sockets ONL Y .
Caution
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Open your server.
3. Holding the DIMM only by its edges, remove it from its antistatic package.
4. Orient the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM
align with the keyed socket.
5. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, and press down firmly
on the DIMM until it seats correctly.
6. Gently push the plastic ejector levers on the socket ends to the upright
position.
7. Repeat Steps 3 through 6 to install other DIMMs.
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Processors
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
the processors.
Warning
Installing DIMMs (continued)
8. Close the server.
9. Connect all external cables and the power cord to the server.
10. Turn power to the monitor on and then apply power to the server.
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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 Micron Technical Support
representative.
Heat sink must be appropriate: If you REPLACE the processor with a faster one, it
must have a 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 center of 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.
Caution
Removing a Processor
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter
and the additional cautions given here. If the processor has a fan heat sink,
disconnect the power wire from the slot on the server board.
2. As you work, place boards and processors on a grounded, static free
surface or conductive foam pad.
3. Carefully pull back the tab of the retention mechanism (B in figure 5) with
your left hand until the processor can be rotated out of the slot. With your
right hand, grasp the processor on the side closest to the retention
mechanism tab you are pulling back on, and rotate the one side of the
processor out of the slot. Once that side is free, you can pull the other side
out of the slot.
This is a difficult process.
Do NOT pull the tab of the retention mechanism back
too far, as damage to either the retention mechanism or server board can occur. Pull
the tab of the retention mechanism back just far enough for the retention lock to free
the processor.
Caution
4. Put the processor in a piece of conductive foam and store in an antistatic
package.
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A. Processor in Single Edge Contact cartridge
B. Retention mechanism
B
Installing a Processor
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this
chapter and the additional cautions given here.
2. If your server has one processor and you are ADDING a second,
then you must remove the termination card from the secondary
processor slot. Carefully pull back the tab of the retention
mechanism with your left hand until the processor can be rotated
out of the slot. With your right hand, grasp the processor on the
side closest to the retention mechanism tab you are pulling back
on, and rotate the one side of the processor out of the slot. Once
that side is free, you can pull the other side out of the slot.
3. If your server has one processor and you are REPLACING it,
leave the termination board intact in the empty secondary slot.
Remove the processor you want to replace.
4. If your server has two processors and you are REPLACING one
or both, remove the appropriate one(s).
5. Remove the new processor from its antistatic package and place
it on a grounded, static free surface or conductive foam pad.
6. Attach the small end of the power cable to the fan connector on
the S.E.C. cartridge, then attach the large end to the 3-pin
connector on the server board.
This is a difficult process.
Do NOT pull the tab of the
retention mechanism back too far, as damage to either the
retention mechanism or server board can occur. Pull the tab
of the retention mechanism back just far enough for the
retention lock to free the processor.
Caution
The processor Grounded Retention Mechanisms (GRM)
are NOT compatible with SECC type processor
packaging.
If you must use SECC type processors, you must
use the Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). URMs can be
ordered through your micronpc.com sales representative .
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Installing a Processor (continued)
7. Orient the processor so that the heat sink faces the I/O connectors. Slide
the processor into the retention mechanism. Push down firmly, with even
pressure on both sides of the top, until the processor is seated.
8. After you have installed the processor, you must configure its speed in
BIOS set-up.
Replacing the Back up Battery
The lithium battery on the server board powers the real time clock (RTC) for up to 10
years in the absence of power. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage,
and the server settings stored in CMOS RAM in the RTC (for example, the date and
time) may be wrong. Contact your micronpc.com sales representative for a list of
approved devices.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun
ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til
leverandøren.
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som
anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en
ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt
batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo
valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
Warning
ADVARSEL!
Warning
VARNING
Warning
ADVARSEL
Warning
VAROITUS
Warning
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Replacing the Back up Battery
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the
beginning of this chapter.
2. Open the chassis.
3. Insert the tip of a small flat bladed screwdriver, or
equivalent, under the tab in the plastic retainer.
4. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the
battery.
5. Remove the battery from its socket.
6. Dispose of the battery according to local
ordinance.
7. Remove the new lithium battery from its package,
and, being careful to observe the correct polarity,
insert it in the battery socket.
8. Reinstall the plastic retainer on the lithium battery
socket.
9. Close the chassis.
10. Run the SSU to restore the configuration settings
to the RTC.
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Configuration
Software and Utilities
This chapter describes the Power On Self T est (POST) and server configuration
utilities. The table below briefly describes the utilities.
Configuration Utilities
System Setup Utility
(SSU)
FRU / SDR Load
Utility
Firmware Update
Utility
Using the Adaptec
SCSI Utility
Utility Description and Brief Procedure
BIOS Setup If the system does not have a diskette drive, or the drive is disabled or
misconfigured, use Setup to enable it.
Or, you can move the CMOS jumper on the server board from the
default setting (Protect CMOS memory) to the Clear setting; this will
allow most server configurations to boot. For the procedure to do this,
see the section “CMOS Jumper”. Then run the SSU to configure the
server.
Use for extended system configuration of onboard resources and
add-in boards, and for viewing the system event log, setting boot
device priority, or setting system security options.
The SSU may be run from either the Server Configuration CD or from
a DOS-bootable diskette.
Information entered via the SSU overrides information entered via
BIOS Setup.
EMP Console Use to access and monitor the server remotely.
Use to update the Field Replacement Unit (FRU), Sensor Data
Record (SDR) and Desktop Management Interface (DMI) flash
components.
BIOS Update Utility Use to update the BIOS or recover from a corrupted BIOS update.
Use to update BMC flash ROM.
Use to configure or view the settings of the SCSI host adapters and
onboard SCSI devices in the server.
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Hot Keys
Use the keyboard’s numeric pad to enter numbers and symbols.
To do this: Press these keys
Clear memory and reload the
operating system this is a system reset. <Ctrl+Alt+Del>
Secure your system immediately. <Ctrl+Alt>+hotkey (Set your hot key
combination with the SSU or Setup.)
Power On Self T est (POST)
Each time you turn on the system, POST starts running. POST checks the server
board, processor, memory , keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During
the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access
and test. The length of time needed to test memory depends on the amount of
memory installed. POST is stored in flash memory.
1. Turn the monitor and then the server on. After a few seconds POST begins
to run.
2. After the memory test, these screen prompts and messages appear:
Press <F2> key if you want to run SETUP
Keyboard.....Detected
Mouse........Detected
3. If you do not press <F2> and do NOT have a device with an operating
system loaded, the above message remains for a few seconds while the
boot process continues, and the system beeps once. Then this message
appears:
Operating system not found
If you do not press <F2> and DO have an operating system loaded, the
boot process continues, and this message appears:
Press <Ctrl><A> to enter SCSI Utility
4. Press <Ctrl+A> if there are SCSI devices installed. When the utility opens,
follow the displayed instructions to configure the onboard SCSI host adapter
settings and to run the SCSI utilities. See “Using the Adaptec SCSI Utility”.
If you do not enter the SCSI utility, the boot process continues.
5. Press <Esc> during POST to pop up a boot menu when POST finishes.
From this menu you can choose the boot device or enter BIOS Setup.
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Power On Self T est (POST)
(continued)
After POST completes, the system beeps once.
What appears on the screen after this depends on whether you have an operating
system loaded and if so, which one.
If the system 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 display screen, 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 the “Solving Problems” chapter in this
manual.
Using BIOS Setup
This section describes the BIOS Setup options. Use Setup to change the server
configuration defaults. Y ou can run Setup with or without an operating system being
present. Setup stores most of the configuration values in battery backed CMOS;
the rest of the values are stored in flash memory. The values take ef fect when you
boot the server. POST uses these values to configure the hardware; if the values
and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message. Y ou
must then run Setup to specify the correct configuration.
