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First Print – October 2001

NEC Computers Inc.

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Using This Guide

Text Conventions .................................................................................................................. x

Related Documents .............................................................................................................. xi

Safety Notices ..................................................................................................................... xii

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

Care and Handling.............................................................................................................. xiv

1 System Overview

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

Non-Redundant Non-Hot Swap System ....................................................................... 1-4

Redundant Hot-Swap System ....................................................................................... 1-5

Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive Bays................................................................. 1-6

System Chassis................................................................................................................... 1-7

Power Supply ..................................................................................................................... 1-8

Peripheral Bays .................................................................................................................. 1-8

SAF-TE Logic....................................................................................................................1-8

System Board Features....................................................................................................... 1-9

Pentium III Processor.................................................................................................. 1-10

System Memory.......................................................................................................... 1-10

I/O Expansion Slots ....................................................................................................1-10

Real-Time Clock/Calendar ......................................................................................... 1-11

BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 1-11

IDE Controller ............................................................................................................ 1-12

Keyboard and Mouse Controller................................................................................. 1-12

Network Controller ..................................................................................................... 1-12

SCSI Controller........................................................................................................... 1-13

Video Controller ......................................................................................................... 1-13

Peripheral Controller................................................................................................... 1-13

Serial Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-13

Parallel Port......................................................................................................... 1-13

External Device Connectors........................................................................................1-13

System Board Management Controller (BMC) .......................................................... 1-14

Disk Array........................................................................................................................ 1-15

Automatic Rebuilding Function.................................................................................. 1-16

Expand Capacity Function.......................................................................................... 1-16

System Functions ............................................................................................................. 1-17

Hot Swapping.............................................................................................................. 1-17

Sleep Mode .................................................................................................................1-17

ACPI ........................................................................................................................... 1-17

AC Link Mode ............................................................................................................ 1-18

Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function........................................................... 1-18

System Security................................................................................................................ 1-19

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring....................................................... 1-19

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility .............................................................1-19

Reconfiguration................................................................................................................ 1-19

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2 Setting Up the System

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

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

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

Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly.....................................................................................2-4

Before You Begin..........................................................................................................2-4

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

Preparation ....................................................................................................................2-5

Assembly.......................................................................................................................2-5

Attaching the Rail Assembly Mounting Brackets to the Rack Cabinet.........................2-7

Installing the Server into the System Rack....................................................................2-8

Getting Familiar with the System.....................................................................................2-10

Front View with Front Door Closed............................................................................2-10

Opening the Front Door ..............................................................................................2-11

Front View (Non-Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Bays) ..........................................................2-12

Front View (Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Bays) ..................................................................2-14

Front View (Rack-Mount Systems Only)....................................................................2-16

Rear View....................................................................................................................2-17

Status LED Indicator Descriptions..............................................................................2-18

Making Connections.........................................................................................................2-21

Connecting the Power Cord..............................................................................................2-21

Using the System..............................................................................................................2-22

Opening the Front Door of the Tower Cabinet ...........................................................2-23

Powering On Your System..........................................................................................2-23

Powering Off the Server System.................................................................................2-24

Forcing a Power Shutdown .........................................................................................2-24

3 Configuring Your System

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

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

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

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

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

Primary and Secondary Master and Slave IDE Submenus....................................3-6

Primary and Secondary Master and Slave IDE Submenus (continued) ................3-7

Processor Settings Submenu..................................................................................3-7

Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................3-8

Memory Configuration Menu................................................................................3-8

PCI Configuration Menu .......................................................................................3-9

Embedded SCSI, LAN and VGA Submenu..........................................................3-9

PCI Slot Submenu .................................................................................................3-9

I/O Device/Peripheral Configuration Submenu...................................................3-10

Advanced Chipset Control Submenu...................................................................3-11

PCI Device Submenu...........................................................................................3-11

Security Menu .............................................................................................................3-12

Security Menu (continued)..........................................................................................3-13

Server Menu ................................................................................................................3-14

System Management Submenu............................................................................3-15

Console Redirection Submenu ............................................................................3-16

Boot Menu...................................................................................................................3-17

Boot Device Priority Menu..................................................................................3-17

Hard Drive Selections..........................................................................................3-17

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Removable Drive Selections............................................................................... 3-18

Exit Menu.................................................................................................................... 3-18

SCSISelect Utility ............................................................................................................3-19

Running the SCSISelect Utility .................................................................................. 3-19

Adaptec SCSI Utility Configuration Settings ............................................................. 3-20

Exiting Adaptec SCSI Utility...................................................................................... 3-21

Configuring the RAID Controller.................................................................................... 3-22

Configuring System Board Jumpers ................................................................................ 3-23

Before You Begin ....................................................................................................... 3-23

Moving System Board Jumpers.................................................................................. 3-25

Clearing and Changing the Passwords........................................................................ 3-26

Clearing CMOS .......................................................................................................... 3-26

4 Upgrading Your System

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

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

Equipment Log...................................................................................................................4-2

Tools Recommended for Upgrading Your System ............................................................ 4-3

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

Removing the Side Access Panel....................................................................................... 4-4

Installing the Side Access Panel......................................................................................... 4-5

Cooling Fan Unit................................................................................................................4-6

Removing the Fan Cover .............................................................................................. 4-6

Installing the Fan Cover................................................................................................ 4-7

Removing the Fan Module............................................................................................ 4-8

Installing the Fan Module............................................................................................. 4-9

Modifying the System Board ........................................................................................... 4-11

Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery....................................................................... 4-11

Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor....................................................... 4-14

Installing a Processor .......................................................................................... 4-15

Removing a Processor or Terminator Board....................................................... 4-18

DIMMs........................................................................................................................ 4-20

Installing DIMMs................................................................................................ 4-21

Removing DIMMs .............................................................................................. 4-23

Option Boards .................................................................................................................. 4-24

Installing an Option Board.......................................................................................... 4-25

Removing an Option Board ........................................................................................ 4-28

Installing a RAID Controller Board ................................................................................. 4-29

Removable 5.25-inch Media Devices .............................................................................. 4-32

Installing a 5.25-Inch Media Device........................................................................... 4-33

Removing a 5.25-Inch Media Device ......................................................................... 4-35

Hard Disk Drives.............................................................................................................. 4-36

Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Non-Hot-Swap Disk Drive Bay........ 4-37

Installing a Hard Disk Drive ...............................................................................4-38

Swapping a Hard Disk Drive .............................................................................. 4-41

Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-Swap Disk Drive Bay................ 4-43

Installing a Hard Disk Drive ...............................................................................4-45

Swapping a Hard Disk Drive .............................................................................. 4-49

Installing the Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive Bay Upgrade Kit .................................. 4-51

Installing the Optional Hot-Swap Power Supply ............................................................. 4-56

Hot-Swapping a Power Supply ........................................................................................ 4-59

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5 Problem Solving

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diagnostic Procedures ........................................................................................................5-6

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

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

Preparing the System for Diagnosing Problems....................................................5-6

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

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

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

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

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

Incorrect or No Beep Code............................................................................................5-9

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

Characters are Distorted or Incorrect ..........................................................................5-10

System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate...........................................................................5-10

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

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

Problems with Application Software...........................................................................5-11

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

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

Plug and Play Installation Tips.........................................................................................5-12

Error Messages .................................................................................................................5-13

POST Error Codes and Messages................................................................................5-13

POST Error Code Hardware References.....................................................................5-22

How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision Levels ...........................................................5-23

BIOS Revision Level Identification ............................................................................5-23

BMC Revision Level Identification ............................................................................5-23

A Technical Specifications

Server Unit.........................................................................................................................A-2

B Connectors

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

External Device Connector Pinout Information ................................................................B-2

Keyboard and Mouse....................................................................................................B-4

Serial Ports COM1 and COM2 ....................................................................................B-4

USB Ports..................................................................................................................... B-5

VGA Video Monitor Port............................................................................................. B-5

RJ-45 LAN ................................................................................................................... B-6

Parallel Port.................................................................................................................. B-6

Glossary

Equipment Log

Index

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Using This Guide

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

This guide contains the following information:

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

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

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

assemble the rack-mount subsystem, make cable connections, and power on your system.

Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System” tells you how to configure the system and

provides instructions for running the BIOS Setup Utility and the SCSISelect Utility, which is used to configure SCSI devices in your system. This chapter also provides information on system board jumper settings.

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

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

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

might occur with your system.

Appendix A, “Specifications” provides technical specifications for your server unit.

Appendix B, "Connectors" provides pin information about the external device

connectors of your server unit.

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

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

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

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Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions.

Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:

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

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

WARNING

CAUTION

Note:

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

Alt, or Enter.

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

press ENTER.

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

Notes give important information about the material being described.

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Safety Notices

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

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

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

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

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

device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Care and Handling

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

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

Keep the system away from magnetic forces.

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

Protect the system from being bumped or dropped.

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

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

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System Overview

Overview

System Chassis

Power Supply

Peripheral Bays

SAF-TE Logic

System Board Features

Disk Array

System Functions

System Security

Reconfiguration

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Overview

This server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Pentium® III

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

The 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 (see Figure 1-1) or as a rack-mount system (see Figure 1-2) that fits into a standard EIA 19inch rack assembly.

1-2 System Overview

Figure 1-1. Tower-Based System Front View

Figure 1-2. Rack-Mount System Front View

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Your server may include a non-redundant non-hot-swap power supply or redundant hotswap power supply module containing up to two power supply units (see Figure 1-3). Your server may also include a non-hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive cage or hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive cage (see Figure 1-4). The non-hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive cage supports five 1-inch SCSI hard disk drives. The hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive cage holds up to five 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. For hotswap redundant system models only, an additional five-disk hot-swap hard disk drive cage is also available. This cage comes with five hard disk drive carriers and cables for internal connection.

