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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................... iii
List Of Figures ............................................................................................................xi
List Of Tables .......................................................................................................... xiii
Using This Guide .......................................................................................................xv
Text Conventions ......................................................................................................xvi
Related Documents ................................................................................................. xvii
Safety Notices ........................................................................................................ xviii
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada ...............................xix
Care and Handling .....................................................................................................xx
System Overview ............................................................................................................. 1-1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 1-2
System Features ....................................................................................................... 1-3
Non-Redundant Non-Hot Swap System ............................................................. 1-3
Redundant Hot-Swap System ............................................................................. 1-4
Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive Bays .............................................................. 1-5
Hot-Swap S-ATA Hard Disk Drive Bays ........................................................... 1-5
Chassis Front View .................................................................................................. 1-6
Front View (Door Opened) ...................................................................................... 1-7
Chassis Rear View ................................................................................................. 1-10
Internal View ......................................................................................................... 1-13
Motherboard ........................................................................................................... 1-14
Standard Features ................................................................................................... 1-16
System Functions ................................................................................................... 1-17
Power Supply .................................................................................................... 1-17
Peripheral Bays ................................................................................................. 1-17
Disk Array ......................................................................................................... 1-18
Automatic Rebuilding Function ........................................................................ 1-19
Expand Capacity Function ................................................................................ 1-19
Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN) .................................................... 1-21
AC-LINK Feature ............................................................................................. 1-21
Security ............................................................................................................. 1-21
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring ........................................ 1-21
Software Locks via the BIOS Setup Utility ................................................. 1-22
Degradation Feature .......................................................................................... 1-22
Optional Features ................................................................................................... 1-23
With Enhanced Cage .................................................................................... 1-23
S-ATA Configuration ................................................................................... 1-23
SCSI Configuration ...................................................................................... 1-23
EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM ............................................................................ 1-24
With the EXPRESSBUILDER CD you can: .................................................... 1-24
Software End-User License Agreement ............................................................ 1-24
Setting Up the System ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-2
Selecting a Site ......................................................................................................... 2-3
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Unpacking the System ............................................................................................. 2-5
Setting Up Your Server ............................................................................................ 2-6
Getting Familiar with the System ....................................................................... 2-6
Setup Flow .......................................................................................................... 2-6
Installing Optional Devices ................................................................................. 2-6
Selecting Server Site ........................................................................................... 2-7
Making Connections ................................................................................................ 2-8
Connecting Power Cord .................................................................................... 2-10
Using the System ................................................................................................... 2-13
Front Door ......................................................................................................... 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................................................. 2-16
CD-ROM Drive ................................................................................................. 2-18
Setting and Removing the CD-ROM ........................................................... 2-18
When you fail to eject: ................................................................................. 2-19
Use of the CD-ROM ..................................................................................... 2-20
Powering On Your System .................................................................................... 2-21
POWER Switch ................................................................................................. 2-21
Power On ...................................................................................................... 2-21
Powering Off the Server System .................................................................. 2-22
Forcing a Power Shutdown .......................................................................... 2-23
POST ................................................................................................................. 2-23
POST Execution Flow .................................................................................. 2-23
POST Error Messages .................................................................................. 2-25
Power Off .......................................................................................................... 2-25
SLEEP Switch ................................................................................................... 2-25
Configuring Your System ............................................................................................... 3-1
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
Processor Summary Submenu ........................................................................ 3-6
Advanced Chipset Control Submenu ............................................................. 3-7
IDE Configuration Submenu .......................................................................... 3-7
Floppy Configuration Submenu ..................................................................... 3-8
Super I/O Configuration Submenu ................................................................. 3-8
USB Configuration Submenu ......................................................................... 3-8
PCI Configuration Submenu .......................................................................... 3-9
Memory Configuration Submenu ................................................................... 3-9
Preproduct Debug Submenu ......................................................................... 3-10
Security Menu ................................................................................................... 3-11
Server Menu ...................................................................................................... 3-13
System Management Submenu .................................................................... 3-14
Console Redirection Submenu ..................................................................... 3-14
Event Log Configuration Submenu .............................................................. 3-15
Boot Menu ......................................................................................................... 3-16
Boot Settings Configuration Submenu ......................................................... 3-16
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Boot Device Priority submenu ..................................................................... 3-16
Exit Menu .......................................................................................................... 3-18
S-ATA Host RAID Utility .................................................................................... 3-19
Installing the Hard Disk Drives ........................................................................ 3-19
Activating the SATA RAID Feature ................................................................. 3-19
Running the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) .............................................. 3-19
Using the Array Configuration Utility .............................................................. 3-20
Managing Arrays .......................................................................................... 3-20
Using the Disk Utilities ..................................................................................... 3-26
Configuring Motherboard Jumpers ........................................................................ 3-27
Moving System Board Jumpers ........................................................................ 3-28
Clearing and Changing the Passwords .............................................................. 3-29
Clearing CMOS ................................................................................................. 3-30
Upgrading Your System ................................................................................................. 4-1
General Information ................................................................................................. 4-2
Static Precautions ..................................................................................................... 4-2
Equipment Log ........................................................................................................ 4-3
Tools Recommended for Upgrading Your System .................................................. 4-3
Preparing Your System for Upgrade ....................................................................... 4-3
Removing or Installing the Side Cover .................................................................... 4-4
Removing the Side Cover ................................................................................... 4-4
Installing the Side Cover ..................................................................................... 4-5
Removing or Installing the Processor Air Duct ....................................................... 4-6
Removing the Processor Air Duct ...................................................................... 4-6
Installing the Processor Air Duct ........................................................................ 4-7
Installing or Removing 5.25-inch Devices .............................................................. 4-8
Installing a 5.25-Inch Media Device ................................................................... 4-9
Removing a 5.25-Inch Media Device ............................................................... 4-12
Installing or Removing Hard Disk Drives ............................................................. 4-14
Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Non-Hot-Swap Disk Drive Bay .. 4-15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................. 4-16
Swapping a Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................ 4-20
Installing a Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................. 4-25
Swapping a Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................ 4-29
Installing or Removing a Processor ....................................................................... 4-32
Installation ......................................................................................................... 4-34
Removal ............................................................................................................ 4-37
Installing or Removing a DIMM ........................................................................... 4-38
Installation ......................................................................................................... 4-40
Removal ............................................................................................................ 4-42
Installing or Removing a PCI Board ...................................................................... 4-43
Installing an Option Board ................................................................................ 4-43
Removing an Option Board .............................................................................. 4-46
Installing or Removing a RAID Controller Board ................................................. 4-47
Using Internal Disks in Disk Array Configuration ........................................... 4-48
SCSI Controller Board ...................................................................................... 4-49
From Installation to Setting .......................................................................... 4-50
Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................. 4-51
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Cabling the Device ................................................................................................. 4-52
The IDE Cable .................................................................................................. 4-52
The S-ATA Cable ............................................................................................. 4-52
System Power Cables ........................................................................................ 4-53
Cabling a CD/DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or IDE Tape Drive ................................. 4-53
Cabling a Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................ 4-54
S-ATA Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................... 4-54
Cabling a Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................................ 4-55
Preparing the Device .............................................................................................. 4-56
Preparing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive ..................................................... 4-56
Preparing a S-ATA Hard Disk Drive ................................................................ 4-56
Preparing a Tape Drive ..................................................................................... 4-57
IDE Device Configuration ................................................................................ 4-58
Internal Cabling ..................................................................................................... 4-59
Interface Cables ..................................................................................................... 4-60
Standard Configuration ..................................................................................... 4-60
SATA RAID Drive Configuration .................................................................... 4-61
SCSI Hard Disk Drive Configuration ............................................................... 4-62
SCSI RAID Drive Configuration ...................................................................... 4-63
Hot-plug SCSI RAID Drive Configuration ...................................................... 4-64
Power Cable ........................................................................................................... 4-65
Hot-plug SCSI RAID Drive Configuration ...................................................... 4-66
Problem Solving ............................................................................................................... 5-1
Problem Solving ...................................................................................................... 5-2
Static Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-2
Resetting the Server ................................................................................................. 5-3
Forced Shutdown ..................................................................................................... 5-4
Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 5-5
Making Backup Copies ....................................................................................... 5-5
Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 5-5
Cleaning the Server ............................................................................................. 5-6
Cleaning the Interior ........................................................................................... 5-6
Cleaning CD-ROM ............................................................................................. 5-8
System Diagnostics ................................................................................................ 5-10
Test Items .......................................................................................................... 5-10
Starting and Ending the System Diagnostics .................................................... 5-10
Relocating/Storing The Server ............................................................................... 5-13
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................... 5-14
System Viewers ................................................................................................. 5-14
Problems at initial System Start-up ....................................................................... 5-15
Problems After the System Has Been Running Correctly ..................................... 5-16
Problems Running New Application Software ...................................................... 5-17
Problems and Suggestions ..................................................................................... 5-18
Status Lamp () ........................................................................................................ 5-19
Solving Problems ................................................................................................... 5-21
Problems with Express Server .......................................................................... 5-21
No screen display appears with beep: .......................................................... 5-21
Fail to power on the server: .......................................................................... 5-21
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Fail to power off the server: ......................................................................... 5-22
POST fails to complete: ............................................................................... 5-22
Fail to access to internal or external devices
(or such devices fail to operate): .............................................................. 5-22
The POWER switch and sleep feature are disabled: .................................... 5-23
The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: ...................................................... 5-23
Fail to access (read or write) to the floppy disk: .......................................... 5-23
Fail to access to the CD-ROM: .................................................................... 5-24
Inserted the correct CD-ROM but the message like the
following is displayed: ............................................................................. 5-24
Fail to access the hard disk: .......................................................................... 5-24
Fail to access the (internal or external) SCSI devices: ................................. 5-24
Problems with Windows Server 2003 ............................................................... 5-25
Problems with Windows 2000 .......................................................................... 5-25
Cannot install the operating system correctly. ............................................. 5-25
During Windows 2000 installation, the following warning is registered
in the System Log of the Event Viewer: .................................................. 5-25
Fail to start the OS: ....................................................................................... 5-25
The event log after every logon to Windows 2000 includes the
following error log: .................................................................................. 5-26
The OS presents unstable operation: ............................................................ 5-26
The system does not restart automatically when a stop error occurs,
though the system is adjusted to automatically restarting: ...................... 5-26
The system restarts automatically when a stop error occurs,
though the system is NOT adjusted to automatically restarting: ............ 5-26
Cannot turn the power OFF at the blue screen: ............................................ 5-26
The server is not found on the network: ....................................................... 5-26
Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ....................................................... 5-27
Problems with Express Setup ............................................................................ 5-28
Following message appeared when you tried to install Express Setup to
the hard disk that has smaller capacity than the specified partition size: 5-28
The message can not be displayed correctly when copying the files from
CD-ROM or checking CD-ROM: ........................................................... 5-28
Express Setup terminated and asks to input setup information. ................... 5-28
[Complete] appears on the [Role of Computer] screen. ............................... 5-28
[Complete] does not appear on [Role of Computer] screen. ........................ 5-28
Select [Use Existing Array] at [New/Existing RAID Configuration],
but the OS is installed in the whole area of the disk. ............................... 5-29
Specified to join the Domain, but the system is installed as Workgroup. .... 5-29
Specified large value as partition size, but when Windows 2000 is
actually started, the system partition is created by 4095 MB. ................. 5-29
Windows 2000 started with different display resolution from
the specified value. .................................................................................. 5-29
Entered the incorrect Product ID/CD key. ................................................... 5-29
The following message appears on the screen and the setup is suspended
while the Express Setup is executing: ..................................................... 5-29
Unable to specify the details of Network adapter. ....................................... 5-30
Windows 2000 is started with Network adapter that has not been
specified during Express Setup ................................................................ 5-30
Connected more than two Network adapter and specified different protocol
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for each adapter, but all the protocols are specified on either adapter. ... 5-30
When more than two Network adapter are specified, the detailed
specification of TCP/IP protocol are all set to use DHCP. ...................... 5-30
Not more than two Network adapter is connected, but the detailed
specification of the protocol are all set by default.
