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Chapter 1 Maintenance

Chapter 2 Useful Features

Chapter 3 Appendix

Maintenance Guide

NEC Express Server Express5800 Series

Express5800/R110i-1, T110i-S, T110i EXP335, 335A, 333, 333A, 334, 334A

10.116.01-104.02 May 2018

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Manuals

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Manuals

Manuals for this product are provided as booklets ( ) or electronic manuals ( ) in EXPRESSBUILDER.

Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices

Describes points of caution to ensure the safe use of this server. Read these cautions before using this server.

Getting Started

Describes how to use this server, from unpacking to operations. See this guide first and read the outline of this product.

User’s Guide

Chapter 1: General Description

Overviews, names, and functions of the server’s parts

Chapter 2: Preparations

Installation of additional options, connection of peripheral devices, and suitable location for this server

Chapter 3: Setup

System BIOS configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER

Chapter 4: Appendix

Specifications and other information

Installation Guide (Windows)

Chapter 1: Installing Windows

Installation of Windows and drivers, and precautions for installation

Chapter 2: Installing Bundled

Software

Installation of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other bundled software

Maintenance Guide

Chapter 1: Maintenance

Server maintenance and troubleshooting

Chapter 2: Useful Features

The details of system BIOS settings, RAID Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER

Chapter 3: Appendix

Error messages and Windows Event Logs

Other manuals

The details of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other features

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EXPRESSBUILDER

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Contents

Manuals................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Contents ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Conventions Used in This Document .................................................................................................................... 6

Signs and symbols for safety ........................................................................................................................ 6

Notations used in the text .............................................................................................................................. 7

Optical disk drive ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Hard disk drive .............................................................................................................................................. 7

Removable media ......................................................................................................................................... 7

Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) ........................................................................................... 8

Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

License Notification ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Warnings and Additions to This Document .......................................................................................................... 12

Latest editions ............................................................................................................................................. 12

Safety notes ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Chapter 1 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................... 13

Relocation and Storage .............................................................................................................................. 14

Daily Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 16

2.1

Checking and Applying Updates ...................................................................................................... 16

2.2

Checking Alerts ................................................................................................................................ 16

2.3

Checking STATUS LED ................................................................................................................... 17

2.4

Backup ............................................................................................................................................. 17

2.5

Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Cleaning the server ............................................................................................................ 18

2.5.1

Cleaning the tape drive ...................................................................................................... 18

2.5.2

Cleaning the keyboard and mouse .................................................................................... 18

2.5.3

User Support .............................................................................................................................................. 19

3.1

Maintenance Services ..................................................................................................................... 19

3.2

Before Asking for Repair .................................................................................................................. 19

Collecting Failure Information ..................................................................................................................... 20

4.1

Collecting Event Logs ...................................................................................................................... 20

Windows Server 2016 ........................................................................................................ 20

4.1.1

Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2012 ............................................................ 22

4.1.2

Windows Server 2008 R2 .................................................................................................. 24

4.1.3

4.2

Collecting Configuration Information ................................................................................................ 25

Windows Server 2016 ........................................................................................................ 25

4.2.1

Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2012 ............................................................ 26

4.2.2

Windows Server 2008 R2 .................................................................................................. 26

4.2.3

4.3

Collecting User-Mode Process Dump .............................................................................................. 27

4.4

Collecting Memory Dump ................................................................................................................. 27

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 28

5.1

Problem at Powering on ................................................................................................................... 28

5.2

Problem at Starting EXPRESSBUILDER ......................................................................................... 29

5.3

Problem of Windows Installation ...................................................................................................... 31

5.4

Problem at Starting OS .................................................................................................................... 33

5.5

Problem of Windows STOP Error .................................................................................................... 34

5.6

Problem of RAID System ................................................................................................................. 35

5.7

Problem of Internal Devices and Other Hardware ........................................................................... 36

5.8

Problem of OS ................................................................................................................................. 38

5.9

Problem of EXPRESSBUILDER on Windows .................................................................................. 39

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5.10

Problem of Bundled Software .......................................................................................................... 40

5.11

Problem of Optical Disk Drive .......................................................................................................... 40

5.12

Problem at Powering Off .................................................................................................................. 41

5.13

Problem of Memory Throttling .......................................................................................................... 41

Windows System Recovery ........................................................................................................................ 42

6.1

Recovery of Windows Server 2016 .................................................................................................. 42

6.2

Recovery of Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2012 ...................................................... 42

6.3

Recovery of Windows Server 2008 R2 ............................................................................................ 42

Resetting and Clearing the Server ............................................................................................................. 43

7.1

Software Reset ................................................................................................................................ 43

7.2

BMC Reset ...................................................................................................................................... 43

7.3

Forced Shutdown ............................................................................................................................. 45

7.4

Clearing BIOS Settings (NVRAM Memory) ...................................................................................... 47

System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................... 50

8.1

Tests ................................................................................................................................................ 50

8.2

Usage of System Diagnostics .......................................................................................................... 50

Offline Tools ................................................................................................................................................ 53

9.1

Starting Offline Tools ........................................................................................................................ 53

9.2

Features of Offline Tools .................................................................................................................. 54

9.3

Console-less Feature ....................................................................................................................... 55

How to remotely control ..................................................................................................... 55

9.3.1

Preparation ........................................................................................................................ 55

9.3.2

Chapter 2 Useful Features ............................................................................................................................... 56

System BIOS .............................................................................................................................................. 58

1.1

Starting SETUP ............................................................................................................................... 58

1.2

Parameters ...................................................................................................................................... 58

Main ................................................................................................................................... 58

1.2.1

Advanced ........................................................................................................................... 60

1.2.2

Security .............................................................................................................................. 86

1.2.3

Server ................................................................................................................................ 93

1.2.4

Boot ................................................................................................................................... 98

1.2.5

Save & Exit ...................................................................................................................... 101

1.2.6

Server Configuration ................................................................................................................................ 102

2.1

Starting Server Configuration ......................................................................................................... 102

2.2

EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 .......................................................................................................... 104

2.3

Configuration Menu ....................................................................................................................... 105

Network ........................................................................................................................... 106

2.3.1

User Management ........................................................................................................... 108

2.3.2

Mail Alert .......................................................................................................................... 110

2.3.3

SNMP Alert ...................................................................................................................... 112

2.3.4

System Operation ............................................................................................................ 113

2.3.5

ECO ................................................................................................................................. 114

2.3.6

Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................. 116

2.3.7

2.4

Clear SEL ...................................................................................................................................... 117

2.5

Reset ............................................................................................................................................. 117

2.6

Initializing Configuration ................................................................................................................. 118

2.7

Battery Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 119

Battery Information .......................................................................................................... 120

2.7.1

Battery Controller Configuration ....................................................................................... 121

2.7.2

Clear Battery Maintenance Information ........................................................................... 122

2.7.3

Flash FDD ................................................................................................................................................ 123

3.1

Precautions .................................................................................................................................... 123

3.1.1

Compensation for recorded data ..................................................................................... 123

3.1.2

Handling Flash FDD ........................................................................................................ 123

3.1.3

Precautions when using EXPRESSBUILDER ................................................................. 123

Power Control Feature ............................................................................................................................. 124

4.1

Supported OS ................................................................................................................................ 124

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RAID System Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 125

5.1

Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility in the Legacy Mode .......................................... 125

5.1.1

Quitting LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility ............................................................. 126

5.2

Menu Tree of the Legacy Mode ..................................................................................................... 127

5.3

Operating Procedures for Configuration Utility in the Legacy Mode .............................................. 129

5.3.1

Create/Add Configuration ................................................................................................ 129

5.3.2

Manual Rebuild ................................................................................................................ 134

5.3.3

Configure HotSpare ......................................................................................................... 135

5.3.4

Check Consistency .......................................................................................................... 137

5.3.5

Others .............................................................................................................................. 138

5.4

Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility in the UEFI Mode .............................................. 139

5.4.1

Running SETUP .............................................................................................................. 139

5.4.2

Advanced menu ............................................................................................................... 140

5.4.3

Quitting LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility ............................................................. 141

5.5

Menu Tree of UEFI Mode ............................................................................................................... 142

5.6

Operating Procedures for Configuration Utility in UEFI Mode ........................................................ 145

5.6.1

Create/Add Configuration ................................................................................................ 145

5.6.2

Manual Rebuild ................................................................................................................ 161

5.6.3

Configure HotSpare ......................................................................................................... 163

5.6.4

Check Consistency .......................................................................................................... 167

5.6.5

Others .............................................................................................................................. 171

5.7

LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility ............................................... 172

Details of EXPRESSBUILDER ................................................................................................................. 174

6.1

Starting EXPRESSBUILDER ......................................................................................................... 174

6.2

Menus of EXPRESSBUILDER ....................................................................................................... 175

6.3

Utilities in EXPRESSBUILDER ...................................................................................................... 178

6.4

EXPRESSBUILDER Command Line Interface .............................................................................. 178

EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 ..................................................................................................................... 179

NEC ESMPRO ......................................................................................................................................... 180

8.1

NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService (for Windows) ....................................................................... 180

8.2

NEC ESMPRO Manager ................................................................................................................ 181

8.3

NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension .................................................................................................... 182

8.4

Server Configuration Utility ............................................................................................................ 182

8.5

NEC ExpressUpdate Agent ............................................................................................................ 182

NEC Product Info Collection Utility ........................................................................................................... 183

9.1

Usage ............................................................................................................................................ 183

10.

Ezclct Viewer ............................................................................................................................................ 184

11.

Universal RAID Utility ............................................................................................................................... 185

11.1

Easy Configuration Feature ........................................................................................................... 185

11.2

Creating Logical Drive of RAID 6 ................................................................................................... 185

12.

Express Report Service / Express Report Service (HTTPS) .................................................................... 186

13.

Express Report Service (MG) ................................................................................................................... 187

Chapter 3 Appendix ....................................................................................................................................... 188

POST Error Message ............................................................................................................................... 189

List of Windows Event Logs ..................................................................................................................... 202

Accessing Data for Electric Power, Temperature, and Processor Utilization ............................................ 215

3.1

Windows ........................................................................................................................................ 215

Power consumption ......................................................................................................... 215

3.1.1

Intake air temperature ...................................................................................................... 216

3.1.2

Processor utilization ......................................................................................................... 219

3.1.3

Glossary ................................................................................................................................................... 220

Revision Record ....................................................................................................................................... 221

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Conventions Used in This Document

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Conventions Used in This Document

Signs and symbols for safety

WARNING and CAUTION are used in this guide as following meaning.

WARNING

Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury

CAUTION

Indicates there is a risk of burns, other personal injury, or property damage

Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols. The individual

symbols are defined as follows:

Attention This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard if

the instruction is ignored. An image in the symbol illustrates the hazard type.

Prohibited Action

This symbol indicates prohibited actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a particular prohibited action.

Mandatory Action

This symbol indicates mandatory actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a mandatory action to avoid a particular hazard.

(Example in this guide)

WARNING

Use only the specified outlet

Use a grounded outlet with the specified voltage. Use of an improper power source

may cause a fire or a power leak.

(Example)

(Disconnect a plug)

Symbol to draw attention

Description of a warning

Term indicating a degree of danger

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Conventions Used in This Document

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Notations used in the text

In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, three other types of notations are used in this document.

These notations have the following meanings.

Important Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling hardware or operating software. If

the procedures described are not followed, hardware failure, data loss, and other serious

malfunctions could occur.

Note Indicates items that must be confirmed when handling hardware or operating software.

Tips Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when using this server.

Optical disk drive

This server is equipped with one of the following drives. These drives are referred to as optical disk drive in this

document.

