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Using This Guide

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

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

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

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

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

System Overview

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

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

Power Supplies...................................................................................................................1-5

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

SAF-TE Logic.................................................................................................................... 1-6

System Board Features....................................................................................................... 1-7

Pentium III Processor.................................................................................................... 1-8

System Memory............................................................................................................1-8

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

Real-Time Clock/Calendar ...........................................................................................1-9

BIOS .............................................................................................................................1-9

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

Keyboard and Mouse Controller................................................................................. 1-10

Network Controller.....................................................................................................1-10

SCSI Controller........................................................................................................... 1-10

Video Controller .........................................................................................................1-10

Peripheral Controller...................................................................................................1-11

Serial Ports..........................................................................................................1-11

Parallel Port.........................................................................................................1-11

External Device Connectors........................................................................................1-11

System Board Management Controller (BMC) .......................................................... 1-11

ACPI ........................................................................................................................... 1-12

AC Link Mode ................................................................................................................. 1-13

Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function................................................................1-13

System Security................................................................................................................1-13

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring....................................................... 1-13

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility .............................................................1-14

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

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

Preparing the Slide Rail Assemblies.....................................................................2-6

Attaching the Center Slide Bar to the Server........................................................2-8

Installing the Slide Rail Assemblies into the Rack Cabinet..................................2-9

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Mounting the Server in the Rack Cabinet............................................................2-13

Attaching the Cable Retention Arm to the Server...............................................2-14

Getting Familiar with the System.....................................................................................2-16

Front View with Front Bezel Closed...........................................................................2-16

Opening the Front Bezel..............................................................................................2-17

Front View...................................................................................................................2-18

Rear View....................................................................................................................2-20

Status LED Indicator Descriptions..............................................................................2-21

Making Connections.........................................................................................................2-23

Connecting the Power Cord..............................................................................................2-25

Powering On Your System...............................................................................................2-25

Configuring Your System

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advanced Submenu...............................................................................................3-7

Memory Reconfiguration Submenu ......................................................................3-7

CPU Reconfiguration Submenu ............................................................................3-8

Peripheral Configuration Submenu .......................................................................3-8

Monitoring Configuration Submenu......................................................................3-9

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

Option ROM Submenu........................................................................................3-10

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

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

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

Thermal Sensor Submenu....................................................................................3-12

Wake On Events Submenu..................................................................................3-12

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

Boot Menu...................................................................................................................3-13

Boot Device Priority Menu..................................................................................3-13

Exit Menu....................................................................................................................3-14

Exit Menu............................................................................................................3-14

Adaptec SCSI Utility........................................................................................................3-15

Running the SCSI Utility ............................................................................................3-15

Adaptec SCSI Utility Configuration Settings..............................................................3-16

Exiting Adaptec SCSI Utility......................................................................................3-17

Configuring the RAID Controller ....................................................................................3-18

Configuring System Board Jumpers.................................................................................3-19

Before You Begin........................................................................................................3-19

Moving System Board Jumpers ..................................................................................3-20

Clearing and Changing the Passwords........................................................................3-21

Clearing CMOS...........................................................................................................3-21

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Upgrading Your System

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

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

Preparing Your Systemfor Upgrade.................................................................................. 4-3

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

Front Bezel......................................................................................................................... 4-4

Removing the Front Bezel ............................................................................................ 4-4

Replacing the Front Bezel............................................................................................. 4-5

Top Cover...........................................................................................................................4-6

Removing the Top Cover.............................................................................................. 4-6

Replacing the Top Cover..............................................................................................4-7

Modifying the System Board ............................................................................................. 4-8

Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery.........................................................................4-8

Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor....................................................... 4-10

DIMMs........................................................................................................................4-19

Option Boards ..................................................................................................................4-22

Recommended PCI Option Board Locations.............................................................. 4-22

Installing a PCI Option Board.....................................................................................4-23

Removing a PCI Option Board...................................................................................4-27

Hard Disk Drives..............................................................................................................4-28

SCSI ID Assignment...................................................................................................4-28

Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay...................................4-29

Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive.................................................................. 4-30

Power Supply...................................................................................................................4-32

Installing the Optional Power Supply.........................................................................4-32

Replacing a Power Supply..........................................................................................4-33

Removable Media Devices...............................................................................................4-34

Removing the CD-ROM/Diskette Drives from the System........................................ 4-35

Problem Solving

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision Levels...........................................................5-18

BIOS Revision Level Identification............................................................................5-18

BMC Revision Level Identification ............................................................................5-18

How to Identify System Event Log Data..........................................................................5-19

System Cabling

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

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

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

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

Optional Configuration......................................................................................................A-5

RAID Configuration..........................................................................................................A-7

Glossary

Equipment Log

Index

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Using This Guide

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5800/120Rc-2 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 Adaptec Configuration Utility, which is used to configure SCSI devices in your system. This chapter also provides information on system board jumper settings.

Chapter 4, “Upgrading Your System” provides you with instructions for upgrading your

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

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

might occur with your system.

Appendix A, “System Cabling” includes cabling information for the two onboard SCSI

controllers, the onboard IDE controller, and the optional RAID controllers.

“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.

Note

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

Alt, or Enter.

Notes give important information about the material being described.

WARNING

CAUTION

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

press ENTER.

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

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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 Supplies

Peripheral Bays

SAF-TE Logic

System Board Features

AC Link Mode

Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function

System Security

Overview

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

Your server is housed and available as a rack-mount system. Your server conveniently installs into a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly. See Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1. Rack-Mount System Front View

Your server includes a 3.5” diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive and five hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bays. The hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bays support up to five 1.0inch SCSI hard disk drives that can be swapped in or out of the system without powering it down, if RAID functionality is configured in the system.

Alternately, your server can be configured to include a 5.25” removable media device bay. This configuration includes a 3.5” diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, a 5.25” removable media drive bay, and four hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bays. The removable media drive bay may be used for installation of a high-speed tape drive.

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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.

Your server features the following major components:

Single or dual high-performance Pentium III processors.

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

Three 64-bit/33Mhz PCI expansion slots and one 32-bit/33Mhz PCI expansion

slot for add-in boards.

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

USB, LAN, and video).

Integrated onboard ATI RAGE IIC Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA)

controller with 4 MB of video memory.

Adaptec AIC7899 SCSI controller providing Wide Ultra2 and Ultra-160/M SCSI

interfaces.

Integrated onboard Network Interface Controller (NIC), an Intel 82559 PCI LAN

controller for 10 or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks with an RJ-45 Ethernet connector.

Single Channel enhanced IDE controller.

A slim design CD-ROM drive and 3 ½-inch diskette drive installed in a single

bay.

Integrated dual Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.

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

indicate failures.

Redundant cooling fans.

A 330-watt power supply; a second optional 330-watt hot-swap redundant power

supply is available for your server.

Keylocked front cover, including an intrusion switch.

Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Drive Bays

Five hot-swap 1.0-inch SCSI hard disk drive bays accessible from the front of

the chassis can 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 controller, cables, backplane and devices are Ultra160/M ready.