Run Setup: You may run Setup to modify such server board feature as:
q Select diskette drive
q Select parallel port
q Select serial port
q Set time/date (to be stored in RTC)
q Configure IDE hard drive
q Specify boot device sequence
q Enable SCSI BIOS
q Specify processor speed
Run SSU, not Setup: You must run the SSU instead of Setup to do the following:
q Add or remove any ISA board that is not Plug and Play-compatible
q Enter or change information about a board
q Alter server resources (such as interrupts, memory addresses, I/O
assignments) to user selected choices instead of choices selected by the
BIOS resource manager
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Record the Setup Settings
If the default values ever need to be restored (after a CMOS clear, for example), you
must run Setup again. Referring to the worksheets could make your task easier.
If You Cannot Access Setup
If the diskette drive is mis-configured so that you cannot access it to run a utility
from a diskette, you may need to clear CMOS memory. You will need to open the
server, change a jumper setting, and use Setup to check the set diskette drive
options, and then change the jumper back.
Starting Setup You can enter and start Setup under several conditions:
q When you turn on the server, after POST completes the memory test
q When you reboot the server by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Del> while at the DOS
operating system prompt
q When you have moved the CMOS jumper on the server board to the “Clear
CMOS” position (enabled); for the procedure, see Chapter 5, under the
heading “CMOS Jumper”
In the three conditions listed above, after rebooting, you will see this prompt:
Press <F2> to enter SETUP
In a fourth condition, when CMOS/NVRAM has been corrupted, you will see other
prompts but not the <F2> prompt:
Warning: cmos checksum invalid
Warning: cmos time and date not set
In this condition, the BIOS will load default values for CMOS and attempt to boot.
Using the Setup Menu
To Press
Get general help <F1> or <Alt+H>
Move between menus ¬ ®
Go to the previous item
Go to the next Item ¯
Change the value of an item + or Select an item or display a submenu <Enter>
Leave a submenu or exit Setup <Esc>
Reset to Setup defaults <F9>
Save and exit Setup <F10>
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Using the Setup Menu (continued)
The rest of this section lists the features that display onscreen after you press F2
to enter Setup. Not all of the option choices are described, because (1) a few are
not user selectable but are displayed for your information, and (2) many of the
choices are relatively self-explanatory.
Main Menu
You can make the following selections on the Main Menu itself. Use the submenus
for other selections. Bolded items are the factory default settings.
When you see this: What it means
You cannot change or configure the option in that
menu screen. Either the option is autoconfigured or
autodetected, or you must use a different Setup
screen, or you must use the SSU.
Press [Enter] to display a submenu that is either a
separate full screen menu or a popup menu with
one or more choices.
On screen, the phrase Press Enter
appears next to the option.
On screen, an option is shown but
you cannot select it or move to
that field.
Feature Choices Description
System T ime HH:MM:SS Sets the system time.
System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date.
Legacy Diskette A: Disabled
360KB
1.2 MB
720KB
1.44/1.25 MB
2.88 MB
Legacy Diskette B: Disabled
360KB
1.2 MB
720KB
1.44/1.25 MB
2.88 MB
Primary IDE Master Enters submenu.
Primary IDE Slave Enters submenu.
Secondary IDE Master Enters submenu.
Secondary IDE Slave Enters submenu.
Keyboard Features Enters submenu.
Processor Settings Enters submenu.
Language English (US)
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
Selects the diskette type.
Selects which language BIOS displays.
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Primary / Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu
Feature Choices Description
Type Auto Autoforces the server to
attempt autodetection of the
drive type.
None None informs the server to
ignore thehis drive.
CD-ROM CD-ROM allows the manual
entry of some fields
described below.
IDE Removable IDE Removable allows the
manual entry of some fields
described below.
ATAPI Removable ATAPI Removable allows
the manual entry of some
fields described below.
User User allows the manual
entry of all fields described
below.
CHS Format
Cylinders 0 to 65535 Number of Cylinders on
Drive.
This field is changeable
only for Type User.
Heads 1 to 16 Number of read/write heads
on drive
This field is available only
for Type User .
Sectors 0 to 63 Number of sectors per track.
This field is available only
for Type User .
Note
Bolded items are the factory
default settings.
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Feature Choices Description
Maximum N / A Computed size of drive
Capacity from cylinders, heads, and
sectors entered. This field is
informational only.
Multi-Sector Disabled Determines the number of
Transfer 2, 4, 8, or 16 sectors sectors per block for multi-
sector transfers.
This field is informational
only for Type Auto.
LBA Mode Disabled Enabling LBA causes
Control Enabled logical block addressing to
be used in place of
cylinders.
This field is informational
only for Type Auto.
32 Bit I/O Disabled Enabling allows 32 bit IDE
Enabled data transfers.
Transfer Mode Standard Selects the method for
Fast PIO 1 moving data to and from the
Fast PIO 2 drive.
Fast PIO 3 This field is informational
Fast PIO 4 only for Type Auto.
FPIO 3 / DMA 1
FPIO 4 / DMA 2
Ultra DMA Disabled Selects the Ultra DMA mode
Mode Mode 0 used for moving data to and
Mode 1 from the drive.
Mode 2
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Keyboard Submenu
Feature Choices Description
Num Lock On Selects the power on state for Num Lock.
Off
Key Click Disabled Enables or disables the audible key click.
Enabled
Keyboard auto-repeat 30/sec Sets the numbers of time per second a key will
rate 26.7/sec repeat while it is held down.
21.8/sec
18.5/sec
13.3/sec
10/sec
6/sec
2/sec
Keyboard auto-repeat 1/4 sec Sets the delay before a key starts to repeat when
delay 1/2 sec it is held down.
3/4 sec
1 sec
Processor Settings Submenu
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Feature Choices Description
CPU Speed Setting 350 MHz Sets the speed for the installed processor(s)
400 MHz
450 MHz
500 MHz
550 MHz
600 MHz
CPU POST Speed Settings N/A This field is informational only.
Processor Retest Yes Yes tells BIOS to clear the historical processor status
and retest all processors on the next boot. The BIOS
automatically resets to No for the next boot.
Memory Cache Enabled Enables processor cache.
Disabled
Processor 1 Stepping ID N/ A This field is informational only.
Processor 1 L2 Cache Size N/A This field is informational only.
Processor 2 Stepping ID N/ A This field is informational only.
Processor 2 L2 Cache Size N/A This field is informational only.
Caution
Attempting to set this higher than the
proper speed for the installed
processor(s) may cause damage to
the processor(s) or prevent the server
form booting until a CMOS clear is
preformed.
No
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Advanced Menu
You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu itself. Use the submenus
for the three other selections that appear on the Advanced Menu.
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Feature Choices Description
Installed OS Other Select Win95 if you are booting a Plug and Play
Win95 capable operating system.
Reset Configuration Data No Select Yes if you want to clear the server
Yes configuration data during the next boot. System
automatically resets to No in next boot.
PCI Configuration Enters submenu.
Integrated Peripherals Enters submenu.
Configuration
Advanced Chipset Control Enters submenu.
Use Multiprocessor 1 .1 Selects the version of multiprocessor specification to
Specification use.
1.4 Some operating systems do not support version 1.4
Large Disk Access Mode CHS Select CHS if your OS is DOS. A large disk has
LBA more than 1024 cylinders, more than 16 heads or
more than 63 tracks per sector.
Delay on Option ROMs Disabled Forces a short delay at the end of each Option ROM
Enabled scan.
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Submenus
The PCI Configuration Menu contains selections that access other submenus.
PCI Device, Embedded SCSI
Submenu
PCI Device, Slot 1 - Slot 6
Submenus
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Feature Choices Description
Enable Master Enabled Enabled selects the device as a PCI bus master.
Disabled
Latency Timer Default Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus
0020h clocks, that a device may be master on a PCI bus.
0040h
0060h
0080h
00A0h
00C0h
00E0h
Caution
Do NOT change this setting unless you
fully understand the priority of this device
on the PCI bus.