(e.g. Specified IP Address on TCP/IP, but DHCP is specified) .............. 5-30
The following error log is included in the event log while
operating the system: ............................................................................... 5-30
Error Message during Disk Array Configuration ............................................ 5-31
Problems with Master Control Menu ................................................................ 5-31
Collecting Event Log ........................................................................................ 5-32
Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information ................................................ 5-33
Memory Dump .................................................................................................. 5-34
Preparing for Memory Dumping .................................................................. 5-34
Saving the Dump File ................................................................................... 5-35
Recovery for Windows 2000 System .................................................................... 5-36
Off-line Maintenance Utility ................................................................................. 5-38
Starting the Off-line Maintenance Utility ......................................................... 5-38
Features of Off-line Maintenance Utility .......................................................... 5-39
If You Need Assistance ......................................................................................... 5-40
Error Messages ...................................................................................................... 5-41
Error Messages after Power-on ........................................................................ 5-41
POST Error Messages ...................................................................................... 5-41
Beep Codes ............................................................................................................ 5-45
How to Identify BIOS Revision Level .................................................................. 5-46
Status Indicators ..................................................................................................... 5-47
Power/Sleep Lamp () ........................................................................................ 5-47
Status Lamp () ................................................................................................... 5-47
Disk Access Lamp () ......................................................................................... 5-47
Drive Access Lamps ......................................................................................... 5-47
LAN Connector Lamps ..................................................................................... 5-48
Link/ACT Lamp ........................................................................................... 5-48
Speed Lamp .................................................................................................. 5-48
Power Lamp (Redundant hot swap system) ...................................................... 5-49
Power Status Lamp (Redundant hot swap system) ........................................... 5-49
Hard Disk Drive Lamp ...................................................................................... 5-49
Power Supply Lamps (hot-swap power supply model only) ............................ 5-50
Appendix A .....................................................................................................................A-1
Specifications ..................................................A-1
Appendix B .......................................................................................................................B-1
Interrupt Requests ...............................................................................................B-1
I/O Port Address ..................................................................................................B-1
Appendix C .....................................................................................................................C-1
Product Configuration Record Table ..................................................................C-1
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Appendix D .....................................................................................................................D-1
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup .............................................. D-1
About Express Setup .......................................................................................... D-2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 ............................................................................ D-4
Installation Notice .............................................................................................. D-4
Supported OS on this model .......................................................................... D-4
Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver ....................................................... D-4
BIOS Specification ........................................................................................ D-4
NEC ESMPRO Agent ................................................................................... D-4
Windows Server 2003 ........................................................................................ D-4
Installing on the Mirrored Volume ................................................................ D-5
Connecting MO Device ................................................................................. D-5
Connecting Hard Disk Drive ......................................................................... D-5
Creating Partition Size ................................................................................... D-5
Re-installing to the hard disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk ... D-6
Disk Configuration (Concerning the area displayed as "EISA") .................. D-6
The Flow of Setup .............................................................................................. D-7
Installing the Windows Server 2003 .................................................................. D-8
Installing and Setting Device Drivers .............................................................. D-11
PROSet ........................................................................................................ D-11
Network Driver ............................................................................................ D-12
Optional Network Board Driver .................................................................. D-13
Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver ..................................... D-14
Installing SCSI Controller Driver ................................................................ D-14
Setting for Solving Problems ........................................................................... D-15
Memory Dump (Debug Information) .......................................................... D-15
Windows Dr. Watson .................................................................................. D-16
Network Monitor ......................................................................................... D-17
Installing Maintenance Utilities ....................................................................... D-18
Updating the System ........................................................................................ D-18
Making Backup Copies of System Information ............................................... D-18
Exceptional Setup ............................................................................................ D-18
Installation of Mass storage device not to be supported by ExpressSetup .. D-18
Microsoft Windows 2000 ..................................................................................... D-20
Installation Notice ............................................................................................ D-20
Supported OS on this model ........................................................................ D-20
Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver ..................................................... D-20
BIOS Specification ...................................................................................... D-20
NEC ESMPRO Agent ................................................................................. D-20
Windows 2000 ............................................................................................. D-20
The Flow of Setup ............................................................................................ D-23
Installing the Windows 2000 ........................................................................... D-24
PROSet ........................................................................................................ D-28
Network Driver ............................................................................................ D-28
Optional Network Board Driver .................................................................. D-29
Graphics Accelerator Driver ....................................................................... D-29
USB 2.0 Driver ............................................................................................ D-30
Installing SCSI Controller Driver ................................................................ D-30
Memory Dump (Debug Information) .......................................................... D-31
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Windows 2000 Dr. Watson ......................................................................... D-32
Network Monitor ......................................................................................... D-33
Installing Maintenance Utilities ....................................................................... D-34
Updating the System - Installing Service Pack - .............................................. D-34
Making Backup Copies of System Information ............................................... D-34
Installation of Mass storage device not to be supported by ExpressSetup .. D-35
Appendix E .......................................................................................................................E-1
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ...................................................................................... E-1
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based ............................................................E-3
Starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ....................................................................E-3
DOS-Based ExpressBuilder Menus ...............................................................E-4
Starting Windows-Based ExpressBuilder ...........................................................E-8
Windows-Based ExpressBuilder Menus ............................................................. E-9
Online Document ...........................................................................................E-9
Setup ...............................................................................................................E-9
Quit ...............................................................................................................E-10
Appendix F .......................................................................................................................F-1
Configuration Diskette Creator ................................................................................ F-1
Creating Configuration Diskette ......................................................................... F-1
Appendix G .....................................................................................................................G-1
Installing and Using Utilities .................................................................................. G-1
NEC ESMPRO ................................................................................................... G-1
Functions and Features .................................................................................. G-1
Installing ESMPRO ....................................................................................... G-2
Promise Array Management .............................................................................. G-2
Power Console Plus ........................................................................................... G-2
Major Functions ............................................................................................ G-2
Components ................................................................................................... G-2
Server Setup ....................................................................................................... G-4
Operating Environment ................................................................................. G-4
Management PC Setup ....................................................................................... G-5
Operating Environment ................................................................................. G-5
NEC DianaScope ............................................................................................... G-6
Glossary ............................................................................................................... Glossary-1
Index ..........................................................................................................................Index-1
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List Of Figures
Figure 1 - 1: Tower-based System ..........................................................................................1-2
Figure 1 - 2: Front View - Door Closed.................................................................................. 1-6
Figure 1 - 3: Front View - Non-Hot-Swap Hard Disk SCSI or IDE Bay ............................... 1-7
Figure 1 - 4: Front View - Hot-Swap Hard Disk SCSI Drive Bay.......................................... 1-7
Figure 1 - 5: Front View - Hot-Swap Hard Disk S-ATA Drive Bay ...................................... 1-8
Figure 1 - 6: CD-ROM Drive and Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................ 1-8
Figure 1 - 7: Rear View - Non Redundant System ...............................................................1-10
Figure 1 - 8: Rear View - Redundant System .......................................................................1-11
Figure 1 - 9: Internal View.................................................................................................... 1-13
Figure 1 - 10: Motherboard Layout and Connectors............................................................. 1-14
Figure 2 - 1: Connecting Peripheral Devices .......................................................................... 2-9
Figure 2 - 2: Connecting the Power Cord .............................................................................2-10
Figure 2 - 3: Uninterruptible Power Supply Outlets ............................................................. 2-11
Figure 2 - 4: Opening the Front Door ...................................................................................2-14
Figure 2 - 5: Diskette Write-protect Switch.......................................................................... 2-17
Figure 2 - 6: Power Switch and Lamp................................................................................... 2-21
Figure 3 - 1: CMOS and Password Jumpers ......................................................................... 3-28
Figure 4 - 1: Removing the Side Cover................................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4 - 2: Installing the Side Cover .................................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4 - 3: Removing the Processor Air Duct...................................................................... 4-6
Figure 4 - 4: Replacing the Processor Air Duct ...................................................................... 4-7
Figure 4 - 5: 5.25-inch Device Slots .......................................................................................4-8
Figure 4 - 6: Removing the Dummy Cover............................................................................. 4-9
Figure 4 - 7: Attaching the Device Mounting Rails ............................................................. 4-10
Figure 4 - 8: Securing a Removable Media Device .............................................................. 4-11
Figure 4 - 9: SCSI Interface Cable........................................................................................ 4-12
Figure 4 - 10: Hard Disk Drive Installation Scheme............................................................. 4-15
Figure 4 - 11: Releasing the Disk Carrier Tray..................................................................... 4-17
Figure 4 - 12: Removing the Disk Carrier Tray.................................................................... 4-17
Figure 4 - 13: Placing the Hard Drive into a Disk Carrier Tray............................................ 4-18
Figure 4 - 14: Securing the Hard Drive to a Disk Carrier Tray ............................................ 4-19
Figure 4 - 15: Installing the Disk Carrier Tray...................................................................... 4-19
Figure 4 - 16: Removing the Disk Carrier Tray.................................................................... 4-21
Figure 4 - 17: Installing the Disk Carrier Tray...................................................................... 4-21
Figure 4 - 18: Hot Swap Disk Drive Installation Scheme..................................................... 4-23
Figure 4 - 19: Releasing and Removing the Disk Carrier..................................................... 4-26
Figure 4 - 20: Removing the Air Baffle ................................................................................ 4-27
Figure 4 - 21: Installing a Hard Disk Drive into the Carrier................................................. 4-28
Figure 4 - 22: Installing the Carrier into the Bay .................................................................. 4-28
Figure 4 - 23: Releasing the Disk Carrier Tray..................................................................... 4-29
Figure 4 - 24: Disengaging the Drive Connector .................................................................. 4-30
Figure 4 - 25: Removing the Disk Carrier Tray.................................................................... 4-30
Figure 4 - 26: Processor sockets............................................................................................ 4-32
Figure 4 - 27: Opening the CPU Socket Locking Lever ....................................................... 4-34
Figure 4 - 28: CPU and Socket Pin Marks............................................................................ 4-35
Figure 4 - 29: Inserting the CPU in the Socket ..................................................................... 4-35
Figure 4 - 30: Installing the Heatsink.................................................................................... 4-36
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Figure 4 - 31: Tightening the Heatsink Screws..................................................................... 4-36
Figure 4 - 32: DIMM Sockets ............................................................................................... 4-38
Figure 4 - 33: Opening the DIMM Socket Locks .................................................................4-40
Figure 4 - 34: Inserting the DIMM in the Socket.................................................................. 4-41
Figure 4 - 35: Removing a DIMM ........................................................................................ 4-42
Figure 4 - 36: Removing the Expansion Slot Screw and Cover............................................ 4-44
Figure 4 - 37: Installing an Option Board ............................................................................. 4-45
Figure 4 - 38 : Three-connector IDE Cable........................................................................... 4-52
Figure 4 - 39 : S-ATA Cable................................................................................................. 4-52
Figure 4 - 40 : Standard Storage Device Power Cable Connector........................................ 4-53
Figure 4 - 41 : S-ATA Storage Device Power Cable Adaptor .............................................. 4-53
Figure 4 - 42 : Cabling an Optical Device ............................................................................4-54
Figure 4 - 43 : S-ATA Hard Disk Drive................................................................................ 4-55
Figure 4 - 44 : Cabling a Floppy Disk Drive......................................................................... 4-55
Figure 4 - 45 : Connectors on the back of a CD/DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive (example) ..4-56
Figure 4 - 46 : Jumper settings (example)............................................................................. 4-56
Figure 4 - 47 : Connectors on the Back of a Tape Drive (example) ..................................... 4-57
Figure 4 - 48: Standard Configuration Connections .............................................................4-60
Figure 4 - 49: S-ATA RAID Drive Configuration Connections........................................... 4-61
Figure 4 - 50: SCSI Hard Disk Drive Configuration Connections .......................................4-62
Figure 4 - 51: SCSI RAID Drive Configuration Connections .............................................. 4-63
Figure 4 - 52: Hot-plug SCSI RAID Drive Configuration Connections............................... 4-64
Figure 4 - 53: Power Cables Connections Standard Configuration ...................................... 4-65
Figure 4 - 54: Power Cables Connections Hot-plug SCSI RAID Drive Configuration........ 4-66
Figure 5 - 1: Mouse Bottom View .......................................................................................... 5-8
Figure 5 - 2: System Diagnostics Test Window.................................................................... 5-11
Figure 5 - 3: System Diagnostics End User Menu ................................................................ 5-11
Figure 5 - 1: Dump Switch.................................................................................................... 5-35
Figure 5 - 2: LAN Connector Lamps .................................................................................... 5-48
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List Of Tables
Table 1 - 1: RAID Levels...................................................................................................... 1-18
Table 3 - 1: BIOS Setup Menus .............................................................................................. 3-3
Table 3 - 2: BIOS Setup Keys................................................................................................. 3-3
Table 3 - 3: Main Menu........................................................................................................... 3-5
Table 3 - 4: Advanced Menu................................................................................................... 3-6
Table 3 - 5: Processor Summary Submenu ............................................................................. 3-6
Table 3 - 6: Advanced Chipset Control Submenu................................................................... 3-7
Table 3 - 7: IDE Configuration Submenu ............................................................................... 3-7
Table 3 - 8: Floppy Configuration Submenu .......................................................................... 3-8
Table 3 - 9: Super I/O Configuration Submenu ...................................................................... 3-8
Table 3 - 10: USB Configuration Submenu............................................................................ 3-8
Table 3 - 11: PCI Configuration Submenu.............................................................................. 3-9
Table 3 - 12: Memory Configuration Submenu...................................................................... 3-9
Table 3 - 13: Preproduct Debug Submenu............................................................................ 3-10
Table 3 - 14: Security Menu.................................................................................................. 3-11
Table 3 - 15: Server Menu..................................................................................................... 3-13
Table 3 - 16: System Management Submenu........................................................................ 3-14
Table 3 - 17: Console Redirection Submenu ........................................................................3-14
Table 3 - 18: Event Log Configuration Submenu................................................................. 3-15
Table 3 - 19: Boot Menu ....................................................................................................... 3-16
Table 3 - 20: Boot Settings Configuration Submenu ............................................................ 3-16
Table 3 - 21: Exit Menu ........................................................................................................3-18
Table 3 - 22: RAID Creation Methods.................................................................................. 3-23
Table 4 - 1: Functions of a Disk Array Controller ................................................................ 4-47
Table 4 - 2: IDE Device Configuration................................................................................. 4-58
Table 5 - 1: Problems and Suggestions ................................................................................. 5-18
Table 5 - 2: Status Lamp Indications ....................................................................................5-19
Table 5 - 3: POST Error Messages........................................................................................ 5-41
Table 5 - 4: POST Error Beep Codes.................................................................................... 5-45
Table A - 1: Specifications.....................................................................................................A-1
Table B - 1: Interrupt Requests .............................................................................................. B-1
Table B - 2: I/O Port Address................................................................................................. B-1
Table C - 1: Hardware Product Configuration Record Table ................................................ C-2
Table C - 2: Software Product Configuration Record Table.................................................. C-4
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Using This Guide
Welcome to the EXPRESS 5800 120Eg User Guide. This user's guide provides a quick
reference to information about your server 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, contains information about the front, back and internal features of your
system and about the motherboard. It lists the standard and optional features of
your system and provides details about the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. It also
provides rack version of your system specific information.