System Overview 1-3

System Chassis

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

A. CD-ROM Drive Removable Media Bay

B. 3.5” Diskette Drive

C. System Power Supply

D. System Power Supply Slot (Optional)

E. System Board

F. Memory

G. PCI I/O Riser Card

H. Pentium III Processor (2

Processor is optional)

I. System Fans (4)

J. SCSI Hard Disk Drive Bays (5)

Figure 1-2. Server Chassis

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Power Supplies

The system contains one auto-sensing 330 watt power supply at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. A second optional power supply may be added as part of a fault-tolerant hot-swap design. With two power supplies installed, in the unlikely event of a power supply failure, the load is transferred to the remaining power supply without interruption to normal operation. In this case the faulty power supply can be replaced without powering down the system.

Note

are two supplies installed.

The power supplies are not hot swappable unless there

The power supplies are designed to comply with existing emission standards and provide sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration.

Peripheral Bays

Your server 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 standard CD-ROM drive bay

An optional 5.25-inch removable media front panel bay for mounting a half-

height 5.25-inch peripheral device such as an optional tape drives

Depending on your configuration, your server includes either four or five hot-

swap SCSI hard disk drive bays for mounting hard disk drives installed in easily removable drive carriers.

Note:

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

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

System Overview 1-5

SAF-TE Logic

Note:

SCSI disk drive cage. SAF-TE Logic is not available in systems that include the standard 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.

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

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System Board Features

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

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A. Mouse (top) and keyboard (bottom)

connectors

B. Serial port connectors (top COM 1, bottom

COM2)

C. USB connectors (top USB1, bottom USB2) N. Power supply connector

D. LAN RJ-45 network controller connector O. Optional VRM socket (used when a second

E. SVGA monitor port connector P. Memory

F. Parallel port connector Q. Floppy disk drive connector

G. CMOS/Password Clear jumpers R. CD-ROM drive connector

H. PCI I/O riser board connector S. SCSI channel B connector (5.25-inch devices)

I. Primary processor socket T. SCSI channel A connector (hard disk drives)

J. Fan connectors (4) U. Lithium backup battery

K. Power supply backpanel connector V. COM2 serial port connector (connects COM2 to the

L. Secondary processor socket

M. SCSI backpanel connector

processor is installed)

front panel)

Figure 1-3. System Board

System Overview 1-7

Pentium III Processor

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

System Memory

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

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

I/O Expansion Slots

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

The I/O expansion slots in your server are located on the system PCI I/O riser board that plugs into a designated slot on the system board. See Figure 1-3, H. The I/O riser board has three 33 MHz PCI connector slots (Figure 1-4) that accommodate 64 bit PCI option cards and one 33 MHz PCI connector slot (Figure 1-4, B) that accommodates a 32 bit PCI option card.

PCI features:

Bus speed up to 33 MHz (PCI 1, PCI 2, PCI 3, and PCI 4)

64-bit memory addressing (PCI 1, PCI 2, and PCI 3)

32-bit memory addressing (PCI 4)

5 V/3.3 V signaling environment

Burst transfers up to a peak of 264 MB/s (64 bit, 33 MHz PCI)

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

Plug and Play ready

Parity enabled.

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PCI 3

PCI 2

PCI 1

A 64 Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slots

B PCI I/O Riser Board

C 32 Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slots

Figure 1-4. I/O Board 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 battery provides power backup for the realtime clock.

BIOS

PCI 4

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.

IDE Controller

The system includes a single channel enhanced IDE 32 bit interface controller for intelligent disk drives with disk controller electronics onboard. 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.

The device controls:

PIO and DMA transfer modes

Mode 4 timings

Transfer rates up to 33 MB/s

Buffering for PCI/IDE burst transfers

Master/slave IDE mode

Up to two devices.

System Overview 1-9

Keyboard and Mouse Controller

The keyboard and mouse controller is PS/2 compatible.

Network Controller

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

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

Specification, Revision 2.1

Chained memory structure with improved dynamic transmit chaining for

enhanced performance

Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization

Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data

On-chip counters for network management

Autodetect and autoswitching for 10 or 100 Mbps network speeds

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

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

Support for Wake On LAN.

SCSI Controller

The system board includes an embedded Adaptec AIC7899 dual function SCSI controller. The AIC7899 provides Ultra-160/M and Wide Ultra SCSI interfaces as two independent PCI functions. As implemented on the system board, interface A attaches to an Ultra-160/M SCSI backplane that supports up to six Ultra-160/M SCA drives. Controller B, the Wide Ultra SCSI interface, may be used to support SCSI devices in the removable media bays.

Video Controller

The system has an integrated ATI Rage IIC 64 bit high-performance SVGA 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.

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Peripheral Controller

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

Serial Ports

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

Parallel Port

One IEEE 1284-compatible 25-pin 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, for a SVGA monitor, 2 serial port connectors, a parallel port connector, LAN port, and two USB connections. Serial port COM1 may be accessed from the front or rear panel of your server.

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 MWA may be found on the ExpressBuilder CDROM included with your server.

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 Record (SDR), 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.

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ACPI

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.

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

Note:

ACPI requires an operating system that supports its

feature.

CAUTION

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

Your server’s system BIOS supports sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5.

The sleep states are defined as follows:

s0: Normal running state.

s1: Processor sleep state.

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

s4: Hibernate or Save to Disk.

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

1-12 System Overview

s5: Soft off.

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

AC Link Mode

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

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.

Note:

This feature must be supported by your operating system.

System Security

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

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring

The front bezel contains a mechanical lock and an intrusion switch to prevent access to the computer chassis. When the cover is opened, the switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where server management software processes the signal.

System Overview 1-13

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.

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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

Powering On Your System

Overview

This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the server, install your rackmount server, make cable connections, and power your server.

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)

Easily accessible for system maintenance and installation of system

upgrades.

2-2 Setting Up the System

Unpacking the System

WARNING

Your system weighs approximately 65 pounds (29.25 kg). If your system contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will weigh more. To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system.

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

Setting Up the System 2-3

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.

2-4 Setting Up the System

Assembly

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.

Note:

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

When planning your system configuration for the

The rack mounting components that shipped with your server are shown in Figure 2-1. Your server is mounted on a set of slide rail assemblies that allow it to move freely in and out of the system rack. The triple-hinged cable arm assembly attaches to the rear of the server and allows cables to swing in and out of the way as the server slides back and forth within the rack cabinet. All the server cables can be tie-wrapped to the cable retention arm.

Slide Rail Assembly (2)

Cable Arm Assembly

Cable retainers

Assorted hardware

Cable Arm Bracket

Figure 2-1 Rack Mounting Components

Setting Up the System 2-5

Preparing the Slide Rail Assemblies

1. Locate the two slide rail assemblies. Each slide rail assembly consists of an

outer bracket (B) and an inner bracket (A). See Figure 2-2. The assembly also has a slide rail assembly attached to its inner bracket consisting of an extension rail assembly (C) with a center slide bar (F). The slide rail outer bracket and inner bracket are the parts of the assembly that attach to the rack cabinet. The center slide bar attaches to the side of the server.

