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Using This Guide

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

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

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

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

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

1 System Overview

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

Chassis Feature Summary.................................................................................................. 1-3

Chassis Front Controls and Indicators ............................................................................... 1-4

Chassis Rear Controls and Features................................................................................... 1-6

Peripherals.......................................................................................................................... 1-7

3.5-inch Diskette Drive................................................................................................. 1-7

3.5-inch Hard Drive Bays ............................................................................................. 1-7

5.25-inch Removable Media Device Bay .....................................................................1-7

Hot-swap Power Supplies .................................................................................................. 1-8

System Cooling ..................................................................................................................1-8

Boardset Description.......................................................................................................... 1-9

Boardset Features............................................................................................................. 1-10

Processor Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-12

Memory Overview ........................................................................................................... 1-12

DIMM Installation Sequence ...........................................................................................1-13

Peripheral Ports ................................................................................................................1-14

Super I/O Chip ............................................................................................................ 1-14

Serial Ports.................................................................................................................. 1-14

Parallel Port................................................................................................................. 1-14

Add-in Board Slots........................................................................................................... 1-14

Video................................................................................................................................ 1-14

SCSI Controller................................................................................................................ 1-15

IDE Controller..................................................................................................................1-15

Keyboard and Mouse .......................................................................................................1-16

Remote Power-On (Wake On LAN) Function................................................................. 1-16

System Security................................................................................................................ 1-16

Security with Mechanical Lock .................................................................................. 1-16

Software Locks ........................................................................................................... 1-16

Security with BIOS Setup:.................................................................................. 1-16

Security with the System Setup Utility (SSU): ................................................... 1-17

Password Protection.................................................................................................... 1-17

Secure Boot Mode....................................................................................................... 1-17

Boot Sequence Control ............................................................................................... 1-17

Boot Without Keyboard.............................................................................................. 1-17

Locked Power and Reset Switches ............................................................................. 1-18

Diskette Write Protect................................................................................................. 1-18

Video Blanking ........................................................................................................... 1-18

Reconfiguration................................................................................................................ 1-18

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2 Setting Up the System

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

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

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

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

Unpacking the Rack Mounting Hardware.....................................................................2-4

Before You Begin..........................................................................................................2-5

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

Assembly.......................................................................................................................2-6

Attaching the Cable Retention Arm ....................................................................2-10

Installing the Slide Rail Brackets into the Rack Cabinet.....................................2-14

Mounting the Server into the Rack Cabinet ........................................................2-15

Getting Familiar with the System.....................................................................................2-18

Making Connections.........................................................................................................2-18

Connecting the Power Cord..............................................................................................2-19

Using the System..............................................................................................................2-20

Powering On the Server System..................................................................................2-21

Powering Off the Server System.................................................................................2-22

Forcing a Power Shutdown .........................................................................................2-23

3 Configuring Your System

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

Hot Keys.............................................................................................................................3-3

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

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

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

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

Primary Master/Slave Submenu ............................................................................3-6

Processor Information Submenu ...........................................................................3-7

Keyboard Features Submenu.................................................................................3-7

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

PCI Configuration Submenu .................................................................................3-9

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

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

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

Server Menu ................................................................................................................3-13

System Management Submenu............................................................................3-14

Console Redirection Submenu ............................................................................3-15

Boot Menu...................................................................................................................3-16

Exit Menu....................................................................................................................3-17

Using the System Setup Utility (SSU)..............................................................................3-18

When to Run the SSU .................................................................................................3-18

What You Need to Do.................................................................................................3-19

Running the SSU.........................................................................................................3-19

Running the SSU Locally....................................................................................3-19

Running the SSU Remotely.................................................................................3-20

Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console .............................................................3-20

Starting the SSU..........................................................................................................3-21

Customizing the SSU ..................................................................................................3-22

Launching a Task ........................................................................................................3-24

Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window........................................................3-24

Modifying Resources ..................................................................................................3-25

System Resource Usage.......................................................................................3-25