Feature Choices Description
Open ROM Scan Enabled Enables option ROM scan of the onboard SCSI
Disabled chip.
There are 2 SCSI channels that are controlled by the
same option ROM.
Enable Master Enabled Enabled selects the device as a PCI bus master.
Disabled
Latency Timer Default Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus
0020h clocks, that a device may be master on a PCI bus.
0040h
0060h
0080h
00A0h
00C0h
00E0h
Do NOT change this setting unless you
fully understand the priority of this device
on the PCI bus.
Caution
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Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu
Feature Choices Description
COM1 Disabled
Enabled
Auto Auto forces BIOS to configure the
port.
OS Controlled OS Controlled Forces the OS to
configure the port.
Base I/O 3F8 Selects the base I/O address for
Address 2F8 COM 1.
3E8
2E8
Interrupt IRQ 3
IRQ 4 Selects the IRQ for COM1.
COM2 Disabled
Enabled
Auto Auto forces BIOS to configure the
port.
PnP OS PnP OS forces OS configures the
port.
Base I/O 3F8 Selects the base I/O address for
Address 2F8 COM2.
3E8
2E8
Interrupt IRQ 3 Selects the IRQ for COM2.
IRQ 4
Feature Choices Description
Parallel Port Disabled
Enabled
Auto Auto forces BIOS to configure the
port.
PnP OS PnP OS forces OS configures the
port.
Mode Output only
Bi-directional
EPP
ECP Selects parallel port mode.
Base I/O 378 Selects the base I/O address for
Address 278 LPT port.
Interrupt IRQ 5
IRQ 7 Selects the IRQ for LPT port.
DMA channel DMA 1
DMA 3 Selects the DMA for LPT port
(only used for ECP mode).
Floppy disk Disabled
controller Enabled Enables onboard diskette
controller.
Advanced Chipset Control
Feature Choices Description
640-768K Enabled Enabled forwards ISA Master
Memory Region and DMA cycles to the PCI bus.
Disabled Disabled forwards these cycles
to memory.
Delayed Enabled Enables the delayed transaction
Transaction Disabled mechanism when the PIIX4e is
the target of a PCI transaction.
Feature Choices Description
Passive Enabled Enables the passive release
Release Disabled mechanism on the PHOLD#
signal when the PIIX4 is a PCI
Master.
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Feature Choices Description
User Clear Status only; user cannot modify.
Password is Set Once set, this can be disabled by
setting it to a null string, or by
clearing the password jumper on
the server board.
Supervisor
Password is Clear Status only; user cannot modify.
Set
Set User When the <Enter> key is pressed,
Password Press Enter you are prompted for a password;
press ESC key to abort. Once set,
this can be cleared by setting it to
a null string, or by clearing the
password jumper on the server
board.
Set Supervisor When the <Enter> key is pressed,
Password Press Enter you are prompted for a password;
press ESC key to abort. Once set,
this can be cleared by setting it to
a null string, or by clearing the
password jumper on the server
board.
Password on Disabled Requires password entry before
Boot Enabled boot. System will remain in secure
mode until password is entered.
Password on Boot takes
precedence over Secure Mode
Boot.
Fixed Disk Normal Write protects boot sector on Hard
Boot Sector Write Protect Disk to protect against viruses.
Security Menu
You can make the following selections on the Security Menu itself. Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password
for entering Setup. The passwords are not case-sensitive.
Feature Choices Description
Secure Mode Disabled Period of key/PS/2 mouse
1 min inactivity specified for secure
2 min mode to activate. A password is
5 min required for secure mode to
10 min function. Cannot be enabled
20 min unless at least one password is
1 hr enabled.
2 hr
Secure Mode [ ] Key assigned to start the
Hot Key {A, B, ..., Z] Quicklock feature. Cannot be
(Ctrl-Alt- ) enabled unless at least one
password is enabled.
Secure Mode Disabled System will boot in secure
Boot Enabled mode. Y ou must enter a
password to unlock the system.
Cannot be enabled unless at
least one password is enabled.
Video Blanking Disabled Blank video when secure mode
Enabled is activated. You must enter a
password to unlock the system.
Cannot be enabled unless at
least one password is enabled.
Floppy Write Disabled When secure mode is activated,
Protect Enabled the diskette drive is write
protected. Y ou must enter a
password to disable. Cannot be
enabled unless at least one
password is enable.
Front Panel Disabled When secure mode is activated,
Lockout Enabled the reset and power switches
are locked. Y ou must enter a
password to unlock the system.
Cannot be enabled unless at
least one password is enabled.
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Server Menu
Y ou can make the following selections on the Server Menu
itself.
Feature Choices Description
System Enters submenu.
Management
Console Enters submenu
Redirection
PEP Enters submenu
Management
Enable Sleep Disabled
Button Enabled
PCI IRQs to Disabled Enabled - BIOS can describe all
IO-APIC Enabled 24 IO APIC pins in the MP table
for PCI interrupts. Not all MP
operating systems and drivers
can understand this description of
the interrupts in the MP table.
Disabled - BIOS will only use 16
IO APIC pins in the MP table for
PCI interrupts. All PCI interrupts
are routed to a standard ISA IRQ
pins on IO APIC. ALL operating
systems will work with standard
ISA IRQ entries.
Processor Yes Yes tells BIOS to clear the
Reset No historical processor status and
retest all processors on the next
boot. BIOS automatically resets to
No in next boot.
Assert NMI Disabled Enabled generates an NMI on a
on PEER Enabled parity error (PEER). To activate
this feature, the system error
(SERR) option must be enabled.
Assert NMI Disabled Enabled generates an NMI on
on SEER Enabled SEER
Feature Choices Description
Server Enters submenu
Management
Info
System Disabled When enabled, system events will
Event Enabled be logged by BIOS and BMC in
Logging system event log.
Clear No Yes clears the system event log
Event Yes (SEL) in BMC. BIOS automatically
Log resets to NO for next boot.
EMP Password Disabled Sets the EMP password.
switch Enabled
EMP Password [A..Z, 0..9] This field only shows up when the
EMP password switch is enabled.
Entering a password and
pressing return will send the
password immediately to the
BMC. If a beep is heard the
password was not accepted. If no
password is entered, anyone has
access to the server through the
EMP Console.
EMP Escape +++ Sets the escape sequence for the
sequence modem being used for EMP . This
will force the modem to command
mode. This is only used if the EMP
direct connect/modem mode is set
to modem.
EMP Hangup AT H Sets the Hangup Line Sequence
Line String for the modem being used for
EMP. Used in EMP modem mode.
EMP Restricted Disabled If set to Enabled, Power on/off and
Mode Access Enabled Reset server controls via EMP are
no longer available.
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Feature Choices Description
Modem Init AT&F0S0=1S14=0&D
String Sets the initialization string for the
String modem being used for
EMP. Used in EMP modem mode.
This field is only 16 characters
long. The High Modem Init String
field is a continuation of the
Modem Init string so you can
enter in another 4 characters.
High Modem 0 This is a continuation of the
Init String Modem Init String. When 16
characters are typed into the
Modem Init String field, this field
will appear to allow another 4
characters to be typed in.
EMP Access Pre-boot Only EMP is only enabled during
power down through end of POST.
COM2 is returned to system use
at the end of POST when
operating system boots.
Always Active EMP is always enabled. COM2
cannot be used by operating
system. It is now dedicated for
EMP use.
Disabled EMP is Disabled. COM2 is
always available for system use
by console redirection or
operating system.
EMP Direct Direct Connect Sets how EMP connects to the
Connect/Modem server. Direct Connect means a
Mode null modem serial cable directly
connects COM2 connector port to
the EMP console machine.
Modem Mode Indicates that a modem is
connected on COM2 for EMP use.