A. Inner bracket B. Outer bracket C. Extension rail assembly D. Extension rail assembly safety latch E. Center slide bar safety latch F. Center slide bar

Figure 2-2. Slide Rail Assembly (2)

Note:

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.

Perform Step 2 on each slide rail assembly if the

2. Remove the center slide bar from each slide rail assembly as follows:

Position the slide rail assembly on a flat surface with the center slide bar

facing up. Fully extend the three telescoping slide bars until they lock in place

(see Figure 2-2). While pressing up on the center slide bar safety latch

(see Figure 2-2, E), slide the center slide bar (F) out of the assembly and set aside for installation on the server.

Ensure that the safety latch on the extension rail assembly

(see Figure 2-2, D) is centered and then collapse the center slide rail into the outer bracket rail.

2-6 Setting Up the System

3. With each slide rail assembly on a flat surface loosen the eight screws that

attach their outer and inner brackets together. See Figure 2-3, B.

4. Set the slide rail assemblies aside for rack.

– Inner bracket

B – Adjustment screws

Figure 2-3 Preparing the Slide Rails

Setting Up the System 2-7

Attaching the Center Slide Bar to the Server

Note:

not factory-installed on your server. If the center slide rails are installed on each side of your server, go to “Installing the Slide Rail Assemblies into the Rack Cabinet.”

Perform this procedure if the center slide rails are

Using the two center slide bars removed in the previous procedure attach them to the server as follows:

1. Align the mounting holes in each slide bar to the threaded holes on the side

of the server (see Figure 2-4).

Note:

one way with the holes in the server.

The holes in the two center slide bars line up only

2. Secure each slide bar to the server with four screws, as shown in

Figure 2-4.

A. Center Slide Bar (2) B. Safety Latch C. Screws (1 of 4) D. Threaded Holes in server

Figure 2-4. Attaching the Inner Component Slide Bar to the Server

2-8 Setting Up the System

Installing the Slide Rail Assemblies into the Ra ck Cabinet

Before you can mount the server in the rack cabinet, you must install the slide rail assemblies in the rack cabinet.

Note:

the rack cabinet before mounting the server into it. Observe all safety precautions, warnings, and cautions noted throughout this chapter.

You must use the following procedure to prepare

1. Determine where you want to install the server in the rack cabinet.

To improve rack stability, mount the server towards the bottom of the

rack cabinet. If there are units already installed, install the server into the next empty

space from the bottom of the rack cabinet.

2. Starting at the bottom of the rack cabinet or at the top or bottom of a

previously mounted unit, measure the number of screw hole locations on the front vertical mounting rails and rear vertical mounting rails for the slide rail assemblies. Mark the location with a pencil on the outside of both the front and rear vertical mounting rails.

Note:

the rack vertical mounting rail are equal to 1U (1.75 inches).

For vertical reference, every three screw holes on

3. Measure the distance between the front and rear vertical mounting rails of

your system rack. See Figure 2-5. You’ll use this measurement for a preliminary adjustment of the slide rails in the next step.

Figure 2-5. Vertical Mounting Rail Measurement

Setting Up the System 2-9

4. Adjust each slide rail to the approximate length measurement determined in

Step 3. The outer bracket adjustment screws (8) may need to be removed and repositioned. See Figure 2-6, A. Loosely tighten the screws. Final adjustment will be made once the slide rails are installed into the system rack.

Figure 2-6. Adjusting the Slide rail

5. Align one of the slide rail assemblies behind the mounting holes in the

vertical mounting rail (see Figure 2-7) located on the left side of the rack cabinet. The tabs on the front and rear of the slide rail assembly help to align it with the holes in the vertical-mounting rail.

6. Install two screws that secure the front of the slide rail assembly to the front

vertical-mounting rail and tighten loosely. See Figure 2-8.

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Figure 2-7. Installing the Slide rail Assemblies

2-10 Setting Up the System

7. Carefully align the rear holes of the slide rail assembly with the holes in the

rear vertical-mounting rail.

8. Install two screws that secure the rear of the slide rail assembly to the

vertical-mounting rail. See Figure 2-8.

9. Tighten all four screws holding the slide rail assembly to the vertical

mounting rails.

Note:

rail may need to be readjusted.

The screws in the oblong slots of the outer slide

10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 for the mounting the other slide rail assembly on

the right side of the rack cabinet.

A. Vertical mounting rail B. Rack mounting assemb ly C. Alignment tab D. Screw

Figure 2-8. Installing the Left Slide Rail Assembly into the System Rack

Setting Up the System 2-11

Note:

system rack cabinet.

The next step is performed at the rear of the

11. Remove the outer bracket adjustment screws in the left slide rail assembly

(viewed from the rear of the system cabinet) and install the cable arm assembly. See Figure 2-9. Tighten all screws.

Figure 2-9. Installing the Cable Arm Assembly

12. Tighten the outer bracket adjustment screws (8) in the right slide rail

assembly. See Figure 2-6, A.

13. Attach the cable arm bracket to the rear on the server as shown in

Figure 2-10.

Figure 2-10. Installing the Cable Arm Bracket

2-12 Setting Up the System

Mounting the Server in the Rack Cabinet

Use the following procedure to mount the server into the rack cabinet (see Figure 2-11).

WARNING

Anchor the Rack Cabinet. The rack cabinet must be

anchored to an unmovable support or a front stabilizer to prevent it from falling over when one or more units are extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The anchors must be able to withstand a force of up to 113 kg (250 lbs.). You must also consider the weight of any other device installed in the rack.

Avoid Injury. It is required that two people are present when lifting and assembling the rack-mount server into a rack cabinet.

Do not attempt to lift or move the server unit by the latches on the power supplies.

1. Pull the two extension rail assemblies (see Figure 2-11, A) out of each rack

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

Figure 2-11. Mounting the Server into the System Rack

Setting Up the System 2-13

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

slider assemblies.

Align the server center slide bars 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 2-11, B) on the center

slide bars, ensure that the safety latch on the extension rail assemblies are centered and slide the server all the way into the rack cabinet.

Note:

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

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

When you first slide the server into the rack

handles on the front of the server and slowly pull the server out and push it back in.

Attaching the Cable Retention Arm to the Server

The triple-hinged cable retention arm attaches to the rear of the server and allows cables to swing in and out of the way as the server slides back and forth within the rack cabinet. All the server cables can be tie-wrapped to the cable retention arm.

Note:

first slide the server into the rack cabinet and then install the cable retention arm.

For easy installation of the cable retention arm,

1. Refer to Figure 2-12. Using two screws attach the end of the cable arm

assembly (B) to the cable arm bracket (A) located at the rear of the server (C).

Figure 2-12. Attaching the Cable Arm Assembly to the Server

2. Bundle all the server cables together and tie-wrap them to the cable retention

arm. See Figure 2-13.

2-14 Setting Up the System

Figure 2-13. Attaching Cables to the Cable Arm Assembly

Setting Up the System 2-15

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.

Front View with Front Bezel Closed

Figure 2-14 shows the location of the front system features.

ACT/LINK 100TX

A. System indicators Refer to Figure 2-18.

B. Keylock When locked, secures the front bezel

not allowing access to the system devices.