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Multiboot Options Add-In .......................................................................................... 3-25

Security Add-In........................................................................................................... 3-25

To Set the User Password ...................................................................................3-26

To Change or Clear the User Password .............................................................. 3-26

To Set the Administrator Password..................................................................... 3-26

To Change or Clear the Administrator Password................................................ 3-26

Security Options.................................................................................................. 3-26

System Event Log (SEL) Viewer Add-in ...................................................................3-27

Sensor Data Record (SDR) Manager Add-In.............................................................. 3-29

Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Manager Add-In......................................................... 3-30

Exiting the SSU........................................................................................................... 3-31

FRU and SDR Load Utility.............................................................................................. 3-32

When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility .................................................................... 3-32

What You Need to Do................................................................................................. 3-32

How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility................................................................... 3-32

Command Line Format ....................................................................................... 3-33

Parsing the Command Line................................................................................. 3-33

Displaying Usage Information............................................................................ 3-34

Displaying a Given Area..................................................................................... 3-34

Using Specified CFG File ...................................................................................3-35

Cleaning Up and Exiting............................................................................................. 3-37

Upgrading BIOS............................................................................................................... 3-37

Preparing for the Upgrade........................................................................................... 3-37

Recording the Current BIOS Settings ................................................................. 3-37

Obtaining the Upgrade Utility............................................................................. 3-37

Creating a Bootable Diskette .............................................................................. 3-38

Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette.................................................................. 3-38

Upgrading BIOS .........................................................................................................3-39

Recovering BIOS........................................................................................................ 3-39

Changing BIOS Language .......................................................................................... 3-40

Using the Firmware Update Utility .................................................................................. 3-40

Running the Firmware Update Utility......................................................................... 3-40

Installing Video Drivers................................................................................................... 3-41

Using the Symbios SCSI Utility....................................................................................... 3-41

Running the SCSI Utility............................................................................................ 3-41

Configuring the RAID Controller ....................................................................................3-42

Setting the Configuration Switches.................................................................................. 3-43

Before You Begin ....................................................................................................... 3-43

Changing Switch Settings........................................................................................... 3-45

Clearing CMOS .......................................................................................................... 3-46

Clearing Password ...................................................................................................... 3-47

Performing a Recovery Boot....................................................................................... 3-47

4 Upgrading Your System

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

Warnings and Cautions................................................................................................. 4-2

Static Precautions............................................................................................................... 4-3

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

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

Hot-Swapping Fans............................................................................................................ 4-4

Removing a Fan ............................................................................................................ 4-4

Replacing a Fan............................................................................................................. 4-4

Hot-Swapping a SCSI Hard Drive ..................................................................................... 4-6

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Hot-Swapping Bays.......................................................................................................4-6

SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drives.........................................................................................4-6

Mounting a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Carrier....................................................4-6

Installing a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-Swapping Bay.................................4-8

Determining Drive Status..............................................................................................4-9

Hot-Swapping Power Supplies.........................................................................................4-10

Removing a Power Supply..........................................................................................4-11

Replacing a Power Supply...........................................................................................4-12

Removing and Installing the Front Bezel .........................................................................4-12

Removing and Installing Server Covers ...........................................................................4-13

Removing the PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover......................................................................4-14

Installing the PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover .......................................................................4-15

Removing the Top Cover ............................................................................................4-15

Installing the Top Cover..............................................................................................4-17

Add-In Boards ..................................................................................................................4-18

Installing an Add-In Board..........................................................................................4-18

Removing an Add-In Board ........................................................................................4-21

Memory Modules and DIMMs.........................................................................................4-22

Removing the Memory Module Cover........................................................................4-22

Installing the Memory Module Cover .........................................................................4-22

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

Installing DIMMs........................................................................................................4-24

Processors: Removing and Installing...............................................................................4-26

Removing a Processor.................................................................................................4-26

Installing a Processor...................................................................................................4-28

Front Side Bus (FSB) Termination Board Assembly .......................................................4-29

Removing a Termination Board..................................................................................4-29