System Management Submenu (continued)
Server Management Information Submenu
Feature Choices Description
Board Part N/A Information field only
Number
Board Serial N/A Information field only
Number
System Part N/A Information field only
Number
System Serial N/A Information field only
Number
Chassis Part N/A Information field only
Number
Chassis Serial N/A Information field only
Number
BMC Revision N/A Information field only
Primary N/A Information field only
HSB Revision
Items on this menu are set when the server board is
manufactured and cannot normally be changed. The last two
items refer to the firmware level of the BMC on the server
board and HSC (Hot Swap Controller). If circumstances
require a change in the L44GX+ server board’s firmware,
specific direction will be provided by Micron Technical
Support.
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Console Redirection Submenu
Feature Choices Description
COM Port Disabled When Enabled, console
Address redirection uses the I/O Port
specified.
3F8 Typically COM1
2F8 Typically COM2
3E8 All keyboard/mouse and video
functions will be directed to this
port. This is designed to be used
only under DOS in Text Mode.
IRQ # N/A Information field only
Baud Rate 9600 When console rediection is
19.2k Enabled, specifies the Baud Rate
38.4k to be used.
115.2k
Flow Control No Flow Control None disallows flow control.
CTS/RTS Hardware-flow control.
XON/XOFF Software-flow control.
CTS/RTS + CD Hardware plus carrier-detect flow
control
PEP Management Submenu
Feature Choices Description
PEP Filter Enters submenu
Events
PEP Enable Disable Enables Platform Event Paging
Enable
PEP Blackout [0...9] Sets the amount of time
Period between pages in minutes.
Valid range is from 0 to 10.
PEP Page Sets the string used to page
String you. Generally this is the
attention command for your
modem, followed by the
number of your paging service,
followed by the message you
want to appear on the pager,
followed by a modem hang-up
command. Use commas for 1second pauses.
This field is only 16 characters
long. The 16-31, 32-47 and 4863 fields are a continuation of
the PEP Page String Field so
you can enter in another 48
characters for 64 characters
total.
16 - 31 This is a continuation of the
PEP Page String Field. When
16 characters are typed into the
Modem Init String field, this field
will appear to allow another 16
characters to by typed in.
Verify in the BIOS Set-up for the server board whether or not
the system BIOS includes PEP. If not, when it becomes
available, you can download it from the Micron Web Site:
www.micronpc.com
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Feature Choices Description
32 - 47 This is a continuation of the
PEP Page String Field. When
16 characters are typed into the
Block #1 field, this field will
appear to allow another 16
characters to be typed in.
48 - 63 This is a continuation of the
PEP Page String Field. When
16 characters are typed into the
Block #2 field, this field will
appear to allow another 16
characters to be typed in.
Send Test Press Enter To send a test page, select
Send Test “Send Test Page Now” from the
Page Now popup menu.
PEP Filter Submenu
This submenu allows you to set which events or error
conditions cause the system to page you.
PEP Management Submenu (continued)
Feature Choices Description
PEF Enable Disabled Enables the Platform Event
Enabled Filter. If this is enabled, and one
of the events you enable below
occurs, the server will
automatically page you using
the Page String (NV)
information.
Temperature Disabled
Sensor Enabled
Voltage Disabled
Sensor Enabled
Fan Disabled
Sensor Enabled
Chassis Disabled
Sensor Enabled
Power Supply Disabled
Enabled
BIOS Disabled
SMI Handle Enabled
BIOS POST Disabled
Enabled
FRB Sensor Disabled
Enabled
Fatal NMI Disabled
Enabled
Watchdog Disabled
Timer Reset Enabled
System Disabled
Reset Enabled
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Boot Menu
Y ou can make the following selections on the Boot Menu itself.
Feature Choices Description
Boot-time Disabled
Diagnostic Enabled
Screen
Boot Device Enters submenu
Priority
Hard Drive Enters submenu
Removable Enters submenu
Devices
Feature Choices Description
Boot Priority Devices
1 Removable Attempts to boot from a
Devices Removable Media Device
2 Hard Disk Attempts to boot from a Hard Disk
Drive Drive Device
3 ATAPI CD-ROM Attempts to boot from an ATAPI
CD-ROM Device
4 LANDesk (R) Attempts to boot from the Local
Area Network
Boot Device Priority Submenu
Use the up or down arrow keys to select a device; then press
the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the
boot priority list.
Removable Devices Submenu
For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to
select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the
device higher or lower in the boot priority list.
Option Description
1. Legacy Refers to the onboard 3.5-inch floppy drive.
Removable IDE media may also show up here if
the removable media was formatted in floppy
emulation.
Floppy Drive
Hard Drive Submenu
Option Description
1. Hard Drive IDE drives will have a suffix attached to the drive
(or actual ID string.
drive string) PM - hard drive on Primary Master Channel
PS - hard drive on Primary Slave Channel
SM - hard drive on Secondary Master Channel
SS - hard drive on Secondary Slave Channel
SCSI CD-ROMs may be displayed here because
the onboard SCSI BIOS treats CD-ROMs as hard
drives.
SCSI ZIP or removable drives may also appear
here.
Removable IDE ZIP drives will only show up if the
removable media is formatted as a hard drive.
2. Other Covers all the boot devices that are not reported
to the system BIOS through the BIOS boot
specification mechanism. This includes all PCI
cards that are not BIOS boot compliant (legacy) as
well as ISA cards that are not PnP compliant. ISA
legacy cards will boot first before non BIOS boot
compliant PCI cards (in scan order from lowest
slot to highest).
For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to
select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the
device higher or lower in the boot priority list.
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Choices Description
Exit Saving Exits after writing all modified Setup item values to
Changes NVRAM
Exit Discarding Exits leaving NVRAM unmodified.
Changes
Load Setup Loads values of all Setup items from previously
Defaults saved custom defaults.
Load Custom Loads default values for all Setup items.
Defaluts
Save Custom Saves present Setup values to custom defaults.
Defaults
Discard Reads previous values of all Setup items from
Changes NVRAM
Save Writes all Setup item values to NVRAM
Changes
Exit Menu
You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu.
Select an option using the up or down arrow keys; then press
<Enter> to execute the option. Pressing <Esc> does not exit
this menu. Y ou must select one of the items from the menu or
menu bar to exit.
Using the System Setup Utility
The System Setup Utility (SSU) is on the L440GX+ Server
Board Resource software CD shipped with the server board.
The SSU provides a graphical user interface (GUI) over an
extensible framework for server configuration. For the
L440GX+ systems, the SSU framework supports the
following functions and capabilities:
q Assigns resources to baseboard devices and add-in
cards prior to loading the operating system (OS).
q Allows you to specify boot device order and system
security options.
q Permits viewing and clearing of the system’s critical
event log.
q Allows troubleshooting of the server when the OS is
not operational.
q 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. Y ou can view the system event log and set
system boot and security options. Use the SSU when you
need to
q Add and remove boards affecting the assignment of
resources (ports, memory, IRQs, DMA).
q Modify the server’s boot device order or security
settings.
q Change the server configuration settings.
q Save the server configuration.
q View or clear the system event log.
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When to Run the System Setup
Utility (continued)
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 PCI and Plug and Play
ISA 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) files
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.
The SSU uses the information provided by .CFG files, configuration registers,
flash, 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.
Y ou 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 the BIOS
can detect any potential data corruption before the actual hardware
configuration takes place.
What Y ou Need to Do
The SSU may be run directly from the Server Resource CD by booting the
server system to the CD and selecting “Utilities” or from a set of DOS diskettes.
If you choose to run the SSU from a set of DOS diskettes, you must create the
SSU diskettes from the Server Resource CD by booting to the CD and selecting
“Create Diskettes.” Alternatively , if you have a Windows 95 or Windows NT
†
workstation, you can insert the CD into that system and create diskettes from
the “Utilities” menu of the graphical user interface.
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.
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Setting up to Run 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 is automatically run. 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
the SSU is run from nonwritable media, user preference settings (such as screen
colors) can not be saved.
The SSU supports the ROM-DOS V6.22 operating system. It may 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.
