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Using This Guide

Text Conventions...............................................................................................................viii

Related Documents .............................................................................................................. ix

Safety Notices....................................................................................................................... x

Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada.......................................... xi

Care and Handling...............................................................................................................xii

1 System Overview

Overview............................................................................................................................ 1-2

System Chassis................................................................................................................... 1-4

Power Supply.....................................................................................................................1-5

Peripheral Bays..................................................................................................................1-5

System Board Features.......................................................................................................1-6

Pentium III Processor.................................................................................................... 1-7

System Memory............................................................................................................1-7

Real-Time Clock/Calendar ...........................................................................................1-7

BIOS .............................................................................................................................1-7

I/O Expansion Slots ......................................................................................................1-8

IDE Controller .............................................................................................................. 1-9

Keyboard and Mouse Controller...................................................................................1-9

Network Controller.......................................................................................................1-9

Video Controller ...........................................................................................................1-9

Peripheral Controller...................................................................................................1-10

Serial Ports..........................................................................................................1-10

Parallel Port......................................................................................................... 1-10

External Device Connectors........................................................................................1-10

ACPI ...........................................................................................................................1-10

AC Link Mode .................................................................................................................1-11

Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function................................................................ 1-12

Degradation Feature.........................................................................................................1-12

System Security................................................................................................................1-12

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring....................................................... 1-12

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility .............................................................1-12

2 Setting Up the System

Overview............................................................................................................................ 2-2

Selecting a Site...................................................................................................................2-2

Unpacking the System........................................................................................................2-3

Getting Familiar with the System.......................................................................................2-4

Front View....................................................................................................................2-4

Rear View ..................................................................................................................... 2-5

Making Connections ..........................................................................................................2-6

Connecting the Power Cord...............................................................................................2-7

Powering On Your System.................................................................................................2-8

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3 Configuring Your System

Configuring Your System...................................................................................................3-2

BIOS Setup Utility..............................................................................................................3-3

Using the BIOS Setup Utility........................................................................................3-3

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings...............................................................................3-4

Main Menu....................................................................................................................3-5

Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................3-6

Advanced Submenu...............................................................................................3-6

Memory Reconfiguration Submenu ......................................................................3-6

CPU Reconfiguration Submenu............................................................................3-7

Peripheral Configuration Submenu.......................................................................3-7

Peripheral Configuration Submenu (Continued)...................................................3-7

PCI Device Submenu.............................................................................................3-9

Option ROM Submenu..........................................................................................3-9

Numlock Submenu..............................................................................................3-10

Security Menu.............................................................................................................3-11

Secure Mode................................................................................................................3-12

System Hardware Menu..............................................................................................3-12

Thermal Sensor Submenu....................................................................................3-13

Wake On Events Submenu..................................................................................3-13

Console Redirection Submenu............................................................................3-13

Boot Menu...................................................................................................................3-14

Boot Device Priority Menu..................................................................................3-14

Exit Menu....................................................................................................................3-15

Exit Menu............................................................................................................3-15

Configuring System Board Jumpers.................................................................................3-16

Before You Begin........................................................................................................3-16

Moving System Board Jumpers ..................................................................................3-17

Clearing and Changing the Passwords........................................................................3-18

Clearing CMOS...........................................................................................................3-19

4 Upgrading Your System

General Information ...........................................................................................................4-2

Static Precautions ...............................................................................................................4-2

Preparing Your System for Upgrade ..................................................................................4-3

Equipment Log...................................................................................................................4-3

Removing the Side Panels..................................................................................................4-3

Installing Side Panels..........................................................................................................4-4

Modifying the System Board..............................................................................................4-5

Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery.........................................................................4-5

Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor.........................................................4-7

DIMMs........................................................................................................................4-12

Option Boards...................................................................................................................4-15

Installing a PCI Option Board.....................................................................................4-16

Removing an Option Board.........................................................................................4-17

Cable Protector.................................................................................................................4-18

Installing the Cable Protector......................................................................................4-18

Hard Disk Drives..............................................................................................................4-19

Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive........................................................................4-19

Removing an Internal Hard Disk Drive.......................................................................4-25

Front Panel........................................................................................................................4-26

Removing the Front Panel...........................................................................................4-26

Installing the Front Panel ............................................................................................4-27

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Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels........................................................................4-28

Removable Media Devices...............................................................................................4-29

Installing a 5.25-Inch Device...................................................................................... 4-29

Removing a 5.25-Inch Device ....................................................................................4-31

5 Problem Solving

Problem Solving.................................................................................................................5-2

Static Precautions...............................................................................................................5-2

Troubleshooting Checklists................................................................................................5-3

Initial System Startup....................................................................................................5-3

Running New Application Software.............................................................................5-4

After System Has Been Running Correctly..................................................................5-5

Diagnostic Testing..............................................................................................................5-6

Error Checking.............................................................................................................. 5-6

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................5-6

Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing........................................................5-6

Monitoring POST.................................................................................................. 5-7

Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators.........................................5-8

Confirming Loading of the Operating System......................................................5-8

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions.........................................................................5-9

Power LED Does Not Light.......................................................................................... 5-9

Incorrect or No Beep Code.........................................................................................5-10

No Characters Appear on Screen................................................................................5-10

Characters are Distorted or Incorrect.......................................................................... 5-11

System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate..........................................................................5-11

Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light.............................................................5-11

CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light.........................................................5-11

Problems with Application Software..........................................................................5-12

Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected........................................................................... 5-12

Problems with the Network..............................................................................................5-12

Plug and Play Installation Tips.........................................................................................5-13

BIOS User’s Information................................................................................................. 5-13

POST Error Codes and Messages............................................................................... 5-14

How to Identify BIOS Revision Level............................................................................. 5-17

BIOS Revision Level Identification............................................................................ 5-17

A System Cabling

System Cabling................................................................................................................. A-2

Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. A-2

Static Precautions..............................................................................................................A-2

Standard Configuration..................................................................................................... A-3

B Specifications

System Specifications....................................................................................................... B-2

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C Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0

Windows 2000.................................................................................................................. C-2

Device Drivers..............................................................................................................C-2

Installation Assumption................................................................................................C-3

Preparation ................................................................................................................... C-4

Installing Microsoft Windows

2000 Operating System.............................................C-5

Installing LAN Adapters..............................................................................................C-6

Driver Installation for the Intel PRO/100+ LAN Adapter....................................C-6

Driver Installation for the ATI RAGE XL Display Adapter........................................C-6

Windows NT 4.0................................................................................................................C-7

Device Drivers..............................................................................................................C-7

Configuring RAID .......................................................................................................C-8

Installing Microsoft Windows

NT 4.0 Operating System.......................................... C-8

Installing LAN Adapter Drivers..................................................................................C-9

Driver Installation for the Intel PRO/100+ LAN Adapter....................................C-9

Driver Installation for the ATI RAGE XL Display Adapter...........................................C-10

Glossary

Equipment Log

INDEX

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Using This Guide

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5800/120Ee User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your system. Its goal is to familiarize you with your system and the tasks necessary for system configuring and upgrading.

This guide contains the following information:

Chapter 1, “System Overview” provides an overview of your system and describes your

system’s major system components. See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your system.

Chapter 2, “Setting Up Your System” tells you how to select a site, unpack the system,

make cable connections, and power on your system. Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System” tells you how to configure the system and

provides instructions for running the BIOS Setup Utility. This chapter also provides information on system board jumper settings.

Chapter 4, “Upgrades and Options” provides you with instructions for upgrading your

system with an additional processor, optional memory, options cards, and peripheral devices.

Chapter 5, “Problem Solving” contains helpful information for solving problems that

might occur with your system. Appendix A, “System Cabling” includes cabling information for the two-channel IDE

controller and the onboard IDE diskette controller. Appendix B, “Specifications” includes hardware information about your server.

Appendix C, “Installing and Configuring Windows 2000® and Windows NT 4.0®”

contains instructions to manually install and configure hardware and software used with the Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System and Microsoft Windows NT Operating System.

“Glossary” defines the standard acronyms and technical terms used in this manual.

“Equipment Log” provides you with a sample equipment log for documenting the

system configuration and future updates you may make to your system.

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Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions. Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:

Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life.

Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software.

WARNING

CAUTION

Note:

Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard. For example, Ctrl,

Alt, or Enter. Text or keystrokes that you enter appear as boldface type. For example, type abc123 and

press ENTER. File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example, AUTOEXEC.BAT.

Notes give important information about the material being described.

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Safety Notices

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury, follow

all safety notices. The symbols shown are used in your documentation and on your equipment to indicate safety hazards.

Warning: Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Improper handling of lithium batteries

may result in an explosion. Dispose of lithium batteries as required by local ordinance or as normal waste if no local ordinance exists.

Warning: The detachable power supply cord is intended to serve as the disconnect

device. Warning: This equipment has a 3-wire, grounded power cord. To prevent electrical

hazards, do not remove or defeat the ground prong on the power cord. Replace the power cord if it gets damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement.

Warning: The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the

system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before opening your system can result in personal injury and equipment damage.

In the U.S.A. and Canada, the power cord must be a UL-listed detachable power cord (in Canada, CSA-certified), type ST or SJT, 16 AWG, 3-conductor, provided with a molded-on NEMA type 5-15 P plug cap at one end and a molded-on cord connector body at the other end. The cord length must not exceed 9 feet (2.7 meters).

Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, the plug must be rated for 250 VAC, 10 amp minimum, and must display an international agency approval marking. The cord must be suitable for use in the end-user country. Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are unsure of the type of power cord to use in your country. The voltage change occurs via a switch in the power supply.

Warning: Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the power

supply. The power supply has no user-replaceable parts. Inside the power supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury. A defective power supply must be returned to your dealer.

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Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada

PELV (Protected Extra-Low Voltage) Integrity: To ensure the extra-low voltage

integrity of the equipment, connect only equipment with mains-protected electricallycompatible circuits to the external ports.

Remote Earths: To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office)

computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring. If you are unsure, check the building wiring to avoid remote earth conditions.