Figure 2-14. Front Features

2-16 Setting Up the System

Opening the Front Bezel

Refer to the Figure 2-15 and open the front bezel of the cabinet as follows:

1. Open the front door of the system rack.

2. If the front bezel is locked, unlock it by inserting the key and turning the key

to the unlocked position.

3. Grasp the indentation located on the right edge of the front door and pull the

bezel towards you to open it.

4. Slide the bezel to the right and remove it from the system.

5. Remove the two screws securing the server to the front of the system rack.

6. Pull the server out of the rack until the component rail release latches

engage. The component rail release latches on either side of the server lock the server onto the slide rails.

Figure 2-15. Opening the Front Door

Setting Up the System 2-17

Front View

Figure 2-16 shows the location of the hard disk drives and peripheral devices mounted at the front of the system.

ABCD

A 3.5” Slim Diskette Drive B Slim CD-ROM Drive C Hot-swap Hard Disk Drives Bays D LED Indicators E Power/Sleep OFF/ON Button F Front Serial Port Connector (COM2) G Interlock Switch

EF G

Figure 2-16. System Component Layout

BC D

A 5.25-inch Removable Media Device B 3.5” Slim Diskette Drive C Slim CD-ROM Drive D Hot-s wap Hard Disk Drives Bays E LED Indicators F Power/Sleep OFF/ON Button G Serial Port Connector (COM2) H Interlock Switch

FG H

Figure 2-17. System Component Layout

2-18 Setting Up the System

Figure 2-18 shows the location of the front system controls and indicators.

ACT/LINK

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ABCD

A. Activity light, 3 ½-inch diskett e dri ve When lit, diskette is in use. B. Activity light, CD-ROM reader When lit, CD-ROM reader is in use. C. Load/ej ect button, CD-ROM reader Press to load CD and eject CD. D. Ej ect button, 3 ½-inch diskette drive Press to eject diskette. E. Power/Sleep Status LED When off, power is turned off or power source is

F. S ys tem Status LED When steady green, normal operation; when blinking

interrupted; when green, power is present in system; When amber, the system is in the sleep mode. See Table 2-1.

green, CPU or memory errors; when amber, voltage or thermal errors; when red, RAS controller error. See Table 2-1.

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G. Disk Access LED When off, no disk activity or no disk fault; when blinking

H. ACT/ LINK Network Connection LED W hen green, connected to the network; when blinking

I. 100TX Network Connection Speed LED When off, data transfer rate is 10Mb/s; when amber,

J. Thumbscrew Secures the top cover to the system. K. Power/Sleep ON/OFF Switch Press to turn system DC power on or off. If sleep mode

L. Serial Port Connector COM2 serial port 9-pin connector used for diagnostics. M. Interlock Switch Signals an alarm when the front bezel is opened. N. Dis k Dri ve Fault LE D When amber, internal disk drive failure. O Disk Drive Power/Activity LED When on, power is applied to the disk drive; when

green, disk activity; when amber, internal disk failure. See Table 2-1.

green, network activity. See Table 2-1.

data transfer is 100Mb/s. See Table 2-1.

is activated, press once to enter power-saving sleep mode. *

blinking green, disk activity.

*Requires Windows 2000 Operating System

Figure 2-18. Front System Features and Controls

Setting Up the System 2-19

Rear View

Figure 2-19 shows the location of the rear system features and controls.

ABC

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A 33 MHz, 64-bit PCI slot Three 33 MHz, 64-bit PCI add-in board slot locations

Wide Ultra 2 SCSI Connector Connects external SCSI devices with internal SCSI or RAID

controller. Note: This connector is not connected internally unless a RAID controller is factory installed in the system.

C Power supply door Power supply located behind this door.

Power supply status

(Green LED)

Power supply fault

(Red LED)

F Power supply door Open to install a second redundant power supply. Power supplies

G AC input power connector Supplies AC power to the power supply H Mouse port PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector (Green) I Keyboard port PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector (Purple) J Serial Port 1 COM1 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise) K Serial Port 2 COM2 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise) L USB1 connector

M USB2 connector

N LAN connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector O SVGA connector SVGA monitor 15-pin connector (Blue)

When green, AC power supplied to power supply when OFF, no AC power supplied to the power supply

When red, power supply failed

are hot-swappable when two power supplies are installed.

First USB connector (Black) Note: Factory default for USB Ports is “Disabled.” Run the BIOS Setup Utility to enable.

Second USB connector (Black) Note: Factory default for USB Ports is “Disabled.” Run the BIOS Setup Utility to enable.

P Printer port (Burgundy) Parallel port 25-pin connector (Burgundy) Q Memory Dump Button Press to dump system memory.

Figure 2-19. Rear Features and Controls

2-20 Setting Up the System

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 the disk drive status LED panel indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Refer to Figures 2-18 for the location of the LED indicators listed in Tables 2-1 and 2-2.

Table 2-1. System Status LED Indicators

LED Status Description Response

Power/Sleep Status (See Figure 2-18, E)

Status LED (See Figure 2-18, F)

Off

Green

Amber

Off (Power LED is also off)

Off

Power interrupted to the system

Power applied to system.

**System power saving (sleep) mode.

Power is turned off Turn power on.

Currently executing POST

Check AC connection; check system power supply.

None required (normal)

Press Power/Sleep button to enter Sleep mode and to return to Normal mode.

Wait for POST to complete.

CPU Error occurred Detected uncorrectable memory error Detected an SMI timeout PCI system error occurred

Dump switch was pressed

Green Normal operation None required. (normal) Blinking

Green

Amber (Power LED is off)

Amber Detected an abnormal

Operating with either CPU or memory disabled.

Multiple correctable memory errors were detected

Detected missing CPU or missing CPU terminator

thermal/voltage condition

Turn the system off and then on again. In the event an error message is displayed during the subsequent POST...write the error message down and contact your field service representative.

Wait for the memory dump to be completed.

CPU or memory error. Verify which CPU or memory bank was disabled by entering the F2 BIOS Setup menu and replace the component as soon as possible.

Multiple single-bit ECC errors detected. Contact your field service representative to arrange the replacement of memory.

Confirm that all CPU's and CPU terminators are inserted firmly and correctly.

Clean the internal fans. Check that no cables are obstructing the internal air flow. If the error persists, contact your field service representative.

Blinking Amber (Continued on next page)

Detected an abnormal voltage level Detected a failed fan Detected a thermal/voltage warning

Clean the internal fans. Check that no cables are obstructing the internal air flow. If the error persists, contact your field service representative.

Setting Up the System 2-21

LED Status Description Response

Status LED (See Figure 2-18, F)

Blinking Amber

Detected a problem with the redundant power supply subsystem

Check the LED's on the power supply to determine which power supply may be causing the problem.

*Disk Access (See Figure 2-18, G)

ACT/Link (See Figure 2-18, H)

100TX (See Figure 2-18, I)

*RAID configuration only.