Running the SSU Remotely
Running the SSU remotely requires a remote server with a LANDesk Server Monitor
Module 2 (SMM2) card and a local system with Remote Control software available.
The SMM2 card provides video memory, keyboard and mouse redirection support
for the remote server. The Remote Control console of the local system displays and
sends video memory and user input to the remote server through either a modem or
an Ethernet link. Because the SSU runs exclusively on the remote server, any files
required for the SSU to run must be available on the remote server (on removable or
nonremovable media).
If you connect the local system to the remote server through a network or modem
you can see the console, control the mouse and control the keyboard of the remote
server.
Starting the SSU
SSU consists of a collection of task oriented modules plugged into a common
framework called the Application Framework (AF). The Application Framework
provides a launching point for individual tasks and a location for setting
customization information. For full functionality, the SSU requires the availability of
the AF.INI, AF.HLP, plus any .ADN files, and their associated .HLP and .INI files.
1. Turn the monitor ON and then apply power to the system.
2. There are two ways to start the SSU.
a. After creating set of three SSU diskettes from the CD: Insert the first
SSU diskette in drive A, and press the reset button or <Ctrl+Alt+Del>
to reboot your server from the diskette.
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b . Directly from the Server Resource CD: Insert the Server Resource CD
into your CD-ROM drive and press the reset button or <Ctrl-Alt-Del> to
reboot. When prompted to do so, press <F2> to enter BIOS Setup.
From the Boot Menu, select the Boot Device Priority option and then
select CD-ROM as your primary boot device. Save those settings and
exit the BIOS Setup. The server will boot from the CD-ROM and
display a menu of options. Follow the instructions in the menu to start
the SSU.
3. When the SSU title appears on the screen, press <Enter> to continue.
4. The mouse driver loads if it is available; press <Enter> to continue.
5. This message appears:
Please wait while the Application Framework loads....
6. When the main window of the SSU appears, you can customize the user
interface before continuing.
Starting the SSU (continued)
System Setup Utility Main
Window
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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:
q 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.
q Mode - this button lets you set the desired expertise level.
¾ novice
¾ intermediate
¾ 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, you must exit the SSU and restart it.
q 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.
q Other - this button lets you change other miscellaneous options in the SSU.
The changes take effect immediately .
To Change the Interface Default
Values
q Use the mouse to click on the proper button in the Preferences section of
the SSU Main window.
or
q Use the tab and arrow keys to highlight the desired button, and press the
spacebar or Enter.
or
q Access the menu bar with the mouse or hot keys (Alt + underlined letter).
If you run the SSU from nonwritable media (like a CD-ROM), these preferences will
be lost when you exit the SSU.
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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
q In the SSU Main window, double click on the task name under Available
Tasks to display the main window for the selected task.
or
q Highlight the task name, and click on OK.
or
q Use the tab and arrow keys to highlight the desired button, and press the
spacebar or Enter.
Resource Configuration Add-in
(RCA) Window
The Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) provides three major functions:
q Creates representations of devices that cannot be discovered by the
system (ISA cards).
q Modifies the contents of the system by adding and removing devices.
q 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. Y ou
can only add as many ISA cards as you have ISA slots available.
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:Server board Server board
PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 00 -- Host Processor Bridge
PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 0D -- Multifunction 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 click on it.
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4. It is possible to close the RCA window and return to the AF by clicking on
the Close 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.
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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 information is also used by the system BIOS to configure
the hardware when the system is booted.
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.
Adding and Removing ISA
Cards
Adding and removing ISA 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.
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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.
System Resource Usage
Clicking on the Resource Use button in the Configuration window displays the
System Resource Usage screen. This screen 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 through this window.
Under this window, you can change the boot priority of a device.
1. Select a device.
2. Press the + button to move it up in the list. Press the - button to move it
down.
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Security Add-in
Under this window, you can set the User and Administrator passwords, and Security
options.
To Set the User Password
1. Click on the user password button.
2. Enter the password in the first field.
3. Confirm 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 blank to clear).
4. Confirm the password by entering it again in the second field (or leave blank
to clear).
To Set the Administrator
Password
1. Click on the Administrator password button.
2. Enter the password in the first field.
3. Confirm 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 blank to clear).
4. Confirm the password by entering it again in the second field (or leave blank
to clear).
Security Options Under this window, you can set the other security options:
q Hot Key - Set a key sequence that, when pressed, will drop the server into
secure mode.
q Lock-Out Timer - Set an interval that, if no activity takes place during it,
will drop the server into secure mode.
q Secure Boot Mode - Force the server to boot directly into secure mode.
q Video Blanking - Turn the video of f when the server is in secure mode.
q Floppy Write - Control access to the diskette drive while the server is in
secure mode.
q Reset / Power Switch Locking - Control the power and reset buttons while
the server is in secure mode.
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SEL Manager Add-in
Clicking on the SEL Manager Add-in task brings up the Server Event Log (SEL)
viewer. You can load and view the current SEL data stored in the BMC, save the
currently loaded SEL data to a file, view previously saved SEL data, or clear the
SEL. The SEL Viewer has the following menus:
File
The File menu has the following options:
q Load SEL… — View data from a previously saved SEL file.
q Save SEL… — Save the currently loaded SEL data to a file.
q Clear SEL — Clears the SEL data from the BMC.
q Exit — Quits the SEL Viewer.
View
The View menu has the following options:
q SEL Info — Displays information about the SEL. These fields are display
only.
q All Events — Displays the current SEL data from the BMC.
q By Sensor — Brings up a pop-up menu that allows you to view only the
data from a certain sensor type.
q By Event — Brings up a pop-up menu that allows you to view only the data
from a certain event type.
Settings
The Settings menu has the following options:
q Display HEX / Verbose — Toggles between the Hex/interpreted mode of
displaying the SEL records.
q Output Text / Binary — Determines whether SEL data will be saved to the
file (as under File - Save) in binary format or verbose format.
Help
The Help menu has the following option:
q About — Displays the SEL Viewer version information.
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FRU Manager Add-in
Clicking on the FRU Manager Add-in task brings up the Field Replaceable Unit
(FRU) viewer. Y ou can load and view the current FRU data stored in the BMC, save
the currently loaded FRU data to a file or view previously saved FRU data. The FRU
Viewer has the following menus:
The File menu has the following options:
q Load… — View data from a previously saved FRU file.
q Save… — Saves the currently loaded FRU data to a file.
q Save As… — Saves the currently loaded FRU data to a file.
q Exit — Quits the FRU Viewer.
File
The View menu has the following options:
q FRU Info — Displays information about the FRU. These fields are display
only.
q All FRU Areas — Displays the current FRU data from the BMC.
q By Device Type — Brings up a pop-up menu that allows you to view only
the data from a certain device type.
View
The Settings menu has the following options:
q Display HEX / Verbose — T oggles between the Hex / interpreted mode of
displaying the FRU records.
q Output Text / Binary — Determines whether FRU data will be saved to the
file (as under File - Save) in binary format or verbose format.
Settings
The Help menu has the following option:
q About — Displays the FRU Viewer version information.
Help
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SDR Manager Add-in
Clicking on the SDR Manager Add-in task brings up the Sensor Data Record (SDR)
viewer. You can load and view the current SDR data stored in the BMC, save the
currently loaded SDR data to a file or view previously saved SDR data. The SDR
Viewer has the following menus:
The File menu has the following options:
q Load… — View data from a previously saved SDR file.
q Save… — Saves the currently loaded SDR data to a file.
q Save As… — Saves the currently loaded SDR data to a file.
q Exit — Quits the SDR Viewer.
File
The View menu has the following options:
q SDR Info — Displays information about the SDR. These fields are display
only.
q All Records — Displays the current SDR data from the BMC.
q By Record Type — Brings up a pop-up menu that allows you to view only
the data from a certain record type.