Earth Bonding: For safe operation, only connect the equipment to a building supply

that is in accordance with current wiring regulations in your country. In the U.K., those regulations are the IEE.

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Care and Handling

Use the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system.

Protect the system from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the system warm (or cool) to room temperature before using it.

Keep the system away from magnetic forces.

Keep the system dry. Do not wash the system with a wet cloth or pour fluid into it.

Protect the system from being bumped or dropped.

Check the system for condensation. If condensation exists, allow it to evaporate before powering on the system.

Keep the system away from dust, sand, and dirt.

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System Overview

Overview

System Chassis

Power Supply

Peripheral Bays

System Board Features

AC Link Mode

Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function

Degradation Feature

System Security

Overview

Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Pentium® III microprocessor family. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications. These range from large corporations supporting remote offices to small companies looking to obtain basic connectivity capability such as file and print services, e -mail, web access, web site server, etc.

This server is conveniently housed as a tower-based as shown in Figures 1-1.

Exceptional standard features included with your server ensure high performance and high reliability.

Single and dual-performance Intel Pentium III Proc e s sors

128 MB to 4 GB of memory, using up to four DIMMs.

High-speed 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T interface (100Mbps/10Mbps supported)

High-speed disk access (Ultra ATA100)

Memory monitoring feature (1-bit error correction/ 2-bit error detection)

CPU/memory/cooling fan degradation feature (logical isolation of a failed

device) Hardware monitors (temperature, fans, and voltage) and software monitors to

indicate failures

1-2 System Overview

Figure 1-1. Front View

Error notification

BIOS password feature

Security feature (security lock).

As application requirements increase, you can expand your server with an additional processor, additional memory, add-in boards and peripheral devices: tape devices, CD-ROM, diskette drives and hard disk drives. Also included with your system is:

Six PCI expansion slots for add-in boards including four 33MHz PCI bus slots

and two 66MHz PCI bus slots Embedded PC-compatible support (serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard, diskette,

USB, LAN, and video) ATI RAGE XL (VRAM) integrated onboard video controller with 8 MB of

video memory Dual Channel enhanced IDE controller

Three 5 ¼-inch removable media expansion bays with a 48-speed CD-ROM

drive installed in one bay One 3 ½-inch half-height bay with a diskette drive installed

Integrated dual Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

One standard auto-sensing 264 watt power supply

Hard disk expansion bays supporting two IDE hard disk drives.

System Overview 1-3

System Chassis

The system chassis (Figure 1-2) is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. The major system components are shown in the following illustration.

ABCD

A. System power supply B. CD-ROM drive C. 5 ¼-inch device bay D. Cable protector (shaded area) E. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive F. Hard Disk Drive Bay G. Hard disk drive (option) H. Cooling fan I. DIMM J. System board K. CPU (CPU 2 is optional)

Figure 1-2. System Chassis

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Power Supply

The 264-watt auto-voltage-sensing power supply provides system power. The power supply operates at 115 or 230 VAC at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. It is designed to comply with existing emission standards and provides sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration.

Peripheral Bays

The system supports a variety of standard PC AT-compatible peripheral devices. The chassis includes these peripheral bays:

A 3.5-inch front panel bay for mounting the standard 3.5" diskette drive

(supports 720 KB and 1.44 MB diskette media) Three 5.25-inch removable media front panel bays for mounting half-height

5.25-inch peripheral devices: standard CD-ROM drive and optional tape drives, etc.

A 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay for installing up to two hard disk drives.

System Overview 1-5

System Board Features

The system board (Figure 1-3) offers a “flat” design with the processor and memory subsystems residing on the board. This figure shows the major components on the system board. The following subsections describe the system board major components.

ABCD

IJKL

A. Power supply connector I. Front panel connector B. DIMM sockets (Slot #1, Slot #2, Slot #3,

and Slot #4 from left)

C. CPU #2 cooling fan connector K. CPU connectors (left: CPU1 (standard), right:

J. CMOS/password clear jumper switch

CPU2 (optional)) D. Floppy disk drive connector L. Lithium battery E. IDE connector (for the CD-ROM drive) M. PCI board slots (6 slots: PCI#1, PCI#2, PCI#3,

PCI#4, PCI#5, and PCI#6 from top) F. IDE connector (for the internal hard disk) N. Rear cooling fan connector G. Cooling fan connector (internal hard disk) O. CPU #1 cooling fan connector H. Cooling fan connector (PCI device) P.

Connector for external connections (See the

previous page.)

Figure 1-3. System Board

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Pentium III Processor

Depending on system configuration, your server includes one or two Pentium III processors. Each Pentium III plugs into a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket on the system board. The processor includes a numeric coprocessor, a 256KB L2 cache and operates at a bus speed of 133MHz. The optional second Pentium III processor enhances performance and enables symmetric multiprocessing (SMP).

System Memory

The system board contains four 168-pin DIMM sockets. Memory is partitioned as four banks of SDRAM registered DIMMs (PC133 compatible), each providing 72 bits of noninterleaved memory (64-bit main memory plus ECC). Your system may include from 128MB to 4GB of memory, using up to four DIMMs.

System memory begins at address 0 and is continuous (flat addressing) up to the maximum amount of DRAM installed (exception: system memory is noncontiguous in the ranges defined as memory holes using configuration registers). The system supports both base (conventional) and extended memory.

Real-Time Clock/Cale ndar

The real-time clock provides system clock/calendar information stored in a non-volatile memory (NVRAM). The real-time clock battery provides power backup for the realtime clock.

BIOS

A BIOS and Setup Utility are located in the Flash EPROM on the system board and include support for system setup and Legacy device configuration. A number of security, reliability, and management features also have been incorporated to meet vital server needs.

System Overview 1-7

I/O Expansion Slots

Your server's expansion capabilities meet the needs of file and application servers for high performance I/O by providing a combination of PCI expansion slots.

The I/O expansion slots in your server are located on the system board. See Figure 1-4. The system board has two 66 MHz PCI connector slots that accommodate 64-bit PCI cards and four 33 MHz PCI connector slot that accommodate 32-bit PCI cards.

PCI features:

Bus speed up to 66 MHz (PCI 3 and PCI 4)

64-bit memory addressing (PCI 3 and PCI 4)

32-bit memory addressing (PCI 1, PCI 2, PCI 5, and PCI 6)

5 V/3.3 V signaling environment

Burst transfers up to a peak of 264 MB/s (64 bit, 66 MHz PCI)

8-, 16-, 32-, or 64-bit data transfers

Plug and Play ready

Parity enabled.

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Slot 1 Slot 2

Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6

Figure 1-4. PCI Connector Slots

IDE Controller

The system includes a dual channel enhanced IDE 32 bit interface controller for intelligent disk drives with disk controller electronics onboard. The IDE controller provides support for the internally mounted CD-ROM.

The device controls:

PIO and DMA transfer modes

Mode 4 timings

Transfer rates up to 33 MB/s

Buffering for PCI/IDE burst transfers

Keyboard and Mouse Controller

The keyboard and mouse controller is PS/2 compatible.

Network Controller

The system board includes a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network controller based on the Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. As a PCI bus master, the controller can burst data at up to 132 MB/sec. The controller contains two receive and transmit FIFO buffers that prevent data overruns or underruns while waiting for access to the PCI bus. The controller has the following:

32-bit PCI bus master interface (direct drive of bus), compatible with PCI Bus

Specification, Revision 2.1

Chained memory structure with improved dynamic transmit chaining for

enhanced performance Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization

Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data

On-chip counters for network management

Autodetect and autoswitching for 10 or 100 Mbps network speeds

Support for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps networks, capable of full or half

duplex, with back-to-back transmit at 100 Mbps. Support for Wake On LAN.

Video Controller

The system has an integrated ATI RAGE XL 64 bit high-performance SVGA subsystem that supports the following:

BIOS compatibility with VGA, EGA, CGA, Hercules Graphics, and MDA

8 MB of 10ns onboard Synchronous Graphics Memory (SGRAM)

System Overview 1-9

Pixel resolutions up to 1280 X 1024

Analog VGA monitors (single and multiple frequency, interlaced and non-

interlaced) with a maximum vertical retrace non-interlaced frequency of 100 Hz.

Peripheral Controller

The advanced integrated peripheral controller supports two serial ports, two universal serial ports, one parallel port, diskette drive, PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse, and integrated Real Time Clock (RTC). The system provides the connector interface for each port.

Serial Ports

Both serial ports are relocatable. Each serial port can be set to one of four different addresses and can be enabled separately. When disabled, serial port interrupts are available to add-in boards.

Parallel Port

One IEEE 1284-compatible 25-pin bi-directional EPP (supporting levels 1.7 and 1.9) parallel port is provided. BIOS programming enables the parallel port and determines the port address and interrupt. ECP mode is supported with 2 possible DMA channels. When disabled, the interrupt is available to add-in boards.

External Device Connectors

The external I/O connectors provide support for a PS/2 compatible mouse and a keyboard, for a SVGA monitor, 2 serial port connectors, a parallel port connector, LAN port, and two USB connections.

ACPI

The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) aware operating system can place the system into a state where the hard drives spin down, the system fans stop, and all processing is halted. However, in this state the power supply is still on and the processors are still dissipating some power such that the power supply fan and processor fans are still running.

Note: ACPI requires an operating system that supports its

feature.

This server system BIOS supports sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5. However, with future versions of Microsoft Windows 9X that support ACPI, the system BIOS only supports sleep states s0, s1, and s5. With future versions of Microsoft Windows NT that support ACPI, the system BIOS will only support sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5.

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Only when the AC power is disconnected is the system completely off.

The sleep states are defined as follows:

s0: Normal running state.

s1: Processor sleep state.

No context will be lost in this state and the processor caches will maintain coherency.

s4: Hibernate or Save to Disk.

The memory and machine state are saved to disk. Pressing the power button or other wakeup event restores the system state from the disk and resumes normal operation. This assumes that no hardware changes have been made to the system while it was off.

s5: Soft off.

Only the RTC section of the chipset and the BMC are running in this state.