 DVD-ROM drive

 DVD Super MULTI drive

 DVD Dual drive

Hard disk drive

Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drive described in this document refers to the following.

 Hard disk drive (HDD)

 Solid state drive (SSD)

Removable media

Unless otherwise stated, removable media described in this document refers to the following.

 USB flash drive

 Flash FDD

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Conventions Used in This Document

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Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows)

Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows.

See Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) in Installation Guide (Windows) for detailed information.

Notations in this document Official names of Windows

Windows Server 2016

Windows Server 2016 Standard

Windows Server 2016 Datacenter

Windows Server 2016 Essentials

Windows Server 2012 R2

Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard

Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter

Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation

Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2012 Standard

Windows Server 2012 Datacenter

Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard

Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise

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Trademarks

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Trademarks

EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and other countries.

Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States.

QLogic is a registered trademark of Qlogic Corporation.

Broadcom and NetXtreme are trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and (or) related organizations in the United States,

EU and other countries.

All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective trademark owners.

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License Notification

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License Notification

Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (system BIOS).

 EDK/EDKII  UEFI Network Stack II and iSCSI  Crypto package using WPA Supplicant

Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (Off-line Tools).

 EDK/EDKII

EDK/EDKII

BSD License from Intel

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

・ Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following

disclaimer.

・ Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the

following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

・ Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or

promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

UEFI NETWORK STACK II and iSCSI

OpenSSL License

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Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgment: "This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)"

4. The names "OpenSSL Toolkit" and "OpenSSL Project" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without prior written permission. For written permission, please contact

openssl-core@openssl.org.

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5. Products derived from this software may not be called "OpenSSL" nor may "OpenSSL" appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project.

6. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment: "This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/)"

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).

AMI CRYPTO LIBRARY USING WPA SUPPLICANT

WPA Supplicant

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This program is licensed under the BSD license (the one with advertisement clause removed). If you are submitting changes to the project, please see CONTRIBUTIONS file for more instructions.

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This software may be distributed, used, and modified under the terms of BSD license:

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

3. Neither the name(s) of the above-listed copyright holder(s) nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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Warnings and Additions to This Document

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Warnings and Additions to This Document

Unauthorized reproduction of the contents of this document, in part or in its entirety, is prohibited.

This document is subject to change at any time without notice.

Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation.

If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales

representative.

Regardless of article 4, NEC Corporation assumes no responsibility for effects resulting from your

operations.

The sample values used in this document are not the actual values.

Keep this document for future reference.

Latest editions

This document was created based on the information available at the time of its creation. The screen images, messages and procedures are subject to change without notice. Substitute as appropriate when content has been modified.

The most recent version of the guide, as well as other related documents, is also available for download from the following website.

http://www.nec.com/

Safety notes

To use this server safely, read thoroughly Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices that comes with your

server.

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NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R110i-1, T110i-S, T110i

Maintenance

This chapter explains maintenance of server, and what actions are to be taken in case of trouble when operating this server.

1. Relocation and Storage

Describes how to relocate and store the server.

2. Daily Maintenance

Describes what you must confirm for daily use, how to manage files, and how to clean the server.

3. User Support

Describes various services on this product.

4. Collecting Failure Information

Describes how to collect the failure information. See this section in case of a failure.

5. Troubleshooting

Describes how to troubleshoot the server. See this section if you suspect a failure.

6. Windows System Recovery

Describes Windows recovery setup. See this section if the Windows is corrupt.

7. Resetting and Clearing the Server

Describes how to reset or clear the server. See this section if the server is not working or if you want to restore the BIOS settings to the factory settings.

8. System Diagnostics

Describes the system diagnostics of the server.

9. Offline Tools

Describes tools for preventive maintenance of the server.

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1. Relocation and Storage

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Chapter 1 Maintenance

Relocation and Storage

Follow the steps below if you want to relocate or store this server.

WARNING

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to

observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, see

Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.

 Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.

 Do not remove the lithium battery, NiMH, or Li-ion battery.

 Disconnect the power plug before installing or removing the server.

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to

observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For

details, see Safety precautions and Regulatory Notices.

 Make sure to complete installation.

 Do not get your fingers caught.

 Be careful of handling internal components that may be at high temperatures.

Note

 If the server has hard disk drives, move the server while being careful not to

damage the drive.

 When storing the server, monitor the environmental conditions of the storage

area. Temperature: 10C to 55C, Humidity: 10% to 85%

(No dew condensation is permitted)

Tips

Make backup copies of important data stored in the hard disk drive.

1. Remove a disc from the optical disk drive.

2. Power off the server (POWER LED goes off).

3. Unplug the power cord of the server from the power outlet.

4. Disconnect all the cables from the server.

5. Pack the server securely to protect from damage, shock, and vibration.

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Important

If the server is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place,

condensation will occur and cause failures. Wait for a sufficient period of

time before using the server and other components.

Note

Adjust the system clock before operating after relocating or storing the server.

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2. Daily Maintenance

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Daily Maintenance

To use this server under good conditions at all times, periodically check and maintain as follows. If failures are found, ask your sales representative, avoiding impossible operation.

2.1

Checking and Applying Updates

Express5800 Series posts update information for BIOS, firmware (FW), driver, and others of the server and peripheral devices on our website. We recommend you to apply the latest update always.

NEC corporate site: http://www.nec.com/

[Support & Downloads]

NEC also provides ExpressUpdate that helps you to download and install updates that must be applied to BIOS and FW of the server.

Tips

NEC recommends that you back up data before applying the latest update.

2.2

Checking Alerts

Use NEC ESMPRO Manager (for Windows) to constantly verify that no abnormalities are discovered on the monitored server and that no alerts have been issued.

Example image of NEC ESMPRO Manager

NEC ESMPRO Manage

lertViewer

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Chapter 1 Maintenance

2.3

Checking STATUS LED

After powering on the server or before shutting down the system and powering off the server, check STATUS LED on the front of the server. For the functions and descriptions of the LED, see Chapter 1 (4. Names and Functions of Parts) in User’s Guide. If the indicator shows the server abnormality, contact your sales representative.

2.4

Backup

We recommend that you periodically back up the data on HDD.

If a RAID array has been configured on your system, back up the RAID configuration data. We also recommend that you back up it after a rebuilding process required due to HDD failure. See Chapter 2 (6. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER) for details.

2.5

Cleaning

Regularly clean the server to keep it in good condition.

WARNING

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to

observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, see

Safety precautions and Regulatory Notices.

 Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.

 Disconnect the power plug before cleaning the server.

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2. Daily Maintenance

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Cleaning the server

2.5.1

Wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the procedure below if stains remain on the surfaces.

Important

 Do not use thinner, benzene, and other volatile solvents. Those solvents

could damage or tarnish the material.

 The power outlet, cables, connectors on the server, and the inside of the

server must be kept dry.

1. Confirm that the power is OFF (POWER LED is OFF).

2. Unplug the power cord of the server from a power outlet.

3. Wipe off dust from the power cord plug with a dry cloth.

4. Soak a soft cloth in neutral detergent that is diluted with cold or lukewarm water, and squeeze it firmly.

5. Rub off stains on the server with the cloth prepared in step 4.

6. Soak a soft cloth in water, squeeze it firmly, and wipe the server with it once again.

7. Wipe the server with a dry cloth.

Cleaning the tape drive

2.5.2

A dirty tape drive head causes unsuccessful file backup and damages the tape cartridge. Periodically clean the tape drive with the designated cleaning tape.

For the cleaning interval and method, the estimated usable period and lifetime of the tape cartridge, refer to the manual attached to the tape drive.

Cleaning the keyboard and mouse

2.5.3

Wipe the surface of the keyboard with a dry cloth after confirming that the whole system, including the server and the peripherals, are shut down and the POWER LED is off.

An optical mouse does not work properly if the lens area is not clean. Wipe the sensor with a dry cloth to remove any dirt or dust.

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3. User Support

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Chapter 1 Maintenance

User Support

Before getting after-sales service, check the contents of the warranty and service.

3.1

Maintenance Services

Service representatives from NEC subsidiary companies or companies authorized by NEC provide maintenance services. For the services, contact your sales representative.

3.2

Before Asking for Repair

If you think that a failure occurred, follow the steps below:

1. Check if the power cord and cables to other products are properly connected.

2. See Chapter 1 (5. Troubleshooting). If you find a symptom similar to your problem, take the action as instructed.

3. Confirm that the required software has been properly installed.

4. Scan for viruses using an antivirus software.

If the problem persists after taking the measures above, contact your sales representative. Take notes on LED indications and the display on the screen at the failure, which will be useful information for the repair.

For repair within the warranty period, be sure to apply with your warranty.

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4. Collecting Failure Information

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Collecting Failure Information

If the server does not work normally, you can collect failure information by using the following way.

The failure information to be described is to be collected only at the request of your sales representative.

Important

Do not reset during dumping memory or restarting the server even if the

message of virtual memory shortage appears.

4.1

Collecting Event Logs

To collect the various event logs of the server, follows the steps below.

Tips

If a STOP error, system error, or stall occurs, restart the system and then follow the

steps below.

Windows Server 2016

4.1.1

1. Right-click the left bottom of screen, and click Event Viewer from the menu displayed.

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2. Select the type of log in Windows Logs.

Application records events related to running applications.

Security records events related to security.

System records events that occur in Windows system components.

3. Click Save All Events As from Action menu.

4. Type the file name of the archived log in File name.

5. Select the type of the log file you want to save in Save as type, and then click Save.

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4.1.2

1. Click Settings on Charms Bar.

To go to the step 4, you can directly choose Event Viewer by right-clicking on the lower left corner of

the screen.

Charms Right-click menu

2. Click Control Panel from Settings.

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3. Click View event logs of System and Security on Control Panel.

4. Select the type of log in Windows Logs.

Application records events related to running applications.

Security records events related to security.

System records events that occur in Windows system components.

5. Click Save All Events As from Action menu.

6. Type the file name of the log file in File name.

7. Select the type of the log file you want to save in Save as type, and then click Save.

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4.1.3

1. Click Administrative Tool and then click Event Viewer from Control Panel.

2. Select the type of log in Windows Logs.

Application records events related to running applications.

Security records events related to security.

System records events that occur in Windows system components.

3. Click Save All Event As from Action menu.

4. Type the file name of the log file in File name.

5. Select the type of the log file you want to save in Save as type, and then click Save.

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Collecting Configuration Information

This section describes how to collect hardware information or configuration.

Tips

If a STOP error, system error, or stall occurs, restart the system and then follow the

procedure below.

Windows Server 2016

4.2.1

1. Right-click the left bottom of screen, and click Run from the menu displayed.

2. Type msinfo32.exe, and then press <Enter> key.

System Information starts.

3. Click Export from File menu.

4. Type a file name to save in File Name, and then Click Save.

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4.2.2

1. Click Search on Charms Bar.

You can directly choose Run by right-clicking on the lower left corner of the screen.

Charms Right-click menu

2. Type msinfo32.exe, and then press <Enter> key.

[Search] [Run]

3. System Information starts.

4. Click Export from File menu.

5. Type a file name to save in File Name, and then Click Save.

Windows Server 2008 R2

4.2.3

1. Click Run from Start menu.

2. Type msinfo32.exe in Open, and then click OK.

3. System Information starts.

4. Click Export from Files menu.

5. Type a file name to save in File Name, and then Click Save.

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4.3

Collecting User-Mode Process Dump

The user-mode process dump is the failure information related to application errors.

For details, see Chapter 1 (7.2 How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File) in "Installation Guide

(Windows)".