■ Chapter 2, helps you installing the server in an appropriate place, make connec-
tions and start using your system.
■ Chapter 3, shows you how to configure your system and helps you set up the vari-
ous options.
■ Chapter 4, provides all the information you need to remove components from your
system and install new ones. You will find in this chapter how to install hard disk
drives, upgrade memory, install optical devices... etc.
■ Chapter 5, gives you information about how to solve the various issues you may
encounter with your system.
■ “Glossary” lists the main vocabulary used in this guide.
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Text Conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:
Warning
Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life.
Caution
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software.
Note: Notes give important information about the material
being described.
■ 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.
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Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following system documentation may be included with
your system either as electronic files (on the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM) or as
paper copy shipped with your server.
■ System Release Notes
Release Notes provide you with the latest information about your system. This
information was not available to be included in your user's guide at the time it was
developed and released.
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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 bat-
teries 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 electri-
cal 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 electri-
cally-compatible 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 sup-
ply 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” on page 1-2
■ “System Features” on page 1-3
■ “Chassis Front View” on page 1-6
■ “Chassis Rear View” on page 1-10
■ “Internal View” on page 1-13
■ “Motherboard” on page 1-14
■ “Standard Features” on page 1-16
■ “Optional Features” on page 1-23
■ “EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM” on page 1-24
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Overview
Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel® Xeon
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 a file and print services, e-mail, web access, web site
server, etc.
This server is available as a non-redundant non-hot-swap system or as a redundant hotswap system and is conveniently housed and available as a tower-based system or as a
rack-mount system (fits into a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly).
Figure 1 - 1: Tower-based System
Your server may include a non-redundant non-hot-swap power supply or redundant
hot-swap power supply module containing up to two power supply units. Your server
may also include a non-hot-swap SCSI or S-ATA hard disk drive cage or a hot-swap
SCSI or S-ATA hard disk drive cage. The non-hot-swap SCSI or S-ATA hard disk drive
cage supports four 1.0-inch hard disk drives. The hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive cage
holds up to six 1.0-inch SCSI hard disk drives that can be swapped in or out of the
system without powering it down, if RAID is configured in the system. The hot-swap
S-ATA hard disk drive cage holds up to four 1.0-inch S-ATA hard disk drives that can
be swapped in or out of the system without powering it down, if RAID is configured in
the system.
As application requirements increase, you can expand your server with an additional
processor, additional memory, add-in boards and peripheral devices; tape devices, CDROM, and hard disk drives.
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System Features
Your system features the following major components:
Non-Redundant Non-Hot Swap System
Your non-redundant non-hot swap system server features the following major
components.
■ Single or dual high-performance Pentium Xeon processors in a 608 pin Intel Xeon
processor socket.
■ 512 MB to 4 GB of ECC SDRAM (DDR333), using up to four DIMMs.
■ A high-performance synchronous system bus to interconnect the CPU and memory
subsystems with a bridge to expansion bus I/O.
■ On-board enhanced SATA 1.0 interface controller
■ Four integrated I/O expansion PCI slots (2 x 32bits/33MHz PCI; 2 x 64bits/66MHz
PCI-X)
■ Integrated CD-ROM and 1.44MB diskette
■ Four SCSI or S-ATA hard disk expansion bays accessible from the front of the
chassis.
■ Four removable media expansion bays
■ High degree of hard disk drive fault tolerance and advanced disk array
management features through the use of RAID Technology if the optional RAID
controller is installed or using the embedded S-ATA host RAID controller.
■ Embedded PC-compatible support (serial, mouse, keyboard, diskette, USB, LAN,
and video).
■ Integrated onboard ATI RAGE XL Video Graphics Array (VGA) controller with 8
MB of video memory.
■ Optional SCSI or S-ATA controller. Refer to specifications in the guide
accompanying the controller board.
■ Integrated onboard Network Interface Controller (NIC), an Intel 82541 PCI LAN
controller for 10; 100 or 1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks with one RJ-45
Ethernet connectors.
■ On-board enhanced IDE interface controller (ATA100 × 2)
■ Two integrated universal serial bus (USB) ports.
■ Chassis that supports a single power supply for non-redundant non-hot-swap
systems.
■ Key locked front bezel.
■ Easy access to all parts for service.
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Redundant Hot-Swap System
Your redundant hot swap system features the following major components:
■ Single or dual high-performance Pentium Xeon processors in a 608 pin Intel Xeon
processor socket.
■ 512 MB to 4 GB of ECC SDRAM (DDR333), using up to four DIMMs.
■ A high-performance synchronous system bus to interconnect the CPU and memory
subsystems with a bridge to expansion bus I/O.
■ On-board enhanced SATA 1.0 interface controller
■ Four integrated I/O expansion PCI slots (2 x 32bits/33MHz PCI; 2 x 64bits/66MHz
PCI-X)
■ Integrated CD-ROM and 1.44MB diskette
■ Six SCSI or four S-ATA hard disk expansion bays accessible from the front of the
chassis.
■ Four removable media expansion bays
■ High degree of hard disk drive fault tolerance and advanced disk array
management features through the use of RAID Technology if the optional RAID
controller is installed or using the embedded S-ATA host RAID controller.
■ Embedded PC-compatible support (serial, mouse, keyboard, diskette, USB, LAN,
and video).
■ Integrated onboard ATI RAGE XL Video Graphics Array (VGA) controller with 8
MB of video memory.
■ Optional SCSI or S-ATA controller. Refer to specifications in the guide
accompanying the controller board.
■ Integrated onboard Network Interface Controller (NIC), an Intel 82541 PCI LAN
controller for 10; 100 or 1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks with one RJ-45
Ethernet connectors.
■ On-board enhanced IDE interface controller (ATA100 × 2)
■ Two integrated universal serial bus (USB) ports.
■ Chassis that supports up to two power supply units. The additional power supply is
needed to provide redundant power (i.e., the system will continue to operate with a
single power supply failure).
■ Self-contained power supply units that are hot swappable and can be easily
installed or removed from the back of the chassis without turning the system power
off.
■ Key locked front bezel.
■ Easy access to all parts for service.
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Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive Bays
■ Six hot-swap 1.0-inch SCSI hard disk drive bays accessible from the front of the
chassis that allows 3.5-inch SCA LVDS hard disk drives to be swapped in or out of
the system without powering it down if RAID is configured in the system.
■ High degree of SCSI disk fault tolerance and advanced disk array management
features through the use of RAID technology, if an optional RAID controller is
installed.
■ SCSI backplane is Ultra-320 ready.
Hot-Swap S-ATA Hard Disk Drive Bays
■ Four hot-swap 1.0-inch S-ATA hard disk drive bays accessible from the front of the
chassis that allows 3.5-inch S-ATA hard disk drives to be swapped in or out of the
system without powering it down if RAID is configured in the system.
■ High degree of S-ATA disk fault tolerance and advanced disk array management
features through the use of RAID technology, if an optional RAID controller is
installed.
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Chassis Front View
Figure 1 - 2: Front View - Door Closed
1 Front door
Open this door to access the POWER switch, 5.25-inch devices, the CD-ROM drive, or the
floppy disk drive, or to install/remove hard disks to 3.5-inch bays. You can lock the front door
using the provided security key.
2 Key hole
Insert the security key to lock/unlock the front door.
3 Stabilizers (4)
Use the stabilizers to prevent the server from falling down.
4 LAN ACCESS lamp (green)
See the section “lamp Indicator Description” later in this chapter.
5 DISK ACCESS lamp (green)
See the section “lamp Indicator Description” later in this chapter.
6 POWER/SLEEP lamp (green)
Lights in green when the server is powered on. Flashing green indicates that the system is in
ACPI sleep mode.
7 STATUS lamp (green/amber)
Lights in green while the server is in successful operation. When any error is detected, this
lamp lights in amber.
1
2
3
4
567
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Front View (Door Opened)
Figure 1 - 3: Front View - Non-Hot-Swap Hard Disk SCSI or IDE Bay
Figure 1 - 4: Front View - Hot-Swap Hard Disk SCSI Drive Bay
1 2
1 2
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Figure 1 - 5: Front View - Hot-Swap Hard Disk S-ATA Drive Bay
Figure 1 - 6: CD-ROM Drive and Floppy Disk Drive
1 5.25-inch device bay
One bay comes with a CD-ROM drive installed. Three half-height bays allow you to install
5.25-inch drives like tape drives. The server can include a maximum of two additional devices.
2 CD-ROM drive
The CD-ROM drive reads data from the inserted CD-ROM.
2-1 : Headphone jack
2-2 : Volume control
2-3 : Access lamp (lights amber to indicate drive activity)
2-4 : CD-ROM slot
2-5 : Emergency eject hole
2-6 : Open/Close button
3 Hard disk drive bay
Depending on your configuration, your server may be equipped with a 6 or a 4 hard disk drive
bay.
4 3.5-inch floppy disk drive
Insert a 3.5-inch floppy disk into the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive to read data from the disk or
write data to the disk.
4-1: Eject button
4-2: Disk insertion hole \\review//
4-3: Access lamp (lights green to indicate drive access.)