Installing a Termination Board....................................................................................4-29

Optional Five to Eight CPU Upgrade Kit.........................................................................4-31

5 Problem Solving

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

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

Resetting the System ..........................................................................................................5-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monitoring POST ..................................................................................................5-6

Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators .........................................5-7

Confirming Loading of the Operating System ......................................................5-7

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions .........................................................................5-8

Power LED Does Not Light ..........................................................................................5-8

Incorrect or No Beep Code............................................................................................5-8

No Characters Appear on Screen ..................................................................................5-9

Characters are Distorted or Incorrect ............................................................................5-9

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

Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light.............................................................5-10

Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light.........................................................5-11

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

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

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

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

PCI Installation Tips ........................................................................................................ 5-12

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

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

How to Identify BIOS ...................................................................................................... 5-19

BIOS Revision Level Identification............................................................................ 5-19

A System I/O Addresses/ Memory Map/PCI Configuration and Device Map/Interrupts/ Video Mode Assignments

System I/O Addresses ....................................................................................................... A-2

Memory Map..................................................................................................................... A-3

PCI Configuration and Device Map.................................................................................. A-4

Interrupts ........................................................................................................................... A-5

Video Modes .....................................................................................................................A-7

Glossary

Equipment Log

Index

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Using This Guide

This User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your server system. Its goal is to

familiarize you with your system and the tasks necessary for system configuring and upgrading.

This guide contains the following information:

Chapter 1, “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 system, make cable connections, and how to use 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 Symbios Configuration Utility, which is used to configure SCSI devices in your system. This chapter also provides information on system board switch settings.

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

with additional processors, optional memory, options cards, peripheral devices, and redundant power supply.

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

occur with your system.

Appendix A, “System I/O Addresses, Memory Map, PCI Configuration and Device Map,

Interrupts, and Video Mode Assignments" set by the factory for this system are listed in this section. These values can be used for reference when installing an optional device.

“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.

Using This Guide ix

Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions.

Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:

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

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

WARNING

CAUTION

Note:

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

Alt, or Enter.

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

press ENTER.

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

Notes give important information about the material being described.

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Safety Notices

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

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

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

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

Warning: The detachable power supply cords are intended to serve as the disconnect

devices.

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

hazards, do not remove or defeat the ground prong on the power cords. Replace a 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 cords are connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cords from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before opening your system can result in personal injury and equipment damage.

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, 14 AWG, 3-conductor. This cord is provided with a molded-on NEMA type 5-15P plug cap at one end for 100-120VAC operation or a NEMA 6-15P plug cap for 200-240VAC operation. The other end of this cord has a molded-on cord connector body type IEC-320-C19. 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

Chassis Feature summary

Chassis Front Controls and Indicators

Chassis Rear Controls and Features

Peripherals

Hot-swap Power Supplies

System Cooling

Boardset Description

Boardset Features

Processor Overview

Memory Overview

DIMM Installation Sequence

Peripheral Ports

Add-in Board Slots

Video

SCSI Controller

IDE Controller

Keyboard and Mouse

Remote Power-On (Wake On LAN) Function

System Security

Reconfiguration

Overview

The E accommodate the needs of a variety of high-performance applications—for example, network servers, multi-user systems, and large database operations. As your application requirements increase, you can upgrade your server with:

More powerful and/or additional processors

An additional processor mezzanine carrier with cache coherency filters

An additional memory module and additional memory

Add-in I/O boards

Table 1-1 lists the server physical specifications.

Specification Value

Height 31.12 cm (12.25 inches, 7u)

Width 44.45 cm (17.5 inches)

Depth 71.12 cm (28.0 inches)

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Table 1-1. Server Physical Specifications

Weight 51.4 kg (113 lbs) minimum configuration

60 kg (132 lbs) maximum configuration

Required front clearance 10 inches (inlet airflow <35 °C / 95 °F)

Required rear clearance 8 inches (no airflow restriction)

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Chassis Feature Summary

Table 1-2 contains a summary of the chassis features.