View
The Settings menu has the following options:
q Display HEX / Verbose — T oggles between the Hex / interpreted mode of
displaying the SDR records.
q Output Text / Binary — Determines whether SDR data will be saved to the
file (as under File - Save) in binary format or verbose format.
Settings
The Help menu has the following option:
q About — Displays the SDR Viewer version information.
Help
Exiting the SSU
Exiting the SSU causes all windows to close.
q Exit the SSU by opening the menu bar item File in the SSU Main window.
q Click on Exit.
or
q Highlight Exit, and press Enter.
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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 server error or management related
event occurs. Platform events include out-of-range temperatures, out-of-range
voltages, chassis intrusion, and fan failure.
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 requires an external modem to be connected to the server’s Emergency
Management Port (EMP) serial connection. This is typically the COM2 serial
connector.
Verify in the BIOS Setup of your server board whether or not your system BIOS
includes PEP .
Using Platform Event Paging
1. Enter Setup.
2. Enter the PEP Management submenu from the Server Menu.
3. Set the PEP Enable field to Enable.
4. Enter your page string in the PEP Page String field. This consists of the
attention command for you modem (generally A TDT), the number of your
paging service, several commas (each comma is a 1 second pause), the
number/message you wish to appear on your pager, and the hangup
command for your modem (generally A TH). Y ou will need to experiment with
the timing to ensure you are paged properly. Set the Send Test Page field
to Send T est Page Now to generate a test page.
5. If you wish to filter events so that only certain events will originate a page,
enter the PEP Filter submenu.
a. Set the PEF Enable field to Enable.
b . Enable all of the events about which you want to be paged.
c. Escape out of the PEP Filter submenu.
6. Set the time between pages with the Page Blackout Field. If you want to be
paged every five minutes, set it to 5. The range is from 0 to 10 minutes.
7. Exit BIOS Setup.
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Emergency Management Port
Console
The Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console is a software application
designed to run on a Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 workstation and provides a
server administrator’s interface to the Emergency Management Port (EMP) of the
L440GX+ server. This interface allows remote server management via a modem or
direct connection.
The server control operations available with EMP Console are:
q Connecting to remote servers.
q Powering the server on or off.
q Resetting the server.
The EMP Console uses three management plug-ins to monitor the server:
q SEL Viewer
q SDR Viewer
q FRU Viewer
The EMP Console also has Phonebook plug-in that can be used to create and
maintain a list of servers and their telephone numbers.
The EMP Console software utility is on the L440GX+ resource CD that ships with
the product. It can be installed directly from the CD onto a workstation or from
diskettes that can be created by booting to the ROM-DOS operating system, also
on the CD, and selecting Create Diskettes.
How EMP Console Works
The EMP shares use of the COM2 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 COM2 port. The
following discussion covers how EMP Console functions in each mode.
The default COM2 state. In this state, the EMP Console communicates with the
server’s firmware, allowing the client to remotely reset or power the server On or Off.
The client can also view the server’s System Event Log (SEL), Field Replaceable
Unit (FRU) information or Sensor Data Record (SDR) table.
The 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.
Command Mode
Console Redirect Mode
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EMP Console in Command
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EMP Console in Redirect State
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The EMP Console window is displayed (previous page) in the redirect mode with the
terminal window. The text that appears on the server monitor displays in the
Redirect window.
The availability of the various EMP Console features is determined by two factors:
the BIOS EMP access mode and whether or not the server’s COM2 port is
configured for console redirection. The three EMP access modes are disabled, preboot and always active.
How EMP Console Works
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EMP Console Access Modes
(Server Configured for Console
Redirection)
Mode Server is Powered Off During BIOS POST After OS Boot
Disabled Redirect window appears, Redirect window Redirect window
but is Blank
Pre-Boot EMP Commands available Redirect window* Redirect window
Always Active EMP Commands available Redirect window* Redirect window
* The Operation Mode can be modified by selections in the Reset and Power on/off dialogs. These are server
control dialogs available in the EMP Console.
EMP Console Access Modes
(Server not configured for
console redirection)
Mode Server is Powered Off During BIOS POST After OS Boot
Disabled Redirect window Redirect window Redirect window
appears, but is Blank appears, but is Blank appears, but is Blank
Pre-Boot EMP commands EMP commands Redirect window
available available appears, but is Blank
Always EMP commands EMP commands EMP commands
Active available available available
EMP Console Requirements
This section outlines the software requirements and hardware configurations
necessary for using EMP Console.
Operating Systems:
Windows 95 or Windows 98
¾ 16 MB RAM, 32 MB recommended
¾ 20 MB disk space
Windows NT
¾ Windows NT 4.0
¾ 24 MB RAM, 32 MB recommended
¾ 20 MB disk space
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EMP Console Requirements
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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 COM2 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 COM2 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 Windows 95 or NT Hardware
Compatibility List provided by Micron. The server modem must be set in autoanswer mode for EMP Console to be able to connect to it.
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 two submenus of the BIOS Server menu, the System
Management Submenu 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.
System Management Submenu
All EMP related settings occur in the Server main menu. Change only the items
highlighted below; all other default settings should remain the same.
EMP Password Switch and 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: Select 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.
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EMP Direct Connect/Modem Mode: Select Direct Connect if a null modem serial
cable directly connects the server’s COM2 port to the EMP Console client machine.
If they are connected via a modem, select Modem Mode.
System Management Submenu
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Console Redirection Submenu
The settings in the Console Redirection Submenu of the Server menu must be set
exactly as highlighted below to be able to use the EMP.
COM Port Address: Select 2F8. This COM2 port 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: Choose CTS/RTS + CD.
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.
Main EMP Console Window
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.
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Status Bar
The status bar is displayed at the bottom of the main window. It contains the
following status information:
q SERVER NAME: The name of the connected server when connecting via
modem.
q LINE: The type of line connection. This is either direct or modem.
q MODE: Either Redirect of EMP , depending on whether the EMP has control
of the COM2 port.
q 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
q File
¾ Exit - exits EMP Console.
q Connect
¾ Disconnect - disconnects the server connection.
¾ [Re]Connect - displays the connect dialog.
¾ A list of the five most recent modem connections. Click on one of
these server names to initiate a connection.
q Action
¾ Power On/Off - displays the Power on/of f dialog.
¾ Reset - displays the Reset dialog.
¾ SEL Viewer - displays the SEL Viewer.
¾ SDR Viewer - displays the SDR Viewer.
¾ FRU Viewer - displays the FRU Viewer.
¾ Phonebook - displays the Phonebook dialog.
q Help
¾ Help Topics - help topics for EMP Console.
¾ 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 screen
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. Y ou are prompted to enter the EMP
password whenever a connection is attempted.
Connect Dialog Screen
Options available in the dialog are:
q Line Selection - you can specify whether to use a direct connection or dial-
up modem connection to the server.
¾ Dial-up - connects to a selected server with a modem.
¾ Direct connect (Serial Line) - connects to the selected server directly
using a null modem serial cable.
q 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.
q Serial Line - These options are enabled when the line selection is set to
Direct connect (Serial Line).
¾ Baud Rate - must be 19200 for EMP to connect properly.
¾ COM Port No. - set the COM Port number to the port that the null
modem serial cable is connected.
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q Connect - initiates the connection to the connected server. When this
button is clicked, you are prompted for the EMP password.
q Config - displays the Phonebook dialog.
q Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action.
q Help - displays the help information for this dialog.
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Connect Dialog Screen
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Power On/Off
Selecting Power On/Off from the Action menu displays the Power on/of f dialog
screen. This dialog screen provides commands to remotely power on or power off
the server.
Options available in the dialog are:
q Power ON - powers on the server.
q Power OFF - powers off the server. This option is not allowed if the server
is configured in RESTRICTED mode for EMP operations.
q 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.
q Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action.
q Help - displays the help information for this dialog.
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Reset
Selecting Reset from the Action menu displays the Reset dialog screen. This dialog
screen provides the ability to remotely reset the server with post-reset options.