1 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2-1
2-2 2-3 2-4
2-5 2-6
4-1
4-2
4-3
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5 Power button
To turn power on, press the power button momentarily. If the system is in sleep state, pressing
the power button momentarily brings the system out of the sleep state.
To turn power off, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. This overrides
ACPI mode.
6 Not used
7 LAN ACCESS lamp (green)
See the section “lamp Indicator Description” later in this chapter
8 Reset button
To reset the system, press the reset button momentarily. To clear CMOS, press and hold the
reset button for at least four seconds, then press the power button. Release both the reset and
power buttons at the same time. The system will power on and the CMOS will be reset.
9 Dump switch (NMI switch)
Causes a non-maskable interrupt.
The dump switch is used to collect the event logs.
10 Disk access and power/sleep Lamps and status lamp
See the section “lamp Indicator Description” later in this chapter.
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Chassis Rear View
Figure 1 - 7: Rear View - Non Redundant System
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Figure 1 - 8: Rear View - Redundant System
1 Power supply
The power unit supplies DC powers to the server.
1-1 Hot swap redundant power supply unit
Provides power to the server.
1-2 Handle
Grasp this handle install or remove the power supply.
1-3 Power lamp
The Power lamp blinks green if the power supply receives the AC power through the power
cord. The lamp goes on green when the power of the server is turned on.
1-4 Power status lamp
The lamp goes amber if the power is defected.
1-5 Additional power supply slot
An optional power supply may be installed on the slot.
2 AC inlet
The AC inlet is connected with the power cord.
3 Serial port B connector
The serial port B connector is used to connect the server to a device with the serial interface.
The server cannot be directly connected to a leased line through the connector.
4 Additional PCI board slots
Optional PCI boards may be inserted into the slots.
5 Mouse connector
1-1 1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
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The mouse connector is connected with the mouse coming with the server.
6 USB-1 (left) / USB-2 (right) connectors
The USB-1 and USB-2 connectors are connected with devices accepting the USB interface.
7 Keyboard connector
The keyboard connector is connected with keyboard coming with the server.
8 Monitor connector
The monitor connector is connected with the display unit.
9 Serial port A connector
The serial port A connector is connected with a device having the serial interface.
10 Maintenance LEDs and switches
11 Link/ACT lamp
The Link/ACT lamp shows the LAN access status.
12 LAN connector
The LAN connector is connected with a network system on LAN (1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/
10BASE-T).
13 1000/100/10 lamp
1000/100/10 lamp indicates the LAN transfer rate.
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Internal View
Figure 1 - 9: Internal View
1 Power supply
2 Processor air duct
3 Front cooling fan
4 5.25-inch device bays (four slots)
A standard CD-ROM drive is installed in slot #2. The device bay can include a maximum of two
single-height device and one double-height device.
5 3.5-inch floppy disk drive
6 Hard disk drive bay
Hard disk drive bay can be equipped with four or six hard disk drives depending on the kind of
drives that are installed (S-ATA/SCSI, hot swap/non hot swap).
7 Mother board
8 Rear cooling fan
1
23
4-#4
4-#3
4-#2
4-#1
5
6
7
8
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Motherboard
Figure 1 - 10: Motherboard Layout and Connectors
1
Power connectors
2
Not used in this system
3
DIMM sockets (sockets #1B, #1A, #2B, and #2A arranged from left to right)
4
CPU1 socket
5
CPU2 socket
6
Floppy disk drive connector
7
Ultra ATA66 connector (for CD-ROM drive)
8-1
Front cooling fan connector
8-2
Redundant front cooling fan connector
9
Front panel interface connector
10
Serial ATA connectors (for built-in hard disk drives)
11
Speaker
1
23
1
4
2
5
2
2
6
7
8-1
8-2
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15
16
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18
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12
Configuration jumper (password)
13
Configuration jumper (CMOS)
14
Serial (COM B) connector
15
LED connector
16
PCI board slots
(slots PCI #1, PCI #2, PCI #3, PCI #4, and PCI #5 arranged from bottom to top)
PCI #5:32-bit/33MHz PCI
PCI #4:Not used in this system
PCI #3:32-bit/33MHz PCI
PCI #2 and #1:64-bit/66MHz PCI-X
17
Lithium battery
18
Rear cooling fan connector
19
External connector
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Standard Features
High performance Expandability
■ Intel
Xeon Processor
■ DDR333 integrated SDRAM
■ High-speed 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/
10BASE-T interface (1000Mbps/100Mbps/
10Mbps supported)
■ High-speed disk access
(Two serial ATA channels)
■ Wide variety of optional I/O slots
Two 64-bit, 66MHz PCI-X slots
Two 32-bit, 33MHz PCI slot
■ Large memory of up to 4 GB
■ Four non hot swap hard disk drive bays (SCSI
or S-ATA)
■ Four hot swap hard disk drive bays (S-ATA)
■ Six hot swap hard disk drive bays (SCSI)
■ Remote power-on feature
■ Up to two Intel Xeon processors
■ USB interface (A USB-support driver is
required.)
■ Convert to rack-mount type (Rack Conversion
Kit is required.)
High-reliability Many Available Features
■ Memory monitoring feature (single-bit error
correction/double-bit error detection)
■ CPU/memory degradation feature (logical
isolation of a failed device)
■ Temperature detection
■ Error notification
■ Internal fan monitoring feature
■ Internal voltage monitoring feature
■ BIOS password feature
■ Security feature (security lock)
■ Disk array (option)
■ Hot Swap S-ATA or SCSI HDD (optional)
■ Redundant hot swap power supply (optional)
■ Graphic accelerator "RAGE XL" support
■ El Torito Bootable CD-ROM (no emulation
mode) format support
■ POWER switch mask
■ Software power-off
■ Remote power-on feature
■ AC-LINK feature
Self-diagnosis
■ Power On Self-Test (POST)
■ Test and Diagnosis
Management Utilities Maintenance Features
■ NEC ESMPRO ■ Memory dump feature using the DUMP (NMI)
switch
Power Saving Feature Easy and Fine Setup
■ Sleep feature
(available for Windows 20003/2000)
■ NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system setup
utility)
■ SETUP (BIOS setup utility)
■ Configuration Diskette Creator
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System Functions
The following subsections describe select system functions.
Power Supply
Non hot swap power supply configuration
The system contains one auto-sensing 600-watt power supply at an operating frequency
of 50/60 Hz.
The power supply is designed to comply with existing emission standards and provide
sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration.
Hot swap power supply configuration
The system contains one auto-sensing 570-watt hot swap power supply at an operating
frequency of 50/60 Hz.
A second optional power supply may be added as part of a fault-tolerant hot-swap
design. With two power supplies installed, in the unlikely event of a power supply
failure, the load is transferred to the remaining power supply without interruption to
normal operation. In this case, the faulty power supply can be replaced without
powering down the system.
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 installing the standard 3.5-inch floppy disk drive
(supports 720KB and 1.44MB floppy disk media)
■ Three 5.25-inch device bays for installing half-height or full-height 5.25-inch
peripheral devices such as an optional tape drives.
Note: The server can include a maximum of two additional
devices: two half-height devices, or one half-height device and
one full-height device..
■ A front panel bay for mounting the standard CD-ROM drive.
■ Your system may include hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bays for mounting up to
six hot-swap disk drives in easily removable drive carriers. Each drive carrier has
one lamp to indicate the fault or other status: power-on (green lamp), activity
(flashing green lamp), fault (yellow lamp).
Note: The hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bays contain a
hot-swap back plane that require an 80-pin single connector
attachment (SCA) connector on the drives that you install.
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■ Your system may include hot-swap S-ATA hard disk drive bays for mounting up to
four hot-swap disk drives in easily removable drive carriers. Each drive carrier has
one lamp to indicate the fault or other status: power-on (green lamp), activity
(flashing green lamp), fault (yellow lamp).
■ Your system may include hard disk drive bays for installing up to four S-ATA or
SCSI hard disk drives.
Disk Array
The disk array controller board is a PCI board that improves data reliability. The disk
array controller board allows the hard disk drives in the SCSI or S-ATA hard disk drive
bays to support disk array configuration RAID levels 0, 1, and 5.
RAID is an acronym of “Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive (Independent) Disks”. It
logically integrates several hard disks to appear to the system as only one disk drive.
Using the disk array method, the large-capacity hard disk can be configured with
several inexpensive and small-capacity hard disks. It can also enhance the drive by
improving the reliability and supporting an automatic rebuilding function.
All RAID levels are common in their basic operation due the fact that several hard
disks can be recognized as one disk drive. However, performance, cost, and use are
conditions that vary according to the RAID level. You should select an appropriate
configuration that is suitable for your system.
Features and selection examples of different RAID levels are shown below.
This unit supports other RAID levels as well. However, it is not recommended to use
them unless absolutely necessary.
Table 1 - 1: RAID Levels
Level Definition Redundancy Feature Suitable
application
Minimum
No. of
disks
RAID0 Striping No Access: high-speed. Application that
needs high
performance for
non-critical data
2
RAID1 Mirroring
(or shadowing)
Yes Dual disk system.
Read mode: high-
speed
Write mode: slower
than RAID 0
Application that
needs to store
important files
on main system
drive
2
RAID5 Striped data
and parity
Yes Parity data.
Transfers large
amount of data.
Write mode: slower
than RAID 0
Application that
needs to store
important data.
Application of
read-intensive
type
data searching.
3
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Automatic Rebuilding Function
The server supports the disk array automatic rebuilding function for data recovery.
Note: The automatic rebuilding function supports RAID lev-
els RAID1 or RAID5.
Rebuilding is to regenerate all data from a failed disk to a replacement disk. A rebuild
is necessary after a failed disk drive is replaced with a new one.
With RAID levels RAID1 or RAID5 the failed disk does not affect the operation.
However, if another disk error occurs before automatic rebuilding is complete, the data
may be destroyed.
In a conventional server, the user must select and execute rebuilding using various
utilities. This server executes rebuilding automatically. Since the server also supports
hot-swapping function, the failed disk can be replaced while the power is on.
Observe the following when using an automatic rebuilding function.
■ Do not turn the power off. If power is turned off, automatic rebuilding will not
start.
■ Use an interval of 60 seconds or more between mounting and dismounting the hard
disk drive.
■ If a hard disk is being rebuilt, do not replace the hard disk.
Expand Capacity Function
Disk capacity can be expanded by adding a disk drive while the system is running. This
function is only supported if the server is in the disk array configuration mode.
This function does not utilize operations such as data backup, pack reconfiguration,
initialization, restoring the data or reconfiguring the partitions on the drive.
If a hard disk is added under the operation of the Global Array Manager, perform the
following:
■ After the hard disk is installed, wait for about 60 seconds and click the Scan
Device key. Clicking the Scan Device key after the execution of the expand array
operation will display the added disk correctly.
Hot Swapping (Redundant hot-swap system only)
Hot swapping allows a device to be replaced, such as a hard disk drive while its power
is on, as listed below.
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■ Disk array system:
Any failed hard disk drive can be replaced while the system is running, provided a
RAID controller is installed.
■ Redundant Power system:
When two power supplies are installed on the system a failed power supply can be
replaced by hot swapping.
Sleep Mode
The power/sleep button on the front of the server is used for saving power.
If the SLEEP mode switch is pressed, then the server enters into the sleep state In the
power saving mode, the memory data and the states of the jobs are kept unchanged. In
addition, the server in the power saving mode can accept accesses to hard disks from
other machines on the network and perform other network jobs.
Sleep mode requires an operating system that supports its function.
ACPI
The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) aware operating system can
place the system into a state where the hard drives spin down, some 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 some
system 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.
Caution
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.
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■ 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 chip set and the BMC are running in this state.
Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN)
The remote power-on function turns on the server through a network. It sends a special
packet from the management computer to a remote server to turn it on if the server is
off-powered.
The remote power-on feature is not available in the following cases. Press the POWER
switch once to start the OS, and turn off the server in an appropriate procedure.
■ Abnormal previous system shut-down
■ No power supply to the server (due to turned-off breaker, disconnected power cord,
power blackout, etc.)