** Requires Windows 2000

Table 2-2. Disk Drive Status LED Panel Indicators

LED Status Description Response

Disk Drive Power/Activity (See Figure 2-18, O)

Red Detected an error with

Off

Blinking Green

Amber Green

Blinking Green

Off

Amber

the RAS controller No disk activity; no disk

fault Disk Activity None required (normal)

Internal disk failure Replace disk drive. Connected to the

Network (linked) Activity between the

system and the network

Data transfer rate is 10Mb/s

Data transfer rate is 100Mb/s

Off No power to disk

drive

Blinking

Accessing disk drive None required (normal)

green

Contact your field service representative.

None required (normal)

None required (normal) None required (normal)

None required (normal)

Check power to system; reseat drive carrier; replace disk drive.

Off No alarms None required (normal)Disk Drive Fault

(See Figure 2-18, N)

Amber Disk drive failure Replace disk drive

2-22 Setting Up the System

Making Connections

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

Refer to Figure 2-20 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. Refer to the next section of this chapter before connecting the power cord to your server.

Damage to the system may result if the keyboard/mouse cable is inserted or removed when power is applied to the system. Inserting a telephone line connector into a LAN board RJ-45 port may result in personal injury and equipment damage.

CAUTION

Setting Up the System 2-23

Figure 2-20. Making Connections

2-24 Setting Up the System

Connecting the Power Cord

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING

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

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.

3. Open the front bezel and press the push-button power on/off switch on the

front panel. Verify that the Power/Sleep Status LED (Figure 2-7, E) is lit. If it is not lit, ensure the ac power cord is connected to a functional ac power source.

Setting Up the System 2-25

After a few seconds your system begins the internal Power-On Self Test (POST). POST automatically checks the system board, CPU module, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.

CAUTION

Always allow POST to complete before powering down your system.

CAUTION

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

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.

2-26 Setting Up the System

Configuring Your System

BIOS Setup Utility

Adaptec SCSI Utility

Configuring the RAID Controller

Configuring System Board Jumpers

Configuring Your System

Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS Setup Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS Setup, which is stored in the system FLASH memory.

The Adaptec Configuration 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 Adaptec Configuration 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.

3-2 Configuring Your System

BIOS Setup Utility

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

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

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

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

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.

System Hardware Use this menu for configuring unique Server features.

Boot Use this menu to configure Boot Device priority.

Exit Exits the current menu.

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

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

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

Configuring Your System 3-3

Key Function in Setup Menu

F1 or Alt-H Get Help about an item.

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

Left or right arrow keys Move between menus.

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

settings that you can change.

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

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

F5 or - Select the previous value for the field.

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

F9 Load default configuration values for this menu.

F10 Save configuration values and exit.

ENTER

Execute command or Select ➨ submenu.

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

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

3-4 Configuring Your System

Main Menu

Choices or

Feature

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

Processor Speed XXX (Display Only). Indicates the

Cache RAM XXX KB (Display Only). Indicates the

System Memory XXX KB (Display Only). Indicates the

Extended Memory XXXXXX KB (Display Only). Indicates the

Display Only Description Your Setting

type of processor installed.

processor speed.

cache RAM size.

total capacity of the basic memory.

total capacity of the extended memory.

Language

BIOS Version

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

System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date (month,

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

English (US)

French, German Spanish, Italian

———————

Selects which language BIOS displays. Note: This feature

immediately

language BIOS selected.

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

minutes, seconds, on 24 hour clock).

day, year).

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

changes to the

Configuring Your System 3-5

Advanced Menu

Feature Description Your Setting

Advanced Refer to Advanced Submenu.

Memory Reconfiguration Refer to Memory Reconfiguration

CPU Reconfiguration Refer to CPU Reconfiguration

Submenu.

Peripheral Configuration

Monitoring Configuration Refer to Monitoring Configuration

PCI Device Refer to PCI Device Submenu.

Option ROM Refer to Option ROM Submenu. It

Numlock Refer to Numlock Submenu. It

Refer to Peripheral Reconfiguration Submenu.

Submenu. It sets POST Monitoring and Boot Monitoring.

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

selects Keyboard Options.

3-6 Configuring Your System

Advanced Submenu

Feature

Installed O/S Other

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

Select the operating system

PnP O/S

installed on your system that will be used most of the time. Note: An incorrect setting can cause some operating systems to display unexpected behavior.

Reset Configuration Data

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen

RomPilot Support

Post Error Pause Disabled

Yes

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

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

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

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

Disables or enables RomPilot support. The Boot-time diagnostic screen is enabled if RomPilot is enabled. (See Appendix B for more details.)

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

Memory Reconfiguration Submenu

Choices or

Feature

DIMM #1 Status Normal* (Display Only)

DIMM #2 Status Normal* (Display Only)

DIMM #3 Status Normal* (Display Only)

DIMM #4 Status Normal* (Display Only)

Clear DIMM Errors

DIMM Error Pause Enabled

*Possible Values: Normal, None, or Error.

Display Only Description Your Setting

ENTER

Press

Disabled

Clears the DIMM group error status information.

The POST operation pauses if a DIMM error occurs.

Configuring Your System 3-7

CPU Reconfiguration Submenu

Choices or

Feature

CPU #1 Status Normal* (Display Only)

CPU #2 Status Normal* (Display Only)

Clear CPU Errors

CPU Error Pause Enabled

*Possible Values: Normal, None, or Error.

Display Only Description Your Setting

ENTER

Press

Disabled

Clears the CPU error information.

The POST operation pauses if a CPU error occurs.

Peripheral Configuration Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Serial Port 1:

(COM 1)

Serial Port 2:

(COM 2)

Parallel Port Disabled

Parallel Mode Output only

Diskette Controller Disabled

Display Only Description Your Setting

Disabled 3F8, IRQ3

3F8, IRQ4

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

Disabled 3F8, IRQ3 3F8, IRQ4

2F8, IRQ3

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

378, IRQ5

378, IRQ7

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

Bi-directional EPP ECP, DMA1

ECP, DMA3

Enabled

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

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

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

Selects the parallel port operation mode.

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

3-8 Configuring Your System

Peripheral Configuration Submenu (Continued)

Choices or

Feature

Mouse Disabled

Display Only Description Your Setting

prevents any

forces the PS/2

Enabled

Auto Detect

Disabled

installed PS/2 mouse from functioning, but frees up IRQ12.

Enabled

mouse port to be enabled regardless if a mouse is present.

Auto Detect

mouse only if present.

OS Controlled

only if the OS controls the mouse.

enables the PS/2

is displayed

SCSI Controller Disabled

Enabled

LAN Controller

USB Controller

Legacy USB Support

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Monitoring Configuration Submenu

Choices or

Feature

POST Monitoring Disabled

Boot Monitoring

Display Only Description Your Setting

OptROM-END

POST-END

Disabled

Enabled

PCI Device Submenu

Disables or enables on-board SCSI controller.

Disables or enables on-board LAN controller.

Disables or enables on-board USB controller.

Disables or enables support for USB keyboards and mice. Set to Enable for use with a non-USB aware operating system such as DOS or Unix.

Selects the point where the POST monitoring checkpoint is.