A System chassis (rear view) B Non-Redundant Non-Hot-Swap

Power Supply

Non-Redundant Non-Hot-Swap Power Supply

Figure 1-3. System Power Supply and Power Supply Module

A System chassis (rear view) B Redundant Hot-Swap Power Supply Module

Redundant Hot-Swap Power Supply Module

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A System chassis (front view) B Non-Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Cage

Non-Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Bays

Figure 1-4. SCSI Hard Disk Drive Bays

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

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 III processors in a socket-370

FCPGA2 package.

256 MB to 6 GB of ECC SDRAM two way interleaved memory, using up to six

DIMMs.

Six PCI expansion slots for add-in boards (four 64 bit/66MHz and two

32 bit/33MHz slots).

A System chassis (front view) B Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Cage

Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Bays

SCSI drive bays accessible from the front of the chassis.

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.

Embedded PC-compatible support (serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard, diskette,

USB, LAN, and video).

Integrated onboard ATI RAGE XL Video Graphics Array (VGA) controller with

4 MB of video memory.

Adaptec AIC7899W SCSI controller providing dual channel Ultra-160 SCSI

interfaces.

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Integrated onboard Network Interface Controller (NIC), a dual Intel 82550 PCI

LAN controller for 10 or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks with two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors.

Dual channel enhanced IDE controller (secondary channel supported only).

Two 5 ¼-inch removable media expansion bays.

IDE 24X CD-ROM drive and 3 ½-inch diskette drive.

Four integrated universal serial bus (USB) ports.

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

indicate failures.

Chassis that supports a single power supply for non-redundant non-hot-swap

systems.

Keylocked front cover and two intrusion sensor switches for the front and rear of

the chassis.

Easy access to all parts for service.

Redundant Hot-Swap System

Your redundant hot swap system features the following major components:

Single or dual high-performance Pentium III processors in a socket-370

FCPGA2 package.

256 MB to 6 GB of ECC SDRAM two way interleaved memory, using up to six

DIMMs.

Six PCI expansion slots for add-in boards (four 64 bit/66MHz and two

32 bit/33MHz slots).

SCSI drive bays accessible from the front of the chassis.

Hot-swap SCSI disk drive backplane; a failed drive can be removed and replaced

with a new drive without system power being turned off (if an optional Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) controller is installed.)

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.

Embedded PC-compatible support (serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard, diskette,

USB, LAN, and video).

Integrated onboard ATI RAGE XL Video Graphics Array (VGA) controller with

4 MB of video memory.

Adaptec AIC7899W SCSI controller providing dual channel Ultra-160 SCSI

interfaces.

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Integrated onboard Network Interface Controller (NIC), a dual Intel 82550 PCI

LAN controller for 10 or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks with two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors.

Dual channel enhanced IDE controller (secondary channel supported only).

Two 5 ¼-inch removable media expansion bays.

IDE 24X CD-ROM drive and 3 ½-inch diskette drive.

Four integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.

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

indicate failures.

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.

Keylock front cover and two intrusion sensor switches for the front and rear of

the chassis.

Easy access to all parts for service.

Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive Bays

Five 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-160 ready.

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System Chassis

The system chassis (Figure 1-5) is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. The major system components are shown in the following illustrations.

A Front Panel Board

B Removable Media Bays (2)

C IDE 24X CD-ROM Drive

E F

G Diskette Drive

H Front Multi Speed System Input Fans (2)

ISystem Board

J PCI Board Slots (6)

K Pentium III Processors (2

L Rear Multi Speed System Exhaust Fans (2)

M System Power Supply (Non-Redundant Non-Hot-Swap System)

N Memory DIMM Sockets (6)

Non-Redundant Non-Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive Bays (5)

- OR -

Five-Disk Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive Cage Optional Five-Disk Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive Cage

Processor is optional)

or System Power Supply Module (Redundant Hot-Swap System)

Figure 1-5. System Chassis

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Power Supply

Your server may be configured with one power factor correction (PFC) 300-Watt power supply for non-redundant non-hot-swap systems or two 350-Watt thin power supply units for redundant hot-swap systems.

Each power supply unit has auto-ranging inputs that select 100 – 120 Vac or 200 – 240 Vac at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. It is designed to comply with existing emission standards and provides sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration.

Peripheral Bays

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

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

(supports 720 KB and 1.44 MB diskette media).

A front panel bay for mounting the standard 24X (slim) CD-ROM drive.

Two 5.25-inch removable media front panel bays for mounting half-height 5.25"

peripheral devices: optional tape drives, etc.

Your system may include hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bays for mounting up to

five hot-swap disk drives in easily removable drive carriers. Each drive has a set of two lights to indicate the fault or other status: power-on (green LED), activity (flashing green LED), fault (yellow LED). For mounting additional SCSI hard disk drives an optional five SCSI hard disk drive cage is available

Note:

swap back plane that require an 80-pin single connector attachment (SCA) connector on the drives that you install.

SAF-TE Logic

Note:

SCSI disk drive cage. SAF-TE Logic is not available in systems that include the non-hot-swap hard SCSI disk drive cage.

The SCSI backplane includes SAF-TE (SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosure) logic that provides an interface to the disk subsystem that supports status signals, hot swapping drives, and enclosure monitoring.

The transport mechanism for the standardized alert detection and status reporting is the SCSI bus. Disk drives, power supplies, cooling fans, and temperature are continually monitored and the conditions then reported over the SCSI bus to the system. When used with RAID management software the user can be alerted of impending or imminent disk conditions requiring attention. This allows the user to react to conditions that could normally go unnoticed until data loss.

The hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bays contain a hot-

SAF-TE Logic is in systems that include the hot-swap

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System Board Features

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The system board (Figure 1-6) offers a “flat” design with the processor and memory subsystems residing on the board. This figure shows the major components on the system board. The following subsections describe the system board major components.

A Rear exhaust fan connectors (fan5 and fan6) S Lithium backup battery

B Main power connector T Buzzer

C Auxiliary power connector U Media bay or external SCSI connector (SCSI B)

D CPU1 fan connector V Serial COM 2 connector

E Primary processor connector (CPU1) W Internal SCSI HDD bay connector (SCSI A)

F Secondary processor connector (CPU2) X Intrusion switch connector

G CPU +12 Volt power connector Y 64 bit, 66MHz PCI slots for add-in boards

H Memory DIMM slots Z 32 bit, 33MHz PCI slots for add-in boards

I USB connector (front panel) AA ICMB connector

J Diskette drive connector BB 64 bit, 66MHz PCI slots for add-in boards

K IDE CD-ROM connector CC CPU2 fan connector

L Front intake fan connectors (fan3 and fan4) DD LAN RJ-45 network controller connectors

M Hot swap backplane connectors EE VGA monitor port connector

N Front panel connector FF Parallel port connector

O System configuration jumper block GG Serial port connector (COM 1)

P Processor speed jumper block HH Stacked three-port USB connectors

Q HDD LED connector II Dual PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors (top mouse,

R Configuration jumper block

bottom ke

board

Figure 1-6. System Board

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Pentium III Processor

Depending on system configuration, each system includes one or two Pentium III processors. Each Pentium III processor plugs into a standard PGA370 connector. The processor comes with either 256K or 512K cache.

When two processors are installed, both processors must be of identical bus and core speed. When only one processor is installed, the other processor socket must have a terminator card installed.

The processor external interface operates at a maximum of 133 MHz. The second-level cache is located on the substrate of the processor cartridge. The cache includes burst pipelined synchronous static RAM (BSRAM).

System Memory

The system board contains six 168-pin DIMM sockets. Memory is partitioned as three banks of registered SDRAM DIMMs (PC133 compatible) that must be populated in pairs, each providing 72 bits of buffered two-way interleaved memory (64-bit main memory plus ECC). Your system may include from 256 MB to 6 GB of memory, using up to six DIMMs.

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

I/O Expansion Slots

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

The system board has four 66 MHz 3.3 V PCI connector slots (Figure 1-7, A and C) that can accommodate 64 bit PCI cards and two 33 MHz 5.0 V PCI connector slots (Figure 1-7, B) that can accommodate 32 bit PCI cards.

PCI features:

Bus speed up to 66 MHz (Slots 1, 2, 5, and 6), 3.3 V signaling

Bus speed up to 33 Mhz (Slots 3 and 4), 5.0 V signaling

32-bit memory addressing

Burst transfers up to a peak of 528 MB/s (64 bit, 66 MHz PCI)

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

Plug and Play ready

Parity enabled.

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Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Figure 1-7. PCI Connector Slots

Real-Time Clock/Calendar

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

BIOS

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

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IDE Controller

The system includes a dual channel enhanced IDE 32 bit interface controller for compatible IDE devices. The controller has a connector located on the system board that supports a master and a slave device. The IDE controller provides support for the internally mounted CD-ROM and supports ATA-66 synchronous DMA mode transfers.

The device controls:

PIO and DMA transfer modes

Mode 4 timings

Transfer rates up to 66 MB/s

Buffering for PCI/IDE burst transfers

Master/slave IDE mode

Up to two devices.

Keyboard and Mouse Controller

The keyboard and mouse controller is PS/2 compatible.

Network Controller

The system board includes two 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network controllers based on the Intel 82550 Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. As a PCI bus master, the controller can burst data at up to 132 MB/sec. The controller contains two receive and transmit FIFO buffers that prevent data overruns or underruns while waiting for access to the PCI bus. The controller has the following:

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

Specification, Revision 2.1

Chained memory structure with improved dynamic transmit chaining for

enhanced performance

Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization

Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data

On-chip counters for network management

Autodetect and autoswitching for 10 or 100 Mbps network speeds

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

duplex, with back-to-back transmit at 100 Mbps.