Note: The standard default value of the remote power-on
function is “Disabled”. To enable it, the Wake On LAN item in
the Advanced menu of the BIOS Setup Utility described in
Chapter 3 “BIOS Setup Configuration Settings” must be
changed to “Enabled.”
AC-LINK Feature
When the power cord of the server is connected to an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) unit, the server supports the power linkage feature that enables control over the
power supply from the UPS to the server. The AC-LINK feature can be enabled or
disabled with the Server menu of the BIOS SETUP utility. (See “Server Menu” on
page 3-13.)
Security
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full
lockable front cover and Server Management software that monitors the system.
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring
To help prevent unauthorized system entry or use, the bezel has a door and twoposition key lock. The bezel door provides access to the front panel buttons, the front
panel USB and serial ports, the hot-swap drive bays (for hot-swap servers), and the
peripheral devices. The two lock positions are:
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■ Locked - the bezel door can’t be opened and the bezel can’t be removed.
■ Unlocked - the bezel door can be opened, and the bezel can be removed.
Software Locks via the BIOS 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:
■ Set and enable an administrative password. "
■ Set and enable a user password
■ Set secure mode to blank out on-board video, prevent keyboard or mouse input and
to prevent use of the front panel reset, sleep and power switches.
■ Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set.
Degradation Feature
If a CPU or a memory DIMM error was detected during execution of POST (Power On
Self-Test) after system power is turned on, the reconfiguration function isolates the
failed CPU or memory DIMM and continues operation. You should replace the failed
device as soon as possible.
This function is enabled only when either of the following system requirements is met:
■ Two CPUs are installed.
■ Two memory DIMMs are installed.
Failed DIMMs and processors may be identified on the screen that the POST displays,
or with the BIOS SETUP utility. They may also be identified on the system that has the
NEC ESMPRO installed.
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Optional Features
You will find hereafter information about the optional components that may be
installed in your system.
With Enhanced Cage
■ Three 5.25-inch file bays for installing the standard 3.5-inch floppy disk drive in a
converter (supports 720KB and 1.44MB floppy disk media) and optional file
devices.
■ One slim CD-ROM drive.
S-ATA Configuration
■ The hard disk drive bays for installing up to four S-ATA hard disk drives.
SCSI Configuration
■ With optional SCSI controller or RAID controller installed, you can install up to
four fix SCSI hard disk drives or up to three hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives.
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EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM
With the EXPRESSBUILDER CD you can:
■ Create diskettes (third party software drivers).
■ Do Windows 2000, or Windows Server 2003 Hard Disk Installation using Express
Setup. See “Appendix F” on page F-1.
Software End-User License Agreement
Carefully read the terms and conditions of the Software End User License Agreement
printed on the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM sleeve.
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Setting Up the System
■ “Overview” on page 2-2
■ “Selecting a Site” on page 2-3
■ “Unpacking the System” on page 2-5
■ “Setting Up Your Server” on page 2-6
■ “Making Connections” on page 2-8
■ “Connecting Power Cord” on page 2-10
■ “Powering On Your System” on page 2-21
■ “Using the System” on page 2-13
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Overview
This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections,
and power on the system units. Information on front and rear panel features, switches
and LEDs are also included in this chapter.
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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 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC. The system cannot be
used on a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 VAC. For other
international sites, this means three-pronged power outlets
applicable for the electrical code of the region.
Warning
Be sure the power service connection is through a properly
grounded outlet.
Caution
When two power supplies are installed in the system, the power
plug of both power supplies must be plugged in the same common ground power outlets
■ Clean, dust-free, and well ventilated. Every side 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 ten inches (25 centimeters) in front of the
system, 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.
Caution
Make sure to leave enough space behind the system (three
inches - eight centimeters).
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Not doing so may result in overheating and damaging the
system.
■ Easily accessible for system maintenance and installation of system upgrades.
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Unpacking 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.
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Setting Up Your Server
This chapter describes how to set up your server appropriate for your system, on a stepby-step basis.
Getting Familiar with the System
Before setting up your system, see “System Overview” on page 1-1 to become familiar
with the system’s features, such as the location of your system’s front and rear panel
switches, indicators, and connectors, etc.
Setup Flow
1. If you have purchased any optional device for the server, see “Upgrading Your
System” on page 4-1 to install it.
2. Select a suitable site for the server.
3. Connect peripheral devices to the server.
4. Connect the power cord to the server.
5. Power on the server to start software setups. Setups depend on the optional
internal devices installed and the peripheral devices connected.
6. Install an operating system to the server. See “Installing the Operating System with
Express Setup” on page D-1.
7. Install the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See
“Installing and Using Utilities” on page G-1.
8. After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of
system information.
System information is required for recovering the server from the trouble or
after replacing the system board.
Installing Optional Devices
To install any optional device, see “Upgrading Your System” on page 4-1 for the
installation procedure. Proceed to the next section if you have no optional devices to
install.
Caution
There are third-party products (memory modules, hard disks,
etc.) available for the server in the markets. However, we
recommend that you should use our products for stable
operation. We assumes no liability for data errors and failures
due to malfunction of the server resulting from installation of
those third-party products.
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Selecting Server Site
Read the following precautions before selecting a suitable site for your server. The
following describes installation of the server and connections to the server.
Caution
Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury,
or property damage. See “Safety Notices” on page 1-xviii
for
details.
■ Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself.
■ Do not install the server in any place other than specified.
When you have selected a server site, hold the server by its bottom with at least three
persons and carry it to the site, then place it slowly and gently.
Caution
Do not hold the server by its front door to lift the server. The
front door may be disengaged and damage the server.
Do not install the server in the following locations as it may cause malfunctions of the
server.
■ Places with drastic changes in temperature (e.g., near a heater, air conditioner, or
refrigerator)
■ Places with strong vibration
■ Places with corrosive gas in presence, near chemicals, or with possibilities of
chemicals sprayed over
■ On a non-antistatic carpet
■ Places with possibilities of falling objects
■ Places where a power outlet that shares the ground line with another (especially the
one to which a device with large power consumption is connected) must be used
for the server
■ Do not install the server near equipment that generates power noise (e.g., contact
spark at power-on/power-off of commercial power supply through a relay). (To
install the server near equipment that generates power noise, ask your sales agent
for separating the power wiring or installing a noise filter.)
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Making Connections
Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for
wide variety of peripheral devices. The figure on the next page illustrates available
peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the
connectors for the devices.
Caution
Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury,
or property damage. See “Safety Notices” on page 1-xviii
for
details.
■ Do not use any damaged cable connector.
■ Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.
■ Do not use the server with any loose interface connection.
■ Do not step on the interface cable or place any heavy object
on it.
Caution
■ Power off the server and a peripheral device before connec-
tion. Connecting a powered peripheral device to the powered server will cause malfunctions and failures.
■ To connect a third-party peripheral device or interface cable
to the server, consult with your sales agent for availability of
such a device or cable. Some third-party devices may not
be used for the server.
■ To connect the provided keyboard and mouse, plug their connec-
tors to the server with the "∆" mark on the connectors facing right.
■ Do not connect the serial ports with the telephone line
directly.
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Figure 2 - 1: Connecting Peripheral Devices
A
USB devices (e.g. terminal adapter)
B
PS/2 Keyboard
C
Monitor
D
Network, hub, multiport repeater
E
Serial device (e.g; modem)
Direct connection to a private telephone line is prohibited
F
PS/2 Mouse
G
Power cord to appropriate power source
H
Serial device (e.g; modem)
Direct connection to a private telephone line is prohibited
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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Connecting Power Cord
Connect the provided power cord to the server.
Warning
Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious
personal injury. See “Safety Notices” on page 1-xviii
for details.
■ Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.
Caution
Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury,
or property damage. See “Safety Notices” on page 1-xviii
for
details.
■ Do not plug the power cord in to an improper power source.
■ Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an illegal
number of connections.
■ Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.
■ Use the authorized power cord only.
1. Plug the provided power cord into the power receptacle on the rear of the
server.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet.
Figure 2 - 2: Connecting the Power Cord
Non hot-swap system Hot-swap system
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If a 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 unit, 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
A power cord is provided for each power supply shipped with
your system. Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC
power cord if it is not the exact type required.
To connect the power cord from the server to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS),
use service outlets on the rear of the UPS.
The UPS service outlets are categorized into two groups: SWITCH OUT and UNSWITCH OUT. (They may be called "OUTPUT1" and "OUTPUT2".)
To control power supply with an application (NEC ESMPRO UPSController) that
controls the UPS, connect the power cord to a SWITCH OUT outlet.
For constant power supply, connect the power cord to a UN-SWITCH OUT outlet.
(Connect the modem that is in service for 24 hours to this outlet.)
<Example>
Figure 2 - 3: Uninterruptible Power Supply Outlets
UN-SWITCH OUT
Output 2
SWITCH OUT
Output 1
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When the power cord from the server is connected to a UPS, change the BIOS setup of
the server to link with power supply from the UPS.
Change parameter "Resume AC Power Loss" under the Server menu of the BIOS
SETUP utility. See “Configuring Your System” on page 3-1 for details.
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Using the System
The following subsections describe how to use this server system properly and safely,
including an explanation of the server system power on/off sequences, what the POST
program checks in the server, and how to perform a forced power shutdown.
When using the server system the following precautions should be observed.
■ Make sure you power off the server before connecting or disconnecting cables
between the server and peripheral devices. Connecting or disconnecting the cables
while the server is powered on may cause malfunction or failures within the server.
■ Verify that the access lamp on the diskette drive is unlit before turning off the
server or ejecting the floppy disk. Turning off the server or ejecting the floppy disk
while the access lamp is lit may damage data being stored on the floppy disk.
■ After turning off the server, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again.
Cycling the power immediately may cause malfunction or failures of the server.
■ Before relocating the server, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from
the outlet. Moving the server when it is powered may cause malfunction or failures
of the server.
■ Clean the server regularly. Regular cleaning prevents failures of the server and its
components.
■ Lightning may cause a momentary voltage drop. To prevent this problem, an
uninterruptible power supply unit is recommended.
■ Only use options qualified for the server. A non-qualified option may be mounted
or connected to the server, but it may fail to operate normally or even cause failures. These types of failures are not covered under warranty.
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Front Door
Open the front door to power on/off the server, to access the floppy disk drive, CDROM drive, and 5.25-inch devices, and to install/remove hard disks to the 3.5-inch
device bays.
Figure 2 - 4: Opening the Front Door
Caution
To open the front door, you must unlock the door with the provided security key.
Insert the provided security key into the key hole and turn the key to unlock the front
door. Then, hold the front door edges and gently pull the door away from the computer
chassis. When you close the front door, lock the door with the key for security.
Caution
Do not open the front door by hanging the handle at the upper
left corner with your claws. If the front door cannot be opened
easily, hold the upper left and lower left corners of the front door
with your hands and then pull it out toward you.
A
Lock
B
Unlock
12
AB
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Caution
The standard CD-ROM drive and some options for the 5 1/4inch devices such as a CD-ROM drive have a function to eject a
tray or media using a software command. Before issuing a software command to eject a tray or media, confirm that the front
door is open. If the command is executed while the front door is
closed a tray or media may run into the front door resulting in an
error or may cause the unit to fail.
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Floppy Disk Drive
Your server is provided with the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive on its front to write/read
data to/from a floppy disk.
Your server supports the following 3.5-inch floppy disks:
■ 2HD floppy disk (double-sided high-density track type)
Stores data of 1.44MB.
■ 2DD floppy disk (double-sided double-density track type)
Store data of 720KB.
Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp is lit) before inserting
a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
When you completely insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive, the drive clicks
and the eject button on the floppy disk is slightly pushed out.
Notes:
■ You cannot use a 1.2MB-formatted floppy disk to boot the
system.
■ When an unformatted floppy disk is inserted, the message
notifying that date read is not available and the message
prompting formatting are displayed. Refer to the manual
that comes with the OS to format the floppy disk.
■ If the floppy disk contains a system, powering on or restart-
ing the server with the floppy disk inserted boots the system
from the floppy disk.
To eject the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, press the eject button.
Note: Make sure that the floppy disk access lamp is unlit
before ejecting the floppy disk. Ejecting the disk when the
access lamp is lit may destroy the disk data.