Disable or enable the boot monitoring feature.

Feature

PCI IRQ1

—

PCI IRQ11

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

Disabled

Auto Select

IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11

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

Configuring Your System 3-9

Option ROM Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Onboard SCSI

Display Only Description Your Setting

Enabled

Disabled

Disables/Enables the mapping of the onboard SCSI BIOS.

Onboard LAN

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

PCI Slot 3

PCI Slot 4

Numlock Submenu

Feature

Numlock

Key Click

Keyboard Autorepeat Rate

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

Auto

On OFF

Disabled

Enabled

2/sec 6/sec

10/sec

13.3/sec

18.5/sec

21.8/sec

26.7/sec 30/sec

Disables/Enables the mapping of the onboard LAN BIOS

Initializes Device Expansion ROM

Selects the power-on state for Numlock.

Disables or enables keyclick.

Selects key repeat rate.

Keyboard Autorepeat Delay

0.25 sec

0.5 sec

0.75 sec

1 sec

3-10 Configuring Your System

Selects delay before key repeat.

Security Menu

Feature

Supervisor Password is

User Password is

Set Supervisor Password

Note:

Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive.

Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting

Clear

Press

ENTER

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).

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).

Set User Password

Password on Boot

Diskette Access

Secure Mode

Power Switch Mask

Option ROM Menu Mask

Processor Serial Number

ENTER

Press

Disabled

Enabled

Everyone

Supervisor

Masked

Unmasked

Masked

Disabled

Enabled

Disables or enables password entry on boot.

Controls access to diskette drives.

Determines whether power switch is masked or unmasked.

Determines whether Option ROM Menu Mask is masked or unmasked.

Determines whether Processor Serial Number feature is enabled or disabled.

Configuring Your System 3-11

System Hardware Menu

Choices or

Feature

Thermal Sensor Refer to Thermal Sensor

Wake On Events Refer to Wake On Events

Display Only Description Your Setting

Submenu.

AC Link Power On

Last State

Stay Off

ESM IRQ Disabled

IRQ5 IRQ10

IRQ11

Error Log Initialization

Console Redirection

Press

Thermal Sensor Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Display Only Description Your Setting

Enter

Determines the mode of AC Link.

Determines routing of the ESM interrupt.

Request to initialize the Error Log now. If

Clear OK

"System Event Log Cleared!" If

Clear NG

"System Event Log Not Cleared!"

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

, then display

Thermal Sensor

Upper Limit 65 Sets the upper temperature

Lower Limit 5

Enabled

Disabled

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

limit in centigrade.

Sets the lower temperature limit in centigrade.

Wake On Events Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Wake On LAN Enabled

Wake On Ring Enabled

3-12 Configuring Your System

Display Only Description Your Setting

Enables Wake ON LAN

Disabled

support.

Enables Wake ON Ring support.

Console Redirection Submenu

Choices or

Feature

Display Only Description Your Setting

Serial Port Address

Baud Rate 57.6K

Flow Control

Console Connection

Disabled

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

19.2K

No Flow Control

XON/OFF

Direct

Via Modem

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

Enables the specified baud rate.

Enables flow control.

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

Boot Menu

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

Boot Device Priority Menu

Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting

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

2. ATAPI CD-ROM

Drive

3. Hard Drive Attempts to boot from a hard

4. Intel UNDI, PXE-

2.0 (Build 071)

Attempts to boot from an ATAPI CD-ROM drive.

drive device.

Attempts to boot from diagnostic boot partition of the flash memory.

Configuring Your System 3-13

Exit Menu

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

Exit Menu

Choices Description

Save Changes and Exit Exits System Setup after saving all changes to CMOS.

Exit Without Saving Changes Exits System Setup without saving setup data to CMOS.

Get Default Value Loads default values for all Setup items.

Load Previous Values Loads previous values of all Setup items.

Save Changes Writes all Setup item values to CMOS.

3-14 Configuring Your System

Adaptec SCSI Utility

The Adaptec SCSI Utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the server board.

Use the Adaptec SCSI 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 SCSI Utility

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

To run the Adaptec SCSI utility, perform the following procedure:

Power-on or reboot the system.

When this message appears on the video monitor:

Press Ctrl-A to run SCSI Utility...

Press Ctrl+A to run this utility. When it appears, choose the host adapter that you want to configure.

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

01 : 04 : A* AIC7899

01 : 04 : B AIC7899

*Internal SCSI connector.

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

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

Configure host adapter and device settings.

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

before

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

Configuring Your System 3-15

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 Table 3-1 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. Adaptec SCSI 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 No

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

3-16 Configuring Your System

Table 3-1. Adaptec SCSI 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

Configuring Your System 3-17

onfiguring the RAID Controller

The RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices) option available for your system is the single channel SecuRAID 110 (Mylex AcceleRAID 150) RAID controller board which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance.

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

Table 3-2. RAID Configurations

Number of Hard Drives

17 1

21 2

35 3

4 or more 5

RAID Level Configured

Hard Drives in Array Description

4 (one standby 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 a 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)

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

Drives are paired and mirrored.

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.

3-18 Configuring Your System

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.

The “System Board Jumpers” illustration (Figure 3-1) shows the location of the system board jumper block. Table 3-3 “System Board Jumper Configurations” lists the system board jumpers and their factory default settings.

2 4 6 8 10 12

1357 911

Figure 3-1. System Board Jumpers

Configuring Your System 3-19

Table 3-3. System Board Jumper Summary

Jumper Function Jumper On/Off Description

1 - 2 CMOS clear

3 - 4 Password disable

5 - 6 Reserved

7 - 8 Reserved

9 - 10 Reserved

11 - 12 Spare Off, Not Used

Off, Protect

On, Erase Clears CMOS.

Off, Enable

On, Disable Disables the password.

Off, Not Used

On, Spare

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.

Preserves the contents of CMOS.

Enables password protection.

Required. Do Not Change.

Provides a spare jumper.

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

To configure the system board options:

Power off the system and remove the front bezel and top cover as described in Chapter 4 of this guide.

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

Locate the position of the jumpers on the system board you are changing. 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 the System Board Summary table for system board jumper settings.

Install top cover and the power cord and power up the system. Install the front bezel.

3-20 Configuring Your System

Clearing and Changing the Passwords

To clear and change the passwords:

Power off the system and remove the front bezel and top cover as described in Chapter 4 of this guide. Remove the power cord from the server.

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

Reinstall the spare jumper on position 3 - 4 (Password Disable) of the jumper block. Refer to the previous illustration “System Board Jumpers” to find the location of this jumper.

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.

Power off the system and remove the power cord.

Remove the Password Disable jumper from pins 3-4 and store it in position 11 - 12.

Replace the top cover, connect the power cord and power on the system.

Install the front bezel.

To specify a new password run the BIOS Setup Utility as described earlier in this chapter.

Clearing CMOS

Clear CMOS as follows.

Power off the system and remove the front bezel and top cover as described in Chapter 4 of this guide. Remove the power cord from the server.

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

Reinstall the spare jumper on position 1 - 2 (CMOS Clear) of the jumper block. Refer to the previous illustration “System Board Jumpers” to find the location of this jumper.