Support for Wake On LAN.

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SCSI Controller

The system board includes an embedded Adaptec AIC7899W dual function SCSI controller. The AIC7899W provides Ultra-160 SCSI interfaces as two independent PCI functions. As implemented on the system board, interface A attaches to an Ultra-160 SCSI backplane that supports up to ten Ultra-160 SCA drives in redundant configuration. Controller B may be used to support SCSI devices in the removable media bays or external to the cabinet.

Video Controller

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

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

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

Pixel resolutions up to 1280 X 1024

Analog VGA monitors (single and multiple frequency, interlaced and

noninterlaced) with a maximum vertical retrace noninterlaced frequency of 100 Hz.

Peripheral Controller

The super I/O (PC87417) advanced integrated peripheral controller supports two serial ports (one on rear I/O panel and one 10 pin header connector on the system board), four universal serial ports, one parallel port, diskette drive, PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse, and integrated Real Time Clock (RTC). The system provides the connector interface for each port.

Serial Ports

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

Parallel Port

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

External Device Connectors

The external I/O connectors provide support for a PS/2 compatible mouse and a keyboard, VGA monitor, two serial port connectors, a parallel port connector, two LAN ports, and four USB connections (three on rear I/O panel and one on front panel) for devices other than keyboard or mouse.

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System Board Management Controller (BMC)

Server management is concentrated in the System Board Management Controller (BMC). The BMC and associated circuitry are powered from a 5Vdc standby voltage, which remains active when system power is switched off, but the ac power source is still on and connected.

The BMC supports the Management Workstation Application (MWA), which allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection to a manager system. Events monitored by the manager system include over-temperature and over-voltage conditions, fan failure, or chassis intrusion.

Information on the Management Workstation Application (MWA) may be found in Appendix B of this User’s Guide.

One major function of the BMC is to autonomously monitor system management events, and log their occurrence in the nonvolatile System Event Log (SEL). The events being monitored include overtemperature and overvoltage conditions, fan failure, or chassis intrusion. To enable accurate monitoring, the BMC maintains the nonvolatile Sensor Data Records (SDRs), from which sensor information can be retrieved. The BMC provides an ISA host interface to SDR sensor information, so that software running on the server can poll and retrieve the server's current status.

The BMC performs the following:

Monitors server board temperature and voltage

Monitors processor presence and controls Fault Resilient Boot (FRB)

Detects and indicates baseboard fan failure

Manages the SEL interface

Manages the SDR Repository interface

Monitors the SDR/SEL timestamp clock

Monitors the system management watchdog timer

Monitors the periodic SMI timer

Monitors the event receiver

Controls secure mode, including video blanking, diskette write-protect

monitoring, and front panel lock/unlock initiation

Controls Wake On LAN via Magic Packet support.

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Disk Array

The optional 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 hard disk drive bays to support disk array configuration RAID levels 0, 1, and 5.

RAID is an acronym of “Redundant Arrays of 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 independent 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.

Level Definition Redund-

ancy

RAID0 Striping No Access: high-speed. Application that

RAID1 Mirroring

(or shadowing)

RAID5 Striped data

and parity

Yes Dual disk system.

Yes Parity data.

Feature Suitable

Read mode: highspeed

Write mode: slower than RAID 0

Transfers large amount of data.

Write mode: slower than RAID 0

application

needs high performance for non-critical data

Application that needs to store important files on main system drive

Application that needs to store important data.

Application of read-intensive type data searching.

Minimum

No. of disks

This unit supports other RAID levels as well. However, it is not recommended to use them unless absolutely necessary.

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Automatic Rebuilding Function

The server supports the disk array automatic rebuilding function for data recovery if a hot spare is configured.

Note: The automatic rebuilding function supports a disk array

configuration of RAID levels, 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.

In disk array configuration RAID levels, RAID1 or RAID5 the failed disk does not affect the operation. However, if another disk error occurs before rebuilding is complete, the data may be destroyed. The array controller will rebuild after the failed disk has been replaced if no hot spare exists.

In a conventional server, the user must select and execute rebuilding using various utilities. This server executes rebuilding automatically provided a hot spare is configured in the array. Since the server also supports hot-swapping function, the failed disk can be replaced while the power is on if no hot spare exists.

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 pack 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 partition expansion.

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.

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System Functions

The following subsections describe select system functions.

Hot Swapping

Hot swapping allows a device to be replaced, such as a hard disk drive while its power is on, as listed below.

Disk array system:

Any failed hard disk drive can be replaced while the system is running.

Redundant power system:

When two power supply units are installed on the redundant power system a failed power supply can be replaced by hot swapping.

Sleep Mode

The SLEEP mode switch 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 (the Drive Bay Power lamp and the Power lamp will blink simultaneously). 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.

ACPI

Sleep mode requires an operating system that supports its function.

Note: Windows NT 4.0 does not support the Sleep mode

function.

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

Note: ACPI requires an operating system that supports its

feature.

CAUTION

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

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The sleep states are defined as follows:

AC Link Mode

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

s0: Normal running state.

s1: Processor sleep state. No context will be lost in this state and the processor caches will maintain coherency.

s4: Hibernate or Save to Disk. The memory and machine state are saved to disk. Pressing the power button or other wakeup event restores the system state from the disk and resumes normal operation. This assumes that no hardware changes have been made to the system while it was off.

s5: Soft off. Only the RTC section of the chipset and the BMC are running in this state.

Power On

Last State (Factory Default Setting)

Stay Off.

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

Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function

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

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System Security

To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front panel and Server Management software that monitors the system intrusion switches.

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring

The front panel of the tower-based system contains a mechanical lock and an intrusion switch to prevent access to the front of the computer chassis. The computer chassis includes an intrusion switch on the side cover. When any of these covers are opened, the switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where server management software processes the signal.

Security with the rack-mount system is identical to the tower-based system stated above, except that the mechanical locks are on the front and rear doors of the rack cabinet.

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

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

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

reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period  1 to

120minutes.

Set and enable an administrative password.

Set and enable a user password

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

front panel reset and power switches.

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

Reconfiguration

If a CPU or a memory DIMM board 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 the following system requirements are met:

Two CPUs are installed.

Four or six memory DIMMs are installed.

A CPU or memory DIMM error may be viewed on the screen while POST is running or by entering BIOS Setup. It may also be viewed when the ESMPRO Suite program is installed and operating.

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Setting Up the System

Overview

Selecting a Site

Unpacking the System

Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly

Getting Familiar with the System

Making Connections

Connecting the Power Cord

Using the System

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Overview

This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, assemble the rack-mount system unit into a cabinet, make cable connections, and power on the tower-based or rack-mount system units. Information on front and rear panel features, switches and LEDs are also included in this chapter.

Selecting a Site

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

Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets.

Note

: For the United States and Canada, this means a

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

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

WARNING

CAUTION

When two power supplies are installed in the system the power plug from each of the power supplies must be plugged into the same common ground power outlets.

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

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

Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and electrical noise produced

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

Spacious enough to provide at least 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.

Easily accessible for system maintenance and installation of system

upgrades.

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Unpacking the System

WARNING

The non-hot-swap system can weigh up to 40 pounds (18 kg) and the hot-swap system can weigh up to 77 pounds (35 kg). If the system contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will weigh more. To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system.

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

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Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly

This section provides the instructions for assembling the rack-mount server unit into a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet.

Before You Begin

Before you begin, please review the following cautions, warnings, and general guidelines.

WARNING

Be sure that power to the system is turned off and unplugged. All voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged.

Avoid excessive vibration and shock. Dropping an electronic component

can cause serious damage.

Do not disconnect or remove parts other than those specified in the

procedure.

Do not touch I/O connector pins.

All screws are Phillips-head, unless otherwise specified.

On completion of any assembly or reassembly, perform a power-on test.

If a fault occurs, verify that the assembly or reassembly was performed correctly. If the problem persists, see "Problem Solving" in Chapter 5.

Static Precautions

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

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

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Preparation

Before you begin select an appropriate location in your rack cabinet for the rack-mount server. To improve rack stability, mount heavier items towards the bottom of the rack cabinet. If the rack is a stand-alone unit and the rack is more than 75% filled with components, consider installing an optional stabilizer kit.

CAUTION

Ensure that the location of the rack-mount server does not create an unstable condition when installed in the rack cabinet.

Your server is mounted on a set of slide rail assemblies that allows it to move freely in and out of the system rack. To mount your server in a rack you must attach two center slide rails on each side of the server chassis and then install two rail assemblies in the rack cabinet. The following sections describe how to assemble the rack-mounting hardware and mount the server in a rack cabinet.

Assembly

Your server mounts in the system rack using two slide rail assemblies. Each slide rail assembly has a center slide rail that attaches to the side of the server chassis, as follows.

1. Remove the center slide rail (see Figure 2-1) from each slide rail assembly,

Note:

rack cabinet you should consider the length of the cables that interconnect system components.

Note:

assembly if the center slide rails are not factory-installed on your server. If the center slide rails are installed on each side of your server, go to Step 3.

When planning your system configuration for the

Perform Step 1 and step 2 on each slide rail

as follows:

Position a slide rail assembly on a flat surface with its center slide rail

facing up.

Fully extend the telescoping slide rails until they lock in place.

While pressing up on the center slide rail safety latch, slide the center

slide rail out of the rail assembly and set it aside for installation on the server.