Table 1-2. Chassis Feature Summary

Feature Comment

Power system with redundancy The 750 watt, autoranging power supplies include integrated fans for

cooling. These power supplies operate at 100–120VAC or 200–240 VAC. When the server is configured with three supplies (2 + 1), the third provides redundancy. The supplies can be replaced— hot-swapped—without turning off server power. The server requires a minimum of two power supplies. LEDs on the back of the power supply indicate power on, failure, and predictive failure.

Server chassis The electrogalvanized metal used in manufacturing the server chassis

minimizes electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI).

The peripheral bay provides the interface for 3.5- and 5.25-inch media. It can support:

• One 5.25-inch IDE CD-ROM drive in the 5.25-inch half-height bay.

(Optional: any IDE or single-ended SCSI device, like a tape drive.)

• Two 3.5-inch wide by 1.0- or 1.6-inch hot-swappable low-voltage

differential SCSI (LVDS) hard disk drives mounted side-by-side in the 3.5-inch hot-swapping bays. These bays allow hot-swapping of hard disk drives without shutting down the server.

Ten hot-plug PCI I/O expansion slots.

The plastic front bezel provides airflow and easy access to drives in the hot-swapping bays. The removable top covers provide proper airflow and easy access to components inside the server. Only technically qualified personnel should remove the server covers.

Cooling system with redundancy Six fans (5 + 1) cool and circulate air through the server. The sixth fan

is redundant. The fans can be replaced—hot-swapped—without turning off server power. An LED indicator mounted next to each fan guarantees positive identification of the failed fan.

Integrated power supply fans—two or three—cool and circulate air through the power supplies and the bottom of the chassis.

Server management

Interintegrated circuit bus (I communication. Interchassis management bus (ICMB) for interchassis platform management communications.

Real-time clock/calendar (RTC).

Front panel controls and indicators (LEDs).

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), Power-on Self Test (POST), and Setup Utility stored in a flash memory device.

System Setup Utility (SSU).

Symbios SCSI Utility.

C) for diagnostic and intrachassis

Emergency Management Port (EMP) utility.

Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) load utility.

System Overview 1-3

Chassis Front Controls and Indicators

Figure 1-2 shows the chassis front controls and indicators. Table 1-3 provides a description of the chassis front controls and indicators.

Figure 1-2. Front Controls and Indicators

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Table 1-3. Front Controls and Indicators

Item Feature Description

Front Panel

A Power switch When pressed, it turns on or off the server. The +5 V standby voltage

is ON whenever the server is plugged in.

B Reset switch When pressed, it resets the server and causes the power-on self test

(POST) to run.

C NMI switch When pressed, it causes a non-maskable interrupt. This switch is

recessed behind the front panel to prevent inadvertent activation. It must be pressed with a narrow tool (not supplied).

D Power LED (green) When lit continuously, it indicates the presence of DC power in the

server. When not lit, it indicates power is turned off or power source is disrupted.

E Power fault LED (yellow) When lit continuously, it indicates presence of DC power.

F Cooling fault LED (yellow) When flashing, it indicates a fan failure.

G Drive fault LED (yellow) When lit continuously, it indicates an asserted fault status on one or

more hard disk drives in the hot-swapping bay. When flashing, it indicates drive reset in progress.

H Front panel LCD Displays information about processor type and failure codes.

Status LEDs for SCSI Drives in Hot-swapping Bays

I Drive power LED (green) When lit continuously, it indicates the presence of the drive and power

on the drive.

J Drive activity LED (green) Indicates drive activity.

K Drive fault LED (yellow) When lit continuously, it indicates an asserted fault status on one or

more hard disk drives in the hot-swapping bay. When flashing, it indicates drive reset in progress.

Typical CD-ROM Drive

L Open/close button When pressed, it opens or closes the CD-ROM tray.

M Activity LED When lit, it indicates the drive is in use.

N Volume control It adjusts the volume of headphones or speakers.