AC Link Mode

The AC link mode allows the system to monitor its AC input power so that when the AC input power is lost and then restored the system will return itself to one of three preselected settings, listed as follows:

CAUTION

Power On

Last State (Factory Default Setting)

Stay Off.

The AC link mode settings can be changed by running the BIOS Setup Utility (F2). Refer to Chapter 3 "Configuring Your System."

System Overview 1-11

Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function

The remote power-on function turns on the system power by way of a network or modem. If the system power is set to OFF, it can be turned on remotely by sending a specific packet from the main computer to the remote system. This feature can be enabled or disabled using the BIOS Setup Utility. See Chapter 3.

Note: This feature must be supported by your operating system.

Degradation Feature

The degradation feature automatically isolates a failed DIMM, processor, or cooling fan to assure continuous operation of the server. The failed DIMM, processor, or cooling fan is detected and isolated during POST (Power On Self-Test, self-diagnosis program after power on). POST runs automatically during system startup.

Failed DIMMs, processors, and cooling fan may be identified by a POST error code display, or by viewing NEC ESMPRO error messages.

System Security

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring

To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a fully lockable side panel.

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility provides a number of security features to prevent unauthorized or accidental access to the system. Once the security measures are enabled, access to the system is allowed only after the user enters the correct password(s). For example:

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

reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period 2 to 120minutes.

Set and enable an administrative password.

Set and enable a user password

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

front panel reset and power switches. Activate a hot-key combination to enter secure mode quickly.

Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set.

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Setting Up the System

Overview

Selecting a Site

Unpacking the System

Getting Familiar with the System

Making Connections

Connecting the Power Cord

Powering On Your System

Overview

This chapter describes how to select a site, make cable connections, and power on the system. Information on front and rear panel features, switches and LEDs are also included in this chapter.

Selecting a Site

The system operates reliably in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is:

Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets.

Note

: For the United States and Canada, this means a

NEMA 5-15R outlets for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlets for 200-240 VAC. For other international sites, this means three-pronged power outlets applicable for the electrical code of the region.

Be sure the power service connection is through a properly grounded outlet.

WARNING

Clean, dust-free, and well ventilated. Front and rear ventilating openings

kept free of obstructions. Away from sources of heat, vibration or physical shock.

Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and electrical noise produced

by electrical devices (such as air conditioners, large fans, large electric motors, radio and TV transmitters, and high-frequency security devices)

Spacious enough to provide at least five inches (13 centimeters) behind

the system and three inches (eight centimeters) on each side of the system for proper cooling, airflow, and cable clearance.

Easily accessible for system maintenance and installation of system

upgrades.

2-2 Setting Up the System

Unpacking the System

WARNING

Your system weighs approximately 45 pounds (20.41 kg). If your system contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will weigh more. To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system.

When you receive your system, inspect the shipping containers prior to unpacking. If the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if possible, photograph it for reference. After removing the contents of the containers, keep the cartons and the packing materials. If the contents appear damaged when you unpack the boxes, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately.

Setting Up the System 2-3

Getting Familiar with the System

Before setting up your system, you should become familiar with the system’s features, such as the location of your system's front and rear panel switches, indicators and connectors, etc. Note that this section describes the tower-based system controls (switches and indicators) and connectors, which are identical for the rack-mount system.

Front View

Figure 2-1 shows the location of the front system features (tower-based system).

C D

A. CD-ROM drive Use this drive to read data from CD-ROM media. B. 5.25-inch device

bays POWER/SLEEP

lamp

Use these bays to mount optional devices such as a DAT (digital audio tape) drive or magneto-optic disk drive.

Lights green when the power is turned on. Flashes while the server is operating in power saving mode (sleep state) when the operating system supports the power-saving feature.

D. Disk access lamp Lights while the internal disk is in operation. This lamp does not indicate the

status of a device connected with an optional board (e.g., disk array board).

E. POWER switch Press this switch to power the server ON or OFF. Pressing the switch once

lights the POWER/SLEEP lamp to indicate that the server is on. Pressing the switch again turns the server OFF. To forcibly shut down the server, press the switch for 4 seconds or more.

3.5-inch floppy

diskette drive

G. Stabilizer Stabilizes the server, preventing it from tipping over.

Use this drive to write/read data to/from a 3.5-inch floppy disk.

Figure 2-1. Front Features

2-4 Setting Up the System

Rear View

Figure 2-1 shows the location of the following rear system features and controls.

A SVGA monitor

connector B Mouse connector PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector (Green) C Keyboard

connector D Dump Switch Press this switch to collect server event logs. E Serial port 1 (right)

Serial port 2 (left) F AC input power

connector G Power supply 264 watt, auto-sensing power supply H Printer port Parallel port 25-pin connector (Burgundy) I 100/10 lamp Indicates the LAN transfer rate J Link/ACT Indicates LAN access status K PCI board slots PCI add-in board slot locations (6) L LAN connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector

SVGA monitor 15-pin connector (Blue)

PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector (Purple)

COM1 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise) COM2 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise) Supplies ac power to the power supply

M USB1 connector

USB2 connector

First USB connector (Black) Second USB connector (Black)

Figure 2-2. Rear Features

Setting Up the System 2-5

Making Connections

If your system normally operates without a video display or keyboard (for

example, as a network server), you must install a video display and keyboard to

configure the system. You may remove them after running the BIOS Setup

Utility. For information on running the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to Chapter 3

"Configuring Your System" of this User’s Guide.

Refer to Figure 2-3 and connect your keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Connect

any external peripheral devices such as a printer or modem by following the

instructions included with these devices.

Damage to the system may result if the keyboard/mouse cable is inserted or removed when power is applied to the system.

Inserting a telephone line connector into a LAN board RJ-45 port may result in personal injur y and equi pment damage.

CAUTION

2-6 Setting Up the System

Figure 2-3. Making Connections

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the input receptacle on the rear of the power supply cage. Plug the male end of the power cord into NEMA 515R outlet for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC.

If the power cord supplied with the system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, obtain a suitable power cord that meets the following criteria.

The power cord must be rated for the available AC voltage and have a

current rating that is at least 125% of the current rating of the system. The power cord connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be

terminated in a grounding-type male plug designed for use in your region. It must have certification marks showing certification by an agency acceptable in your region.

The power cord connector that plugs into the system must be an IEC-

type CEE-22 female connector. The power cord must be less than 1.8 meters (6.0 feet) long.

When connecting the power cord to a power control unit such as an UPS, confirm that the power control unit is powered off. Connecting the power cord while power is supplied to the power control unit may cause a failure.

WARNING

Your system shipped with a power cord for the power supply. Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required.

Setting Up the System 2-7

Powering On Your System

Power on your system as follows.

1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and

mouse have been connected, and the power cords are connected.

2. Power on the video display and any other external devices.

3. Press the push-button power on/off switch on the front panel. Verify that the

system power-on LED is lit. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the power-on LED.

Note:

board monitors and logs system voltage changes. When powering up or down your system you ma y experience a 1–5 second delay from the time you press the push-button power on/off switch on the front panel and your system powering down. This is normal system operation and is required by the server management logic.

The server management logic on your system

After a few seconds your system begins the internal Power-On Self Tests

(POST). POST automatically checks the system board, CPU module, memory,

keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.

CAUTION

Always allow POST to complete before powering down your system.

If you have problems powering on your system, refer to Problem Solving in

Chapter 5 of this User’s Guide.

After you have successfully powered on your system, insert the

XPRESSBUILDER

follow the screen prompts to run E

CD-ROM into the CD-ROM device, reboot the system and

XPRESSBUILDER

2-8 Setting Up the System

Configuring Your System

BIOS Setup Utility

Configuring System Board Jumpers

Configuring Your System

Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration.

You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your

system, using the BIOS Setup Utility. Several unique system parameters are

configured using the BIOS Setup, which is stored in the system FLASH

memory.

If your system has been factory configured, the BIOS Setup does not need to be

run unless you want to change the password or security features, add certain

types of option boards or devices, or upgrade your system board.

This chapter also provides information on several system configuration

parameters that are set by jumpers on the system board. However, these

parameters do not usually require change.

Use the E

XPRESSBUILDER

CD-ROM to create the device driver diskettes.

3-2 Configuring Your System

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run.

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

You access the BIOS Setup utility when you turn on or reboot your system. To run the BIOS Setup Utility, perform the following procedure:

1. Power-on or reboot the system. “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” displays.

2. Press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility starts and the Main Menu is displayed.

The menu bar at the top of the Main Menu lists the following selections:

Menu Use

Main Use this menu for basic system configuratio n. Advanced Use this menu for setting the Advanced Features available on

your system.

Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords and the

Backup and Virus-Check reminders. System Hardware Use this menu for configuring unique Server features. Boot Use this menu to configure Boot Device priority. Exit Exits the current menu.

Use the arrow keys to select a menu or an item on a displayed menu. Press the value keys (listed in the table below) to cycle through the allowable values for the selected field. Use the Exit menu’s “Save Values” selection to save the current values on all the menus.

To display a submenu, position the cursor on a selection that has a submenu and press ENTER. An arrow precedes selections with submenus.

Refer to the following table for information on the keys that you use with BIOS Setup. These keys are also listed at the bottom of the Setup menu.

Configuring Your System 3-3

Key Function in Setup Menu

F1 or Alt-H Get Help about an item. ESC Exit the current menu and return to the previous menu. Left or right arrow keys Move between menus. Up or down arrow keys Move cursor up and down. The cursor moves only to the

settings that you can change. HOME or END Move cursor to top or bottom of window. PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN Move cursor to next or previous page. F5 or - Select the previous value for the field. F6 or + or SPACE Select the next value for the field. F9 Load default configuration values for this menu. F10 Save configuration values and exit. ENTER

Execute command or Select ➨ submenu.

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

The BIOS Setup Configurations tables show the default settings for the BIOS Setup Utility and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to these settings. Recommended values are bold in the following tables.

3-4 Configuring Your System

Main Menu

Choices or

Feature

Processor Type ——————— (Display Only). Shows the

Processor Speed 1.26GHz (Display Only). Indicates the

Cache RAM 512KB (Display Only). Indicates the

System Memory 640KB (Display Only). Indicates the

Extended Memory 131072KB (Display Only). Indicates the

Display Only Description Your Setting

type of processor installed.

processor speed.

cache RAM size.

total capacity of the basic memory.

total capacity of the extended memory.