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A Center Slide Rail

B Safety Latch

Figure 2-1. Center Slide Rail

2. Align the mounting holes in each center slide rail to the threaded holes on

the side of the server (see Figure 2-2).

Note:

server chassis only when the safety latch (C) is pointed towards the front of the server.

The holes in the center slide rails line up to the

3. Secure each center slide rail to the server with four screws, as shown in

Figure 2-2. Ensure the safety latch (C) is pointed towards the front of the server.

A Center Slide Rail (2)

B Screws (8)

C Safety Latch

Figure 2-2. Attaching the Center Slide Rail to the Server

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4. With each slide rail assembly on a flat surface loosen the screws that attach

their outer and inner brackets together. Set the slide rail assemblies aside for installation into the rack cabinet.

5. Each slide rail assembly can be separated and adjusted. The distance

between its front rack mounting bracket and its rear rack mounting bracket is adjustable to fit between the front and rear vertical rails of the system rack.

6. Select an appropriate location in the rack cabinet for the rack-mount server.

To improve rack stability, mount heavier items towards the bottom of the rack cabinet.

Note:

rack cabinet you should consider the length of the cables that interconnect with system components.

When planning the server configuration for the

Attaching the Rail Assembly Mounting Brackets to the Rack Cabinet

1. Attach the left side front and rear mounting brackets to the rack cabinet

using two Phillips flange head screws supplied. See Figure 2-3.

2. Attach the right side front and rear mounting brackets to the rack cabinet

using two Phillips flange head screws supplied.

ARack

B Rail assembly

C Mounting holes

Figure 2-3. Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Rack Cabinet

3. Adjust and tighten the screws that attach the outer and inner brackets of each

slide rail assembly together.

4. Securely tighten all the Phillips screws installed in steps 1 through 2 above.

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Installing the Server into the System Rack

This section describes how to install your rack-mount server unit into a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet.

WARNING

Ensure that the location of the rack-mount server unit does not create an unstable condition when installed in the rack cabinet.

1. Pull the two extension rail assemblies (see Figure 2-4, A) out of each rack

mounting assembly on the rack cabinet until they lock in place.

2. With someone assisting you, lift and slide the server into the extended rail

slider assemblies.

WARNING

It is strongly recommended that two people are present when lifting and assembling the rack-mount server unit into a rack cabinet.

Align the server center slide rails with the extended rail assemblies.

Carefully slide the server into the extended rail assemblies until it stops.

Carefully press in on the safety latches (Figure 2-4, B) on the center

slide bars, ensure that the safety latch on the extension rail assemblies are centered and slide the server towards the rear of the rack cabinet.

Note:

cabinet, extra pressure may have to be applied. After the first time, the slides will move easier.

When you first slide the server into the rack

3. Check that the server slides in and out of the rack cabinet.

4. Secure the front bezel of the server to the front of the rack cabinet by

tightening its thumbscrews.

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A Extension rail assembly (2)

B Safety latch (2)

Figure 2-4. Installing the Rack-Mount Server Unit into the Rack Cabinet

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Getting Familiar with the System

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

Front View with Front Door Closed

Figure 2-5 shows the location of the front system features (tower-based system only).

1 2

AKeylock

B System indicators Refer to Figure 2-7, Figure 2-8, and Figure 2-9

Figure 2-5. Tower System Front Features

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When locked, secures the front door not allowing access to the front system controls.

in this chapter.

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Opening the Front Door

Refer to the Figure 2-6 and open the front door of the cabinet as follows (towerbased system only).

1. If the front door is locked, unlock it.

2. Grasp the indentation located on the top left edge of the front door and pull

the door towards you to open it.

Figure 2-6. Opening the Front Door

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Front View (Non-Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Bays)

Figure 2-7 shows the location of the front controls, indicators, and I/O port on a system that includes the non-hot-swap SCSI disk drive bays.

Note

: For rack-mount systems an additional feature is

provided on the front panel consisting of a blue ID LED and ID toggle switch to indicate which particular chassis among several in a rack configuration is being serviced. See Front View (Rack-Mount Systems Only) later in this chapter.

1 2

Figure 2-7. Front System Controls, Indicators, and I/O Port (Non-Hot-Swap Bays)

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A Load/eject button, CD-ROM reader Press to load CD and eject CD.

B Activity LED, CD-ROM reader When lit, CD-ROM reader is in use.

C Eject button, 3 ½-inch diskette drive Press to eject diskette.

D Activity LED, 3 ½-inch diskette drive When lit, diskette is in use.

E USB port Front USB connector

F Status LED When green, the system is ready. See Table 2-1

for a list and description of the system LEDs.

G Power/Sleep Status LED When green, power is present in the system and

system is not in Sleep Mode. See Table 2-1 for a list and description of the system LEDs.

H Hard drive activity When green, hard drive is active. See Table

2-1 for a list and description of the system LEDs.

I Power button Press to turn system DC power on or off.

J Sleep Button Press to enter power saving (sleep) mode. Press

again to enter normal mode of operation. (This function requires a corresponding operating system.)

K LAN #2 activity LED When green, system is linked. See Table

2-1 for a list and description of the system LEDs.

L LAN #1 activity LED When green, system is linked. See Table

2-1 for a list and description of the system LEDs.

M Reset button Resets the system.

Figure 2-7. Front System Controls, Indicators, and I/O Port (Non-Hot-Swap Bays)

(Continued)

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Front View (Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Bays)

Figure 2-8 shows the location of the front system controls, indicators, and I/O port on a system that includes the hot-swap SCSI disk drive bays.

Note

: For rack-mount systems an additional feature is

1 2

Figure 2-8. Front System Controls, Indicators, and I/O Port (Hot-Swap Bays)

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A Load/eject button, CD-ROM reader Press to load CD and eject CD.

B Activity LED, CD-ROM reader When lit, CD-ROM reader is in use.

C Activity/Fault LED, SCSI HDD Carrier When flashing green, there is hard drive activity.

D Eject button, 3 ½-inch diskette drive Press to eject diskette.

E Activity LED, 3 ½-inch diskette drive When lit, diskette is in use.

F USB port Front USB connector

G Status LED When green, the system is ready. See Table 2-1

H Power/Sleep Status LED When green, power is present in the system and

I Hard drive activity When green, hard drive is active. See Table

J Power button Press to turn system DC power on or off.

K Sleep Button Press to enter power saving (sleep) mode. Press

L LAN #2 activity LED When green, system is linked. See Table

When amber, hard drive failure occurred.

for a list and description of the system LEDs.

system is not in Sleep Mode. See Table 2-1 for a list and description of the system LEDs.

2-1 for a list and description of the system LEDs.

again to enter normal mode of operation. (This function requires a corresponding operating system.)

2-1 for a list and description of the system LEDs.

M LAN #1 activity LED When green, system is linked. See Table

2-1 for a list and description of the system LEDs.

N Reset button Resets the system.

Figure 2-8. Front System Controls, Indicators, and I/O Port (Hot-Swap Bays)

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Front View (Rack-Mount Systems Only)

Figure 2-9 shows the additional features provided on the front panel of a rackmounted system that consist of a blue ID LED and ID toggle switch to indicate which particular chassis among several in a rack configuration is being serviced.

A ID toggle switch

B ID LED (blue)

Figure 2-9. Additional Features of the Rack-Mount Front Panel

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Rear View

Figure 2-10 shows the location of the system's rear connectors, I/O ports, and indicator.

Note

: For hot-swap systems in place of the single

300-Watt power supply a power supply module is provided containing up to two 350-Watt power supply units. Each power supply unit contains a power supply status LED indicator. See Table 2-2 for a list and description of the 350-Watt Power Supply Status LED Panel indicator later in this chapter.

A AC input power connector Supplies AC power to the power supply

Ultra-160 SCSI Connector Connects to External SCSI Devices

B C Serial Port B COM2 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise) D 66 MHz, 64-bit PCI Slots Two 66 MHz, 64-bit PCI add-in board slot locations E 33 MHz, 32-bit PCI Slots Two 33 MHz, 32-bit PCI add-in board slot locations F 66 MHz, 64-bit PCI Slots Two 66 MHz, 64-bit PCI add-in board slot locations G LAN1 connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector H LAN2 connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector I VGA connector VGA monitor 15-pin connector (Blue) J Printer port Parallel port 25-pin connector (Burgundy) K Serial Port A COM1 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise) L Stacked USB Ports USB1, USB2, and USB3 connectors (Black) M Keyboard port PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector (Purple) N Mouse port PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector (Green)

Figure 2-10. Rear Features and Controls

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Status LED Indicator Descriptions

Table 2-1 lists the system status LED indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Table 2-2 lists and describes the 350-Watt power supply status LED panel indicator. Table 2-3 lists system status abnormal conditions. Refer to Figure 2-7, Figure 2-8, and Figure 2-9 for the location of the LED indicators listed in Table 2-1.

The activity LED indicators for the CD-ROM drive and the diskette drive light when access is being made to the media in the drive.

Table 2-1. System Status LED Indicators

LED Status Description Response

Power/Sleep Status

Status

Hard Drive Activity

LAN #1 Activity

Off Power OFF or Sleep (S4). None required (normal)

Green Power ON. None required (normal)

Flashing Green

Green System ready. None required (normal)

Flashing Green

Amber Critical temperature or voltage fault.

Flashing Amber

Off Fatal error during POST Check condition

Flashing Green

Amber Hard drive failure. Check disk drive status

Off No activity. None required (normal)

Green Linked None required (normal)

Standby/Sleep (S1). None required (normal)

Processor or memory disabled. Check condition

Check condition

CPU/terminator missing.