NOTE: Use of the floppy disk
The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate
structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to
use it:
■ Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far
as it goes.
■ Attach the label to the correct position.
■ Do not write anything directly onto the disk surface with a
pencil or ball-point pen.
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■ Do not open the shutter.
■ Do not use the floppy disk in a dusty place.
■ Do not place anything on the floppy disk.
■ Do not leave the floppy disk in a high-temperature place (e.g., place
exposed to direct sunlight or close to a heater).
■ Keep the floppy disk away from cigarette smoke.
■ Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid (e.g., water) and chemicals.
■ Keep the floppy disk away from any magnetic objects (e.g., magnet).
■ Do not pinch the floppy disk with a paper clip or drop it.
■ Keep the floppy disk in a floppy disk case that protects it from
magnetism and dust.
■ A floppy disk has a write-protect switch that prevents the stored data
from accidental erasure. You can read data from a write-protected floppy
disk, but you cannot save data into the floppy disk or format it. We
recommend that you should write-protect any floppy disk containing
valuable data unless you are about to save data. To write-protect a 3.5-
inch floppy disk, use the write-protect switch provided on its back.
Figure 2 - 5: Diskette Write-protect Switch
■ The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or
thermal changes, as well as operator's misconduct or sever
failures, may cause loss of data. To avoid loss of data, recommends that you should make a back-up copy of your
valuable data on a regular basis. (Make sure to make a
back-up copy of every floppy disk provided with the server.)
A
Write-protect switch
B
Write disabled
C
Write enabled
A
BC
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CD-ROM Drive
Your server is provided with the CD-ROM drive on its front to read data from a CDROM (read-only compact disk). The CD-ROM provides larger and faster data read
than the floppy disk.
Note: Depending on your order, the DVD-RAM drive may
be installed at the factory.
Setting and Removing the CD-ROM
Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp is lit) before inserting
a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Press the Open/Close button on the front of the CD-ROM drive to eject the tray. With
the CD-ROM label facing up, place a CD-ROM in the tray gently and securely.
Press the Open/Close button or gently push on the tray front. The tray is automatically
retracted into the CD-ROM drive.
A
Open/close button
A
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Caution
If the CD-ROM drive produces large noise after the setting of a
CD-ROM, reload the CD-ROM.
To remove a CD-ROM, press the Open/Close button to eject the tray, as described for
inserting it, and then take the CD-ROM out of the tray. (The orange-lit access lamp
indicates ongoing disk access. The Open/Close button does not work while the lamp is
lit.)
Your OS may have a command to eject the tray.
When you have taken out the CD-ROM, retract the tray back in place.
When you fail to eject:
When you fail to eject the CD-ROM tray with the Open/Close button and take out the
CD-ROM from the server, follow the procedure below.
1. Press the POWER switch to power off the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp
goes off.)
2. Insert a metal pin of approximately 1.2 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length
(a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the emergency hole
on the right front of the CD-ROM drive and gently push it in until the tray is
ejected.
Caution
■ Do not use a toothpick or plastic stick that is easy to break.
■ If the above procedure does not let you take out the CD-
ROM, contact your sales agent.
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3. Hold the tray and pull it out.
4. Take out the CD-ROM.
5. Push the tray back into position.
Use of the CD-ROM
Keep the following notes in mind to use the CD-ROM for the server:
■ For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a
disk with the CD drive is not guaranteed.
■ Do not drop the CD-ROM.
■ Do not place anything on the CD-ROM or bend the CD-ROM.
■ Do not attach any label onto the CD-ROM.
■ Do not touch the signal side (nothing is printed on this side) with your hand.
■ Place the CD-ROM with its printed side upward and gently put it on the tray.
■ Do not scratch the CD-ROM or write anything directly on it with a pencil or ball-
point pen.
■ Keep the CD-ROM away from cigarette smoke.
■ Do not leave the CD-ROM in a high-temperature place (e.g., place exposed to
direct sunlight or close to a heater).
■ When dust or fingerprints are attached on the CD-ROM, wipe the CD-ROM from
its center to edge with a dry soft cloth slowly and gently.
■ Use the CD cleaner to clean the CD-ROM. Do not use record spray/cleaner,
benzene, or thinner.
■ Keep the CD-ROM in a CD-ROM case when not in use.
■ If the CD-ROM emits large noise in the CD-ROM drive, remove the CD-ROM and
insert it back again.
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Powering On Your System
POWER Switch
Use the POWER switch to turn on/off the server.
Power On
Power on your system as follows.
1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and mouse
(optional) have been connected, and the power cord(s) is connected.
2. Power on the video display and any other external devices.
Note: If the server power cord(s) is connected to a power
control unit such as an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
make sure that the power control unit is powered on.
3. Open the front door (tower-based system only) and press the push-button
power on/off switch on the front panel. Verify that the system power lamp is
lit. If it is not lit, ensure the AC power cord is connected to a functional AC
power source.
Figure 2 - 6: Power Switch and Lamp
After a few seconds your system begins the internal Power-On Self Tests (POST).
POST automatically checks the system board, CPU(s), memory, keyboard, mouse, and
most installed peripheral devices. POST also displays the start messages of the BIOS
setup utility during execution.
The POST check results should be checked in the following cases:
■ When the server is being used for the first time.
■ When the server appears to fail.
■ When the server beeps many times between power-on and OS start-up.
A
Power/Sleep lamp
A
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■ When an error message appears on the display unit.
Note: For error messages that appear on the display unit,
refer to “POST Error Messages ” on page 5-41.
Caution
Always allow POST to complete before powering down your
system.
If you have problems powering on your system, refer to “Problems and Suggestions”
on page 5-18.
After you have successfully powered on your system, refer to “Installing the Operating
System with Express Setup” on page D-1.
Caution
■ If the power cord is connected to a power control device
such as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), make sure
that the power control device is powered.
■ If the power cord is connected to the server, an initial diagno-
sis of the hardware starts. The POWER switch does not
work while in diagnosis. Wait for about 10 seconds, then
press the POWER switch.
■ Always allow POST to complete before powering down your
system (see the next subsection for POST).
Powering Off the Server System
When server system power is on, pressing the power on/off switch on the front panel of
the server turns the power off.
To turn the server system power off:
1. Shutdown the operating system (OS).
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2. Press the power on/off switch on the front panel of the server. The power lamp
goes out.
3. Power off the peripheral devices.
Note: If the server power cord is connected to a power
control unit such as an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply),
refer to the UPS user's guide for proper power-off procedures.
Forcing a Power Shutdown
A forced power shutdown can be used when the power on/off switch does not power
off the server or the reset functions do not work.
To perform a forced power shutdown:
■ Press in on the power on/off button located on the front panel of the server for at
least 4 seconds to force the server power off.
To power on after a forced shutdown, wait 10 seconds and then power on again.
POST
POST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the system
memory.
When you power on the server, the system automatically runs POST to check the
mother board, ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also
displays messages of the BIOS setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in
progress.
With the factory setup of the server, the splash screen appears on the display unit while
POST is in progress. (To display the POST check results, press Esc.)
You don't always need to check the POST check results. Check messages that POST
displays when:
■ you use the Express server for the first time.
■ the server appears to fail.
■ the server beeps for many times between power-on and OS start-up.
■ an error message appears on the display unit.
POST Execution Flow
The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order.
Caution
■ Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while
POST is in progress.
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■ Some system configurations may display the message
"Press Any Key" to prompt a key entry. This message is
driven by BIOS of an installed optional board. Make sure to
read the manual that comes with the optional board before
any key entry.
■ Powering on the server, after you installed or removed an
optional PCI board or moved it to another slot, may display
the message that indicates incorrect board configuration and
suspend POST.
In such a case, press F1 to continue POST. Board configu-
ration can be made using the utility described later.
1. After a few seconds from power-on, POST starts checking the memory. The
count message of the basic and expansion memory appears at top left on the
display unit screen. The memory check may takes a few seconds to complete
depending on the memory size of the Express server. Also, it may take
approximately one minute for the screen display to appear after rebooting the
server.
2. Some messages appear upon completion of the memory check. These
messages appear to indicate that the system has detected the CPU, keyboard,
and mouse.
3. After a few seconds, POST displays the following message prompting you to
launch the BIOS setup utility, SETUP, stored in the system memory of the
server. This message appears at bottom left on the screen.
Launch the BIOS SETUP utility when you need to change the settings to meet
the requirements for the server. As long as the above message is not displayed
with an error message, you don't have to launch the utility. (Ignore the
message. POST will automatically proceed.)
To launch the SETUP utility, press F2 while the above message is displayed.
See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 3-3 for setup and parameters.
The server automatically restarts POST all over again when you exit the
SETUP utility.
Press F12 to start the operating system from the network drive.
4. If the server has an optional RAID controller or SCSI card, POST displays the
message prompting you to launch the RAID configuration utility and the disk
array BIOS setup utility.
Refer to the manual supplied with the disk array controller for detail
instructions.
POST will automatically proceed a few seconds later.
Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> to Network
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5. If you set a password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screen
appears upon successful completion of POST.
Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password
entries disable the server to boot. In such a case, turn off the power and wait
about ten seconds before turning on to boot the server.
Caution
Do not set a password before installing an OS.
6. The OS starts when POST completes.
POST Error Messages
When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen.
See “POST Error Messages ” on page 5-41.
Caution
Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with
your sales agent. Alarm messages are useful information for
maintenance.
Power Off
Follow the procedure below to power off the server. If the power cord of the server is
connected to a UPS, refer to the manual that comes with the UPS or the manual for the
application that controls the UPS.
Caution
Always allow POST to complete before turning off the server.
1. Shut down the OS.
2. Press the POWER switch on the front of the server.
The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.
3. Power off peripheral devices.
SLEEP Switch
You can use the POWER switch as the SLEEP switch if the ACPI compliant operating
system is installed in your system.
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The SLEEP switch allows you to save almost all power of the server (power-saving
mode or sleep mode).
Press the SLEEP switch on the front of the server to place the server in the powersaving mode. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp blinks.) In the power-saving mode, the
server retains the memory data and the status of the previous operations.
To resume the original state, press the SLEEP switch again. (It may take a little time to
resume the original state.)
Note: The operational level in the power-saving mode
depends on the OS in use. (Available for the Windows
operating system.)
If you press the power/sleep switch for more the 3 seconds, it
will force the server power off
Caution
Do not change system configuration while turning into the
power-saving mode or in the power-saving mode. Otherwise,
you may fail to resume the original state.
A
Power/Sleep lamp
A
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Configuring Your System
■ “Configuring Your System” on page 3-2
■ “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 3-3
■ “S-ATA Host RAID Utility ” on page 3-19
■ “Configuring Motherboard Jumpers” on page 3-27
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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 Utility 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.
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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:
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.
Table 3 - 1: BIOS Setup Menus
Menu Use
Main Use this menu for basic system configuration.
Advanced Use this menu for setting the Advanced Features available on
your system.
Security Use this menu for setting passwords.
Server Use this menu to configure server specific options, the redirection
console and to display server information.
Boot Use this menu to configure Boot Device priority.
Exit Exits the current menu.
Table 3 - 2: BIOS Setup Keys
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.
F9 Load default configuration values for this menu.
F10 Save configuration values and exit.
ENTER Execute command or Select ✟ submenu.
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BIOS Setup Configuration Settings
The BIOS Setup Configuration tables show the default settings for the BIOS Setup
Utility and provide a place for you to record any changes you make to these settings.
Recommended values are bold in the following tables.
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Main Menu
Note: The BIOS may display more options that presented
here.
Table 3 - 3: Main Menu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
AMI BIOS Display only Displays the BIOS version and
build date
Processor Display only Displays processor information.
For details, see Processor
Summary submenu in the
Advanced menu.
System Memory Display only Displays the system memory
size detected by the BIOS.
System Time HH:MM:SS Set the System Time.
System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the System Date.
Language French
German
Spanish
Italian
English (US)
Set the language for the BIOS
Setup menus.
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Advanced Menu
Processor Summary Submenu
Caution
The Hyper-Threading Technology is enabled by default, please
do not change it to disabled, this may cause a system failure.