Language

BIOS Version Rel. X.X.XXXX

System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time (hour,

System Date MM/DD/YYYY

Diskette A 1.44/1.25 MB 3.5" Selects the diskette type.

Primary Master XXXXMB (view only) Primary Slave XXXXMB (view only) Secondary Master CD-ROM (view only)

English (US)

French, German Spanish, Italian

Selects which language BIOS displays. Note: This feature immediately changes to the language BIOS selected.

(Display Only). Indicates the version of the system BIOS.

minutes, seconds, on 24 hour clock).

Sets the system date (month, day, year).

Note that 1.25 MB, 3.5 inch references a 1024 byte/sector Japanese media format. To support this type of media format requires a 3.5 inch 3-mode diskette drive.

Secondary Slave None (view only)

Configuring Your System 3-5

Advanced Menu

Feature Description Your Setting

Advanced Refer to Advanced Submenu. Memory Reconfiguration

CPU Reconfiguration Refer to CPU Rec onfiguration

Peripheral Configuration Ref er to Peripheral Reconfiguration

PCI Device Refer to PCI Device Submenu. Option ROM Refer to Option ROM Submenu. I t

Numlock

Advanced Submenu

Feature

Installed O/S Other

Refer to Memory Reconfigur ation Submenu.

Submenu.

Disables/Enables the Option ROM BIOS on the PCI Bus.

Refer to Numlock Submenu. It selects Keyboard Options.

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

PnP O/S

Select “Other” to use Windows NT. Select PnP O/S to use Windows 2000. Note: An incorrect s etting can cause some operating systems to display unexpected behavior.

Reset Configuration Data

Boot-time Diagnost ic Screen

RomPilot Support Disabled

Post Error Pause

Yes

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Memory Reconfiguration Submenu

Select Yes if you want to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area.

Disables or enables display of the diagnostic screen during boot instead of the NEC logo.

The Boot-time diagnostic screen is automatically enabled if redirection or RomPilot is enabled.

Disables or enables RomPilot support. The Boot-t ime diagnostic screen is enabled if RomPilot is enabled.

Disables or enables a pause during system bootup i f an error occurs. If Enabled and an error occurs, the bootup sequence pauses and offers the choice of entering BIOS Setup or resuming the boot sequ ence. If Disabled, the system always continues to bootup.

Choices or

3-6 Configuring Your System

Feature Display Only Description Your Setting

DIMM Group #1 Status Normal* (Display Only) DIMM Group #2 Status Normal* (Display Only) DIMM Group #3 Status Normal* (Display Only) DIMM Group #4 Status Normal* (Display Only) Clear DIMM Errors

DIMM Error Pause

*Possible Values: Normal, None, or Error.

Press ENTER

Enabled

Disabled

Clears the DIMM group error status information.

The POST operation pauses if a DIMM error occurs.

CPU Reconfiguration Submenu

Choices or

Feature

CPU #1 Status Normal* (Display Only) CPU #2 Status Normal* (Display Only) Clear CPU Errors

CPU Error Pause

*Possible Values: Normal, None, or Error.

Display Only Description Your Setting

Press ENTER

Enabled

Disabled

Clears the CPU error information.

The POST operation pauses if a CPU error occurs.

Peripheral Configuration Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Display Only Description Your Setting

Serial Port 1: (COM 1)

Serial Port 2: (COM 2)

Disabled 3F8, IRQ3

3F8, IRQ4

2F8, IRQ3 2F8, IRQ4 3E8, IRQ3 3E8, IRQ4 2E8, IRQ3 2E8, IRQ4 Auto

Disabled 3F8, IRQ3 3F8, IRQ4

2F8, IRQ3

2F8, IRQ4 3E8, IRQ3 3E8, IRQ4 2E8, IRQ3 2E8, IRQ4 Auto

Disables serial port 1 or selects the base address and interrupt (IRQ) for serial port 1.

Disables serial port 2 or selects the base address and interrupt (IRQ) for serial port 2.

Peripheral Configuration Submenu (Continued)

Choices or

Configuring Your System 3-7

Feature Display Only Description Your Setting

Parallel Port Disabled

378, IRQ5

378, IRQ7

278, IRQ5 278, IRQ7 3BC, IRQ5 3BC, IRQ7 Auto

Parallel Mode Output only

Bi-directional EPP ECP, DMA1

ECP, DMA3

Diskette Controller Disabled

Enabled

Mouse

Disabled Enabled

Auto Detect

Disables the parallel port or selects the base address and interrupt (IRQ) for the Parallel port.

Selects the parallel port operation mode.

Configure using these options: (Disabled) No configuration. (Enabled) User configuration

Disabled prevents any installed PS/2 mouse from functioning, but frees up IRQ12. Enabled forces the PS/2 mouse port to be enabled regardless if a mouse is present. Auto Detect enables the PS/2 mouse only if present. OS Controlled is displayed only if the OS controls the mouse.

LAN Controller

VGA Controller Disabled

USB Controller Disabled

Legacy USB Support

IDE Controller

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled Disabled

Enabled

Both

Enable or disable the on-board LAN controller.

Enable or disable the on-board VGA controller.

Enables or disables the onboard USB controller.

Enable or disable the use of a USB keyboard even if the OS does not support USB. If set to Enabled, the USB driver in BIOS ROM is loaded at startup.

Enables or disables the onboard IDE controller.

3-8 Configuring Your System

PCI Device Submenu

Feature

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

PCI IRQ2

—

PCI IRQ15

Disabled

Auto Select

IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12

Option ROM Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Onboard LAN Enabled

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

Display Only Description Your Setting

Disabled Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

PCI devices use hard ware interrupts called IRQs. A PCI device cannot use IRQs already in use by ISA devices. Use"Auto" only if no ISA legacy cards are installed.

Disables/Enables the mapping of the onboard LAN BIOS

Initializes Device Expansion ROM

PCI Slot 3

PCI Slot 4

PCI Slot 5

PCI Slot 6

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Initializes Device Expansion ROM

Configuring Your System 3-9

Numlock Submenu

Feature

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

Numlock

Key Click

Keyboard Autorepeat Rate

Keyboard Autorepeat Delay

Auto

On OFF

Disabled

Enabled 2/sec

6/sec

10/sec

13.3/sec

18.5/sec

21.8/sec

26.7/sec 30/sec

0.25 sec

0.5 sec

0.75 sec

1 sec

Selects the power-on state for Numlock.

Disables or enables keyclick.

Selects key repeat rate.

Selects delay before key repeat.

3-10 Configuring Your System

Security Menu

Note:

Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires

a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive.

Feature

Supervisor PasswordisClear Status only, user c annot modify.

User Password is Clear Status only, user c annot modify.

Set Supervisor Password

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on s ystem board (see System Board Jumpers in this Chapter).

Press ENTER Supervisor pass w ord controls access

to the setup utility. When the <Enter> key i s pressed, the user is prompted for a password; press ESC key to abort. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (ref er to System Board Jumpers in thi s chapter).

Set User Password Press ENTER When the <Enter> key is pressed, the

Password on Boot Disabled

Diskette Access Everyone

Floppy Write Protect Write Protected

*Secure Mode Press ENTER Power Switch Mask

Enabled

Supervisor

Normal

Masked

Unmasked

user is prompted for a password; press ESC key to abort. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (ref er to System Board Jumpers in thi s chapter).

Disables or enables password entry on boot.

Controls access to diskette drives.

Enable or disable dat a write to a floppy disk in t he floppy disk drive while the server is in the Secure Mode.

Enable or disable the POWER switch of the server. If "Masked" is selected, power-off with the POWER switch becomes unavailable after OS bootup. (Forced shut down also becomes unavailable. Forc ed shut down is a feature to shut down by pr essing the POWER switch for at least four seconds.)

* Only selectable when the user password is registered.

Configuring Your System 3-11

Secure Mode

Feature

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

Secure Mode Timer

Disabled

1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min

Select a time period to place the server in the Secure Mode after the last keyboard or mouse activity.

30 min

Secure Mode Hotkey

1 hr 2 hr

Disabled

Enabled

Select "Disabled" to prohibit the Secure Mode.

Enable or disable activation of the Secure Mode with a key entry.

Ctrl+Alt+ Any key Specify the key to use for

activating the Secure Mode. Press the specified key while holding down the Ctrl and

Alt

to activate the Secure Mode. Activation of the Secure Mode with a key entry is available when "Enabled" is selected for "Secure Mode Hotkey".

Secure Mode Boot

Disabled

Enabled

Specify whether to place the server in the Secure Mode at start-up.

System Hardware Menu

Feature

Thermal Sensor

Wake On Events Refer to Wake On Events

AC Link Power On

Error Log Initialization

Console Redirection

Choices or Display Only Descript ion Your Setting

Refer to Thermal Sensor Submenu.

Submenu.

Last State

Stay Off

Yes

Determines the mode of AC Link.

Request to initialize the Error Log now. If Clear OK, then display "System Event Log Cleared!" If Clear NG, then display "System Event Log Not Cleared!"

Additional setup menu to configure console. The Boot-Time diagnostic screen is enabled if redirection is enabled.

3-12 Configuring Your System

Thermal Sensor Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Display Only Description Your Setting

Thermal Sensor

Upper Limit 55

Lower Limit 5 Sets the lower temperature

Enabled

Disabled

When enabled determines if the BIOS will disable boot (if temperature is not within a safe range).

Sets the upper temperature limit in centigrade.

limit in centigrade.

Wake On Events Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Wake On LAN

Wake On Ring

Display Only Description Your Setting Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enables Wake ON LAN support.

Enables Wake ON Ring support.

Console Redirection Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Display Only Description Your Setting

Serial Port Address

Baud Rate 57.6K

Flow Control No Flow Control

Console Connection

Disabled

Serial Port 2 (3F8h/IRQ4) Serial Port 2 (2F8h/IRQ3)

19.2K

XON/XOFF Direct

Via Modem

If enabled, the console will be redirected to this port. If console redirection is enabled, this address must match the settings of serial port 2.