Power fault. Fan fault. Non-critical temperature or voltage fault.

Hard drive activity. None required (normal)

Check condition

LEDs

Flashing Green

Off Disconnected. None required (normal)

LAN #2 Activity

Rack-Mount System only.

Hot-Swap System only.

Green Linked None required (normal)

Flashing Green

Off Disconnected. None required (normal)

Blue Server identification:

Off Server identification:

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LAN activity. None required (normal)

None required (normal)ID LED

Toggled by ID button or software.

None required (normal)

Toggled by ID button or software.

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Table 2-2. 350-Watt Power Supply Status LED Panel Indicator

LED Status Description Response

STATUS

Off AC power off to either of the installed

power supply units.

Amber AC power off to this power supply unit

only.

Power supply failure (over voltage, over temperature, etc.)

Current limit.

Flashing Green

Green Power supply DC outputs are on and ok. None required (normal)

AC power is present with only standby outputs on.

Check condition

None required (normal)

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Table 2-3. System Status Abnormal Conditions

Status LED Description Response

Off POST is in progress. Wait for a while. It lights in green a few seconds after

completion of POST.

CPU error is detected. Turn the server off and then back on. If an error

message appears during POST, take note of the error message and contact your technical support representative.

Green (Flashing light)

Amber (Steady light)

CPU temperature error is detected. (Thermal-Trip)

Watchdog timer has timed out. Same

Uncorrectable error is detected in the memory.

PCI system error is detected. Same

PCI parity error is detected. Same

CPU bus error is detected. Same

Memory dump request is being issued.

Memory or CPU is degraded. Use the BIOS setup utility, SETUP, to locate the

Temperature error is detected. Check if any fan inside the server has dust on it. Make

Voltage error is detected. Contact your technical support representative.

All power units failed. Contact your technical support representative.

Installation error is detected on a CPU, CPU termination board, or PCI board.

Same

Wait until the memory dump finishes.

degraded device and replace it as soon as possible.

sure that fan cables are firmly connected. If the lamp indication still does not change, contact your technical support representative.

Re-install the suspected device.

Cabinet cover removed. Re-install the cabinet cover.

Amber (Flashing light)

Redundant power error is detected. Contact your technical support representative.

Fan alarm is detected. Make sure fan cables are firmly connected.

Temperature alarm is detected. Check if any fan inside the server has dust on it. Make

Voltage alarm is detected. Contact your technical support representative.

Fan module removed. Check that the fan modules are properly installed.

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If they are and the lamp indication still does not change, contact your technical support representative.

sure that fan cables are firmly connected. If the lamp indication still does not change, contact your technical support representative.

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Making Connections

If your system normally operates without a video display or keyboard (for example, as a network server), you must install a video display and keyboard to configure the system. You may remove them after running the BIOS Setup Utility. For information on running the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to Chapter 3 "Configuring Your System" of this User’s Guide.

Refer to the previous figure (Rear Features and Controls) and connect your keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Connect any external peripheral devices such as a printer or modem by following the instructions included with these devices.

CAUTION

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

Inserting a telephone line connector into a RJ-45 LAN port may result in personal injury and equipment damage.

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the female end of each AC power cord shipped with your system into the input receptacle on the rear of each power supply shipped with your system. Plug the male end of the power cord into NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC.

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.

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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.

Do not delete the hard disk partition exclusively provided for

maintenance of the server although it may appear on the operating system (OS). Deleting the hard disk partition may cause malfunction of the server.

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 40 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.

Some software includes a command to eject the CD-ROM tray or a media

in a device mounted in the 5.25-inch device bay. Make sure that the front door of the tower-based cabinet is open before running the command. Running this command with the front door closed may cause the CDROM tray or the media to hit against the front door, resulting in a possible failure of the CD-ROM.

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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Opening the Front Door of the Tower Cabinet

You must open the front door of the tower cabinet to turn the server power on or off, place the server in sleep mode, mount or dismount a floppy disk, mount or dismount a hard disk drive, or mount or dismount 5 1/4-inch removable media devices. See Opening the Front Door earlier in this chapter.

Note: The standard CD-ROM drive and some options for the 5 1/4-inch 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.

Powering On Your System

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 cords are connected.

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

Note:

power control unit such as an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) make sure that the power control unit is powered on.

If the server power cord(s) is connected to a

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-on LED is lit. If it is not lit, ensure the ac power cord is connected to a functional ac power source.

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.

When an error message appears on the display unit.

Note:

unit, refer to subsection POST Error Codes and Messages in Chapter 5 of this Guide.

For error messages that appear on the display

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CAUTION

Always allow POST to complete before powering down your system.

If you have problems powering on your system, refer to Problem Solving in Chapter 5 of this User’s Guide.

After you have successfully powered on your system, insert the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM device, reboot the system and follow the screen prompts to run EXPRESSBUILDER.

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).

2. Press the power on/off switch on the front panel of the server (see

Figure 2-7). The power-on LED goes out.

3. Power off the peripheral devices.

Note:

control unit such as an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), refer to the UPS user's guide for proper power-off procedures.

If the server power cord is connected to a power

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 switch 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.

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Configuring Your System

BIOS Setup Utility

SCSISelect Utility

Configuring the RAID Controller

Configuring System Board Jumpers

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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.

The SCSISelect Utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the system board. Use this utility if you need to configure the two SCSI controllers in your system or to perform a SCSI disk format or verify disk operation on the SCSI disk drives. The Adaptec Configuration Utility is also used to configure any SCSI removable media devices installed in your system.

If your system has been factory configured, the BIOS Setup or SCSISelect Utility do not need to be run unless you want to change the password or security features, add certain types of option boards or devices, or upgrade your system board.

This chapter also provides information on several system configuration parameters that are set by jumpers on the system board. However, these parameters do not usually require change.

Use the E

XPRESSBUILDER

CD-ROM to create the device driver diskettes.

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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:

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 to set User and Supervisor Passwords and the

Backup and Virus-Check reminders.

Server Use this menu for configuring unique Server features.

Boot Use this menu to configure Boot Device priority.

Exit Exits the current menu.

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

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

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

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Key Function in Setup Menu

F1 or Alt-H Get Help about an item.

ESC Exit the current menu and return to the previous menu.

Left or right arrow keys Move between menus.

Up or down arrow keys Move cursor up and down. The cursor moves only to the

settings that you can change.

HOME or END Move cursor to top or bottom of window.

PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN Move cursor to next or previous page.

F5 or - Select the previous value for the field.

F6 or + or SPACE Select the next value for the field.

F9 Load default configuration values for this menu.

F10 Save configuration values and exit.

ENTER

Execute command or Select ➨ submenu.

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

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

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Main Menu

Choices or

Feature

System Time HH:MM:SS Set the System Time.

System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the System Date.

Display Only Description Your Setting

Legacy Floppy A Disabled

1.44/1.25 Mb 3½”

720Kb 3.5”

2.88MB 3.5”

Legacy Floppy B

Hard Disk Pre-delay

Primary IDE Master Selects sub-menu

Primary IDE Slave Selects sub-menu

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Slave Selects sub-menu

Disabled

1.44 / 1.25 Mb 3½” 720Kb 3.5”

2.88MB 3.5”

Disabled

3 seconds

6 seconds

9 seconds

12 seconds

15 seconds

21 seconds

30 seconds

Selects sub-menu

Hidden if not detected.

Allows slower spin-up drives to come ready.

Language

English (US)

French, German Spanish, Italian

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

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Primary and Secondary Master and Slave IDE Submenus

Choices or

Feature

Display Only Description Your Setting

Type

Cylinders 1 to 2048 Number of cylinders on the

Heads 1 to 16 Number of read/write heads

Sectors 1 to 64 Number of Sectors per Track.

Maximum Capacity See description Computed size of Drive from

LBA Format Total Sectors

LBA Format Maximum Capacity

Multi-Sector Transfer

LBA Mode Control

Auto

None CDROM User ATAPI Removable IDE Removable Other ATAPI

Information Only Total number of sectors on

Information Only Capacity of the drive while

Disabled

2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors

Disabled

Enabled

Selects the type of device attached to the IDE channel. If User is selected, the user will need to enter the parameters of the IDE device (cylinders, head and sectors).

drive. This field is only changeable for Type User. This field is informational only, for Type Auto.

on Drive. This field is only available for Type User. This field is informational only, for Type Auto.

This field is only available for Type User. This field is informational only, for Type Auto.

Cylinders, Heads, and Sectors entered. This field is only available for Type User.

This field is informational only, for Type Auto.

the drive that are addressable in LBA format.

using LBA addressing. This value may be higher than the ‘Maximum Capacity’ above for drives bigger than 8.4 GB.

Specifies the number of sectors that are transferred per block during multiple sector transfers. This field is informational only, for Type Auto.

Enable/Disable LBA instead of cylinder, head, sector, addressing. This field is informational only, for Type Auto.

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Primary and Secondary Master and Slave IDE Submenus (continued)

Choices or

Feature

32 Bit I/O

Transfer Mode

Ultra Mode

Display Only Description Your Setting

Disabled

Enabled

Standard

FPIO 1 FPIO 2 FPIO 3 FPIO 4 FPIO 3 / DMA 1 FPIO 4 / DMA 2

Disabled

Enabled

Enabling allows 32 bit IDE data transfers.

Select the method for moving data to/from the drive. This field is informational only, for Type Auto. This field is updated to display only the modes supported by the attached device.

Selects the Ultra DMA mode used for moving data to/from the drive. This field is informative only for Type Auto.