4.4

Collecting Memory Dump

If an error occurs, the dump file will be saved to acquire necessary information. You can specify any location for

saving the diagnostic information. For details, see Chapter 1 (7.1 Specifying Memory Dump Settings (Debug

Information)) in "Installation Guide (Windows)".

Consult with your sales representative before dumping the memory. Dumping the memory while the server is in

operating normally will affect the system operation.

Important

Do not reset during dumping memory or restarting the server even if the

message of virtual memory shortage appears.

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Troubleshooting

If the server does not work normally, check the server according to the following checklist before sending it for repair. If the server still does not work after the action of checklist is performed, write down the error messages displayed on the screen and then contact your sales representative.

5.1

Problem at Powering on

[?] When the power cable is connected, the POWER LED turns on

 POWER LED lights amber during initialization of the server after connecting the power cord.

POWER LED turns off when initialization finishes.

[?] Unable to power on the server

 Is the server properly supplied with power?

 Check if the power cord connects to the power outlet (or UPS) that meets the power specifications for

the server.

 Use the power cord that comes with the server. Additionally, check the power cord for broken shield or

bent plugs.

 Make sure the power breaker for the connected power outlet is on.

 If the power cord is plugged to a UPS, make sure the UPS is powered and it outputs power. Refer to the

manual that comes with the UPS for details.

Power supply to the server may be linked with UPS using the BIOS Setup utility.

 Did you press POWER Switch?

 Wait until POWER LED is unlit if POWER LED lights amber, and then press the switch on the front of

the server to turn on the power.

 When power cord is connected, the POWER LED lights amber and the initialization of

EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 (BMC) starts. During initialization, the power switch is not available. Wait

until the POWER LED turns off, and press the power switch.

 Is Standby Power Save set to Enabled in the BIOS setup?

 When Standby Power Save is enabled, remote power on is not allowed, and you can power on the

server only by using POWER Switch on the server. If you change the AC Link setting while Standby

Power Save is enabled, you need to press the switch twice to start up the server.

[?] POST does not complete

 Is memory installed correctly?

 Check if memory is installed correctly.

 Is the memory size large?

 The memory check may take longer than usual if the installed memory size is large. Wait for a while.

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 Did you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after you started the server?

 If you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after start-up, POST may accidentally

detect a keyboard controller error and stops processing. In such a case, reboot the server. Do not

perform any keyboard or mouse operation until the BIOS start-up message appears after you reboot the

server.

 Are memory and PCI devices supported for use with this server?

 Operation of the server with unauthorized devices is not guaranteed.

[?] The POST error message “B000: Expansion ROM not initialized” is output when an optional card is

installed

 Check if expanding the option ROM of a device other than the boot device is enabled.

Start the BIOS setup utility and set expansion of the option ROM of a device other than the boot device to

Disabled.

Advanced  PCI Configuration  PCI Slot n Option ROM  Enabled

Advanced  PCI Configuration  LAN1 Option ROM Scan  Disabled

5.2

Problem at Starting EXPRESSBUILDER

[?] Unable to start EXPRESSBUILDER from Internal Flash Memory

 Did you press <F3> key to start EXPRESSBUILDER from Internal Flash Memory during POST?

 After starting the server, press <F3> key when the following message appears.

Press <F2> Setup, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network

 Have you inserted a CD/DVD or removable media to the server?

 Remove a CD/DVD and removable media from the server and try again.

 Is the data of Internal Flash Memory broken?

 Run EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, perform Update of Internal Flash Memory in Utility menu, and try

again.

 Is an error message displayed?

 Take an appropriate action depending on the message.

Error [Message ID:Z3001]: Unable to start EXPRESSBUILDER. Virtual Drive (VD) is incorrect.

Action: Go the web site below to find recovery file.

http://www.nec.com/

Error [Message ID:Z3002]: Failed to detect a DVD drive or a flash drive.

Action: Check if hardware is properly connected.

Error [Message ID:Z3003]: Failed to read a file.

Action: Check if DVD is damaged or not.

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 Is a message popped up?

 Take an appropriate action depending on the message.

Message Action

EXPRESSBUILDER does not support this computer.

Insert EXPRESSBUILDER disc for the computer and click

OK to restart the computer.

Update Internal Flash Memory by using

EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that supports this

server.

Failed to get the hardware parameters on the

motherboard.

Check if EXPRESSBUILDER is for this computer or if

the motherboard has failed.

Contact your sales representative.

Failed to find a file.

Update Internal Flash Memory by using

EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that supports this

server.

Failed to open a file.

Failed to get the parameters of a file.

Failed to write a file.

Failed to copy a file.

An undefined error occurred.

Contact your sales representative.

[?] While running EXPRESSBUILDER, the server reboots after a certain time has elapsed

 Is Boot Monitoring enabled?

 Boot Monitoring option of BIOS SETUP must be disabled during running EXPRESSBUILDER.

[?] Unable to start EXPRESSBUILDER DVD

 Are BIOS settings correct?

 Configure the boot order in BIOS SETUP so that the optical disk drive will be the first to start up.

 Is a DVD damaged?

 Prepare a new DVD, create a EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, and try again.

[?] Unable to start EXPRESSBUILDER

 Is the following error message displayed?

Failed to get RAID configuration data.

Unable to create a logical drive.

 EXPRESSBUILDER cannot start if the logical drives are not sequential (for example, the server has only

LD#0 and LD#2, and LD#1 is not existed). In order to fix to the sequential drive number, delete the

logical drives by using Universal RAID Utility or RAID Offline Tool, and try again.

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Problem of Windows Installation

[?] Unable to create a partition when installing Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012

 Is the message as shown below displayed?

 Failed to create a partition.

Remove the partition once, then create it again. If data disk is connected, pay strict attention to the

partition you are going to remove. For details, refer to the website below:

Windows Server 2012 R2

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn387077.aspx

Windows Server 2012

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj574225.aspx

[?] The keyboard or mouse does not work when Windows Server 2008 R2 installed

 Did you select Disabled for XHCI Hand-off?

 See Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) for details.

Advanced → USB Configuration → XHCI Hand-off → Disabled

Select Enabled for XHCI Hand-off after Starter Pack installed.

Advanced → USB Configuration → XHCI Hand-off → Enabled

[?] Unable to install OS

 Is the hard disk drive properly installed?

 Make sure that the hard disk drive is installed securely and that cables are properly connected.

 If the hard disk drive of installation destination supported?

 The supported disk format depends on boot mode as shown below.

Boot mode Disk format

UEFI GUID Partition Table (GPT)

Legacy BIOS Master Boot Record (MBR)

For example, in UEFI environment, if the MBR formatted hard disk drive is specified for installation

destination, the message as shown below is displayed.

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To change disk format, first erase the disk contents of installation destination, and create the partition

again. Before creating a new partition, be sure to backup the necessary data.

 Did you configure the RAID controller?

 For the RAID array, use EXPRESSBUILDER or a RAID Configuration Utility (LSI Software RAID

Configuration Utility, Off-line Utility) to properly configure the RAID controller before installing OS.

 Did you create a logical drive?

 For the RAID array, create a logical drive using EXPRESSBUILDER, LSI Software RAID Configuration

Utility, Off-line Utility to install OS.

[?] Unable to install Windows

 Have you checked precautions for installation?

 For installing OS, see "Installation Guide (Windows)".

[?] The following devices are indicated as faulty devices in a server core installation of Windows

 SM Bus Controller  PCI Simple Communications Controller  Base System Device  System Interrupt Controller  Performance Counters  PCI Device  PCI Data Acquisition and Signal Processing Controller  PCI Memory Controller  Not Available  Universal Serial Bus Controller (only Windows Server 2008 R2)

 There is no operational problem.

[?] The following message appears when installing the OS, and you cannot proceed

 Windows Server 2008 R2 cannot be installed from USB interfaced optical disk drive. Install from built-in

optical disk drive.

[?] Unable to access the partition which was previously created after reinstalling while several disks are

connected

 For details, refer to the website below.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2497048/ja (Japanese text only)

[?] When Windows Server 2008 R2 is installed while several disks are connected, the system partition and

the boot partition (100 MB) are created in another disk

 For details, refer to the website below.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2530901/ja (Japanese text only)

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[?] When Starter Pack is installed to Windows Server 2008 R2, the below message is sometimes displayed for

a moment upon shutdown

 No problems for system operation.

For details, refer to the website below:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/975777

[?] Windows was installed as “Workgroup” although it is set to “Join the Domain”

 Is the LAN cable properly connected?

 If the LAN cable is not connected, Windows is installed in workgroup setting. You can change the setting

by Control Panel on installed Windows.

[?] The Telnet Service is not installed

 Install the telnet service according to the following procedure.

(1) Adjust the computer name to 14 characters or less.

(2) Click Run on Start menu.

(3) Type tlntsvr/service in the Open box, and then click OK.

(4) Click Start menu, point to Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, and then click Services to

confirm whether the Telnet Service is registered.

(5) You can specify the computer name with 15 characters or more after installing the telnet service.

[?] An error message is displayed at the system reboot after installing the graphics accelerator driver

 Is your system environment Server Core of Windows Server 2012 R2?

 An application error is registered in the event viewer, but this does not affect the system.

5.4

Problem at Starting OS

[?] Unable to start OS

 Has the BIOS configuration of the RAID controller changed?

 Set the correct BIOS configuration with a RAID Configuration Utility (LSI Software RAID Configuration

Utility, Off-line Utility).

 Is the RAID controller detected by POST?

 Turn on the power after the RAID controller is detected as being connected successfully.

 Is the RAID controller inserted firmly straight into the PCI slot?

 Install the RAID controller properly.

 Is the PCI slot able to install the RAID controller?

 Check the restrictions of PCI slots on the server and then install the RAID controller to the correct slot.

 Are hard disk drives properly installed?

 Install the hard disk drive to the RAID controller properly.

 Is SAS cable connected to hard disk drive correctly?

 Connect the SAS cable properly.

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 Is the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD inserted?

 Remove the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD and retry.

 Is a cartridge inserted into built-in RDX (USB)?

 Either remove the cartridge or change the boot order in BIOS Setup.

 Is a disk array unit connected to the PCI card?

 Change the boot device configuration from HDD Drive BBS Priorities of the BIOS Setup Boot menu.

[?] The following message appears when logging on Windows Server 2008 R2

 Have you finished license authentication for Windows product?

 The above message will appear if you use Windows Server 2008 R2 with the unauthenticated license.

Select Get Genuine now and proceed license authentication.

The above message is an example of request for license authentication. The message displayed on

screen may differ from this depending on the license.

5.5

Problem of Windows STOP Error

[?] Unable to turn the power OFF at the blue screen (STOP error screen)

 Continue to press the power switch for at least four seconds to turn off the server.

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Problem of RAID System

[?] Unable to rebuild hard disk drive

 Is the capacity of the hard disk drive to be rebuilt enough?

 Use a hard disk drive with the same capacity as that of the faulty hard disk drive.

 Is the logical drive RAID0?

 RAID0 cannot be rebuilt because it has no redundancy. Replace the failed hard disk drive, recreate the

configuration information, initialize it, and recover the drive using backup data.

[?] Unable to rebuild the hard disk drive automatically

 Did you secure sufficient time for replacing the hard disk drive (hot swap)?

 To make auto-rebuild work, secure at least 90 seconds from when a hard disk drive is removed to when

the drive is installed.

 Are settings correct?

 Use the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility to check the Auto Rebuild settings.

TOPMENU  Objects  Adapter  Auto Rebuild

* The Auto Rebuild settings are not available in Off-line Utility.

[?] Unable to perform Consistency Check

 Is the logical drive Critical or Degraded?

 Replace the failed hard disk drive with new one, and then perform rebuilding.