Enables the specified baud rate.

Enables flow control.

Indicate whether the console is connected directly to the system or a modem is used to connect.

Configuring Your System 3-13

Boot Menu

Use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list.

Boot Device Priority Menu

Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting

1. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive

2. Removable Device

3. Hard Drive Attempts to boot from a hard

Attempts to boot from an ATAPI CD-ROM drive.

Attempts to boot from a diskette drive.

drive device.

3-14 Configuring Your System

Exit Menu

You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option using the up or down arrow keys, then press <Enter> to execute the option. Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit.

Exit Menu

Choices Description

Save Changes and Exit Exits System Setup after saving all changes to CMOS. Exit Without Saving Changes Exits System Setup without saving setup data to CMOS. Get Default Value Loads default values for all Setup items. Load Previous Values Loads previous values of all Setup items. Save Changes Writes all Setup item values to CMOS.

Configuring Your System 3-15

Configuring System Board Jumpers

Before You Begin

Only a qualified technical person should perform the procedures in this section.

CAUTION

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the system board. Modify the system board only at an ESD work s tation. Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground.

The system board jumpers enable you to set specific operating parameters for your system. A jumper is a small plastic-encased conductor (shorting plug) that slips over two jumper pins.

Figure 3-1, A shows the location of the system board jumpers. Table 3-1 lists the system board jumpers and their factory default settings.

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12 10 8 6 4 2

Figure 3-1. System Board Jumpers

Table 3-3. System Board Jumper Summary

Jumper Function

1 - 2 CMOS clear Off, Protect

3 - 4 Password disable

5 - 6 Reserved Off, Not Used Required. Do Not Change. 7 – 8 Reserved Off, Not Used Required. Do Not Change. 9 – 10 Reserved Off, Not Used Required. Do Not Change.

Jumper On/Off (default in bold) What it does at system reset.

On, Erase

Off, Enable

On, Disable

Preserves the contents of CMOS. Clears CMOS.

Enables passwor d protection. Disables the password.

11 - 12 Spare Off, Not Used

3-16 Configuring Your System

On, Spare

Provides a spare jum per storage location.

Moving System Board Jumpers

Before doing the procedures in this section, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before moving the jumpers can result in personal injury and equipment damage.

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

To configure the system board options:

1. Power off the system and remove the left panel as described in Chapter 4 of

this guide.

2. Check to ensure the system power cord is removed from the back of the

system.

3. Locate the position of the jumpers on the system board you are changing.

See Figure 3-1. To change a jumper setting, use a pair of needle-nose pliers or your fingers to remove the jumper from its current location. Position the jumper over the two pins for the desired setting and press it onto the pins. Be careful not to bend the pins. Refer to Table 3-3 for system board jumper settings.

CAUTION

4. Install the system cover and power up the system.

Configuring Your System 3-17

Clearing and Changing the Passwords

To clear and change the passwords:

1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described in

Chapter 4 of this guide.

2. Check to ensure the system power cord is removed from the back of the

system.

3. Remove the spare jumper from position 11 - 12 on jumper block.

4. Reinstall the spare jumper on position 3 - 4 (Password Disable) of the

jumper block. Refer to Figure 3-1 and Table 3-1 to find the location of this jumper.

5. Connect the power cord, power on the system and while waiting for POST

to complete, press the F2 key to enter BIOS setup. This automatically clears all passwords, provided you exit and save the BIOS setup.

6. Power off the system and remove the power cord.

7. Remove the Password Disable jumper from pins 3-4 and store it in position

11 - 12.

8. Replace the left side panel, connect the power cord and power on the

system.

9. To specify a new password run the BIOS Setup Utility as described earlier

in this chapter.

3-18 Configuring Your System

Clearing CMOS

Clear CMOS as follows.

1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described in

Chapter 4 of this guide.

2. Check to ensure the system power cord is removed from the back of the

system.

3. Remove the spare jumper from position 11 - 12 on jumper block.

4. Reinstall the spare jumper on position 1 - 2 (CMOS Clear) of the jumper

block. Refer to Figure 3-1 and Table 3-1 to find the location of this jumper.

5. Connect the power cord, power on the system and after POST completes,

power down the system and unplug the power cord.

6. Remove the jumper from pins 1-2 and store the jumper on pins 11-12.

7. Replace the left side panel, connect the power cord and power on the

system.

8. Press F2 at the prompt to run the BIOS Setup Utility, and select “Get

Default Values” at the Exit menu.

Configuring Your System 3-19

Upgrading Your System

General Information

Static Precautions

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Equipment Log

Removing the Side Panels

Installing Side Panels

Modifying the System Board

Option Boards

Cable Protector

Hard Disk Drives

Front Panel

Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels

Removable Media Devices

General Information

The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before opening your system can result in personal injury and equipment damage.

The server management logic on your system board monitors and logs system voltage changes. When powering down your system you may experience a 1–5 second delay from the time you press the push-button power on/off switch on the front panel and your system powering down. This is normal system operation and is required by the server management logic.

WARNING

CAUTION

Operating your system with the side panels removed can damage your system components. For proper cooling and airflow, always replace the side panels before powering on your system.

Note:

Your system error log will be lost, if your s ystem

ac power source is off or disconnected.

Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved optional peripheral devices.

Static Precautions

An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. You can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground when handling system components.

Electronic devices can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, keep them in their protective packaging when they are not installed in your system.

CAUTION

4-2 Upgrading Your System

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Depending on the upgrade, you will need one or more of the following tools:

Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)

Flat-head screwdriver

Small needle nose pliers

Pen or pencil

ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended).

Equipment Log

Use the equipment log form located at the end of this manual to record the model and serial number of your system, all installed options, and any other pertinent information specific to your system. You will need this information when configuring your system.

Removing the Side Panels

To install options in your system, you must remove the side panel on the left side of the system (as viewed from the front). The side panel on the right side of the system (as viewed from the front) only has to be removed when adding

5.25-inch removable media devices to the system. Use this procedure for removing either the right or the left side panel.

CAUTION

For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system with the side panels removed. Always replace the panels before powering on the system.

WARNING

If you are removing the side panel after the system is set up, you must first power off the system and all external devices and then Unplug the system power cord

To remove the left side panel:

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the ac wall outlet.

2. The side panel is secured to the chassis with two locking tabs and two

screws. Slide the locking tabs on the side panel to "UNLOCK" positions to unlock the panel.

3. Remove the screws securing the left side panel. Save the screws for

reattaching the side panel. See Figure 4-1.

Upgrading Your System 4-3

4. Slide the side panel toward the rear of the chassis. This unlocks the locking

fingers behind the side panel.

5. Tilt the side panel out and away from the chassis.

Figure 4-1. Removing the Left Side Panel

Installing Side Panels

Unlock

Lock

Unlock

1. Before replacing the side panel, make sure no tools or loose parts have been

left inside the system chassis.

2. Make sure all option boards are firmly seated in their respective slots and

that all interior cables are properly connected.

3. Insert the metal tabs on the top and bottom of the side panel into their slots

on the chassis. Slide the side panel forward as far as it will go.

4. Slide the locking tabs on the side panel to "LOCK" positions to lock the

panel in place.

5. Replace the two side panel retaining screws.

Note: If your system is already set up, plug the system back in, reconnect the peripherals, and power on the peripherals and system.

4-4 Upgrading Your System

Modifying the System Board

The following sections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring the system board in your system. Topics covered include:

Replacing the real-time clock battery

Removing and installing a Pentium processor

Installing or removing DIMMs.

CAUTION

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add-in boards and other components; place them on an antistatic surface. Modify the system board only at an ESD workstation. Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground.

Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery

You may need to replace the real-time clock battery because of its life span. The battery (Vendor Part #CR2032) is a commodity part available through many vendors. Notice the plus (+) sign on the battery. This sign will assist you in correctly positioning the battery on the system board.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of lithium batteries as required by local ordinance or as normal waste if no local ordinance exists. Do not expose the component to excessive heat or fire. Keep all batteries away from chi ldren

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

Upgrading Your System 4-5

Figure 4-2. Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power

source.

2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

3. If present, remove the protective plastic cover located over the top of the

lithium battery. See Figure 4-2.

4. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screwdriver (B), or equivalent, next to

the tab retainer (A).

5. Gently push on the tab to release the battery from its socket.

6. Remove the battery from its socket (C).

7. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.

8. Remove the new lithium battery from its package, and, being careful to

observe the correct polarity, insert it in the battery socket.

9. If applicable, reinstall the plastic cover on the lithium battery socket.

10. Replace the side panel, plug in the system power cord, and turn on the

system.

11. Run the BIOS Setup to restore the configuration settings to the real-time

clock.

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Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor

This subsection provides the procedures for removing and installing a Pentium III processor in your system. The system board includes two Pentium III ZIF sockets. The primary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-3, A; the secondary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-3, C. The Pentium III processor includes a heatsink and fan assembly to efficiently dissipate heat. Figure 4-3, B shows the location for connection of the primary heatsink fan and Figure 4-3, D shows the location for connection of the secondary heatsink fan.

CAUTION

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components; place them on an antistatic surface. Modify the system board using an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground.

Figure 4-3. Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor

Removing a Processor

If the system has been running, any processor and heatsink already installed on the board will be hot. To avo id the possibility of a burn, let the components cool for 10 minutes before continuing with the procedures described here

WARNING

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power

source.

2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

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3. Disconnect the processor fan power cable from the top of the heatsink fan

and the system board.

4. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the tab of the retention clip securing the

heatsink of the processor you are removing. See Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4. Removing the Heatsink Clip and Heatsink

CAUTION

When performing the remaining steps in this procedure, do not touch the thermal tape located between the heatsink and the processor as the tape is easily damaged.

5. Angle the screwdriver towards the heatsink as shown in Figure 4-4, and

while pushing downwards, release the heatsink clip from the tab of the ZIF socket. Remove the heatsink and retention clip assembly.