Processor Settings Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Processor Retest

Processor Speed Setting

Processor 1 CPUID

Processor 1 L2 Cache Size

Processor 2 CPUID CPUID

Processor 2 L2 Cache Size

Display Only Description Your Setting

Yes

Information Only Displays measured processor

CPUID (06XX)

Not Installed Disabled

Information Only Displays L2 Cache Size for

Not Installed

Disabled

Information Only Displays L2 Cache Size for

If yes, BIOS will clear historical processor status and retest all processors on the next boot.

speed.

Reports CPUID for Processor 1, if present. If empty, reports Vacant. If disabled by BMC, reports Disabled.

Processor 1.

Reports CPUID for Processor 2, if present. If empty, reports Vacant. If disabled by BMC, reports Disabled.

the next Processor.

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Advanced Menu

Feature Description Your Setting Your Setting

Memory Configuration Select sub-menu.

PCI Configuration Select sub-menu.

I/O Device/peripheral Configuration

Advanced Chipset Control

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen

Reset Configuration Data

Installed O/S Other

Numlock On

Memory/Processor Error

Select sub-menu.

Disabled

Enabled

Yes

PnP O/S

Off

Boot

Halt

If enabled, the BIOS will display the OEM logo during POST. This option is hidden if the BIOS does not detect a valid logo in the flash area reserved for this purpose.

Select ‘Yes’ if you want to clear the System configuration Data during next boot. Automatically reset to ‘No’ in next boot.

If PnP O/S is selected, only the devices required to boot the system are configured.

If Other is selected, all devices are configured.

Sets power on Numlock state.

Selects the behavior of the system in response to a Memory or Processor reconfiguration. If set to Boot, the system will attempt to boot. If set to Halt, the system will require user intervention to complete booting.

Memory Configuration Menu

Choices or

Feature

Memory Group #1 Status

Memory Group #2 Status

Memory Group #3 Status

Memory Retest

Extended RAM Step

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Display Only Description Your Setting

Normal Not Installed Disabled

Yes

Disabled

1 MB 1 KB Every- Location

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.

Causes BIOS to retest all memory on next boot.

Selects the size of step to use during Extended RAM tests.

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PCI Configuration Menu

Choices or

Feature

Embedded SCSI Select sub-menu.

Embedded NIC 1 Select sub-menu.

Embedded NIC 2 Select sub-menu.

Display Only Description Your Setting

Embedded Video Controller

PCI Slot 1 Select sub-menu.

PCI Slot 2 Select sub-menu.

PCI Slot 3 Select sub-menu.

PCI Slot 4 Select sub-menu.

PCI Slot 5 Select sub-menu.

PCI Slot 6 Select sub-menu.

Select sub-menu.

Embedded SCSI, LAN and VGA Submenu

Choices or

Feature

SCSI Controller LAN Controller 1 LAN Controller 2 VGA Controller

Option ROM Scan

Display Only Description Your Setting

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

If Disabled, the BIOS will hold the embedded chip in reset. In this configuration, the controller hardware is completely disabled and will be invisible to the PnP operating systems.

If Enabled, initialize device expansion ROM.

PCI Slot Submenu

Feature

Option ROM Scan

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

Enabled

Disabled

Enable option ROM scan of the selected device.

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I/O Device/Peripheral Configuration Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Serial Port 1

Base I/O Address

Interrupt

Serial Port 2

Base I/O Address 3F8h

Interrupt 4

Parallel Port

Mode Output only

Base I/O Address

Interrupt 5

DMA channel

Legacy USB support

Mouse Port Disabled

Display Only Description Your Setting

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

3F8h

2F8h 3E8h 2E8h

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

2F8h

3E8h 2E8h

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

Bi-Directional EPP

ECP

378h

278h

Disabled

Enabled

If set to “Auto,” BIOS configures the port.

Selects the base I/O address for serial port 1.

Selects the IRQ for serial port 1.

If set to “Auto”, BIOS configures the port.

Selects the base I/O address for serial port 2.

Selects the IRQ for serial port 2.

If set to “Auto,” BIOS configures the port.

Selects Parallel Port Mode.

Selects the base I/O address for LPT port.

Selects the IRQ for LPT port.

Selects the DMA for LPT port.

If disabled, legacy USB support is turned off at the end of the BIOS POST.

If disabled, PS/2 Mouse Port will not function. Should make IRQ12 available for other devices.

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Advanced Chipset Control Submenu

Choices or

Feature

PCI Device Selects sub-

Wake On LAN

Wake On Ring

Sleep Button

Display Only Description Your Setting

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Present

Absent

Only controls legacy wake up. May not be present if not supported.

Present if server supports a separate Sleep button and Power button.

PCI Device Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Display Only Description Your Setting

PCI IRQ line 1 Disable

Auto Select

PCI IRQ line 15 IRQ3

IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 IRQ15

Select the IRQ for PCI IRQ

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Security Menu

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

Feature

User Password is

Administrator Password is

Set User Password

Set Supervisor Password

Password on Boot

Fixed disk boot sector

Note:

Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

Clear

Set

Clear

Set

Press ENTER

Disabled

Enabled

Normal

Write protect

Status only, user cannot modify. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (see System Board Jumpers in this Chapter).

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

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

Disables or enables password entry on boot.

Will write protect the boot sector of the hard drive to prevent viruses from corrupting the drive under DOS if set to write protect.

Secure Mode Timer

Secure Mode Hot Key (Ctrl-Alt- )

2 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 1 hour

2 hours

[ ], [A, B, ..., Z], [0-9]

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Period of key/PS/2 mouse inactivity specified for Secure Mode to activate. A password is required for Secure Mode to function. Has no effect unless at least one password is enabled.

Key assigned to invoke the secure mode feature. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. Can be disabled by entering a new key followed by a backspace or by entering delete.

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Security Menu (continued)

Choices or

Feature

Display Only Description Your Setting

Secure Mode Boot

Video Blanking

Floppy Write Protect

Power Switch Inhibit

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

System boots in Secure Mode. The user must enter a password to unlock the system. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled.

Blank video when Secure mode is activated. A password is required to unlock the system. This cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. This option is only present if the system includes an embedded video controller.

When Secure mode is activated, the floppy drive is write protected. A password is required to re-enable floppy writes. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled.

Determines if power switch functions from front panel.

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Server Menu

Feature

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

System Management

Console Redirection

Service Partition Type

Clear Event Log Enter If selected, the System Event

Assert NMI on PERR

Assert NMI on SERR

FRB-2 Policy FRB2 Disable

Boot Monitoring

Thermal Sensor

BMC IRQ

Post Error Pause

Selects sub-menu.

1 to 255 Displays the partition type of

the Service Partition; the default is 12h.

log will be cleared immediately.

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disable Immediately

Never Disable Allow 3 Failures

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

IRQ11

IRQ5 IRQ10 Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

If enabled, PCI bus parity error (PERR) is enabled and is routed to NMI.

If enabled, PCI bus system error (SERR) is enabled and is routed to NMI.

Controls the policy of the FRB-2 timeout. This option determines when the Boot Strap Processor (BSP) should be disabled if FRB-2 error occurs. Determines when FRB2 stops.

Enable or Disable the Boot Monitoring Feature

Determines whether the temperature sensor monitoring function is enabled or disabled.

Indicates the IRQ of the BMC interrupt.

If enabled, the boot is stopped when Post error occurs.

AC Link Power On

Last State

Stay off

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Selects system power state after AC loss.

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System Management Submenu

Choices or

Feature

BIOS Version Information field only

Board Part Number Information field only

Display Only Description Your Setting

Board Serial Number

System Part Number

System Serial Number

Chassis Part Number

Chassis Serial Number

BMC Device ID Information field only

BMC Device Revision

BMC Firmware Revision

BMC Firmware BootBlock Revision

BMC Support IPMI Version

SDR Revision Information field only.

PIA Revision Information field only.

Information field only

Information field only.

Primary HSBP Revision

Secondary HSBP Revision

Information field only, hidden if not detected

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Console Redirection Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Serial Port Address

Display Only Description Your Setting

Disabled

On-board COM A On-board COM B

When enabled, Console Redirection uses the I/O port specified. Choosing Disabled completely disables Console Redirection.

Interrupt 3

Base I/O Address 3F8

2F8

Baud Rate

Flow Control None

9600

19.2 KB

38.4 KB

57.6 KB

115.2 KB

CTS/RTS XON/XOFF

CTS/RTS + CD

When Console Redirection is enabled, this shows the IRQ assigned per the COM Port Address chosen above.

When Console Redirection is enabled, this shows the base I/O address assigned per the COM Port address chosen above.

When Console Redirection is enabled, use the baud rate specified. When EMP is sharing the COM port as console redirection, the baud rate must be set to 19.2 KB to match EMP baud rate, unless auto-baud feature is used.

None = No flow control. CTS/RTS = Hardware based flow control. XON/XOFF = Software flow control. CTS/RTS +CD = Hardware based + Carrier Detect flow control. When EMP is sharing the COM port as console redirection, the flow control must be set to CTS/RTS or CTS/RTS+CD depending on whether a modem is used.

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Boot Menu

Devices

Removable Devices

Legacy Floppy Drives

Hard Drives

Bootable Add-in Cards

AIC-7899, A:00 <Hard Disk Information>

INTEL Boot Agent Version X.X.XX

Boot Device Priority Menu

Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting

1. Diskette Drive Attempts to boot from a diskette drive.

2. ATAPI CD-ROM

Drive

3. Hard Drive Attempts to boot from a hard

Attempts to boot from an ATAPI CD-ROM drive.

drive device.