 Is RAID0 configured for the logical drive?

RAID0 has no data redundancy, and therefore, Consistency Check is disabled in the RAID0 configuration.

[?] A part of physical device information of Universal RAID Utility is not be displayed correctly on LSI

Embedded MEGARAID.

 A part of physical device information of Universal RAID Utility may not be displayed correctly.

 If 512e HDD is used, Sector format of physical device information of Universal RAID Utility displayed

512 HDD. There is no problem.

[?] Unable to set Write-Back for Cache Mode

 If an extra battery for N8103-176/177/178/179/206/207/208 RAID controller is faulty, not connected, or

insufficiently charged, then the Cache Mode is changed to Write Through even if you specify Write

Back (with BBU, not forcefully).

For the description of the Cache Mode, see "Write Cache Setting" in the user's guide for the RAID

controller you are using.

[?] DISK LED flashes

 DISK LED flashes frequently even while the hard disk drive is not accessed.

 When Patrol Read is running, the DISK LED flashes even if the hard disk drive is not being accessed. If

SATA hard disk drive is used, the DISK LED may stay on.

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Problem of Internal Devices and Other Hardware

[?] Unable to access the internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate)

 Are cables properly connected?

 Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also make sure that the

cables are connected in the correct order.

 Is the power-on order correct?

 When the server has any external devices connected, power on the external devices first, then the

server.

 Did you install drivers for connected optional devices?

 Refer to the manual that comes with the device to install its driver.

 Is option board setting correct?

 Refer to the manual that comes with the board for details to make correct settings.

 Some devices connected to the serial or parallel port, or USB port may require I/O port address or

operation mode settings. Refer to the manual that comes with the device to make correct settings.

[?] The keyboard or mouse does not work

 Is the cable properly connected?

 Make sure that the cable is connected to the connector on the front or rear of the server.

 Is BIOS configuration correct?

 Check the BIOS settings by using BIOS Setup Utility.

[?] Unable to access the hard disk drive

 Is the hard disk drive supported by the server?

 Operation of any device that is not authorized by NEC is not supported.

 Is the hard disk drive properly installed?

 Check the hard disk drive installation status and the cable connections.

[?] The numbers assigned to the hard disk drive bays do not match the numbers indicated in the OS

 Is the SATA drive connected in IDE mode?

 In SATA IDE mode, the drive bays might be detected in a different order from the physical connection,

depending on the OS used.

Primary > Secondary

Master > Slave

Port0 : Primary Master

Port1 : Secondary Master

Port2 : Primary Slave

Port3 : Secondary Slave

Port4 : Primary Master

Port5 : Secondary Master

Group1

Group2

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[?] When N8190-159/160 is used, the names of the Fibre Channel controllers appear with different names on

Device Manager

 When N8190-159/160 is used in Windows, a different controller name may be displayed per controller in

Device Manager. To display the correct controller name, please perform the following.

Start command prompt and then open the folder under the system drive (drive C), enter the following file, and

run the file.

Windows Server 2016:

C:\Program Files(x86)\EXPRESSBUILDER\repository\016\win\winnt\drivers \01_storage\1_ao_04\utl\friendlyname.exe

Windows Server 2012 R2:

C:\Program Files(x86)\EXPRESSBUILDER\repository\016\win\winnt\drivers \01_storage\1_ao_03\utl\friendlyname.exe

Windows Server 2012:

C:\Program Files(x86)\EXPRESSBUILDER\repository\016\win\winnt\drivers \01_storage\1_ao_02\utl\friendlyname.exe

Windows Server 2008 R2:

C:\Program Files(x86)\EXPRESSBUILDER\repository\016\win\winnt\drivers \01_storage\1_ao_01\utl\friendlyname.exe

If using EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, run the following file.

Windows Server 2016:

\016\win\winnt\drivers\01_storage\1_ao_04\utl\friendlyname.exe

Windows Server 2012 R2:

\016\win\winnt\drivers\01_storage\1_ao_03\utl\friendlyname.exe

Windows Server 2012:

\016\win\winnt\drivers\01_storage\1_ao_02\utl\friendlyname.exe

Windows Server 2008 R2:

\016\win\winnt\drivers\01_storage\1_ao_01\utl\friendlyname.exe

[?] Unable to detect RDX devices and USB devices by System Recovery Options

 Is the USB3.0 driver installed on the system?

 See Chapter 1(6.Windows System Recovery) to install the USB3.0 driver.

[?] The keyboard or mouse does not work by System Recovery Options

 Did you select Disabled for XHCI Hand-off?

 See Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) for details.

Advanced → USB Configuration → XHCI Hand-off → Disabled

Select Enabled for XHCI Hand-off after System Recovery Options finished.

Advanced → USB Configuration → XHCI Hand-off → Enabled

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[?] Flow Control of LAN controller

 When the Flow Control is set as Auto Negotiation, Rx & Tx Enabled, Tx Enabled in case that the

packet processing of the operating system stops due to some factors, such as a system hang, with a

high transmission load, pause frames may be sent continuously.

In this case, the buffer in the switch runs out because a large amount of packets is stored in the switch,

which may affect all the telecommunication devices connected to the server.

To avoid this, set the Flow Control as Disabled.

5.8

Problem of OS

[?] Windows is unstable

 Have you installed Starter Pack?

 Install Starter Pack by following "Installation Guide (Windows)".

[?] Windows is unstable after the system is restored from a backup tool

 Install Starter Pack by using EXPRESSBUILDER (see Chapter 2 Installing Bundled Software in

"Installation Guide (Windows)".

[?] Unable to find the server on network

 Is the cable connected properly?

 Check if the LAN cable is surely connected to the network and the cable is conformed to the network

interface protocol.

 Are BIOS settings correct?

 Check the settings with BIOS setup utility.

 Have you completed a protocol and services settings?

 Install the driver for the LAN controller of the server and specify a protocol such as TCP/IP and various

services.

 Are transfer rate settings correct?

 Specify the transfer rate and duplex mode to the same as the value specified for network hub/switch.

[?] There are RX dropped packets (if InDiscards) when the system is in operation on Windows

 Although there may be RX dropped packets when the LAN is received multicast frames, there is no

operational problem.

[?] LAN adopter port1 name is appeared as "Ethernet" in the system on Windows Server 2012 R2

 It is not a problem in operating the system.

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Problem of EXPRESSBUILDER on Windows

[?] Unable to read the manuals

 Have you installed Adobe Reader to your computer?

 To read the manuals, install Adobe Reader in your computer.

 Does the message below appear?

“Internet explorer has stopped working”

 Close the error dialog box and proceed. If the same error appears, double-click “version.xml” on the root

folder of EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, click Yes at the dialog box displayed and click Instruction Manuals on

Autorun Menu again.

[?] Autorun menu does not appear when EXPRESSBUILDER DVD is inserted to the server

 Run the following file on DVD by Explorer.

\autorun\dispatcher.exe (on 32 bit Edition)

\ autorun\dispatcher_x64.exe (on 64 bit Edition)

[?] The menu item of Integrated Installation is gray

 Is your system environment suitable?

 To run Integrated Installation, log on to the Windows on the server with an administrative privilege.

[?] The menu is displayed with a wrong language

 Is your system environment suitable?

 Confirm the settings of Regional and Language Options. Specify the language settings of each tab to

English (US).

[?] Unable to create the repository

 Do four drive letters remain?

 Free at least four drive letters except A: and B: when creating the repository.

If the drive letters from C: to W: are already assigned, drive letters cannot be assigned to four temporary

drives and the repository cannot be created.

[?] The following message appears after the Update command of EXPRESSBUILDER is run

You need to format the disk in drive I: before you can use it. Do you want to format it?

* The drive letter ("I:") is changed to other drive letter depending on your hardware environment.

 Click Cancel to close the window. If you accidentally format it, you can recover by performing the

Update command again.

[?] The following message appears on the right bottom of screen

Device driver software was not successfully installed

 Ignore the message. The message will automatically disappear.

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Problem of Bundled Software

[?] The installer was displayed by a wrong language or resulted in an error.

 Is your system environment correct?

 Confirm the settings of Regional and Language Options. Set the language settings of each tab to

English (US).

[?] NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService (for Windows)

 For details of NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService (for Windows), see "NEC ESMPRO

ServerAgentService Installation Guide (Windows)" in EXPRESSBUILDER.

[?] NEC ESMPRO Manager

 For details of NEC ESMPRO Manager, see "NEC ESMPRO Manager Installation Guide" in

EXPRESSBUILDER or its help.

5.11

Problem of Optical Disk Drive

[?] Unable to access or play a CD/DVD

 Is the disk properly set in the optical disk drive tray?

 There is a holder in the tray to secure the disk. Make sure that the disk is securely placed in the holder.

 Is the CD/DVD supported by the server?

 For a disk such as a CD with copy guard which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of

such a disk with the optical disk drive is not supported.

 The CD/DVD for Macintosh is not supported.

[?] Unable to eject a disk using the eject button

 Eject the disk in the following procedure.

1. Press POWER Switch to turn off the server (POWER LED is off).

2. Use a 100 mm long metal pin that

is 1.2 mm in diameter (or uncoil a

thick paper clip) and insert it into

the eject hole at the front of the

tray. Keep pressing slowly until the

tray comes out.

Important

 Do not use a toothpick, plastic, and other easily breaks.  If you still cannot eject the disk, contact your sales representative.

3. Pull the tray out with your hands.

4. Remove the disk.

5. Push the tray back.

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5.12

Problem at Powering Off

[?] The power is not turned off

 Is the suppression feature of the power switch enabled?

 Run BIOS Setup Utility to check the following item is set to Disabled. If it is Enabled, the power switch

is not available.

The menu to be confirmed: Server  Power Switch Inhibit

[?] The event is logged when the server is shut down forcibly (pressing power switch for at least four

seconds)

 Ignore this event.

[?] STATUS LED turns amber after pressing POWER switch for at least four seconds to turn off the server

 Unplug the power cord temporarily to turn off the STATUS LED.

[?] The server does not shift to Standby Power Save mode after enabling the following setting

[Server]-[Power Control Configuration]-[Standby Power Save]

 Terminate the POST process to shift to this mode. If the POST process is cancelled, this feature may

not take effect when you use the server next time.

5.13

Problem of Memory Throttling

[?] The value of memory throttling remains [0%]

 This server does not support the memory throttling feature. The information of the memory throttling

does not change from [0%] in the EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3, NEC ESMPRO Manager and Server

Configuration Utility

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Windows System Recovery

Recover the Windows system by using the following instructions if the system does not work normally.

Note

 After recovering the system, be sure to install each driver and Starter Pack.

See "Installation Guide (Windows)" to install Starter Pack and device drivers.

 If hard disk drives cannot be detected, you cannot recover the Windows system.

6.1

Recovery of Windows Server 2016

If the Windows does not start normally, you can recover it using the feature of the Windows installation disc. To run this feature, start the installation disc, and then choose Repair your computer in Windows Setup wizard. We recommend that this option is performed by the system administrator.

6.2

Recovery of Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2012

6.3

Recovery of Windows Server 2008 R2

If the Windows does not start normally, you can recover it using the system recovery options. We recommend that this option is performed by the system administrator. For details, refer to Windows Help.

Important

Select Disabled for XHCI Hand-off before System Recovery Options

started.

See Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) for details.

Advanced → USB Configuration → XHCI Hand-off → Disabled

Select Enabled for XHCI Hand-off after System Recovery Options finished.

Advanced → USB Configuration → XHCI Hand-off → Enabled

When using RDX and USB device in System Recovery Options, install the USB3.0 driver according to the following procedure.