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

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

Replace the top cover, connect the power cord and power on the system.

Install the front bezel.

Press Values” at the Exit menu.

at the prompt to run the BIOS Setup utility, and select “Get Default

Configuring Your System 3-21

Upgrading Your System

General Information

Static Precautions

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Equipment Log

Front Bezel

Top Cover

Modifying the System Board

Option Boards

Hard Disk Drives

Power Supply

Removable Media Devices

General Information

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.

CAUTION

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

Note:

ac power source is off or disconnected.

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

Hard disk drives are installed or removed at the front of the server. Follow the procedures in this chapter to open the front bezel to gain access to the hard disk drives. Power supplies are installed or removed from the rear of the server. Procedures to add or remove power supplies are found later in this chapter. The top cover must be removed when installing all other server options.

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

Static Precautions

CAUTION

4-2 Upgrading Your System

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.

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

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

Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)

Flat-head screwdriver

Small needle nose pliers

Pen or pencil

ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended)

Equipment Log

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

Upgrading Your System 4-3

Front Bezel

Removing the Front Bezel

Refer to the Figure 4-1 and remove the front bezel of the server as follows:

1. Terminate all applications.

2. Open the front door of the system rack.

3. If the front server bezel is locked, unlock it.

4. Grasp the right edge of the front bezel and pull the bezel towards you to

open it.

5. Slide the front bezel left to disengage the mounting tabs and remove the

front bezel from the chassis.

6. Press the power ON/OFF button (Figure 4-1, A) to power down the server.

7. Remove the two screws securing the server to the front of the system rack.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding the component in or out of the rack. The slide rails could pinch your fingertips.

WARNING

8. Pull the server out of the rack until the component rail release latches

engage. The component rail release latches on either side of the server lock the server onto t he slide rails.

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Figure 4-1. Opening the Front Bezel

4-4 Upgrading Your System

Replacing the Front Bezel

1. Position the front bezel so the mounting tabs of the front bezel are aligned

with their mounting holes on the front of the system. Slide the bezel right until the bezel snaps into place.

2. Close and lock the front bezel.

Figure 4-2. Closing the Front Bezel

Upgrading Your System 4-5

Top Cover

To install options into the system board of your server or to install a 5.25” removable media device, you must remove the top cover.

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

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

Removing the Top Cover

To remove the top cover:

CAUTION

WARNING

1. Perform all steps in “Removing the Front Bezel” described in the previous

procedure.

2. Loosen the captive thumbscrew securing the top cover to the chassis. See

Figure 4-3.

3. Slide the top cover towards the rear of the server chassis until its tab

fasteners unlock.

4. Lift the top cover up and away from the chassis.

Figure 4-3. Removing the Top Cover

4-6 Upgrading Your System

Replacing the Top Cover

To replace the top cover:

1. Position the top cover above the server and slide the cover towards the front

of the server chassis until its tab fasteners lock into the chassis. See Figure 4-4.

2. Tighten the captive thumbscrew securing the top cover to the chassis. See

Figure 4-4

Figure 4-4. Installing the Top Cover

Upgrading Your System 4-7

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 b attery

Removing and Installing a Pentium III processor

Installing or removing DIMMs.

CAUTION

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

Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery

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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

WARNING

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

4-8 Upgrading Your System

1. Remove the system front bezel and top cover as described earlier in this

chapter.

2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected.

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

lithium battery.

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

plastic tab on the San-in plastic retainer. See Figure 4-5.

5. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery.

6. Remove the battery from its socket.

7. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.

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

observe the correct polarity, insert it in the battery socket with the + sign facing up.

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

10. Replace the top cover.

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

12. Run the BIOS Setup to restore the confi guration settings to the real-time

clock.

13. Slide the server into the system rack and secure it to the rack.

14. Install and secure the front bezel following procedures described earlier in

this chapter.

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Figure 4-5. Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery

Upgrading Your System 4-9

Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor

This subsection provides the procedures for removing and installing a Pentium III processor in your system. The system board includes two Pentium III ZIF sockets. The primary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-6, A; the secondary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-6, B.

CAUTION

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

Figure 4-6. Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor

Removing a Processor

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

1. Remove the system front bezel and top cover as described earlier in this

chapter.

2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected.

3. Ensure the LED located on the PCI I/O board is OFF.

4. Tag and disconnect any cables attached to option boards installed in the

system.

5. Grasp each side of the frame of the PCI I/O board and pull upwards to

disconnect and remove it from the system board. See figure 4-7.

WARNING

4-10 Upgrading Your System

Figure 4-7. Removing the PCI I/O Board

6. Referring to Figure 4-8, grasp the Pentium Processor air duct (A), slide it to

the left and lift up on the left side to release the tabs that attach it to the system board. Remove the air duct from the system board.

Figure 4-8. Removing the Pentium Processor Air Duct

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7. Press down on the heat sink clip retention latch until it springs outward from

the fastener tab on the base of the ZIF socket of the processor that you are removing. See Figure 4-9.

CAUTION

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

8. Remove the heat sink clip by pulling it up and over the center of the heat

sink and detach the small end of the clip from the tab on the base of the ZIF socket, as shown in Figure 4-9. Remove the heat sink.

Figure 4-9. Removing the Heat Sink Clip and Heat Sink

9. Raise the ZIF socket lever to the up position. See Figure 4-10.

Figure 4-10. Removing the Processor

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

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

11. Place the processor into an antistatic container.

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Installing a Processor

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

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

CAUTION

Note:

system, you must remove the terminator from the secondary processor socket. Also, you must install a VRM into the VRM socket on the system board.

Note:

replacing it, leave the terminator board intact in the empty secondary processor connector. Remove the processor you want to replace. A VRM should NOT be installed in systems with only one processor.

If you are adding a second processor to your

If your system has one processor and you are

1. Remove the system front bezel and top cover as described earlier in this

chapter.

2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected.

3. Ensure the LED located on the PCI I/O board is OFF.

4. Tag and disconnect any cables attached to option boards installed in the

system.

5. Grasp each side of the frame of the PCI I/O board and pull upwards to

disconnect and remove it from the system board. See figure 4-7.

6. Referring to Figure 4-8, grasp the Pentium Processor air duct, slide it to the

left and lift up on the left side to release the tabs that attach it to the s ystem board. Remove the air duct from the system board.

7. Raise the ZIF socket lever to the up position. See Figure 4-10.

8. If you are adding a second processor into your system, remove the

terminator from the secondary processor socket.

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

the socket holes. Note that one corner of the processor has three pins that should be positioned over the corner of the socket that has the three matching pin holes. See Figure 4-11, A.

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Figure 4-11. Positioning the Processor

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

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

11. Lower the ZIF socket lever into the locked position. See Figure 4-12.

Figure 4-12. Installing the Processor

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CAUTION

The thermal pad is very delicate and tears easily. Handle with extreme care. Perform the next two steps exactly as described to ensure proper heat transfer from the processor to the heat sink.