Reset Dialog Screen
Options available in the Reset dialog are:
q 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.
q 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.
q Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action.
q Help - displays the help information for this dialog.
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Phonebook
EMP Console provides a support plug-in known as the Phonebook. The Phonebook
stores names and numbers of servers in a list that can be updated by adding,
modifying or deleting entries. The Phonebook can be opened from the main menu
and toolbar, or launched from the Connect dialog by clicking the Config button.
Options available in the Phonebook dialog screen are:
q Server - a dropdown list of server names stored in the Phonebook. If the
New radio button is selected in the Operation area, this area is cleared.
q Phone No. - the number of the selected server. If the New radio button is
selected in the Operation area, this area is cleared.
q Operation
¾ New - lets you add a new entry in the Phonebook. Selecting this option
clears the Server and Phone No. fields. Y ou must click Save for the
entry to be added to the Phonebook.
¾ Modify - lets you edit an existing entry. Y ou must select an existing
entry from the Server dropdown list box and modify the existing
telephone number before selecting this option. Click Save in order to
update the entry in the phonebook.
¾ 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. Y ou must click Save for the entry to be deleted.
q Save - saves a new or modified Phonebook entry , or deletes an entry if the
Delete radio button is selected.
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q Connect - displays the Connect dialog with the server from the
Phonebook’s Server dropdown list box already populating the Connect
dialog’s Server field.
q Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action.
q Help - displays the help information for this dialog.
Phonebook Dialog Screen
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Management Plug-ins
SEL Viewer
The SEL Viewer provides access to the System Event Log on the server and can
display records in either hexadecimal or text (verbose) form. Options available
through the SEL Viewer are:
q View the SEL from a saved file
q Save the SEL to a file
q View SEL summary info
q View all SEL entries
q View SEL entries by sensor type
q View SEL entries by event type
q Set SEL display mode to either Hex or verbose mode
q Set the SEL output file format to either text or binary format
q Close the SEL Viewer
q Exit the EMP Console
SEL Viewer Menu Options
The following options are found on the SEL Viewer menu bar:
q File
¾ Open - views SEL data from a previously saved file if it was stored in
binary format. Selecting the Open menu item allows you to specify a
filename under which the data is found. If the file cannot be opened, the
program displays an error message.
¾ Close - closes the SEL Viewer.
¾ Save - saves the SEL events to a file in either binary raw or verbose
text format. The binary file may be retrieved later. Once data has been
saved to a file, selecting this option will save the data to the previously
saved file. If no SEL events have been retrieved, then this menu option
is not available.
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¾ Save As - saves the SEL events to a new file in either binary raw or
verbose text format. The binary file may be retrieved later. Selecting
this option lets you specify a filename to which the data will be saved.
If no SEL events have been retrieved, then this menu option is not
available.
¾ Exit - exits the EMP Console.
q View
¾ SEL Information - displays SEL summary information as returned by
the server.
¾ All Events - displays all events in the SEL.
¾ By Sensor Type - displays all events in the SEL generated by a
specific sensor type such as voltage, temperature, etc. A submenu lets
you select the sensor type to be displayed.
¾ By Event - displays all the events in the SEL of a particular event type;
for example, threshold, digital, or discrete. A pop-up menu lets you
select the event type to be displayed.
¾ Settings - changes several operating parameters for the SEL Viewer.
This menu displays the following suboptions:
· Display HEX / Verbose - toggles between HEX mode and
interpreted mode of displaying SEL records.
· Output Text / Binary - toggles between whether the SEL events
will be saved to the file in binary format or verbose format.
q Window - gives options for displaying currently open windows.
q Help
¾ Help Topics - help topics for EMP Console.
¾ Help About - provides version information.
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SDR Viewer
The SDR Viewer lets you view the Sensor Data Records from the SDR repository.
Options available through the SDR Viewer are:
q View all SDR records
q View SDR entries by SDR type
q View SDR summary info
q Set SDR display mode to either HEX or verbose mode
q Close the SDR Viewer
q Exit the EMP Console
SDR Viewer Menu Options
The following options are found on the SDR Viewer menu bar:
q File
¾ Close - closes the SDR Viewer.
¾ Exit - exits the EMP Console.
q View
¾ Display all Records - displays all records from the SDR repository.
¾ SDR Type - displays the records of a particular SDR type. Select an
SDR type from a pop-up menu that displays all the SDR types available
for the given hardware.
¾ SDR Information - displays the SDR summary information as returned
by the server.
q Settings - changes the operating parameters for the SDR Viewer . This
menu displays the following suboption:
¾ Display HEX / Verbose - toggles between HEX mode and interpreted
mode of displaying SDR records.
q Window - gives options for displaying currently open windows.
q Help
¾ Help Topics - help topics for EMP Console.
¾ Help About - provides version information.
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FRU Viewer
The FRU Viewer allows you to view the server’s Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) data
from the server’s Front Panel FRU information area. The options available in the
FRU Viewer are:
q View all FRU records
q View FRU summary info
q Set FRU display mode to either Hex or verbose mode
q Close the FRU Viewer
q Exit EMP Console
FRU Viewer Menu Options
The following options are found on the FRU Viewer menu bar:
q File
¾ Close - closes the FRU Viewer.
¾ Exit - exits EMP Console.
q View
¾ Display all Records - displays all FRU data, which consists of
chassis, board and product information.
¾ FRU Information - displays the FRU summary information as returned
by the server.
q Settings - changes operating parameters for the FRU V iewer. This menu
displays the following options:
¾ Display HEX / Verbose - toggles between HEX mode and interpreted
mode of displaying FRU records.
q Window - gives options for displaying currently open windows.
q Help
¾ Help Topics - help topics for EMP Console.
¾ Help About - provides version information.
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FRU / SDR Load Utility
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 FRU /SDR load utility:
q Discovers the product configuration based on instructions in a master
configuration file.
q Displays the FRU information.
q Updates the nonvolatile storage device (EEPROM) associated with the
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that holds the SDR and FRU
area.
q Updates the DMI area located in the BIOS nonvolatile storage device.
q Generically handles FRU devices that may not be associated with the BMC.
When to Run the FRU / SDR
Load Utility
You should run the FRU / SDR Load Utility each time you upgrade or replace the
hardware in your server, excluding add-in boards, hard drives and RAM. For
example, if you replace an array of fans, you need to run the utility. The FRU / SDR
Load Utility programs the sensors that need to be monitored for server
management.
Because the firmware must reload to properly initialize the sensors after
programming, turn the server off and remove the AC power cords from the server .
Wait approximately 30 seconds, and reconnect the power cords.
What Y ou Need to Do
The FRU / SDR Load Utility may be run directly from the Micron Configuration
Software CD or from a diskette you create from the CD. It can be extracted from
the CD by booting to the CD and selecting “Make Diskettes” or by inserting the CD
into a PC running Windows 95 or NT and selecting the “Utilities” section.
Note
If the Floppy Disk drive is disabled, or improperly configured, you must use BIOS
Setup to enable it. If necessary, you can disable the Floppy Drive after you are done
with the FRU / SDR utility.
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How Y ou Use the FRU / SDR
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:
q One or more .fru files describing the system’s field replaceable units.
q A .cfg file describing the system configuration.
q 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
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.
Parsing the Command Line
The FRU / SDR 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. Y ou can use either a slash (/) or a minus sign (-) to specify
command line options. The /p flag 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:
FRU & SDR Load Utility Version 3.0
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.
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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
The DMI area is displayed in ASCII format when the field is ASCII or as a number
when the field is a number. Each DMI area displayed is headed with the DMI area
designated name. Each field has a field name header followed by the field in ASCII
or as a number.
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.
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 (.).
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 3.0
Where X.XX is the revision number for the utility.
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. Some of the commands
may be interactive and require you to make a choice.