1. Click Command Prompt in System Recovery Options.

2. Set the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD in the built-in optical disk drive.

3. To install the USB3.0 driver, type the following at the command prompt and press <Enter>.

The D: means the optical disk drive in the command below.

drvload D:\016\win\winnt\drivers\05_system\1_af_04\drivers\win7\x64\iusb3hub.inf

drvload D:\016\win\winnt\drivers\05_system\1_af_04\drivers\win7\x64\iusb3xhc.inf

4. To exit the command prompt, type the following at the command prompt and press <Enter>.

exit

The installation is now complete.

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Resetting and Clearing the Server

See this section if the server does not work or if you want to recover the BIOS settings to the factory settings.

7.1

Software Reset

If the server halts before starting the OS, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> keys. Resetting the server clears the data in memory and restarts the server.

Note

Make sure that no processing is in progress when you reset the server.

7.2

BMC Reset

Press BMC RESET Switch only if a problem occurs in EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 (BMC).

Usually, do not press this switch.

To reset the BMC, press BMC RESET Switch at least five seconds. The remote management feature is not available for about two minutes after the BMC is reset.

Note

Do not shut down, restart the server, or perform any switch operation after pressing

BMC Reset Switch for at least two minutes.

Tips

BMC RESET Switch only resets BMC and does not restart the server.

T110i-S

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7.3

Forced Shutdown

Use this feature if an OS command does not shut down the server, POWER Switch does not turn off the server, or software reset does not work.

Continue to hold POWER Switch of the server for at least four seconds. The power is forcibly turned off.

To turn on the power back again, wait at least 30 seconds after turning off the power.

Note

 If the remote power-on feature is used, cycle the power once to load the OS after

the power has been forcibly turned off, and then turn off the power again by

shutting down the OS.

 When the server is shut down forcibly, an event is logged 12 seconds after the

power switch is released. This event indicates that the system detected power

supply configuration had been non-redundant and the redundant configuration

was restored, and you can ignore this event.

 If STATUS LED turns amber when the server is shut down forcibly, unplug the

power cord temporarily to turn off the STATUS LED.

T110i-S

R110i-1

2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive model

3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive model

POWER Switch (Keep pressing for at least four seconds)

POWER Switch

(

Keep pressing for at least four seconds)

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(Keep pressing for at least four seconds)

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7.4

Clearing BIOS Settings (NVRAM Memory)

To recover the BIOS settings to the factory settings (clearing NVRAM memory), use the jumper switch.

You can also clear the password of BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) by using the jumper switch.

Tips

Usually, use BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) to recover the settings to the factory

settings (Load Setup Defaults).

To clear the password or the NVRAM memory, use the corresponding jumper switch illustrated in the figure below.

Important

Do not change any other jumper switches. Any change will cause the server

to fail or malfunction.

Clear Password Jumper

(J_PASSWORD)

Clear NVRAM Jumper

(J_CLRCMOS)

3 2 1

Clear

Keep (factory setting)

Clear

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The following instructions show how to clear the CMOS memory and the password.

WARNING

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to

observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, see

Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.

 Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.

 Do not remove lithium, NiMH, or Li-ion batteries.

 Disconnect the power plug before installing or removing the server.

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to

observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For

details, see Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.

 Make sure to complete installation.

 Do not get your fingers caught.

 Avoid installing under extreme temperature conditions.

Important

Take anti-static measures before operating the server. For details, see Safety

Precautions and Regulatory Notices (1.8 Anti-static Measures).

 Clearing NVRAM memory

1. See "Getting Started" provided with this server or Chapter 2 (1. Installing Internal Optional Devices) in "User’s Guide" to remove Top Cover.

2. Locate Clear NVRAM Jumper (J_CLRCMOS) by referring the above figure.

3. Change the jumper switch from Keep to Clear.

4. Wait at least five seconds and then return the jumper to Keep.

5. Reassemble the server, and then turn on the server.

POST will halt with the following error massage.

ERROR 8006: System configuration data cleared by Jumper. Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup

6. Press <F2> key to start BIOS Setup Utility, and then run Load Setup Defaults from Save & Exit menu. The server will restart once before the OS starts.

Tips

After this operation, system may restart once before the OS is started.

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 Clearing a password

1. See "Getting Started" attached to this server or Chapter 2 (1. Installing Internal Optional Devices) in "User’s Guide" to remove Side Cover or Top Cover.

2. Locate Clear Password Jumper (J_PASSWORD) by referring the above figure.

3. Change the jumper switch from Keep to Clear.

4. Reassemble the server, and then turn on the server.

POST will halt with the following error message.

ERROR 8007: SETUP Menu Password cleared by Jumper. Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup

5. Turn off the power and return the jumper switch to Keep by the same manner.

6. Reassemble the server.

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System Diagnostics

System Diagnostics run several tests on the server.

8.1

Tests

The following items are tested in System Diagnostics.

 Memory  CPU cache memory  Hard disk drive

Important

To avoid affecting a network and storage system, disconnect a LAN cable,

Fibre Channel, NEC Storage, and other external storage before running

System Diagnostics.

Tips

No data is written on the disk when checking the hard disk drives.

8.2

Usage of System Diagnostics

Run System Diagnostics as follows.

1. Run EXPRESSBUILDER and choose Tool menu from Boot Selection Menu. For details, see Chapter 2 (6. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER).

Note Choose English if Language Selection Menu appears.

Press <Y> key if "Hit key to continue. [y|Y]" appears in Redirection Mode.

2. Choose Test and diagnostics.

3. From Test and diagnostics, choose End-User Mode (Basic) to run System Diagnostics. This process takes about three minutes. When the diagnostics is completed, the screen changes as shown on the next page. See eupro_ug_en.pdf in the \isolinux\diag folder of EXPRESSBUILDER for the End-User Mode

(Professional) feature.

Supervisor-Mode is intended for maintenance personnel.

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Diagnostics tool title

The name and version of the diagnostic tool.

Test windows title

The progress of the diagnostics. “Test End” is displayed when the diagnostics completes.

Test result

Shows the start, end, and elapsed time and completion status of the diagnostics.

Guideline

The details of the keys to operate window.

Test summary window

The results of each test. Move the cursor and press <Enter> key on the cursor line to display the details of the test.

If an error is detected by System Diagnostics, the relevant test result in the Test summary window is highlighted in red, and “Abnormal End” appears in the result on the right side. Move the cursor to the test that detected the error, and press <Enter> key. Take notes about the error message that has been output to the Detail Information screen and contact your sales representative.

Test window title

Test results

Test summary window

Guideline

Diagnostics tool title

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4. Follow the guideline shown at the bottom of the screen, and press <Esc> key.

Enduser Menu below appears.

Shows the screen of the above diagnostics.

Shows a list of connected devices.

Shows and saves the log information of the diagnostics. To save it, connect FAT formatted removable media, and then choose Save(F).

Optional features can be used from this menu.

Restarts the server.

5. Choose Reboot in Enduser Menu. The server will restart.

System Diagnostics is now completed.

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Offline Tools

Offline tools are used for maintenance, failure analysis, and the settings of the server.

9.1

Starting Offline Tools

Start up Offline Tools at the following steps.

1. Turn on a display, and other peripheral devices, and then turn on the server.

2. Press <F4> key while the message below appears. Press <F2> SETUP, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network.

Note

Offline tool will start when <F4> key is pressed during running the option ROM

utility at the legacy boot mode.

3. Keyboard Selection Menu appears after POST completion. The following menu appears after choosing a keyboard type.

4. Choose a feature from the menu. See 9.2 Features of Offline Tools for more information.

Off-line TOOL MENU

Maintenance Utility Server Configuration Utility Exit

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9.2

Features of Offline Tools

Offline Tools has the following features.

Note

Disable RDX by setting RDX to hibernate mode before starting Offline Tools.

 Off-line Maintenance Utility

Off-line Maintenance Utility is started when Maintenance Utility is chosen. Off-line Maintenance Utility is used for preventive maintenance and failure analysis for the server. If you are unable to start NEC ESMPRO due to a failure, Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used to check the cause of the failure.

Note

Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for maintenance personnel. Consult with

your sales representative if a trouble that requires Off-line Maintenance Utility

occurs.

Off-line Maintenance Utility has the following features.

 IPMI Information Viewer

Displays System Event Log (SEL), Sensor Data Record (SDR), and Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) in

Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) and also back up such logs.

Using this feature, system errors and events can be investigated to locate the parts to be replaced.

You can also clear the SEL area, and specify the operation when the SEL area becomes full.

 System Information Viewer

Displays and saves information on processor (CPU) or BIOS.

 System Information Management

Sets the information specific to your server (Product information, Chassis information).

 Server Configuration Utility

Use this utility to specify the alert notification feature by EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 and use the remote

management feature by "PC for management".

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Console-less Feature

Offline tools can be remotely controlled from "PC for Management" without a keyboard or other consoles.

How to remotely control

9.3.1

Control from a LAN connected PC for Management using the remote KVM of EXPRESSSCOPE engine 3.

For details of the remote KVM, see "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 User’s Guide" in EXPRESSBUILDER.

Note

Connect the LAN cable to the connector on management LAN port.Or, if Shared

BMC LAN feature is used, connect the LAN cable to the corresponding LAN

connector.

You can also control Offline Tools remotely by using BIOS Console Redirection.

Preparation

9.3.2

Enable the remote management feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 in advance to check the hardware error during console-less operation.

See "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 User's Guide" or NEC ESMPRO Manager online help.

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Useful Features

This chapter describes useful features for using the server.

1. System BIOS

Describes how to set the BIOS settings.

2. Server Configuration

The server has the following off-line tools.

3. Flash FDD

Describes the Flash FDD.

4. Power Control Feature

Describes the power control feature.

5. RAID System Configuration

Describes the RAID configuration utility installed in the server.

6. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER

Describes the EXPRESSBUILDER attached to the server.

7. EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3

Describes EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.

8. NEC ESMPRO

Describes NEC ESMPRO used to manage and monitor the server.

9. NEC Product Info Collection Utility

Describes the NEC Product Info Collection Utility.

10. Ezclct Viewer

Describes Ezclct Viewer.

11. Universal RAID Utility

Describes Universal RAID Utility, an application to manage or monitor the RAID Controllers.

12. Express Report Service / Express Report Service (HTTPS)

Describes about Express Report Service / Express Report Service(HTTPS).

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13. Express Report Service (MG)

Describes about Express Report Service(MG).

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System BIOS

You can check and change the parameters using the BIOS Setup utility (SETUP).

1.1

Starting SETUP

Turn on the server and proceed with POST.

Press <F2> key while the following message is displayed.

Press <F2> SETUP, ...

1.2

Parameters

SETUP has the following menus.

 Main menu  Advanced menu  Security menu  Server menu  Boot menu  Save & Exit menu

These menus have several submenus for configuring.

Main

1.2.1

When you start SETUP, the Main menu appears first.

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The table on the next page shows the items you can configure on the Main menu.

Option Parameter Description

BIOS Information

 

BIOS Version (display only) Displays the BIOS version.

Build Date (display only) Displays the BIOS build date.

Access Level (display only)

Displays the access level of the login user,

Administrator or User.

If no password is specified, Administrator is

displayed.

UEFI Spec Version

(display only)

Displays the UEFI Specification version.

Memory Information



Total Memory

(display only)

Displays the basic memory capacity.

System Language

[English]

Français

Español

Deutsch

Italiano

Specifies the display language for the BIOS.

If you run SETUP with BIOS Redirection Port

enabled, English is automatically selected

and you cannot change System Language.

If BIOS Redirection Port is disabled, you can

change System Language.

System Date WWW MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date.