6. Raise the ZIF socket lever to the up position. See Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5. Removing the Processor

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7. Grasp the opposite sides of the processor, apply equal upward force on each

side and rock it from side to side until it releases.

8. Place the processor into an antistatic container.

9. If you removed a processor from the secondary socket and do not intend to

replace it with a new processor, insert a processor terminator into the secondary processor socket.

Installing a Processor

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold the processor only by its edges.

Installing a second processor that is of a different type than the first processor will result in system damage. Do not touch or bend the processor's exposed pins.

CAUTION

Note:

system, you must remove the terminator from the secondary processor socket.

Note:

replacing it, leave the terminator board intact in the empty secondary processor connector. Remove the processor you want to replace.

If you are adding a second processor to your

If your system has one processor and you are

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power

source.

2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

3. Raise the ZIF socket lever to the up position. See Figure 4-5.

4. If you are adding a second processor to your system, remove the terminator

from the secondary processor socket.

5. Position the processor over its ZIF socket so the processor pins align with

the socket holes. Note that one corner of the processor has three pins that should be positioned over the corner of the socket that has the three matching pin holes. See Figure 4-6, A.

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Figure 4-6. Positioning the Processor

6. Insert the processor pins into the socket. Apply pressure equally over the top

surface of the processor until it seats in the socket. The processor should easily fit, do not force the processor into the socket.

7. Lower the ZIF socket lever into the locked position. See Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7. Installing the Processor

The thermal tape is very delicate and tears easily. Handle with extreme care.

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CAUTION

Figure 4-8. Installing Thermal Tape

8. Position the heatsink above the processor so the thermal tape square

(Figure 4-8, A) attached to the bottom of the heatsink is directly positioned above the processor.

CAUTION

When performing the next three steps, be sure the heatsink is held firmly in position. If the heatsink should slide across the top of the processor, the thermal tape may be damaged.

9. Position the heatsink clip over the center of the heatsink and attach the small

end of the clip to the tab located on the base of the ZIF socket. See Figure 49, A.

Figure 4-9. Positioning the Heatsink Clip

10. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the tab of the retention clip.

11. Secure the clip onto the tab of the ZIF socket.

12. Connect the processor fan power cable to the processor heatsink fan and the

system board. See Figure 4-3, B and D for the location of the processor fan power connectors.

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DIMMs

13. Record the processor in the equipment log.

14. Replace the side panel, plug in the system power cord, and turn on the

system.

The system board contains four DIMM sockets labeled 1 through 4 (Figure 4-10, A). Each socket can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB of memory. When all four sockets are populated, the system board supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with 1GB DIMMs. A DIMM will always be installed in socket 1. When you install additional DIMMs, you must start with the first empty socket next to the DIMMs already installed. When you remove DIMMs, you must start with the highest number occupied DIMM socket on the system board.

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Figure 4-10. DIMM Locations

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Installing DIMMs

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power

source.

2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold DIMMs only by their edges.

3. If applicable, remove the dust cover from the DIMM socket in which you

are installing the DIMM.

4. Holding the DIMM module only by the edges, remove it from its antistatic

package.

5. Position the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM

align with the keyed socket. See Figure 4-11.

CAUTION

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Figure 4-11. Inserting Memory DIMMs

6. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, and press down firmly

on the DIMM until it seats correctly.

7. Gently push the plastic ejector levers on the socket ends to the upright

position.

8. Repeat the steps to install each additional DIMM.

9. Replace the left side cover.

10. Plug in the server power cord, and power on the server.

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Removing DIMMs

Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much pressure can damage the socket slot. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic ejector levers to release the DIMM.

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power

source.

2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold DIMMs only by their edges.

3. Gently push the plastic ejector levers out and down to eject a DIMM from its

socket. See Figure 4-12.

CAUTION

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Figure 4-12. Removing Memory DIMMs

4. Hold the DIMM only by its edges, being careful not to touch its components

or gold edge connectors. Carefully lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic package.

5. Repeat the above steps to remove the remaining DIMMs.

6. If available, install a DIMM dust cover in any empty DIMM.

7. Replace the left side cover.

8. Plug in the server power cord, and power on the server.

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Option Boards

This section describes how to install and remove PCI option boards. The system board includes six PCI bus expansion slots. See Figure 4-13.

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold the processor only by its edges.

Slot 1 Slot 2

Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6

CAUTION

Slot1 32-Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot Slot2 32-Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot Slot3 64-Bit/66 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot Slot4 64-Bit/66 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot Slot5 32-Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot Slot6 32-Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot

Figure 4-13. PCI Slot Locations

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Installing a PCI Option Board

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power

source.

2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

3. Tilt the server on its side.

4. Using a flat blade screwdriver, bend and remove the expansion slot cover at

the location in which you are installing the option board. See Figure 4-14.

Figure 4-14. Removing the Expansion Slot Screw and Cover

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

4. Remove the screw from the PCI slot cover at the location in which you are

installing the option board.

5. Remove the option board from its protective wrapper, holding the board

only by the edges. Do not touch the board components or the gold connectors.

6. Record the option board serial number in the equipment log.

7. Set any board jumpers or switches as described in the documentation that

comes with the option board.

8. Holding the board by its top edge or upper corners, firmly press the board

into an expansion slot on the system board. The tapered foot of the option board retaining bracket must fit into the mating slot in the expansion slot. See Figure 4-15.

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Figure 4-15. Installing an Option Board

9. Align the rounded notch in the retaining bracket with the threaded hole in

the expansion slot frame. The retaining bracket fits into the space that was occupied by the expansion slot cover.

10. Install the screw in the threaded hole. Be sure to push the bracket slot up

against the screw before you tighten it. If this is not done, the bracket may interfere with an adjacent bracket.

11. Connect any external cables (if they are needed) to the installed option

board.

12. Tip the system upright and replace the left side panel.

13. Plug in the system power cord, and power on the system.

Removing an Option Board

Note:

vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to assure proper cooling of the system components.

Expansion slot covers must be installed on all

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power

source.

2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

3. Disconnect any cables attached to the option board you are removing.

4. Tilt the server on its side for easy access to the option board.

5. Remove the option board retaining bracket screw.

6. Hold the board at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the edge

connectors pull free. Make sure that you do not scrape the board against other components.

7. Remove the board from the expansion slot and place it in an antistatic

wrapper. If you are replacing a board, go to "Installing an Option Board" earlier in this chapter, otherwise continue.

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8. Tip the server upright.

9. Replace the left side panel, plug in the system power cord, and power on the

system

Cable Protector

Remove the cable protector before installing or removing a hard disk drive or

5.25-inch device.

Removing the Cable Protector

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power

source.

2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

Figure 4-16. Installing an Option Board

3. Slide the cable protector to the left, gently pull it toward you, and remove

the cable protector.

Installing the Cable Protector

1. Install the cable protector so that the cable protector is fully contained in the

server frame. The sponge backing on backside of the cable protector should be positioned towards the top of the server next to the 5 ¼-inch device cage.

2. Tip the server upright.

3. Replace the left side panel, plug in the system power cord, and power on the

system.

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Hard Disk Drives

Your system supports up to two IDE 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved devices. The internal hard disk drives are mounted in a cage located near the front of the system above the front fan. See Figure 4-17, A).

Figure 4-17. Drive Bay Locations

Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive

1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

2. Tilt the server on its side.

3. Remove the cable protector as described earlier in this chapter.

4. Remove all the cables connected to any installed hard disk.

CAUTION

Pull out cables slowly and carefully. Note that your hand may not hit on some surrounding components in the disconnection. If so, the components may be damaged. the power cable is hard to disconnect, first remove the hard disk.

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5. Lift the lock lever on the fan installed in the hard disk bracket lightly to

release the lock. See Figure 4-18.

Figure 4-18. Releasing the Fan lock Lever

6. Slide the fan with the lock released towards the top of the server to remove

the fan. See Figure 4-19.

CAUTION

Do not place the removed fan on the system board. If you place the removed fan on the system board, some components on the system board may be defected.

Figure 4-19. Removing the Fan

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7. Remove four screws securing the hard disk drive cage to the system chassis. See Figure 4-20.

Figure 4-20. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Cage Screws

8. Slide the hard disk bracket as shown in the figure below to remove the hard disk bracket from the bracket for the floppy disk drive.

Figure 21. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Cage

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9. Remove the disk drive from its protective wrapper and place it on an

antistatic surface. Record the drive model and serial number in the equipment log.

10. Set any drive jumpers or switches before you install the drive. See the

documentation that comes with the device for jumper or switch information.

11. Insert the hard disk drive into the drive cage with the board surface facing

the bottom. See Figure 4-22.

Figure 4-22. Installing a Hard Disk Drive

Note:

varies depending on the type of the drive. Install the first IDE hard disk drive in the top bay of the hard disk bracket. Install the second IDE hard disk drive in the third bay from the top. See Figure 4-23.

Figure 4-23. Position of IDE Hard Disk Drives in the Cage

The installation of a hard disk drive in the server

12. Secure the hard disk drive in the hard disk drive cage with the four screws

supplied. See Figure 4-24.

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Figure 4-24. Securing the hard Disk Drive

13. Position the hard disk drive cage into the system. The four tabs on the top of the hard disk drive cage insert into the four slots located on the bottom of the floppy disk drive cage. See Figure 4-25.

Figure 4-25. Installing a Hard Disk Drive Cage

CAUTION

Hold the hard disk cage securely to avoid touching components on the system board.

14. Secure the hard disk bracket with the four screws removed in step 7.

15. Install the fan removed in step 6 into the hard disk cage. See Figure 4-26.

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16. Insert the four fan housing tabs into the fan installation slots on the hard disk

cage and slide the fan towards the bottom of the cabinet. The fan clicks as it is locked in position.

Figure 4-26. Installing the Fan

17. Connect the power and interface cables to the hard disk drive (s).

Attach connector P10 of a power cable coming from the power supply to the first (master) hard disk and connector P9 of another power cable to the second (slave) hard disk.

Attach the interface cable connector with the black tag to the first (master) hard disk drive and the connector with the gray tag to the second (slave) hard disk drive (if applicable). See Figure 27.