Table 3 - 4: Advanced Menu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Processor
Summary
Select submenu
Advanced Chipset
Control
Select submenu
IDE Configuration Select submenu
Floppy
Configuration
Select submenu
Super I/O
Configuration
Select submenu
USB Configuration Select submenu
PCI Configuration Select submenu
Memory
Configuration
Select submenu
Preproduct Debug Select submenu
Table 3 - 5: Processor Summary Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Manufacturer Display only Displays the processor
manufacturer name.
Brand String Display only Displays the processor brand
ID
Frequency Display only Displays the processor speed
FSB Speed Display only Displays the processor Front
Side Bus (FSB).
CPU1/CPU2 CPUID Display only Displays the processor(s) ID
CPU1/CPU2 Cache
L1/Cache L2
Display only Displays the L1 or L2 cache
size of the installed
processor(s).
Max CPUID Limit Disabled
Enabled
Select Enabled if your
operating system cannot
support processors with
extended CPUID feature.
Hyper-Threading
Technology
Disabled
Enabled
Allows you to enable or disable
the Hyper-Threading
Technology.
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Advanced Chipset Control Submenu
IDE Configuration Submenu
Table 3 - 6: Advanced Chipset Control Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Wake On LAN Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables system
wake-up when a LAN wake-up
event occurs.
Wake On PME Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables system
wake-up when a PME wake-up
event occurs.
Wake On Ring Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables system
wake-up when the modem is
ringing.
Wake On RTC Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables system
wake-up when a RTC Alarm
wake-up event occurs.
Table 3 - 7: IDE Configuration Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Onboard P-ATA
Channels
Disabled
Primary
Secondary
Both
Disables or configure P-ATA
channels to primary, secondary
or both.
Onboard S-ATA
Channels
Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables the
onboard S-ATA controller.
Configure S-ATA as
RAID
Disabled
Enabled
Sets the S-ATA function as an
IDE controller or RAID
controller.
S-ATA Ports
Definition
A1-3rd M/A/A2-4th
M
A1-4th M/A/A2-3rd
M
Defines S-ATA port to IDE
channel. “A1” indicates the left
side S-ATA connection.
Mixed P-ATA/S-ATA Select submenu Displays the " Mixed P-ATA/S-
ATA" submenu. The " Mixed PATA/S-ATA" submenu defines
the priority between the
onboard PATA and SATA
channels. See the online help
displayed on the "Mixed P-ATA/
S-ATA" submenu for details.
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE
Master
Secondary IDE
Slave
Third IDE Master
Third IDE Slave
Fourth IDE Master
Fourth IDE Slave
Select submenu BIOS detects the IDE devices
at power-on and displays the
current status of the detected
IDE devices. Select each menu
to display the submenu. In the
submenu, you can configure
the IDE devices such as a
device type, PIO mode, DMA
mode, S.M.A.R.T. feature, data
transfer rate and so on.
Hard Disk Write
Protect
Disabled
Enabled
Disables or enables hard disk
drives write protection through
BIOS.
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Floppy Configuration Submenu
Super I/O Configuration Submenu
USB Configuration Submenu
IDE Detect Time
Out (Sec)
0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 35
Select the time out value for
detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
This option is used to detect an
older IDE device with longer
spin up times.
ATA(PI) 80Pin
Cable Detection
Host & Device
Host
Device
Uses a mechanical 80-pin
interface cable to detect the
host and/or device(s).
Table 3 - 8: Floppy Configuration Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Floppy A Disabled
720Kb 3½
1.44/1.25MB 3½
2.88MB 3½
Allows you to configure floppy
drive A.
Onboard Floppy
Controller
Disabled
Enabled
Disables or enables the
onboard floppy disk drive
controller.
Table 3 - 9: Super I/O Configuration Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Serial Port A
Address
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Disables or selects the I/O port
address and interrupt for serial
port A
Serial Port B
Address
Disabled
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Disables or selects the I/O port
address and interrupt for serial
port B
Table 3 - 10: USB Configuration Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
USB Devices
Enabled
Display only Displays a list of the USB
devices detected by the BIOS.
USB Function Disabled
Enabled
If disabled, the USB ports do
not support class 3 USB
devices (HID: Human Interface
Device).
Legacy USB
Support
Disabled
Enabled
Selects whether the USB
keyboard is made available in
OS which does not support
USB formally.
Table 3 - 7: IDE Configuration Submenu (Continued)
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
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PCI Configuration Submenu
Memory Configuration Submenu
Port 64/60
Emulation
Disabled
Enabled
Enables I/O port 60h/64h
emulation for using the USB
keyboard with non-USB aware
operating systems.
USB 2.0 Controller Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables USB 2.0
support
USB 2.0 Controller
Mode
FullSpeed
HiSpeed
Selects the transfer speed on
USB 2.0.
Table 3 - 11: PCI Configuration Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Onboard Video Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables the
onboard video controller.
Dual Monitor Video Disabled
Enabled
Selects which graphics
controller to use as the primary
boot device. Enabled selects
the onboard device.
Onboard NIC 1 (10/
100/1000)
Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables the
onboard Network Interface
Controller (NIC).
Onboard NIC 1 (10/
100/1000) ROM
Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables the option
ROM scan for the onboard
Network Interface Controller
(NIC).
Table 3 - 12: Memory Configuration Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
DIMM 1A/1B/2A/2B² Display only
(Normal
Not installed
Disabled)
Displays the current status of
the memory bank. Disabled
indicates that a DIMM in the
bank has failed and the entire
bank has been disabled.
Extended Memory
Te st
1MB
1KB
Every location
Disabled
"1MB" indicates that the
memory test is done per 1MB
unit.
"1KB" indicates that the
memory test is done per 1KB
unit.
"Every location" tests every
memory location.
"Disabled" indicates that only
memory initialization is done.
Memory Retest Disabled
Enabled
Causes BIOS to retest the
whole memory on next boot.
Table 3 - 10: USB Configuration Submenu (Continued)
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
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Preproduct Debug Submenu
Memory Remap
Feature
Disabled
Enabled
If enabled, BIOS allows the
remapping of overlapped PCI
memory above the total
physical memory.
Memory Sparing Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables the spare
memory feature.
Table 3 - 13: Preproduct Debug Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
PCI Express Jitter
To le r an c e
Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables the PCI
Express jitter tolerance.
PCI Express Jitter
Setting
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, 1 2
Selects the jitter setting from 4
to 12. For B0 stepping MCH,
this value should be 4.
PCI_EXP_2 Device
PCI_EXP_3 Device
Auto
Comp 1.0 Mode
For x8 device, 1.0 compliance
mode bit only needs to be set
for the first device.
For x4 device, just one logical
device needs to be set 1.0
compliance mode bit.
Hardware
Prefetcher
Disabled
Enabled
This option should be enabled
in order to enable or disable the
hardware prefetcher disable
feature.
Adjust Cache Line
Prefetcher
Disabled
Enabled
This option should be enabled
in order to enable or disable the
adjacent cache line prefetcher
disable feature.
Table 3 - 12: Memory Configuration Submenu (Continued)
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
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Security Menu
Note: Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a pass-
word for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive.
Table 3 - 14: Security Menu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Administrator
Password is
Installed
Not Installed
Indicates whether the
administrator password is set
(display only).
User Password is Installed
Not Installed
Indicates whether the user
password is set (view only).
Set Administrator
Password
Up to 7
alphanumeric
characters
Press Enter to display the
administrator password entry
screen. With the administrator
password, all SETUP menus
are available for access. This
option is available only when
you log into the SETUP utility
with the administrator
password.
Set User Password Up to 7
alphanumeric
characters
Press Enter to display the user
password entry screen. With a
user password, only certain
menus are accessible. This
option is available only if the
Administrator Password is set.
User Access Level No Access
View Only
Limited
Full Access
"No Access" prevents user
access to the SETUP utility.
"View Only" allows access to
the SETUP utility but no
parameters are changeable.
"Limited" allows only limited
fields to be changed.
Clear User
Password
Press Enter Running this menu immediately
clears the user password.
Fixed Disk Boot
Sector Protect
Disabled
Enabled
Will write protect the boot
sector of the hard drive to
prevent viruses from corrupting
the drive under DOS if set to
Enabled.
Password On Boot Disabled
Enabled
Specify whether to request a
password entry at boot-up.
Administrator password setup
is required.
Only available if supervisor
password is set.
Secure Mode Timer 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 60,
120 minutes
Set the period from no input
from the keyboard or mouse to
the point at which the system
enters into the secure mode.
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Note:
■ The user password can be set only when the supervisor
password is already set.
■ Set the passwords only after OS is installed.
■ If you forget the passwords, contact your service
representative.
Secure Hot Key
CTRL-ALT-
L
Z
Specify the hot key to invoke
secure mode features.
Pressing the assigned key
along with Ctrl and Alt invoke
secure mode. This option is
enabled when User Password
is set.
Secure Mode Boot Disabled
Enabled
Specify whether the system
boots in secure mode. This
option is enabled when User
Password is set.The keyboard
will remain locked until a
password is entered.
Front Panel Switch
Inhibit
Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables the
POWER switch. If "Enabled" is
selected, power-off with the
POWER switch becomes
unavailable after OS boot-up.
(Forced shut down also
becomes unavailable. Forced
shut down is a feature to shut
down by pressing the POWER
switch for at least four
seconds.)
NMI Control Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables the DUMP
switch on the front panel.
Table 3 - 14: Security Menu (Continued)
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
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Server Menu
Table 3 - 15: Server Menu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
System
Management
Select Submenu
Serial Console
Features
Select Submenu
Ecent Log
Configuration
Select Submenu
Assert NMI on
PERR
Disabled
Enabled
Sets support of PCI bus parity
error (PERR).
Assert NMI on
SERR
Disabled
Enabled
Sets support of PCI bus system
error (SERR).
Resume on AC
Power Loss
Stays Off
Last State
Power On
Sets the AC-LINK feature.
Determines the mode of
operation if a power loss
occurs.
FRB-2 Policy Retry on Next Boot
Disable FRB2 Timer
Selects action if the boot
processor will be disabled.
Late POST Timeout Disabled
5, 10, 15, 20
minutes
Selects time limit for searching
add-in card. The system will be
reset on timeout.
Hard Disk OS Boot
Timeout
Disabled
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30,
35, 40, 45, 50, 55,
60 minutes
Selects time limit for booting an
operating system installed in
the hard disk drive. The action
taken on timeout is determined
by the Fault Resilient Boot
Timer policy option.
PXE OS Boot
Timeout
Disabled
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30,
35, 40, 45, 50, 55,
60 minutes
Selects time limit for booting an
operating system using PXE
boot. The action taken on
timeout is determined by the
OS Watchdog Timer policy
option.
OS Watchdog Timer
Policy
Always Reset
Retry 3 Times
This option controls the policy
upon PXE boot timeout.
If [Retry 3 times] is selected,
the system is reset after the
occurrence of timeout and OS
boot is retried up to three times.
The failure in the third boot
causes the system reboot.
If [Always Reset] is selected,
the system is reset after the
occurrence of timeout and OS
boot is retried repeatedly.
Platform Event
Filtering
Disabled
Enabled
Disables or enables triggers for
system sensor events.
Temperature
Sensor
Disabled
Enabled
Indicates whether the
temperature sensor monitoring
function is enabled or disabled.
Post Error Pause Disabled
Enabled
Indicates whether POST is
aborted once at the end of
POST if an error occurs during
the execution of POST.
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Caution
To power on the server from the UPS (Uninterruptible Power
Supply), select [Server] - [Resume on AC Power Loss] - [Power
On].
System Management Submenu
Console Redirection Submenu
Table 3 - 16: System Management Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Server Board Part
Number
e.g.856-123320-002 Indicates the part number of
mother board. (View only)
Server Board Serial
Number
_ Indicates the serial number of
mother board. (View only)
NIC MAC Address - Indicates the MAC Address for
the onboard NIC. (View only)
System Part
Number
e.g. [N8100-935] Indicates the system part
number. (View only)
System Serial
Number
e.g. KIR-000001 Indicates the serial number of
system. (View only)
Chassis Part
Number
e.g. 856-060350001
Indicates the part number of
chassis. (View only)
Chassis Serial
Number
e.g. 04 Indicates the serial number of
chassis. (View only)
BIOS Version e.g. 4N34 Indicates BIOS version number.