System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time

[ ]: Factory settings

Tips Make sure that the date and time are correct.

Using a time server (NTP server) is recommended.

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Advanced

1.2.2

Advanced menu appears when the cursor is moved to Advanced.

For the menus that show a “ ” to their left, press <Enter> key to display its submenu, and then change the settings.

When Boot Mode is UEFI:

When Boot Mode is Legacy:

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(1) Processor Configuration submenu

On Advanced, choose Processor Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press <Enter> key to show its submenus.

For details about the options, see the table on the next page.

Option Parameter Description

Processor Information

 

Processor Power Management

 

DCU IP Prefetcher

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the prefetcher of L1

cache.

DCU Streamer Prefetcher

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the prefetcher of L1 data

cache.

Hardware Prefetcher

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables Hardware Prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the optimal access from

memory to cache.

Execute Disable Bit

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables Execute Disable Bit

feature. This option is displayed only when the

installed processor supports this feature.

VT-x

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization

Technology feature.

Active Processor Cores

[All]

Specifies the number of active cores in

processor.

The selectable number of cores depends on

processor installed.

Hyper-Threading

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the feature to

simultaneously execute two threads in a single

core.

This option is displayed only when the

installed processor supports this feature.

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X2APIC

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enable or disable X2APIC feature.

This item is selectable when Enabled is

selected for VT-x and VT-d.

 The X2APIC feature must be enabled

when using an OS shown below:

ー Windows Server 2016 ー Windows Server 2012 ー Windows Server 2012 R2 ー VMware ESXi 6 ー VMware ESXi 6.5

 The X2APIC feature must be disabled

when using an OS shown below:

ー Windows Server 2008 R2

See Chapter 1 Installing Windows in

Installation Guide, and determine whether this

feature is enabled or disabled according to

description in "Before Starting Setup"

appropriate to your OS.

[ ]: Factory settings

(a) Processor Information submenu

For details about the options, see the table on the next page.

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Option Parameter Description

Processor 1 CPUID (display only)

Displays the ID of Processor 1.

Error indicates an error was detected during

POST.

Processor Type

(display only)

Displays the type of Processor 1.

Processor Speed

(display only)

Displays the clock speed of Processor 1.

Active Cores

(display only)

Displays the number of active cores in

Processor 1.

Max Cores

(display only)

Displays the maximum number of cores in

Processor 1.

L2 Cache RAM

(display only)

Displays the secondary cache size of

processor 1.

L3 Cache RAM

(display only)

Displays the tertiary cache size of processor 1.

Microcode Revision

(display only)

Displays the revision of the microcode applied

to processor 1.

EMT64 (display only)

Displays Supported when processor 1

supports Intel 64 architecture.

Hyper-Threading (display only)

Displays Supported when processor 1

supports Hyper-Threading Technology

feature.

[ ]: Factory setting

(b) Processor Power Management submenu

For details about the options, see the table on the next page.

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Option Parameter Description

Power Management Policy

Performance

Preferred

[Energy Preferred]

Custom

Specify the Power Management Policy.

Set the following related menu items en bloc

according to this setting. You can select the

following related menu items by changing this

setting to [Custom]

Processor C3 Report

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the feature to report C3

state of processor to OS.

Processor C6 Report

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the feature to report C6

state of processor to OS.

Processor C7 Report

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the feature to report C7

state of processor to OS.

Processor C8 Report

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the feature to report C8

state of processor to OS. When enabling this

option, also enable any of the Processor

C3/C6/C7 Report options.

Package C-State Limit

C0/C1

C6(Retention)

[No Limit]

Specifies the upper limit for Package C State

of processor.

EIST

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep(R) Technology feature.

This option is displayed only when the

installed processor supports this feature.

Energy Performance

Performance

[Balanced

Performance]

Balanced Energy

Energy Efficient

Specifies whether the performance is

preferred or energy-saving is preferred while

processor is running. This option is displayed

only when [EIST] is set to "Enabled".

Turbo Boost

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Turbo Boost

Technology.

This option is displayed only when the

installed processor supports this feature.

Energy Efficient Turbo

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo

feature. This option is displayed when [EIST]

is set to "Enabled" and Turbo Boost is set to

"Enabled". This option is displayed only when

the installed processor supports this feature.

PAIR

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the Power Aware Interrupt

Routing feature.

P-State Coordination

[HW_ALL]

SW_ALL

SW_ANY

Specifies the type of P-State Coordination.

Hardware P-State [Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the Hardware P-State

feature of a processor. You do not need to

change this option for the OS that does not

support this feature.

[ ]: Factory settings

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On Advanced, choose Memory Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press <Enter> key to show its submenus.

Option Parameter Description

Memory Information

 

Hardware Memory Test

[Disabled]

Enabled

Specifies whether to perform a memory test.

Enabled : if an error is detected during the

test, the applicable memory resource will be

disabled.

Memory Retest

[No]

Yes

Yes : the memory error is cleared and all

DIMMs are tested on the next POST process.

This option is automatically changed to No

after starting the server.

Memory Frequency Limit

[Auto]

1333 MHz

1600 MHz

1866 MHz

2133 MHz

2400 MHz

Specifies the upper limit of the memory

frequency. The frequency may be lower than

the specified value depending on the memory

configuration.

[ ]: Factory setting

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Option Parameter Description

Total Memory (display only) Displays the basic memory capacity.

Current Memory Speed (display only)

Displays the current memory operating

frequency.

DIMM1 Status

DIMM2 Status

DIMM3 Status

DIMM4 Status

(display only)

Displays the current memory status.

The number displayed here corresponds to a

DIMM slot number. The number indicates the

amount of memory as well as means that

memory is normal. The list below shows the

meanings of the other states.

Disabled: The memory has failed

Not Present: No memory is installed

Error: Forced memory startup

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(3) PCI Configuration submenu

On Advanced, choose PCI Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen as shown below.

Option Parameter Description

PCI Device Controller and Option ROM

Settings

 

PCI Link Speed Settings

 

4GB PCI Hole Granularity

3 GB

2 GB

1 GB

Specifies the size of the address space for the

PCI device.

Above 4GB Decoding

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enable or disable the function that maps the

memory to an address space that is more than

4GB for 64 bit PCle device. This option is not

displayed when SATA Mode is set to “RAID

Mode”.

PCI Bus Static Allocation

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables static allocation of PCI

bus numbers.

PCIe Completion Timeout 50 µsec to 10 msec

16 msec to 55 msec

65 msec to 210 msec

[260 msec to 900

msec]

1 sec to 3.5 sec

4 sec to 13 sec

17 sec to 64 sec

Specify completion timeout time for PCIe

devices.

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Option Parameter Description

VGA Controller

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard VGA

controller.

VGA Priority

[Offboard]

Onboard

Specifies the priority to expand ROM of the

VGA controller. This option is fixed to

"Enabled" if Shared LAN is set to "Enabled"

for off-line tools.

LAN Controller

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the on-board LAN

controller.

LAN1 Option ROM Scan

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the option ROM SCAN for

on-board LAN 1.

LAN2 Option ROM Scan

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the option ROM SCAN for

on-board LAN 2.

PCI1 Slot Option ROM

PCI2 Slot Option ROM

PCI3 Slot Option ROM

PCI4 Slot Option ROM

(Express5800/T110i, T110i-S)

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the option ROM on each

PCI board. Only PCI4 Slot Option ROM is set

to [Enabled] as factory settings

PCI1A Slot Option ROM

PCI1B Slot Option ROM

PCI1C Slot Option ROM

(Express5800/ R110i-1)

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the option ROM on each

PCI board. Only PCI1A Slot Option ROM is set

to [Enabled] as factory settings

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Note

For a RAID controller, LAN adapter (network boot), or Fibre Channel controller, if

no hard disk drive on which an OS is installed is connected, set the option ROM for

that slot to Disabled.

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(b) PCI Link Speed Settings submenu

Option Parameter Description

Target Link Speed Limit [Auto]

2.5 GT/s

5.0 GT/s

Specifies the upper limit of the link speed for the onboard

PCI devices and PCI devices connected to the PCI slots

PCI1 Slot Link Speed Limit

PCI2 Slot Link Speed Limit

PCI3 Slot Link Speed Limit

PCI4 Slot Link Speed Limit

(Express5800/T110i, T110i-S)

2.5 GT/s

5.0 GT/s

[8.0 GT/s]

Specifies the upper limit of the link speed for the PCI

slots in the range specified in Target Link Speed Limit

PCI1A Slot Link Speed Limit

PCI1B Slot Link Speed Limit

PCI1C Slot Link Speed Limit

(Express5800/R110i)

2.5 GT/s

5.0 GT/s

[8.0 GT/s]

Specifies the upper limit of the link speed for the PCI

slots in the range specified in Target Link Speed Limit

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(4) Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu

On Advanced, choose Advanced Chipset Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen as shown below.

Option Parameter Description

VT-d

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization

Technology for Directed I/O, which is provided

by the Intel chipset.

This option is displayed only when the

installed processor supports this feature.

Wake On LAN/PME

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the feature that remotely

powers on through a network.

Wake On RTC Alarm

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the feature that remotely

powers on using the real time clock.

When you do not use this feature, keep it

disabled.

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Tips

Use scheduled running feature or remote batch feature of NEC ESMPRO Manager

to operate power supply at specified date and time. You can use these features

with Wake On RTC Alarm setting disabled.

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(5) Storage Configuration submenu

On Advanced, choose Storage Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press <Enter> key to show its submenus.

Option Parameter Description

SATA Information



This option is not displayed when SATA Mode

is RAID Mode.

SATA Mode

Disabled

AHCI Mode

RAID Mode

Specifies SATA Mode.

For the models that show RAID Mode, this

option is only for display.

Hard Disk Drive Pre-Delay

[Disable]

3 Seconds

6 Seconds

9 Seconds

12 Seconds

15 Seconds

21 Seconds

30 Seconds

Specifies delay time before HDD is accessed

during POST.

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(a) SATA Information submenu

Option Parameter Description

SATA Port0 (display only) Displays the devices connected to each port.

Not Present means that no device is

connected to the port.

SATA Port1

SATA Port2

SATA Port3

SATA Port4

SATA Port5

SATA Port6

SATA Port7

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(6) USB Configuration submenu

On Advanced, choose USB Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below.

Option Parameter Description

Device Reset Timeout

10 sec

[20 sec]

30 sec

40 sec

Specifies the time to wait when Start Unit

Command is issued to a USB mass storage

device.

Controller Timeout

1 sec

5 sec

10 sec

[20 sec]

Specifies the time to wait when Control, Bulk,

or Interrupt Transfer Command is issued to a

USB controller.

XHCI Hand-off

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the XHCI Hand-off

feature.

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(7) Serial Port Configuration submenu

On Advanced, choose Serial Port Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below.

On BIOS Redirection Port, choose Serial Port A or Serial Port B and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below.

For details about the options, see the table on the next page.

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Option Parameter Description

Serial Port A Settings

 

Serial Port A

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables serial Port A

Serial A Base I/O

[3F8h]

2F8h

3E8h

2E8h

Specifies the base I/O address for serial port

Serial A Interrupt

[IRQ 4]

IRQ 3

Specifies the interrupt for serial port A

Serial Port B Settings

 

Serial Port B

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables serial Port B

Serial B Base I/O

3F8h

[2F8h]

3E8h

2E8h

Specifies the base I/O address for serial port B

Serial B Interrupt

IRQ 4

[IRQ 3]

Specifies the interrupt for serial port B

Auto-Shutdown [Disabled]

Enabled

Enable or disable auto shutdown for the serial

port. To specify "Enabled", a device that

supports this feature must be connected. If the

connected device does not support this

feature, the serial ports will fail to return from

halt state.