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Prompting for Product Level
FRU Information
By using a Configuration File, the utility may prompt you 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 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 SDR file is loaded via the .cfg file. Then the utility filters all tagged SDRs
depending on the product configuration set in the Configuration File. A nontagged
SDR is automatically programmed. The utility also copies all written SDRs to the
SDR.TMP file. It contains an image of what was loaded, and the TMP file is useful
for debugging the server.
Updating FRU Nonvolatile
Storage Area
After the configuration is determined, the utility updates the FRU nonvolatile storage
area. It then 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, Board, Product, and
MultiRecord areas are read out of the specified .FRU file, if they exist, then those
areas are programmed into the FRU nonvolatile storage. All the areas are also
written to the FRU.TMP file, which is useful for debugging the server.
Updating DMI FRU 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, but only when
dictated by the Configuration File.
If a failure occurs, the utility displays an error message and exits.
Cleaning Up and Exiting
If an update was successfully performed, the utility displays an appropriate
message and then exits with a DOS exit code of zero.
If the utility fails, it immediately exits with an error message and a non-zero DOS
exit code.
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Upgrading the BIOS
Preparing for the Upgrade
Before you upgrade the BIOS, prepare for it by recording the current BIOS settings,
obtaining the upgrade utility from Micron and making a copy of the current BIOS.
Recording the Current BIOS
Settings
1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
2. Record all the settings displayed in the BIOS Setup program.
Do not skip Step 2. You will need these settings to configure your
computer at the end of the procedure.
Note
Obtaining the Upgrade Utility
You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the
BIOS upgrade utility, iFLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the
iFLASH.EXE utility from the Micron T echnical Support website.
Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting
the BIOS upgrade.
Note
This upgrade utility allows you to:
q Upgrade the BIOS in flash memory.
q Update the language section of the BIOS.
The following steps explain how to upgrade the BIOS.
Creating a Bootable Floppy
Diskette
1. Use a DOS or Windows 95 system to create the floppy disk.
2. Insert a blank floppy disk in floppy drive A.
3. At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted floppy disk, type:
format a:/s
or, for a formatted floppy disk, type:
sys a:
4. Press [Enter]
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Floppy Diskette
The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains the
files you need to upgrade the BIOS.
1. Copy the BIOS upgrade file to a temporary directory on your hard disk.
2. From the C:\ prompt, change to the temporary directory.
3. To extract the file, type the name of the BIOS upgrade file, for example:
10006BI1.EXE
4. Press <Enter>. The extracted file contains the following files:
LICENSE.TXT
README.TXT
BIOS.EXE
5. Read the LICENSE.TXT file, this contains the software license agreement
and the README.TXT file, which contains the instructions for the BIOS
upgrade.
6. Insert the bootable floppy disk into drive A.
7. To extract the BIOS.EXE file to the floppy disk, change to the temporary
directory that holds the BIOS.EXE file and type:
BIOS A:
8. Press <Enter>.
9. The floppy disk now holds the BIOS upgrade and recovery files.
Performing the BIOS Upgrade
1. Boot the computer with the floppy disk in drive A. The BIOS upgrade utility
screen appears.
2. Select Update Flash Memory From a File.
3. Select Update System BIOS. Press <Enter>.
4. Use the arrow keys to select the correct .bio file. Press <Enter>.
5. When the utility asks for confirmation that you want to flash the new BIOS
into memory, select Continue with Programming. Press <Enter>.
6. When the utility displays the message upgrade is complete, remove
the floppy disk. Press <Enter>.
7. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to make
sure the upgrade was successful.
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8. To enter the Setup program, press <F2> when you see the message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
9. For proper operation, load the Setup program defaults. To load the defaults,
press <F9>.
10. To accept the defaults, press <Enter>.
11. Set the options in the Setup program to the settings you wrote down before
the BIOS upgrade.
12. To save the settings, press <F10>.
13. To accept the settings, press <Enter>.
14. Turn the computer off and reboot.
Recovering the BIOS
It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS upgrade, however, if an interruption
occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. The following steps explain how to recover
the BIOS if an upgrade fails. For the following procedure, use the Recovery Mode
from the Setup program.
Because of the small amount of code available in the nonerasable boot block area,
there is no video support. You will not see anything on the screen during the
procedure. Monitor the procedure by listening for signals from the chassis speaker
and looking at the floppy drive activity LED.
Note
1. Turn all peripheral devices connected to the computer off. Make sure the
computer is off.
2. Remove the computer cover.
3. Locate Jumper block J3J2.
4. Move the Recovery Boot jumper from pins 9-10 to pins 10-11.
5. Insert the bootable BIOS upgrade floppy disk into floppy drive A.
6. Replace the cover, turn the computer on, and allow it to boot. The recovery
process will take a few minutes.
7. Listen for the chassis speaker to beep.
8. Two beeps and the end of activity in drive A indicate successful BIOS
recovery.
9. A series of continuous beeps indicates failed BIOS recovery.
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10. If recovery fails, return to Step 1 and repeat the recovery process.
11. If recovery is successful, turn the computer off. Remove the computer
cover and continue with the following steps.
12. Move the Recovery Boot jumper back to pins 9-10.
13. Replace the computer cover. Leave the upgrade disk in drive A and turn
the computer on.
14. Continue with the BIOS upgrade.
Changing the BIOS Language
You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language the BIOS uses for
messages and the Setup program. Use a bootable floppy disk containing the
current flash utility and language files.
1. Boot the computer with the bootable floppy disk in drive A. The BIOS
upgrade utility screen appears.
2. Select Update Flash Memory From a File.
3. Select Update Language Set. Press [Enter].
4. Select drive A and use the arrow keys to select the correct .lng file. Press
[Enter].
5. When the utility asks for confirmation that you want to flash the new
language into memory, select Continue with Programming. Press
[Enter].
6. When the utility displays the message upgrade is complete, remove
the floppy disk. Press [Enter].
7. The computer will reboot and the changes will take effect.
Using the Firmware Update
Utility
The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the Baseboard
Management Controller’s (BMCs) firmware code. You need to run the Firmware
Update Utility only if new firmware code becomes necessary.
Running the Firmware Update
Utility
1. Create a DOS bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.0 or higher.
2. Place the firmware update utility (FWUPDATE.EXE) and the *.hex file on
the diskette. Make a note of the *.hex file name, you will need it later.
3. Insert the diskette into drive A and boot to it.
4. At the DOS prompt, run the executable file (FWUPDATE.EXE).
5. The utility will display a menu screen. Select “Upload Flash.”
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6. The utility will ask for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file.
7. The program will load the file and then ask if it should “Upload Boot Block.”
Press “N” to continue.
8. The program will next ask if it should “Upload Operational Code.” Press “Y”
to continue.
9. Once the operational code has been updated and verified, press any key to
continue. Then press the ESC key to exit the program.
10. Shut the system down and remove any floppy disks that may be in the
system.
11. Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 60 seconds.
12. Connect the AC power cord and power up the system.
Installing Video Drivers
After configuring the system, you need to install video drivers to take full advantage
of the features of the onboard Cirrus Logic CL-GD5480 super VGA video controller .
q The Micron Computer Resource CD includes video drivers for use with DOS
and Windows NT . Check the README.TXT file on the CD for information
on installing these drivers.
q For other operating systems, see your OS instructions for installing device
drivers.
Using the Adaptec SCSI Utility
The Adaptec SCSI utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the server board. The
utility runs out of BIOS and is used to
q Change default values
q Check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of
other devices in the server
Running the SCSI Utility
1. When this message is displayed on the monitor:
Press Ctrl-A to run SCSI Utility...
2. Press <Ctrl+A> to run this utility. When the SCSI Utility screen appears,
choose the
host adapter
that you want to configure.
Another Adaptec utility that is available on the Micron Computer Resource CD is the
Adaptec EZ SCSI utility. It is designed to be installed from the CD directly to a
DOS or Windows operating system.
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