(View only)
BMC Device ID - Indicates BMC Device ID.
(View only)
BMC Firmware
Revision
- Indicates BMC firmware
revision. (View only)
BMC Device
Revision
- Indicates BMC device revision.
(View only)
PIA Revision - Indicates Platform Information
Area revision. (View only)
SDR Revision - Indicates Sensor Data Record
area revision. (View only)
Table 3 - 17: Console Redirection Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
BIOS Redirection
Port
Disabled
Serial Port A
Serial Port B
Specify the serial port to which
a remote console is connected.
Baud Rate 9600
19.2K
38.4K
57.6K
115.2K
Selects a baud rate for
communications with the
connected remote console.
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Event Log Configuration Submenu
Flow Control No Flow Control
XON/XOFF
CTS/RTS
CTS/RTS + CD
Select a flow control method.
Terminal Type PC ANSI
VT100+
VT-UTF8
Specify the type of remote
console.
ACPI Redirection
Port
Disabled
Serial Port A
Serial Port B
Specify the serial port to which
an ACPI console is connected.
Table 3 - 18: Event Log Configuration Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Clear All Event Logs Disabled
Enabled
Press Enter and select
"Enable" to initialize the system
event log.
BIOS Event Logging Disabled
Enabled
Select “Enabled” to allow
logging of BIOS events.
Critical Event
Logging
Disabled
Enabled
Select “Enabled” to allow
logging of the critical system
errors. The critical system
errors are fatal to system
operations such as PERR,
SERR, ECC.
ECC Event Logging Disabled
Enabled
Select “Enabled” to allow
logging of ECC error events.
PCI Event Logging Disabled
Enabled
Select “Enabled” to allow
logging of PCI error events.
FSB Event Logging Disabled
Enabled
Select “Enabled” to allow
logging of Front Side Bus error
events.
Hublink Error
Logging
Disabled
Enabled
Select “Enabled” to allow
logging of hublink error events.
Table 3 - 17: Console Redirection Submenu (Continued)
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
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Boot Menu
Boot Settings Configuration Submenu
Boot Device Priority submenu
The Boot Device Priority submenu specifies the boot sequence from the available
drives specified in the Hard Disk Drives, Removable Drives, and CD/DVD Drives
submenus, the onboard network interface controller (for PXE boot), and the EFI boot
function.
The factory-default boot order is listed below.
1. CD-ROM drive
2. Floppy disk drive
3. Hard disk drive
Table 3 - 19: Boot Menu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Boot Settings
Configuration
Select submenu
Boot Device Priority Select submenu
Hard Disk Drives Select submenu In the submenu, specify the 1st
drive from the option.
Removable Drives Select submenu In the submenu, specify the 1st
drive from the option.
CD/DVD Drives Select submenu In the submenu, specify the 1st
drive from the option.
Table 3 - 20: Boot Settings Configuration Submenu
Feature Choices or
Display Only
Description Your Setting
Quick Boot Disabled
Enabled
This option allows BIOS to skip
several tests during the POST
sequence. This will decrease
the time required for booting
the system.
Quiet Boot Disabled
Enabled
If enabled, the BIOS will display
the splash screen during POST.
Press Esc to switch to the
POST execution screen.
Bootup Num-Lock Off
On
Sets Num-Lock state after boot.
PS/2 Mouse
Support
Disabled
Enabled
Auto
Specify BIOS support for PS/2
mouse.
POST Error Pause Disabled
Enabled
Indicates whether POST is
aborted once at the end of
POST if an error occurs during
the execution of POST.
Hit ‘F2’ Message
Display
Disabled
Enabled
Enables or disables display of
“Press F2 to run Setup”
message during POST.
Scan User Flash
Area
Disabled
Enabled
This option allows BIOS to scan
the flash ROM for user area.
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4. Network interface controller
5. EFI
The server searches for devices in the order set in this menu on booting. Finding the
boot software, the server starts the software.
The priority of the boot devices can be changed by using the -, ¯, +, and - keys. Move
the cursor to the desired device with the - or ¯ key and change the priority with the + or
- key.
Caution
To boot NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, set the priority of the devices
listed above.
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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.
Table 3 - 21: Exit Menu
Choices Description
Save Changes and Exit Exit after writing all modified Setup item values to NVRAM.
F10 key can be used for this operation.
Discard Changes and Exit Exit leaving NVRAM unmodified. User is prompted if any of
the setup fields were modified.
Esc key can be used for this operation.
Discard Changes Read previous values of all Setup items from NVRAM.
Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all SETUP items.
F5 key can be used for this operation.
Load Custom Default Load the custom default values previously saved with the
option below.
Save Custom Defaults Save the current settings as custom defaults.
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S-ATA Host RAID Utility
SATA fixed hard disk drive model includes the serial ATA RAID controller by
supporting the RAID levels 0 and 1. The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) is an
embedded BIOS utility used to create, configure, and manage arrays.
Notes:
■ You can also configure the SATA RAID drive by using NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER. Refer to “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER”
on page E-1 for detail.
■ To configure the RAID drive with the SCSI or IDE hard disk
drives, purchase the optional RAID controller board and
hard disk drives.
Installing the Hard Disk Drives
Install the two serial ATA hard disk drives to your server. Refer to “Installing or Removing
Hard Disk Drives” on page 4-14 for detail.
Note: use hard disks of the same capacity and revolution.
Activating the SATA RAID Feature
To run the Array Configuration Utility (ACU), run the BIOS setup utility and change
the "SATA RAID Enable" option in the "Advanced" menu to "Enable". Refer to “BIOS
Setup Utility” on page 3-3 for detail.
Running the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
To run Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC), press Ctrl+A when prompted by the
following message during the system startup:
Press <Ctrl><A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
The ARC menu appears, presenting the following options:
■ Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
■ Disk utilities
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To select an option from this menu, browse with the arrow keys and then press Enter.
In some cases, selecting an option displays another menu. To return to the previous
menu at any time, press Esc.
Using the Array Configuration Utility
The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and delete
arrays from the controller’s BIOS, and initialize drives.
Managing Arrays
Use the Manage Arrays option to view array properties and members, and delete
arrays. The following sections describe these operations in greater detail.
Viewing Array Properties
To view the properties of an existing array:
1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl + A.
2. From the ACU menu, Array Configuration Utility.
3. From the main menu, select Manage Arrays.
4. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and press
Enter.
The Array Properties dialog box appears, showing detailed information on the
array. The physical disks associated with the array are displayed here.
5. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
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Deleting Arrays
Caution
Back up the data on an array before you delete it. Otherwise, all
data on the array is lost. Deleted arrays cannot be restored.
To delete an existing array:
1. Turn on your server and press Ctrl + A when prompted to access the ACU.
2. From the ACU menu, Array Configuration Utility.
3. From the main menu, select Manage Arrays.
4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete.
5. In the Array Properties dialog box, select Delete and press Enter.
The following prompt is displayed:
Warning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable. Do you want to
delete the array?(Yes/No):
RAID 1 only, the following prompt is also displayed:
Deleting the partition will result in data loss! Do you also want to delete the
partition? (Yes/No):
6. Press Y to delete the array or partition or N to return to the previous menu.
7. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
Creating Arrays
Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in
your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are uninitialized are
shown in gray and cannot be used. See “Initializing Disk Drives” on page 3-25.
To create an array:
1. Turn on your server and press Ctrl + A when prompted to access the ACU.
2. From the ACU menu, Array Configuration Utility.
3. From the main menu, select Create Array.
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4. Select the disks for the new array and press Insert. To deselect any disk,
highlight the disk and press Delete.
5. Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected.
The Array Properties menu displays.
Assigning Array Properties
Note: Once the array is created and its properties are
assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the
ACU. Instead, use Adaptec Storage Manager‘ - Browser
Edition. (See SATA HostRAID Adaptec Storage Manager
Browser Edition User's Guide included in the NEC Express
Builder’s online documentation for details.)
To assign properties to the new array:
1. In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter. Note that
only the available array types, RAID0 and RAID1, are displayed. Each of
these types requires two drives.
2. Type in an optional label for the array and press Enter.
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3. For RAID0, select the desired stripe size. Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and
64 KB (default).
Note: We recommend that you do not change the default.
4. Create RAID via allows you to select between the different creation methods
for RAID0 and RAID1. The following table gives examples of when each is
appropriate.
Caution
Do not interrupt the creation of a RAID 0 using the Migrate
option. If you do, there is no way to restart, and no way to
recover the data that was on the source drive.
Table 3 - 22: RAID Creation Methods
RAID level Create via When appropriate
RAID0 No Init Creating a RAID0 on new drives.
RAID0 Migrate* Creating a RAID0 from on new drive and one drive with
data you wish to preserve.
RAID1 Build* Any time you wish to create RAID1, but especially if you
have data on one drive that you wish to preserve.
RAID Clear Creating a RAID1 on new drives, or when you want to
ensure that the array contains no data after creation.
RAID1 Quick Init Fastest way to create a RAID1. Appropriate when using
new drives.
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Notes:
■ Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data con-
tained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost.
■ If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID1 from ACU,
you can only restart it from Adaptec Storage Manager -
Browser Edition. (See SATA HostRAID Adaptec Storage
Manager Browser Edition User's Guide included in the NEC
Express Builder’s online documentation for details.)
■ A RAID1 created using the Quick Init option may return
some data miscompares if you later run a consistency
check. This is normal and is not a cause for concern.
■ The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a
RAID1. During a build operation however, only the smaller
drive can be selected as the source or first drive.
■ When migrating from single volume to RAID0, migrating
from a larger drive to a smaller drive is allowed. However the
destination drive must be at least half the capacity of the
source drive.
■ Adaptec does not recommend that you migrate or build an
array on Windows dynamic disks (volumes), as it will result
in data loss.
5. Select a source drive from the Select Source Drive list box and press Enter.
6. When you are finished, press Done.
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Initializing Disk Drives
If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array or
if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an
array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an
array.
Caution
Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and
makes any data on the disk inaccessible. If the drive is used in
an array, you may not be able to use the array again. Do not
initialize a disk that is part of a boot array. To determine which
disks are associated with a particular array, see “
Viewing Array
Properties” on page 3-20.
To initialize drives:
1. Turn on your server and press Ctrl + A when prompted to access the ACU.
2. From the ACU menu, Array Configuration Utility.
3. Select Initialize Drives.
4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and
press Insert.
5. Repeat Step 3 so that both drives to be initialized are selected.
6. Press Enter.
7. Read the warning message and ensure that you have selected the correct disk
drives to initialize. Type Y to continue.
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Using the Disk Utilities
The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard
disks.
To access the disk utilities:
1. Turn on your server and press Ctrl + A when prompted to access the ACU.
2. From the ACU menu, select Disk Utilities.
3. Select the desired disk and press Enter.
You are offered the following options:
■ Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to
the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not
need to be low-level formatted again.
Caution
Formatting destroys all data on the drive. Be sure to back up
your data before performing this operation.
■ Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a disk drive for defects.
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Configuring Motherboard Jumpers
Warning
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 workstation.
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: CMOS and Password Jumpers” on page 3-28 shows the location of
system board jumpers and the factory default settings for the password/CMOS
configuration jumper.
With the SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data stored in the
server against access from unauthorized users. When you forget the passwords,
however, you may want clear them. The following describes how to clear these
passwords. You can also use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the
server.
Caution
Clearing the CMOS data resumes the factory-set configuration
data.
To clear passwords or the CMOS data, use the jumpers on the motherboard of the
server. The following figure illustrates the jumpers location.
Caution
Do not change any other jumper settings. Any change may
cause the server to fail or malfunction.
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Figure 3 - 1: CMOS and Password Jumpers
Moving System Board Jumpers
Caution
Before doing the procedures in this section, 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 moving
the jumpers can result in personal injury and equipment
damage.
Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
A
Not used
B
CMOS jumper - Normal (factory setting)
C
CMOS jumper - Clear CMOS
D
Password jumper - Normal (factory setting)
E
Password jumper - Clear password
A
BCDE
A
A
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