Figure 4-27. Installing the Interface Cables

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18. Install the cable protector as described earlier in this chapter.

19. Upright the server.

20. Install the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter and power on

the server.

Removing an Internal Hard Disk Driv e

1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

2. Tilt the server on its side.

3. Remove the cable protector as described earlier in this chapter.

4. Remove all the cables connected to any installed hard disk.

CAUTION

5. Lift the lock lever on the fan installed in the hard disk bracket lightly to release the lock. See Figure 4-18.

6. Slide the fan with the lock released towards the top of the server to remove the fan. See Figure 4-19.

CAUTION

Do not place the removed fan on the system board. If you place the removed fan on the system board, some components on the system board may be damaged.

6. Remove four screws securing the hard disk drive cage to the system chassis. See Figure 4-20.

7. Slide the hard disk bracket as shown in Figure 4-21 to remove the hard disk bracket from the bracket for the floppy disk drive.

8. Remove the four screws securing the disk drive to the drive cage.

9. Slide the hard disk drive out of the drive cage.

10. Remove the drive model and serial number from the equipment log.

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11. Follow steps 13 through 20 in the previous procedure “Installing an Internal

Hard Disk Drive” to complete this procedure.

Front Panel

The front panel is a one-piece assembly. The removable filler panels are attached to the front panel and the corresponding EMI shields are attached to the front of the chassis. If you are installing peripheral devices in the external bays above the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, you must remove the front cover along with the corresponding filler panel and EMI shield.

Removing the Front Panel

Note: The front panel is secured with six locking tabs.

1. Power off the system and remove the left and right side panels as described earlier in this chapter.

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

CAUTION

2. Remove the front panel by first releasing the three tabs that secure the panel

to the left side of the system chassis. Then release the tabs that secure the panel to the right side of the chassis. See Figure 4-28.

Figure 4-28. Removing the Front Panel

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Installing the Front Panel

1. Align the front panel tabs with the slots in the front of the chassis.

2. Press the front panel onto the front of the system chassis until the tabs snap

into their slots. See Figure 4-29.

3. Install the left and right side panels as described earlier in this chapter and power on the server.

Figure 4-29. Installing the Front Panel

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Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels

1. Power off the system and remove the front panel as described earlier in this

chapter.

2. The filler panels are attached to the front cover. Locate the filler panel

covering the bay into which you are installing a peripheral device. The filler panel is released by pressing on its tabs located on the inside of the front panel. Save the panel for reinstallation. See Figure 4-30.

Figure 4-30. Removing a Filler Panel

3. Locate the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) shield covering the bay into

which you are installing a peripheral device The EMI shield is attached to the front of the chassis with two screws. Remove the screws and EMI shield covering the bay into which you are installing a peripheral device. Save the shield and screws for reinstallation. See Figure 4-31.

Figure 4-31. Removing an EMI Shield

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Removable Media Devices

A variety of IDE removable media devices can be installed in peripheral bays B and C. An IDE CD-ROM is always mounted in bay A. A 3.5-inch diskette drive is always mounted in bay D. See Figure 4-32. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved IDE devices.

BAY A

BAY B

BAY C

BAY D

Figure 4-32. Removable Media Device Locations

Installing a 5.25-Inch Device

CAUTION

CD-ROM devices contain a laser system and are classified as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTS. To use these devices, thoroughly read the documentation provided by the CDROM manufacturer, and keep the documentation for future reference. In case of any trouble with a CD-ROM, please contact your nearest service representative. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the CD-ROM manufacturer's documentation may result in hazardous radiation exposure

1. Power off the system and remove the side panels as described earlier in this chapter.

2. Remove the front panel, EMI shield, and filler panel covering the bay into which you are installing a peripheral device as described earlier in this chapter.

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

3. Remove the device from its protective wrapper and place it on an antistatic surface. Record the drive model and serial number in the equipment log.

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4. Set any drive jumpers or switches before you install the drive. See the

documentation that comes with the device for jumper or switch information.

Note:

them. Remove any rails already attached.

If the drive comes with drive rails, do not use

5. Slide the drive into the bay until the screw holes line up. Align the front

cover of the installed device with the CDROM drive. It may be necessary to temporarily loosen the mounting screws on already installed drives to position the new drive. Secure the drive to the bay with the four supplied screws. See Figure 4-33.

Power Cable

5.25" Drive

Figure 4-33. Installing a Removable Media Device

6. Connect the signal and power cables to the device as shown in Figure 4-33.

7. Replace the front panel and side panels, and power on the system.

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Removing a 5.25-Inch Device

1. Power off the system and remove the side panels as described earlier in this chapter.

2. Remove the front panel as described earlier in this chapter.

3. Disconnect the power cable (A) and ribbon data cable (B) from the device

you are removing. See Figure 4-34.

Figure 4-34. Removing a Removable Media Device

4. Remove and save the four screws from the device.

5. Install an EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) shield over the bay from

which you removed the peripheral device.

6. Install filler panel into the front panel over the bay from which you removed the peripheral device.

7. Replace the side panels and front panel, and power on the system.

8. Remove the drive serial number from the equipment log.

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Problem Solving

Static Precautions

Troubleshooting Checklists

Diagnostic Testing

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions

Problems with the Network

Plug and Play Installation Tips

BIOS User’s Information

How to Identify BIOS Revision Level

Problem Solving

This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that may occur during system installation or while using your system. The first section of this chapter tells you how to reset your system in the event of problems. The next few sections provide troubleshooting checklists and procedural steps that help you isolate specific system problems. The last section includes BIOS, system, and disk status user information.

The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cords from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before opening your system can result in personal injury and equipment damage

Operating your system with the side panels removed can damage your system components. For proper cooling and airflow, always replace the side panels before powering on your system.

WARNING

CAUTION

Static Precautions

Electronic devices can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, keep them in their protective packaging when they are not installed in your system.

5-2 Problem Solving

Troubleshooting Checklists

The following subsections provide troubleshooting checklists for problems that occur at initial system startup, when you run new application software, and after the system hardware and software have been running correctly.

Initial System Startup

Incorrect installation or configuration usually causes problems that occur at initial system startup. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. If you have problems during initial system startup, check the following:

Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a

NEMA 5-15R outlet (100-120 Vac) or a NEMA 6-15R outlet (200-240 Vac)? Is AC power available at the wall outlet?

Is the power on/off push-button switch on the front panel in the ON position (power

on LED should be lit)? Are all cables correctly connected and secured?

Are all the PCI option boards fully seated in their connector slots on the system

board? Are all jumpers and switch settings on option boards and peripheral devices correct?

If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts; for example, two option boards sharing the same interrupt.

Are all DIMMs fully seated and installed correctly? Refer to Chapter 4 for

installation instructions? Are all option boards and disk drives installed correctly? Refer to the Chapter 4.

Is the system hard disk drive properly formatted or defined?

Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system

documentation. Are all drivers properly installed? For information about installing drivers, refer to

your Network Operating System Configuration Guide. Are the configuration settings in BIOS Setup and the Adaptec SCSI Utility correct?

For information about running these utilities, refer to the “Configuring Your System” chapter.

If the above items are all correct, but the problem reoccurs, refer to “Additional Troubleshooting Procedures” in this chapter.

Problem Solving 5-3

Running New Application Software

Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly. If you have problems while running new application software, check the following:

Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? Refer

to the software documentation. Is the software an authorized copy? Unauthorized copies often do not work. Obtain

an authorized copy of the software. If you are running the software from a diskette, is it a good copy?

If you are running the software from a hard disk drive, is the software correctly

installed? Where all necessary procedures followed and files installed? If you are running the software from a CD-ROM disk is the disk scratched or dirty?

Are the correct device drivers installed?

Is the software correctly configured for the system?

Are you using the software correctly?

If other software runs correctly on the system, contact your vendor about the failing

software.

If the problems persist with the software, contact the software vendor's customer service representative.

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After System Has Been Running Correctly

Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often indicate equipment failure. However, many situations that are easy to correct can also cause such problems. If you have problems after the system has been running correctly, check the following:

If you are running the software from a diskette or CD-ROM, try a new copy of the

software. If you are running the software from a hard disk drive, try running it from a floppy.

If the software runs correctly, there may be a problem with the copy on the hard disk. Reinstall the software on the hard disk drive and try running it again. Make sure all the necessary files are installed.

If the problem recurs, you may need to reformat the hard disk drive. The hard disk

drive, the drive controller, or the system board may be defective. If the problems are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in the keyboard (if

keyboard input is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or other random component failures.

If you suspect that a transient voltage spike, power outage, or brownout might have

occurred, reload the software and try running it again. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected system reboots, and the system not responding to user commands.

Note:

Voltage spikes can corrupt or destroy data files on the

drive. If you are experiencing voltage spikes on the power line, install a surge suppresser between the power outlet and the system power cord.

If the problem recurs after you have checked and corrected all of the above items, refer to “Diagnostic Testing” in this chapter.

Problem Solving 5-5

Diagnostic Testing

This section provides a more detailed approach to diagnostic testing and identification of a problem and locating its source.

Error Checking

Each time you turn on the system, POST (Power-On-Self-Test) runs automatically and checks the system boards, processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.

If POST finds an error, it displays an error message. Refer to the Error Message section in this chapter for an explanation of each error message.

Troubleshooting Guide

Use the following troubleshooting procedures to help you identify a problem. These general procedures lead you through the following:

Preparing the system for diagnostic testing

Monitoring POST while it is running

Verifying proper operation of key system LEDs

Confirming loading of the operating system.

Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing

To prepare the system for diagnostic testing, perform the following:

Note:

system, turn off the system and any external peripheral devices. Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/or the peripheral devices.

Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the

1. Turn off the system and all external peripheral devices. Disconnect all devices from

the system except the keyboard and video monitor.

2. Make sure the system power cord is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet.

3. Make sure your video display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the

system. Turn on the video monitor. Set its brightness and contrast controls to at least two-thirds of their maximum ranges (refer to the documentation supplied with your video display monitor).

4. If the operating system normally loads from the hard disk drive, make sure there is

no diskette in drive A. Otherwise, place a diskette containing the operating system files in drive A.