Console Redirection Settings

 

BIOS Redirection Port

[Disabled]

Serial Port A

Serial Port B

Enables or disables the console redirection

feature for the specified serial port.

Specifying Serial Port A or Serial Port B

enables direct connection through terminal

unit, and options for connection shown below

are displayed.

Terminal Type

[VT100+]

VT-UTF8

ANSI

Specifies the terminal type.

Baud Rate

9600

19200

57600

[115200]

Specifies the baud rate.

Data Bits

[8]

Specifies the data bit width.

Parity

[None]

Even

Odd

Specifies the parity type.

Stop Bits

[1]

Specifies stop bits.

Flow Control

None

[Hardware RTS/CTS]

Specifies the flow control method.

Continue C.R. after POST

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the feature to continue

console redirection after completion of POST.

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(8) Network Stack Configuration submenu

From the Advanced menu, select Network Stack Configuration and then press the <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below.

Option Parameter Description

Network Stack Disabled

[Enabled]

Enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. If this

option is set to "Enabled", the menu items

below appear.

PXE Configuration

 

Network Mode Disabled

[IPv4]

IPv6

Specify the PXE network mode.

Media Detect Count [1]-50

Specify the number of times trying to detect

media at PXE connection.

iSCSI Configuration

 

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(a) iSCSI Configuration submenu

Option Parameter Description

iSCSI Initiator Name

Alphanumeric

character between 4

and 223

Specify the name of the iSCSI Initiator. The

initiator name must be IQN format (iSCSI

Qualifier Name).

The menu items below can be selected when

"iSCSI Initiator Name" is specified.

Add an Attempt

 

Attempt [XX]

 

Delete Attempts

 

Change Attempt Order

 

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<1> Add an Attempt submenu

Note

A MAC address is displayed when the onboard LAN controller or the UEFI driver

for the PCI device is loaded.

Option Parameter Description

MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX]

 

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i. MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX] submenu

Option Parameter Description

iSCSI Attempt Name

Up to 96

Alphanumeric

characters

Specify an attempt name of iSCSI.

iSCSI Mode

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enabled for MPIO

Specify iSCSI mode.

Internet Protocol

[IP4]

IP6

Specify IP mode of iSCSI.

Connection Retry Count 0-[5]-16 Specify the retry count for iSCSI connection.

Connection Establishing Timeout 100-[16000]-20000

Specify the timeout time in msec for iSCSI

connection.

OUI-format ISID (display only) Displays the OUI-format ISID.

Configure ISID 6-digit numerics

Specify the lower 3 bytes of the OUI-format

ISID. The MAC address is stored by default.

Enable DHCP

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enable or disable the DHCP server.

Initiator IP Address IP Address

Specify the IP address of the initiator. This

item is not displayed when "Enabled" is

selected for Enable DHCP or "IP6" is selected

for Internet Protocol.

Initiator Subnet Mask IP Address

Specify subnet mask of initiator. This item is

not displayed when "Enabled" is selected for

Enable DHCP.

Gateway IP Address

Specify a gateway. This item is not displayed

when "Enabled" is selected for Enable DHCP

Get Target info via DHCP

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enable or disable the feature to obtain

information of the target device via the DHCP

server. This item is not displayed when

"Disabled" is selected for Enable DHCP.

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Option Parameter Description

Target Name

Alphanumeric

characters between 4

and 223

Specify the target name with IQN (iSCSI

Qualifier) format. This item is not displayed

when "Enabled" is selected for Get Target

info via DHCP.

Target IP Address IP Address

Specify the IP address of the target device.

This item is not displayed when "Enabled" is

selected for Get Target info via DHCP.

Target Port 0-65535

Specify the target port.

This item is not displayed when "Enabled" is

selected for Get Target info via DHCP.

Boot LUN

Up to 20

Alphanumeric

characters

Specify the LUN.

This item is not displayed when "Enabled" is

selected for Get Target info via DHCP.

Authentication Type

CHAP

[None]

Specify the authentication type.

CHAP Type

One Way

[Mutual]

Specify the CHAP type.

This item is displayed when "CHAP" is

selected for Authentication Type.

CHAP Name

Up to 126

Alphanumeric

characters

Specify the CHAP name.

This item is displayed when "CHAP" is

selected for Authentication Type.

CHAP Secret

Alphanumeric

characters between

12 and 16 digits

Specify the CHAP secret.

This item is displayed when "CHAP" is

selected for Authentication Type.

CHAP Status (display only)

Displays the status of the CHAP secret.

This item is displayed when "CHAP" is

selected for Authentication Type.

Reverse CHAP Name

Up to 126

Alphanumeric

characters

Specify the reverse CHAP name.

This item is displayed when "CHAP" is

selected for Authentication Type and

"Mutual" is selected for CHAP Type.

Reverse CHAP Secret

Alphanumeric

characters between

12 and 16 digits

Specify the reverse CHAP secret.

This item is displayed when "CHAP" is

selected for Authentication Type and

"Mutual" is selected for CHAP Type.

Reverse CHAP Status (display only)

Displays the status of the reverse CHAP

secret.

This item is displayed when "CHAP" is

selected for Authentication Type and

"Mutual" is selected for CHAP Type.

Save Changes



Save the current settings.

Back to Previous Page



Return to the iSCSI Configuration submenu.

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<2> Attempt[XX] submenu

Options and parameters are same as those in MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX] submenu.

See MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX] submenu in <1>Add an Attempt submenu.

<3> Delete Attempts submenu

Option Parameter Description

Attempt [XX]

[Disabled]

Enabled

Select "Enabled" for an iSCSI attempt you

want to delete.

Commit Changes and Exit



Save the current setting and return to the

iSCSI Configuration submenu.

Discard Changes and Exit



Discard the current setting and return to the

iSCSI Configuration submenu.

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<4> Change Attempt Order submenu

Option Parameter Description

Change Attempt Order



Specify the priority of iSCSI attempt. Press the

<Enter> key to open the pop-up window, and

specify the priority by using <+> or <–> key.

Commit Changes and Exit



Save the current setting and return to the

iSCSI Configuration submenu.

Discard Changes and Exit



Discard the current setting and return to the

iSCSI Configuration submenu.

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(9) UEFI Driver Configuration submenu

Option Parameter Description

(UEFI Driver Name)



This item is displayed when the onboard LAN

controller or a UEFI driver for a PCI device is

loaded.

The on-screen menu depends on the specified

UEFI driver.

VLAN Configuration

(MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX)

 

Driver Health

 

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(a)

VLAN Configuration (MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX)

submenu

Option Parameter Description

Create new VLAN

 

VLAN ID [0]-4094 Specify VLAN ID.

Priority [0]-7 Specify VLAN Priority.

Add VLAN



Add VLAN.

Configured VLAN List



－

VLAN ID: [x], Priority:[x]

[Disabled]

Enabled

Set VLAN to be deleted to [Enabled].

Remove VLAN



Delete the specified VLAN

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Driver Health

submenu

Option Parameter Description

(UEFI Driver Name) (display only)

Displays the status of the UEFI driver.

This item is displayed when the onboard LAN

controller or a UEFI driver for a PCI device is

loaded, and the UEFI driver supports the

Driver Health Protocol.

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Security

1.2.3

Security menu appears when the cursor is moved to Security. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press <Enter> key to show its submenus.

Choose either Administrator Password or User Password, and then press <Enter> key to display the screen where you can register/change the password.

Tips  Set Administrator Password before setting User Password.

 Do not set any password before installing the OS.  If you have forgotten the password, see Chapter 1 (7. Resetting and Clearing the

Server) to clear password.

For details about the options, see the table on the next page.

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Option Parameter Description

Password Configuration

 

Administrator Password

Up to 20

alphanumeric

characters

Specifies the administrator password.

This password can be used to access all

SETUP menus. This option can only be

specified by logging in with an administrator

privilege.

User Password

Up to 20

alphanumeric

characters

Specifies the user password.

This password can be used to access the

limited SETUP menus. This option can only be

specified by logging in with an administrator

privilege.

Security Configuration

 

Password On Boot

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the feature that requires a

password entry on boot. This option can be

selected when Administrator Password is

set.

Disable USB Ports

[Disabled]

Front

Rear

Internal

Front + Rear

Front + Internal

Rear + Internal

Front + Rear +

Internal

Selects the ports to be disabled.

Note that the USB keyboard can be used while

POST is running.

Remote Keyboard and Mouse

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the remote keyboard and

mouse supported by BMC.

NVRAM Write Policy

[Unlock]

Lock

Set the operation policy to write to the BIOS

setting (NVRAM). If "Lock" is specified, writing

from the OS to NVRAM is restricted. This

function can be selected only when "Secure

Boot" is "Disabled".

Secure Boot Configuration



This item can be selected only when "Boot

Mode" is set to "UEFI".

Trusted Computing



This option is displayed only when the optional

TPM kit is installed. This option becomes

available after Administrator Password is set

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(1) Secure Boot Configuration submenu

When "Secure Boot" is selected and the <Enter> key is pressed in the Security menu, the following screen is displayed.

Option Parameter Description

System Mode (display only)

Display the status of registration of Platform

Key (PK). It is not registered if the status is

[Setup]. It is registered if the status is [User].

Secure Boot (display only)

The status is [Active] when SETUP is started

with the Secure Boot function enabled.

Vendor Keys (display only)

The status is [Active] when the default key is

registered.

Secure Boot

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enable or disable the Secure Boot function.

This function is enabled when the key is

registered.

Secure Boot Mode

[Standard]

Custom

Set it to [Custom] to add/delete the key.

Invalid Signature Detection

[Boot Next Device]

Halt

Specify the operation when an illegal signature

is detected by the Secure Boot function. If

"Halt" is specified, a pop-up message is

displayed during POST. Select OK to boot the

device of the next higher priority.If "Boot Next

Device" is specified, the device of the next

higher priority is booted without displaying a

message.

Key Management



This item can be selected only when "Secure

Boot Mode" is set to "Custom".

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Tips  We recommend that you set “Administrator Password” to enable “Secure Boot”.

 When “Secure Boot” is enabled, the UEFI driver of the option card needs to be

signed by the Microsoft key to have the option card recognized as a bootable

device.

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Option Parameter Description

Default Key Provision

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enable/Disable the function to automatically register the default key if you do not have Platform Key (PK).

Delete All Secure Boot Variables



Set “System Mode” to [Setup]. Secure Boot will be disabled. All keys and signature databases (PK, KEK, DB, DBX and DBT) will be deleted. You can execute this section only when you set “Default Key Provision” to [Disabled].

Enroll All Factory Default Keys



Set “System Mode” to [User]. Register the default key and signature databases (PK, KEK, DB, DBX and DBT). You can execute this section only when you set “Default Key Provision” to [Enabled].

Save All Secure Boot Variables



Save all keys and signature databases (PK, KEK, DB, DBX and DBT) in an external media. You can execute this section only when you have registered PK, KEK, db, dbx and dbt keys.

Secure Boot variable | Size| Key#| Key source

(display only) Display the status of keys and signature

databases (PK, KEK, DB, DBX and DBT).

Platform Key(PK)



Display the status of Platform Key (PK). Also register/delete PK.

Key Exchange Keys



Display the status of Key Exchange Keys (KEK). Also register/delete KEK.

Authorized Signatures



Display the status of Authorized Signatures (DB). Also register/delete DB.

Forbidden Signatures



Display the status of Forbidden Signatures (DBX). Also register/delete DBX.

Authorized Timestamps



Display the status of Authorized Timestamps (DBT). Also register/delete DBT.