4. SCSI CD-ROM

Drive

5. PXE UNDI Attempt to boot from a

Attempt to boot from a SCSI CD-ROM containing bootable media. This entry will appear if there is a bootable CDROM that is controlled by a BIOS Boot Specification compliant SCSI option ROM.

network. This entry will appear if there is a network device in the system that is controlled by a PXE compliant option ROM.

Hard Drive Selections

Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting

Drive #1 (or actual drive string) Other bootable cards Additional entries for each drive that has a PnP header

To select the boot drive, use the up and down arrows to highlight a device, then press the plus key (+) to move it to the top of the list or the minus key (–) to move it down.

Other bootable cards cover all the boot devices that are not reported to the system BIOS through BIOS Boot specification mechanism. It may or may not be bootable, and may not correspond to any device. Press ESC to exit this menu.

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Removable Drive Selections

Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting

Lists Bootable Removable Devices in the System

–

Use +/– keys to place the removable devices in the boot order you want. Includes Legacy 1.44 MB floppy, 2.88 MB floppy etc.

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.

Choices Description

Exit Saving Changes Exit after writing all modified Setup item values to NVRAM.

Exit Discarding Changes Exit leaving NVRAM unmodified. User is prompted if any of

the setup fields were modified.

Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all SETUP items.

Load Custom Defaults Load values of all Setup items from previously saved Custom

Defaults. NOTE: This is hidden if custom defaults are not valid or present.

Save Custom Defaults Stores Custom Defaults in NVRAM.

Discard Changes Read previous values of all Setup items from NVRAM.

Save Changes Write all Setup item values to NVRAM.

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SCSISelect Utility

The SCSISelect Utility detects and configures the SCSI controller located on the system board or an optional SCSI controller board installed in your system. This utility may be started with a simple key operation while POST is in progress and requires no specific start-up disk.

The SCSISelect Utility is used mainly to set the transfer rate of connected SCSI device. Use the SCSISelect Utility to:

Change default values

Check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of

other devices in the server.

Running the SCSISelect Utility

You access the SCSISelect Utility when you turn on or reboot your system.

To run the utility, perform the following procedure:

1. Power-on or reboot the system.

2. When this message appears on the video monitor:

Press Ctrl-A to run SCSI Utility...

3. Press Ctrl+A to run this utility. The SCSI utility starts. When the Adaptec

SCSI Utility detects more than one AIC-78xx host adapter, it displays a selection menu listing the bus and device number of each adapter. When the selection menu appears, select the channel you wish to configure as follows:

Bus : Device : Channel Selected SCSI Adapter

02 : 04 : A* AIC7899

02 : 04 : B AIC7899

*Internal SCSI connector.

4. Once you select the adapter, the following screen is displayed:

Menu Description

Configure/View Host Adapter Settings

SCSI Disk Utilities The utility scans the SCSI bus for SCSI devices, reports a

Configure host adapter and device settings.

description of each device. Run these utilities before configuring SCSI devices.

5. If you wish to format a disk, verify disk media, or display a list of devices

and their SCSI IDs, select “SCSI Disk Utilities”. If you wish to configure the adapter or a device, select “Configure/View Host Adapter Settings”.

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Adaptec SCSI Utility Configuration Settings

The following keys are active for all Adaptec SCSI Utility screens:

Key Action

Arrows Up and down arrows move from one parameter to another within a screen.

ENTER Displays options for a configurable parameter. Selects an option.

ESC Moves back to previous screen or parameter or EXIT if at the Main menu.

F5 Switches between color and monochrome.

F6 Resets to host adapter defaults.

The following table shows the normal settings for the Adaptec SCSI Utility and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to these settings.

Table 3-1. SCSISelect Utility Setup Configurations

RECOMMENDED SETTING

OPTION

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions

Host Adapter SCSI ID 7

SCSI Parity Checking Enabled

Host Adapter SCSI Termination Enabled

Additional Options

Boot Device Options Press ENTER for menu

Boot Channel A First

Boot SCSI ID 0

Boot LUN Number 0

SCSI Device Configuration Press ENTER for menu

Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec) 160

Initiate Wide Negotiation Yes

Enable Disconnection Yes

Send Start Unit Command Yes

OR DISPLAY ONLY

YOUR CONFIGURATION

Enable Write Back Cache N/C

BIOS Multiple LUN Support

Include in BIOS Scan

Advanced Configuration Options Press ENTER for menu.

Plug and Play SCAM Support Disabled

Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization Enabled

No effect if BIOS is disabled.

Yes

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Table 3-1. SCSISelect Utility Setup Configurations (continued)

RECOMMENDED SETTING

OPTION

Display <Ctrl-A> Messages During BIOS

OR DISPLAY ONLY

Enabled

Initialization

Extended BIOS Translation for DOS

Enabled

Drives >1 GByte

Verbose/Silent Mode Verbose

Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility

Enabled

Reserves BIOS Space)

Domain Validation Enabled

Support Removable Disks

Disabled

1, 2

Under BIOS as Fixed Disks

BIOS Support for Int13 Extensions Enabled

No effect if BIOS is disabled.

Do not remove media from a removable media drive if it is under BIOS control.

Exiting Adaptec SCSI Utility

To exit the Adaptec SCSI Utility, press ESC until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any settings, you are prompted to save the changes before you exit).

YOUR CONFIGURATION

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onfiguring the RAID Controller

The RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Devices) options available for your system are the SecuRAID 112 (Mylex AcceleRAID 160) and the SecuRAID 320 (Mylex AcceleRAID 352) each of which gives your system the added security of high availability, provided an appropriate RAID level is chosen.

If you order a system with a RAID controller, the system is pre-configured at the factory according to Table 3-2 below.

Table 3-2. RAID Configurations

Number of Hard Drives

17 1

21 2

35 3

4 or more 5 4 (one standby

RAID Level Configured

Hard Drives in Array Description

drive)

If you want to change the RAID level or add additional hard disks to the array, use the RAID configuration utility. The RAID configuration utility is included with the RAID controller.

JBOD (RAID 7)

JBOD allows the controller to access the drives independently. This configuration has no redundancy and does not use striping.

Mirroring (RAID 1) Drives are paired and mirrored. All data is 100% duplicated on an equivalent drive (fully redundant).

Striping with Parity (RAID 5)

several physical drives. Parity protection is used for data redundancy.

Striping with Parity (RAID 5) with a standby drive

The array consists of three ON-LINE drives and one STANDBY drive. The standby replacement drive, or hot spare, is one of the most important features RAID provides to achieve automatic, non-stop service with a high degree of fault-tolerance.

Known as Just a Bunch of Drives,

Data is striped across

If you are adding the RAID controller to an existing system, the RAID configuration utility allows you to configure your disk array before reinstalling your network operating system. The RAID controllers support various versions of RAID technology (referred to as RAID levels). To use any RAID level, you must configure the RAID controller using the RAID configuration utility prior to installing your Network Operating System. For an explanation of this utility, refer to the documentation on the MYLEX CDROM that was shipped with the RAID controller. It describes RAID technology and provides tips on making your array perform well in your specific application. It also covers array hardware preparation, configuration, and initialization. After completing the steps in the manual, you can install your Network Operating System.

If you want to remotely configure the array (from a PC client); increase array capacity online; or monitor statistics on disk and controller activity, you must install the array manager provided with your RAID subsystem. Increasing array capacity is covered in the user's guide shipped with the option.

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Configuring System Board Jumpers

Before You Begin

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

CAUTION

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the system board. Modify the system board only at an ESD 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 shows the location of system board jumpers. Referring to Figure 3-1, jumper A is the password/CMOS configuration jumper. Table 3-3 lists the factory default settings for the password/CMOS configuration jumper. Jumper B shown in Figure 3-1 configures the CPU speed. This jumper must be set to reflect the CPU processor(s) installed in your system. Table 3-4 lists the default settings for jumper B.

2 4 6 8 10 12

1357 911

2 4 6 8 10 12

1357 911

Figure 3-1. System Board Jumpers

(CN42)

(CN59)

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Table 3-3. Password/CMOS System Board Jumper Summary

Jumper On/Off

Jumper Function

1 - 2 CMOS clear

(default in bold) What it does at system reset.

Off, Protect

On, Erase

Preserves the contents of CMOS. Clears CMOS.

3 - 4 Password disable

5 - 6 Reserved

7 – 8 Reserved

9 – 10 Reserved

11 - 12 Spare Off, Not Used

Off, Enable

On, Disable

Off, Not Used

On, Spare

Enables password protection. Disables the password.

Do Not Change.

Provides a spare jumper.

Table 3-4. CPU Speed Select Jumper Options

CPU Speed Select Jumper Settings*CPU

Speed

1.0 GHz Closed Open Open Open

1.26 GHz** Closed Closed Closed Open

1.33 GHz*** Open Closed Open Open

1.40 GHz*** Open Closed Closed Closed

1.46 GHz*** Open Open Open Closed

1.53 GHz*** Open Closed Closed Open

1.60 GHz*** Open Open Closed Closed

1 – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8

* Jumper pins 9-10 and 11-12 open. ** Setting shown in Figure 3-1 ***Not all CPU speeds are qualified and supported.

Please contact your sales representative for a list of qualified CPU speeds.

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Moving System Board Jumpers

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.

To configure the system board options:

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

this guide.

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

system.

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

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

CAUTION

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

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Clearing and Changing the Passwords

To clear and change the passwords:

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

Chapter 4 of this guide.

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

system.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 - 12.

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

system.

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

in this chapter.

Clearing CMOS

Clear CMOS as follows.

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

Chapter 4 of this guide.

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

system.

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

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

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

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

power down the system and unplug the power cord.

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

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

system.

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

Values” at the Exit menu.