5. Turn on the system. If the power indicator LED does not light, refer to “Power

Light Does Not Light” found later in this chapter.

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Monitoring POST

Each time you turn on the system, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs automatically and checks the system board, processor board, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.

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

Press F2 to enter SETUP. If you do not press F2, the above message remains for a few seconds and the boot process continues.

If POST finds an error, it displays an error message and, in case there is a problem with the display, it emits a series of long and short beeps. Write down any beep code emitted. This information is useful to your service representative.

Refer to the “BIOS User’s Information” section in this chapter for a list of items to check for each error code and for an explanation of the error beep codes.

The POST Tests table at the end of this chapter lists keys active during POST and provides a description of errors that may occur.

The BIOS indicates errors by writing an error code to the PS/2-standard logging area in the Extended BIOS Data Area, and by displaying a message on the screen, which is sometimes preceded by the POST Error Code. The error code will also be logged to the Event Logging area.

Report any error code to your service representative.

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POST Keys and Errors

Action/Message Description

If POST Beeps Before Video Appears

If Monitor Displays Error

To Enter Setup Setup changes specific options, then writes to CMOS,

Enter BOOT Diskette If prompted, insert the boot diskette.

Initialization failed before video initialized. Most beep code errors are fatal; initialization cannot continue. Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information” in this chapter.

Note error; press F1 to continue boot or F2 to enter Setup. Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information” in this chapter.

NVRAM. Press F2 during initialization to run Setup. If you do not press F2, the boot process continues.

Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators

As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity indicator should turn on briefly. Check for the following:

Does the diskette drive activity indicator turn on briefly? If not, refer to “Diskette

Drive Activity Indicator Does Not Light” in this chapter. Does the hard disk drive activity indicator turn on briefly? If not, refer to “Hard Disk

Drive Activity Indicator Does Not Light” in this chapter.

Confirming Loading of the Operating System

Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. The prompt varies according to the operating system. If the operating system prompt does not appear, refer to “Problems with Application Software” found later in this chapter.

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Specific Problems and Corrective Actions

This section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems:

Power LED does not light

No beep or incorrect beep pattern

No characters appear on screen

Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect

System cooling fan does not rotate

Diskette drive activity LED does not light

Hard disk drive activity LED does not light

CD-ROM drive activity LED does not light

Problems with application software

The startup prompt “Press <F2> key if you want to run Setup” does not appear on

the screen. The bootable CD-ROM is not detected.

Try the solutions in the order given. If you cannot correct the problem, contact your service representative for assistance.

Power LED Does Not Light

Check the following:

Is the system operating normally? If so, the power LED is probably defective.

Are there other problems with the system? If so, check the items listed under System

Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate.

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Incorrect or No Beep Code

If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the piezo buzzer located on the system board, may be defective. Contact your service representative for assistance.

Record the beep code emitted by POST, and see the “Messages and Beep Codes” section found later in this chapter.

No Characters Appear on Screen

Check the following:

Is the keyboard working? Check to see if the Num Lock light is functioning.

Is the video display monitor plugged in and turned on?

Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted?

Are the video monitor switch settings correct?

Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed?

Is the onboard video controller enabled?

If you are using a video controller board, verify that the video controller board is fully seated in the system board connector.

If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system, contact your service representative or authorized dealer for assistance.

POST emits one long beep and two short beeps pattern to indicate a possible problem with the video display controller. If you do not receive a beep pattern and characters do not display, the video display or video controller may have failed. Contact your service representative or authorized dealer for assistance.

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Characters are Distorted or Incorrect

Check the following:

Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video display?

Refer to the documentation supplied with your video display. Are the video monitor's signal and power cables properly installed?

If the problem persists, the video monitor may be faulty or it may be the incorrect

type. Contact your service representative for assistance.

System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate

Check the following:

Is AC power available at the wall outlet?

Are the system power cords properly connected to the power supplies and the AC

wall outlets? Are the power connectors for the cooling fans connected?

Is the front panel power on indicator lit?

If the switches and connections are correct and the power outlet is functioning, the power supply has probably failed. Contact your service representative for assistance.

Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light

Check the following:

Is the diskette drive's combined power and signal cables properly installed?

Is the diskette drive properly configured?

Is the diskette drive activity light always on? If so, the signal cable may be plugged

in incorrectly.

If you are using the onboard diskette drive controller, use BIOS Setup to make sure that the diskette drive controller is set to Enabled. For information about running BIOS Setup, refer to the “Configuring Your System” chapter.

If the problem persists, there may be a problem with the diskette drive, system board, or drive signal cable. Contact your service representative for assistance.

CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Li ght

Check the following:

Is the power and signal cable to the CD-ROM drive properly installed?

Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the drive set correctly?

Is the drive properly configured?

Is the onboard IDE controller enabled?

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Problems with Application Software

If you have problems with application software, perform the following:

Verify that the software is properly configured for the system. Refer to the software

installation and operation documentation for instructions on setting up and using the software.

Verify a different copy of the software to see if the problem is with the copy that you

are using. Make sure all cables are installed correctly.

Verify that the system board jumpers are set correctly. Refer to the “Configuring

Your System” chapter for jumper settings. If other software runs correctly on the system, contact your vendor about the failing

software.

If the problem persists, contact the software vendor's customer service representative for assistance.

Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected

Check the following:

Is the BIOS set to allow the CD-ROM to be the second bootable device? Check your

BIOS Setup (F2) configuration.

Problems with the Network

Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails:

Make sure the network cable is securely attached. ACT/Link activity LED located on

the front panel should be blinking if there is activity between the system and the network.

The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed:

Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller.

Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure your

operating system supports shared interrupts; OS/2 does not. Try reseating the add-in adapter.

The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause.

Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.

The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then reinstall the

drivers. Run the diagnostics.

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Plug and Play Installation Tips

Some common PCI tips are listed here.

Reserve interrupts (IRQs) and/or memory addresses specifically for an ISA adapter.

This prevents PCI cards from trying to use the same settings an ISA card is using. Use the BIOS Setup Utility to keep track of ISA adapter resources.

Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers.

The BIOS Setup Utility can be used to adjust the interrupt numbers for PCI devices. For certain drivers, it may be necessary to alter settings so that interrupts are not shared.

BIOS User’s Information

This section describes the various screen messages and beep codes of the system BIOS. The BIOS indicates errors by writing an error code to the PS/2-standard logging area in the Extended BIOS Data Area, and by displaying a message on the screen, which is sometimes preceded by the POST Error Code. The error code will also be logged to the Event Logging area.

Note:

source is off or disconnected.

Your system error log will be lost, if your system ac power

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POST Error Codes and Messages

Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, BIOS displays a message on the video display screen and causes the speaker to beep as the message appears. BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails or if an external ROM module does not a checksum of zero. The “POST Error Codes and Messages” table is a list of the possible error codes and messages written at the start of each POST test. The “POST Error Beep Codes” table is a list of beep codes issued for each POST test. Figure 5-1 shows the location of specific components referenced in the POST Error Codes and Messages Table.

Table 5-1. POST Error Codes and Messages

Error code Error message Recommended Action

0200 Failure Fixed Disk Contact your service representative.

0210 Stuck Key Disconnect the keyboard and connect it again. 0211 Keyboard error 0212 Keyboard Controller Failed

0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key

switch.

0220 Monitor type does not match

CMOS - Run SETUP. 0230 System RAM Failed at offset. 0231 Shadow Ram Failed at offset. 0232 Extended RAM Failed at address

line. 0233 Memory type mixing detected Install the memory specified by NEC. 0234 Single-bit ECC error 0235 Multiple-bit ECC error occurred 0250 System battery is dead - Replace

and run SETUP. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad -

Default configuration used. 0260 System timer error.

Disconnect the keyboard and connect it again. Restart the system. If the error cannot be corrected, contact your service representati ve. Release the lock of the key switch. If the error cannot be corrected in spite of

the release of the lock, contact your service representative. Start the SETUP. If the error cannot be corrected in spite of the start of

SETUP, contact your service representative. Contact your service representative.

Contact your service representative.

Contact your service representative to replace the battery. (After rest arting the computer, start the SETUP to provide the setting again.)

The default values have just been set. Start the SETUP to provide the setting again.

Contact your service representative. 0270 Real time clock error. 0271 Check date and time setting Start the SETUP to set the date and time again. If the same error occurs

02B0 Diskette drive A error. Contact your service representative. 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run

SETUP.

02D0 System cache error - Cache

disabled.

0B1B PCI System Error on

Bus/Device/Function.

successively in spite of the resetting, contact your servic e representative.

Start the SETUP to provide the setting again.

The cache cannot be used. Contact your service representative.

Contact your service representative.

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NEC Express5800-120Ee User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer

Contents

Using This Guide

Text Conventions

Related Documents

Safety Notices

Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada

Care and Handling

System Overview

Overview

System Chassis

Power Supply

Peripheral Bays

System Board Features

Pentium III Processor

System Memory

Real-Time Clock/Cale ndar

BIOS

I/O Expansion Slots

IDE Controller

Keyboard and Mouse Controller

Network Controller

Video Controller

Peripheral Controller

External Device Connectors

ACPI

AC Link Mode

Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function

Degradation Feature

System Security

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

Setting Up the System

Overview

Selecting a Site

Unpacking the System

Getting Familiar with the System

Front View

Rear View

Making Connections

Connecting the Power Cord

Powering On Your System

Configuring Your System

Configuring Your System

BIOS Setup Utility

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

Main Menu

Advanced Menu

Security Menu

Secure Mode

System Hardware Menu

Boot Menu

Exit Menu

Configuring System Board Jumpers

Before You Begin

Moving System Board Jumpers

Clearing and Changing the Passwords

Clearing CMOS

Upgrading Your System

General Information

Static Precautions

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Equipment Log

Removing the Side Panels

Installing Side Panels

Modifying the System Board

Replacing the real-time clock battery

Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor

DIMMs

Option Boards

Installing a PCI Option Board

Removing an Option Board

Cable Protector

Installing the Cable Protector

Hard Disk Drives