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(2) Trusted Computing submenu

On Security, choose Trusted Computing and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below.

If you enable TPM Support, enable TPM State, the following menu screen appears.

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If TXT Support is enabled, the following screen is displayed.

Option Parameter Description

TPM Configuration

 

TPM Support

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module

feature.

TPM State

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables TPM features.

This option can be changed when TPM

Support is enabled.

Pending TPM operation

[None]

TPM Clear

Specifies TPM operation.

This option can be selected when TPM State

is set to Enabled.

TPM Enabled Status (display only) Displays TPM Support Status

TPM Active Status (display only)

TPM Owner Status (display only)

Platform Hierarchy

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enable or disable Platform Hierarchy. This

item can be selected if "TPM Support" is

"Enabled".

Storage Hierarchy

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. This item

can be selected if "TPM Support" is "Enabled".

Endorsement Hierarchy

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enable or disable Endorsement Hierarchy.

This item can be selected if "TPM Support" is

"Enabled".

Hash Policy

[SHA-1]

SHA-2

Specify Hash Policy. This item can be selected

if "TPM Support" is "Enabled".

Intel(R) TXT Configuration

 

TXT Support

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the Intel Trusted

Execution Technology feature. This option can

be selected when VT-x, VT-d, and TPM State

are set to Enabled.

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Option Parameter Description

VT-x

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization

Technology for Directed processor feature.

VT-d

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization

Technology for Directed I/O feature.

This option is displayed only when the

installed processor supports this feature.

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Server

1.2.4

Server menu appears when the cursor is moved to Server. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press <Enter> key to show its submenus.

On System Management, press <Enter> key to show its submenus.

(1/2)

Option Parameter Description

System Management

 

Power Control Configuration

 

Assert NMI on PCIe Error

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enable or disable NMI assert feature. NMI is

asserted when PCIe Uncorrectable error is

detected and PCI PERR or SERR is

detected.

FRB-2 Policy

[Retry 3 Times]

Disable FRB2 Timer

Always Reset

Specifies how to operate when FRB level 2

errors occur.

Boot Monitoring

[Disabled]

5-60 minutes

Enables or disables the boot monitoring

feature and specifies the timeout setting.

To use this feature, install NEC ESMPRO

ServerAgentService on Windows. If starting

up an OS on which it is not installed, disable

this feature.

Boot Monitoring Policy

[Retry 3 times]

Always Reset

Specifies the processing to be done when

time-out was enforced during boot

monitoring. This is configurable only if Boot

Monitoring has been enabled.

Retry 3 times resets the server upon the

timeout and attempts to boot OS up to three

times.

Always Reset retries booting the OS

repeatedly.

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Option Parameter Description

Thermal Sensor

Disabled

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the thermal sensor

monitoring. If this option is set to Enabled

and when abnormal temperature is detected,

the system stops at the end of POST.

Check previous System Config

[Disabled]

Enabled

If this option is set to Enabled and the

system configuration differs from the

previous boot, the system waits for user’s

intervention before booting.

BMC IRQ [Disabled]

IRQ 11

Specifies whether to assign an interrupt line

to the BMC.

Post Error Pause

Disabled

[Enabled]

Specifies whether to stop the POST once at

the end of POST if an error occurs during the

POST.

Memory Error

Halt

[Boot]

Specifies whether to stop operation at the

end of POST processing if a memory

resource error occurred while executing

POST.

This option is enabled if POST Error Pause

in the Server menu is enabled.

Even if this option is set to Boot, operation

stops at the end of POST if errors occurred

for all resources.

Power Switch Inhibit

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the power switch inhibit

feature.

CLI SETUP

[Disabled]

Enabled

Specifies whether to use Command Line

Interface (CLI).

Enabled : SETUP is run by CLI instead of

the menu operation. To switch back to the

menu operation, set this option to Disabled

on CLI.

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(1) System Management submenu

On Server, choose System Management and then press <Enter> key to show its submenus.

Option Parameter Description

BIOS Version (display only) Displays the current BIOS version.

UEFI Spec Version (display only) Displays the UEFI Specification version.

Board Part Number (display only) Displays the part number of the motherboard.

Board Serial Number (display only) Displays the serial number of the motherboard.

System Part Number (display only) Displays the part number of the system.

System Serial Number (display only) Displays the serial number of the system.

Chassis Part Number (display only) Displays the part number of the chassis.

Chassis Serial Number (display only) Displays the serial number of the chassis.

Onboard LAN1 MAC (display only) Displays the MAC address of the onboard LAN port 1.

Onboard LAN2 MAC (display only) Displays the MAC address of the onboard LAN port 2.

Management LAN MAC (display only)

Displays the MAC address of the management LAN

port.

BMC Device ID (display only) Displays the BMC device ID.

BMC Device Revision (display only) Displays the BMC device revision.

BMC Firmware Revision (display only) Displays the BMC firmware revision.

SDR Revision (display only) Displays the revision of the sensor data record.

NM Firmware Version (display only) Displays the firmware version of Intel Node Manager

Descriptor Revision (display only) Displays the Descriptor revision.

Chipset Revision (display only) Displays the chipset revision.

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(2) Power Control Configuration submenu

On Server, choose Power Control Configuration and then press <Enter> key to show its submenus.

Option Parameter Description

AC-LINK

Stay Off

[Last State]

Power On

Specifies how the power state should be when the AC

power is supplied again after the power is lost.See the

table below.

Power On Delay Time Mode

[Manually Setting]

Random

Selects a method to specify the delay time before

powering on DC power.

This option is selectable when Power On or Last

State is specified in AC-LINK.

Delay Time [xx]-600

Specifies the waiting time before powering on DC

within the range between “xx” and 600 seconds.

This feature is enabled when Power On or Last State

is specified in the AC LINK setting.

“xx” indicates the minimum configurable time and is

displayed when executing Load Setup Defaults. If

Save Changes and Exit is selected with a value

smaller than the minimum value specified, the

minimum configurable time is automatically applied.

Standby Power Save

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables the feature that saves the standby

power on standby.

If this option is enabled, the AC-LINK setting is fixed to

Power On and cannot be changed.

Cold Redundant Mode

(Express5800/T110i, T110i-S)

[Disabled]

Enabled

Enables or disables cold redundancy. This option is displayed only when using redundant power supply.

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The table below shows the operation when the AC power is turned off once and then back on, in accordance with the AC LINK setting.

System status before AC power was turned off AC LINK setting

Stay Off Last State Power On

Operating Off On On

Abort (DC power is also Off) Off Off On

Forced shutdown* Off On On

* Continue pressing the POWER switch for at least 4 seconds to forcibly turn off the power.

Tips

 If an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is used for automatic operation, set the

AC-LINK to Power On.

 AC-LINK option becomes valid when next time POST is running.

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Boot

1.2.5

Boot menu appears when the cursor is moved to Boot.

Option Parameter Description

Boot Configuration

 

Quiet Boot

Disabled

[Enabled]

Specifies whether to display the logo during POST.

Disabled : the results of POST execution are

displayed instead of the NEC logo after the power is

turned on.

If BIOS Redirection Port is enabled, this option is

always disabled.

Bootup Numlock State

[Off]

Enables or disables Numlock.

Setup Prompt Timeout [0] - 65535

Specifies the time (in seconds) until <F2> is pressed to

launch SETUP.

The specified value is reflected to waiting time

immediately before completion of POST.

Boot Mode

Legacy

[UEFI]

Specify the boot mode.This option can be selected when Secure Boot is set to Disabled.

 Select "UEFI" for the following OS:

ー Windows Server 2016 ー Windows Server 2012 ー Windows Server 2012 R2 ー VMware ESXi 6 ー VMware ESXi 6.5

 Select "Legacy" for the following OS:

ー Windows Server 2008 R2

See Chapter 1 Installing Windows in Installation

Guide, and determine the Boot Mode according to

description in "Before Starting Setup" appropriate to

your OS.

Boot Option Priorities

 

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Option Parameter Description

Boot Option #1



These items display the priority of boot devices.

If Boot Mode is changed, devices are displayed after

the system restart.

Boot Option #2



Boot Option #3



Boot Option #4



CD/DVD Priorities



Specify the boot priority for each device type.

Removable Priorities



HDD Priorities



Network Priorities



[ ]: Factory setting

How to change the boot priority

1. When BIOS detects a bootable device, it displays device information in the designated area.

2. Move the cursor to a device using the <>/<> keys, and change the priority (First to Fourth) using the <+>/<> keys.

Priority of bootable devices

(1) Case when multiple bootable devices are connected

The devices are booted in descending order of the priority set in the Boot option. If the boot has failed, the device that is the next one in the Priorities of the same device type is booted. When the boot of the device that is the lowest in the Priorities of the same device type has failed, a device of the Priorities of the next device type is booted.

For example, if there are 2 Priorities for each device type, the priority of the Boot Option and the Priorities of each device type are as following:

- Priority of boot option and the Priorities of each device type ((1) to (8))

1. Boot Option #1 : CD/DVD CD/DVD Priorities Boot Option #1 : CD/DVD device 1…(1) CD/DVD Priorities Boot Option #2 : CD/DVD device 2…(2)

2. Boot Option #2 : Removable Removable Priorities Boot Option #1 : Removable device 1…(3) Removable Priorities Boot Option #2 : Removable device 2…(4)

3. Boot Option #3 : HDD HDD Priorities Boot Option #1 : HDD device 1…(5) HDD Priorities Boot Option #2 : HDD device 2…(6)

4. Boot Option #4 : Network Network Priorities Boot Option #1 : Network device 1…(7) Network Priorities Boot Option #2 : Network device 2…(8)

(2) Case when a bootable device is added

If a bootable device is newly connected, the added device is registered as the device that has the lowest priority in the Priorities of each device type.

(3) Case when a bootable device is demounted

If a bootable device is demounted from this machine, the subject device is deleted from the Priorities of each device type.

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(4) Case when “Load Setup Defaults” is executed

If "Load Setup Defaults" in the Save & Exit menu is executed, the settings of the Boot Options and the Priorities of each device type are as the following:

a) Priority of Boot Options

1. Boot Option #1 : CD/DVD

2. Boot Option #2 : Removable

3. Boot Option #3 : HDD

4. Boot Option #4 : Network

b) Priority of Each Device Type’s Priorities

- The priority of non-USB devices (SATA device, RAID, etc.) is higher, and USB devices are

registered after them.

c) Bootable devices

- For disabled devices, the disabled state is released, and they are registered in the Priorities of

each device type again.

(5) Case when Remote Management Advanced License (*1) is registered

If Remote Management Advanced License is registered, remote media are registered as a bootable device. Remote media operate as follows:

- AMI Remote CD/DVD devices are registered as the device of highest priority in "CD/DVD Priorities".

- If "Load Setup Defaults" in the Save & Exit menu is executed, AMI Remote CD/DVD devices are registered as the device of highest priority in "CD/DVD Priorities".

(*) See EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 User's Guide for details of Remote Management Extended License.

Tips

 If the boot mode is UEFI, the device information that the installation OS has

registered is displayed in "HDD Priorities". It may include the model number of

the hard disk. “Removable Priorities” may have the partition information storing

EFI boot image.

 If the boot mode is UEFI, BIOS registers the device information that is displayed

in "HDD Priorities" again when the BIOS settings (NVRAM) are cleared. For that

reason, the device information may be different from the one the installation OS

registered. However, booting can be done with no problem.

 If Boot Mode is set to "Legacy", HDD Priorities shows the model number of the

hard disk drive.

 Change bootable devices from SETUP instead of the bcdedit command of

Windows and efibootmgr command of Linux.