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Upgrading Your System

General Information

Static Precautions

Equipment Log

Tools Recommended for Upgrading Your System

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Removing the Side Access Panel

Installing the Side Access Panel

Cooling Fan Unit

Modifying the System Board

Option Boards

Installing a RAID Controller Board

Removable 5.25-Inch Media Devices

Hard Disk Drives

Installing the Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive Bay Upgrade Kit

Installing the Optional Hot-Swap Power Supply

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General Information

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

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

Avoid burns: If the system has been running, any installed processor and heat sink on the processor board(s) will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, be careful when removing or installing components that are located near processors.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

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

Static Precautions

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

Equipment Log

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

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Tools Recommended for Upgrading Your System

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

Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)

Flat-head screwdriver

Small needle nose pliers

Pen or pencil

ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended)

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

To prepare your system for installation or removal of system components perform the following procedure:

1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Information

and Static Precautions at the beginning of this chapter.

2. Open the front door of your system's cabinet. For tower-based systems see

Opening the Front Door of the Tower Cabinet in Chapter 2. For rack-mount systems you must remove the front panels of the system chassis.

3. Shutdown the operating system (OS).

4. Press the power on/off switch on the front panel of the server (see

Front View in Chapter 2). The power-on LED goes out.

5. Power off the peripheral devices.

6. Unplug the system power cord(s) from the AC wall outlet(s).

Note:

control unit such as an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), refer to the UPS user's guide for proper power-off procedures.

7. Unplug all the I/O cables connected to the rear panel of your system.

If the system power cord is connected to a power

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Removing the Side Access Panel

To install options in your system, you must remove the access panel on the lefthand side of the system (as viewed from the front). The side access panel on the right-hand side of the system (as viewed from the front) does not have to be removed.

CAUTION

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

WARNING

If you are removing the side access panel after the system is set up, you must first power off the system and all external devices and then unplug the system power cord(s).

To remove the left-hand side access panel (see Figure 4-1):

1. Prepare your system for upgrade. See Preparing Your System for Upgrade

earlier in this chapter.

2. The left-hand side access panel is secured to the chassis with two

thumbscrews. Loosen the thumbscrews securing the side access panel.

3. Using the indentation on the side of the panel, slide the side access panel

toward the rear of the system. This unlocks the locking fingers behind the side access panel.

4. Pull the side access panel out and away from the chassis.

Figure 4-1. Removing the Left-Hand Side Access Panel

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Installing the Side Access Panel

To install the left-hand side access panel (see Figure 4-2):

1. Check to make sure that no tools or loose parts have been left inside the

system chassis.

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

that all interior cables are properly connected.

3. Insert the locking fingers on the top and bottom of the side access panel into

their slots on the chassis. Then slide the side access panel forward as far as it will go.

Note:

properly and securely fastened. A cover sensor (intrusion switch) monitors the left-hand side access panel.

Ensure that the side access panel is installed

4. Tighten the side access panel thumbscrews.

Note:

back in, reconnect the peripherals, and power on the peripherals and system.

If your system is already set up, plug the system

Figure 4-2. Installing the Left-Hand Side Access Panel

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Cooling Fan Unit

The cooling fan unit houses two fans for cooling the boards and devices inside your server. The cooling fan unit is composed of a fan module (A) and a fan cover (B). See Figure 4-3.

The cooling fan unit must be removed when plugging or unplugging power or signal cable connectors at the rear of the hard disk drive bays.

The cooling fan cover must be removed for the installation or removal of long PCI boards.

Figure 4-3. Cooling Fan Unit

Removing the Fan Cover

To remove the fan cover, perform the following procedures:

1. Prepare your system for upgrade. See Preparing Your System for Upgrade

earlier in this chapter.

2. Remove the left-hand side access panel of the system chassis. See Removing

the Side Access Panel earlier in this chapter.

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

3. While holding the fan module securely, grasp and pull the fan cover out to

free it from the module and then remove it from the system chassis. See Figure 4-4.

A – Fan module B – Fan cover

CAUTION

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Figure 4-4. Removing the Fan Cover

Installing the Fan Cover

To install the fan cover, perform the following procedures:

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

that all interior cables are properly connected.

2. Insert the fan cover on top of the fan module and push it in until it is fully

seated. Make sure the fan cover is oriented for the direction of air flow and that the fan cable coming from the fan module is not restricted in any way. The fan cable must be routed through the slot in the fan module. See Figure 4-5.

Note:

securely.

Ensure that the cover is installed properly and

A – Fan cable B – Fan module slot C – Fan module D – Fan cover

Figure 4-5. Fan Cable Routing

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3. Check and make sure that the I2C cable is routed through on the inner side of

the fan cover. If the cable is not routed properly the side cover will not install correctly. See Figure 4-6.

Incorrect Correct

– Fan cover

– Diskette cable

Figure 4-6. Diskette Cable Routing

4. Reinstall the left-hand side access panel on the system chassis. See Installing

the Side Access Panel earlier in this chapter.

5. Plug in the system power cord(s) and power up the system.

Removing the Fan Module

To remove the fan module, perform the following procedures:

1. Prepare your system for upgrade. See Preparing Your System for Upgrade

earlier in this chapter.

2. Remove the left-hand side access panel of the system chassis. See Removing

the Side Access Panel earlier in this chapter.

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

CAUTION

3. If your server is a redundant hot-swap system you must move the hard disk

drive cage(s) in order to free up the fan module so that it is not confined when sliding it out of the chassis. Otherwise, go to step 6.

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4. Remove the five screws securing the hard disk drive cage(s) to the front of

the chassis. Save the screws for reinstallation.

5. Pull the hard disk drive cage(s) out the front of the chassis approximately

one inch (5 cm).

6. Remove the fan cover. See Removing the Fan Cover earlier in this chapter.

7. Tag and disconnect the two cooling fan cable connectors from their mating

connectors on the system board.

8. Grasp and pull the fan module out the side of the chassis and remove it. See

Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7. Removing the Fan Module

Installing the Fan Module

To install the fan module, perform the following procedures:

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

that all interior cables are properly connected.

2. Reconnect the two cooling fan cable connectors to their mating connectors

on the system board.

Always make sure that you connect the fan cable connectors to their specific cable connectors on the system board. If the fan cable connectors are not connected to their specific cable connectors on the system board the fans will not operate. This may cause a rise in chassis temperature and a malfunction to occur.

CAUTION

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3. Insert the fan module and push it in until its tabs are fully seated in their

corresponding holes in the chassis (see Figure 4-8). Make sure the fan module is oriented for the direction of airflow and that the fan cables coming from the fan module are not restricted in any way. The fan cable must be routed through the slot in the fan module.

4. Reinstall the fan cover on the fan module. See Installing the Fan Cover

earlier in this chapter.

Note:

securely.

Ensure that the cover is installed properly and

Figure 4-8. Installing the Fan Module

6. Reinstall the left-hand side access panel on the system chassis. See Installing

the Side Access Panel earlier in this chapter.

7. Plug in the system power cord(s) and power up the system.

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Modifying the System Board

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

Replacing the real-time clock battery

Removing and installing a processor

Installing or removing DIMMs.

CAUTION

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

Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery

You may need to replace the real-time clock (RTC) battery because of its life span. The battery powers the clock in the absence of power. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage, and the system settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) may be wrong.

The 3V battery (Vendor Part #CR2032) is a commodity part available through many vendors. It is located on your system board (see Figure 4-9). Notice the plus (+) sign on the battery. This sign will assist you in correctly positioning the battery on the system board. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved devices.

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

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To replace the RTC battery, perform the following procedures:

1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Information

and Static Precautions at the beginning of this chapter.

2. Open the front door of your system's cabinet. For tower-based systems see

Opening the Front Door of the Tower Cabinet in Chapter 2. For rack-mount systems you must remove the front panels of the system chassis.

3. Shutdown the operating system (OS).

4. Press the power on/off switch on the front panel of the server (see

Front View in Chapter 2). The power-on LED goes out.

5. Power off the peripheral devices.

6. Unplug the system power cord(s) from the AC wall outlet(s).

Note:

control unit such as an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), refer to the UPS user's guide for proper power-off procedures.

If the system power cord is connected to a power

7. Remove the left-hand side access panel of the system chassis. See Removing

the Side Access Panel earlier in this chapter.

CAUTION

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

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

lithium battery (see Figure 4-9).

9. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screwdriver, or equivalent, under the

plastic tab on the plastic retainer (see Figure 4-9, A).

10. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery (see Figure 4-9, B).

11. Remove the battery from its socket (see Figure 4-9,C).

12. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.

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

observe the correct polarity (plus sign (+) up) insert it into the battery socket.

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

15. Reinstall the left-hand side access panel on the system chassis. See Installing

the Side Access Panel earlier in this chapter.

16. Plug in the system power cord(s), and turn on the system.

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

clock.

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Figure 4-9. Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery

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Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor

This subsection provides the procedures for removing and installing a Pentium III processor in your system. The system board has sockets for two processors. Each Pentium III processor plugs into a standard PGA370 connector. The processor comes with up to 512K cache. The primary processor connector is shown in the illustration below (see Figure 4-10, C). The secondary processor connector is shown in the illustration below (Figure 4-10, E).

CAUTION

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

A – System board B – Heat sink cooling fan connector for CPU #1 C – Primary connector for CPU #1 D – Heat sink cooling fan connector for CPU #2 E – Secondary connector for CPU #2

Figure 4-10. System Board Pentium III Processor and Fan Heat Sink Connectors

WARNING

If the system was running, any processor and heat sink installed is hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, let the components cool for 10 minutes before continuing with these procedures.

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