12. One side of t he thermal pad is shiny metallic foil. The other side of the

thermal pad is covered with a clear plastic liner. Carefull y peel the liner away from the pad. The clear liner is not used and may be discarded.

13. Position the thermal pad on top of the processor with the shiny side facing

down and the yellow sticky side of the pad facing up. Ensure the pad is positioned over the center of the processor as shown in Figure 4-13.

Figure 4-13. Installing Thermal Pad

14. Ensure the small end of the heat sink clip is positioned into the heat sink as

far as it will go.

Note:

resemble the heat sink on the processor in your system. Several types of heat sinks are used with the Pentium III processor.

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

The heat sink included with this upgrade may not

CAUTION

15. Attach the small end of the heat sink clip to the tab located on the base of the

ZIF socket. See Figure 4-14, A. Gently lower the heat sink onto the processor, being careful not to move the heat sink from side to side.

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Figure 4-14. Positioning the Heat Sink Clip

16. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, press down on the heat sink clip

retention latch and hook it under the fastener tab on the base of the ZIF socket, as shown in Figure 4-15, A. The heat sink clip is now secured to the fastener tab of the ZIF socket.

Figure 4-15. Installing Heat Sink Clip

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17. If you installed a processor into the secondary socket, install a VRM board

into the system board. See Figure 4-16. Position the board over the socket on the board and press down evenly on the board until it seats correctly.

Figure 4-16. Installing the VRM Board

18. Reinstall the PCI I/O board removed in step 5 of these procedures by

grasping each side of the frame of the PCI I/O board and position the board above the system board. Slide the PCI I/O board down into the system board, ensuring the two tabs on the system chassis are inserted into the slots on the PCI I/O board frame. See Figure 4-17, A.

Figure 4-17. Installing the PCI I/O Board

19. Exert a downward pressure on the PCI I/O board at the points shown in

Figure 4-18 until the board is seated in its connector on the system board.

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Figure 4-18. Securing an PCI I/O Board

20. Reinstall the Pentium Processor air duct removed in step 6 of these

procedures.

21. Connect any external cables (if they are needed) to all installed option

boards.

22. Record the processor in the equipment log.

23. Replace the top cover.

24. Slide the server into the system rack and secure it to the rack.

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

26. Install and secure the front bezel following procedures described earlier in

this chapter.

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DIMMs

The system board contains four DIMM sockets labeled 1 through 4 (Figure 4-19). Each socket can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB of memory. When all four sockets are populated, the system board supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with 1GB DIMMs. A DIMM will always be installed in socket 1. When you install additional DIMMs, you must start with the first empty socket next to the DIMMs already installed. When you remove DIMMs, you must start with the highest number occupied DIMM socket on the system board.

1 2

3 4

Figure 4-19. DIMM Locations

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Installing DIMMs

1. Remove the system front bezel and top cover as described earlier in this

chapter.

2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected.

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

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

package.

4. Position the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of th e DIMM

align with the keyed socket. See Figure 4-20.

CAUTION

Figure 4-20. Inserting Memory DIMMs

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

on the DIMM until it seats correctly.

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

position.

7. Repeat the steps to install each additional DIMM.

8. Replace the top cover.

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

10. Slide the server into the system rack and secure it to the rack.

11. Install and secure the front bezel following procedures described earlier in

this chapter.

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1 2 3 4

Removing DIMMs

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

1. Remove the system front bezel and top cover as described earlier in this

chapter.

2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected.

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

socket. See Figure 4-21.

CAUTION

1 2 3 4

Figure 4-21. Removing Memory DIMMs

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

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

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

6. Replace the top cover.

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

8. Slide the server into the system rack and secure it to the rack.

9. Install and secure the front bezel following procedures described earlier in

this chapter.

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Option Boards

This section describes how to install and remove PCI option boards. The PCI I/O board plugs into the system board and has four PCI bus expansion slots. The PCI I/O board is shown in Figure 4-22. Option boards plugged into PCI slots 1, 2, and 3 may be accessed from the rear of the system in order to connect external cables. An option board plugged into PCI slot 4 is reserved for boards that do not require external cable connections. PCI 4 may be used for installing a RAID controller. Refer to Table 4-1 for recommended PCI option board locations.

PCI 3

PCI 2

PCI 1

A 64 Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slots B I/O Board

PCI 4

C 32 Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slots

Figure 4-22. I/O Board PCI Connector Slots

Recommended PCI Option Board Locations

Table 4-1. PCI Option Board locations

Option Board Recommended PCI Slot Location (See Figure 4-20)

1st Intel Pro100+ LAN Board PCI 3 2nd Intel Pro100+ LAN Board

EMULEX LP850 Host Bus Adapter

3rd Intel Pro100+ LAN Card

EMULEX LP850 Host Bus Adapter

1 SecuRAID 110 Controller PCI 4 SecuRAID 530 Controller PCI 1 or PCI 2

PCI 2

PCI 1

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Installing a PCI Option Board

1. Remove the system front bezel and top cover as described earlier in this

chapter.

2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected.

3. Ensure the LED located on the PCI I/O board is OFF.

4. Tag and disconnect any cables attached to option boards already installed.

5. Grasp each side of the frame of the PCI I/O board and pull upwards to

disconnect and remove it from the system board. See figure 4-23.

Figure 4-23. Removing the PCI I/O Board

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6. Locate the slot i n which you are installing the PCI board. Remove and save

the expansion slot screw and cover. See Figure 4-24.

Figure 4-24. Removing the Expansion Slot Screw and Cover

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

7. Remove the dust cover from the PCI expansion slot, if applicable.

See Figure 4-25.

Figure 4-25. Removing the Expansion Slot Dust Cover

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

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

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

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NEC Express5800-120Rc-2 User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer

Contents

Text Conventions

Related Documents

Safety Notices

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

Care and Handling

Overview

System Chassis

Power Supplies

Peripheral Bays

SAF-TE Logic

System Board Features

Pentium III Processor

System Memory

I/O Expansion Slots

Real-Time Clock/Calendar

BIOS

IDE Controller

Keyboard and Mouse Controller

Network Controller

SCSI Controller

Video Controller

Peripheral Controller

External Device Connectors

System Board Management Controller (BMC)

ACPI

AC Link Mode

Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function

System Security

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

Overview

Selecting a Site

Unpacking the System

Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly

Before You Begin

Static Precautions

Assembly

Getting Familiar with the System

Front View with Front Bezel Closed

Opening the Front Bezel

Front View

Rear View

Status LED Indicator Descriptions

Making Connections

Connecting the Power Cord

Powering On Your System

Configuring Your System

BIOS Setup Utility

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

Main Menu

Advanced Menu

Security Menu

System Hardware Menu

Boot Menu

Exit Menu

Adaptec SCSI Utility

Running the SCSI Utility

Adaptec SCSI Utility Configuration Settings

Exiting Adaptec SCSI Utility

Configuring System Board Jumpers

Before You Begin

Moving System Board Jumpers

Clearing and Changing the Passwords

Clearing CMOS

General Information

Static Precautions

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Equipment Log

Front Bezel

Removing the Front Bezel

Replacing the Front Bezel

Top Cover

Removing the Top Cover