O Headphone jack It provides a connection for headphones or speakers.

3.5-inch Diskette (Floppy) Drive

P Activity LED When lit, it indicates the drive is in use.

Q Ejector button When pressed, it ejects the diskette.

System Overview 1-5

Chassis Rear Controls and Features

A CB

A. PCI add-in board expansion slots B. External LVDS connector C. PS/2-compatible keyboard/mouse port, 6-pin D. PS/2-compatible keyboard/mouse port, 6-pin E. PS/2-compatible serial ports A and B, 9-pin RS-232 connector F. Super VGA compatible, 15-pin video connector G. PS/2-compatible parallel port (LPT), 25-pin bidirectional subminiature D connector H. USB ports 0 and 1, 4-pin connector I. Interchassis Management Bus (ICMB) connectors port 1 and 2 J. PCI LAN controller board for 100Base-TX/10Base-TX Fast Ethernet networks with

RJ-45 Ethernet connector and status lamps.

Top lamp (ACT/LNK): Blinking (Green) – linked to network, sending or receiving data

Bottom lamp (100TX): ON (Orange) – 100 Mbps network connection

K. Power supplies (in this view, supplies must be populated from left to right; the right

bay would contain the redundant supply) L. Power supply failure LED (yellow) M. Power supply predictive failure LED (yellow) for power supply fan N. Power supply power LED (green) O. AC input power connector

OFF – not linked to network

OFF – 10 Mbps network mconnection

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Figure 1-3. Chassis Rear View

Peripherals

The peripheral bay provides the interface for 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch media.

3.5-inch Diskette Drive

The 3.5-inch diskette drive in the peripheral bay supports 720 KB and 1.44 MB media. The drive is accessible from the front of the system and is located behind the front panel.

3.5-inch Hard Drive Bays

The peripheral bay contains two hot-swapping bays for two 3.5-inch-wide (1.0-inch high or 1.6-inch high) wide/fast-20 SCSI III SCA-type hard drives. The hard drives are accessible at the front of the system behind a secure front panel and connect to a wide LVDS hot-swap SCSI backplane.

As part of the hot-swap implementation, a drive carrier with an integral heatsink is required. The drives are mounted in the carrier with four fasteners and the carrier snaps into the chassis with a locking handle. A single metal EMI shield and plastic door cover the drive bays. A hot-swapping bay is provided for drives that are 3.5 inches wide and 1.0 or 1.6 inches high. Drives can consume up to 24 watts of power and must

be specified to run at a maximum ambient temperature of 40 ° C (104 °F).

5.25-inch Removable Media Device Bay

The peripheral bay has one 5.25-inch half-height bay that is accessible from the front of the system. This bay includes a CD-ROM drive used for software installation.

Note:

the installation of a hard disk drive is not recommended. Hard disk drives generate EMI (increasing ESD susceptibility), and this bay does not provide adequate cooling for a hard disk drive.

The use of the 5.25-inch removable media device bay for

System Overview 1-7

Hot-swap Power Supplies

The chassis can be configured with two or three 750-watt power supplies in a 2 + 1 redundancy configuration. If you have three supplies installed, you can hot-swap a failed supply without affecting system functionality. If you have two supplies installed, they must occupy the left and center bays (as you face the back of the server—see Figure 1-3). Each supply is designed to minimize EMI and RFI. This system is designed to operate at 100-120VAC or 200-240VAC.

The DC output voltages of each power supply are:

+3.3 V at 36.0 A max

+5 V at 36.0 A max (total combined output of +3.3 V and +5.5 V not to exceed

195 W)

+12 V at 36.0 A with 42.0 A <10ms peak

+24 V at 100 mA

-12 V at 1.0 A

+5 V standby 1.0 A

Each supply docks to a 36-pin connector on the system midplane.

System Cooling

The server contains two independent cooling subsystems:

The upper system, cooling the front panel, profusion carrier, and I/O carrier

(5 + 1 redundancy)

The lower system, cooling the memory modules, peripheral bay, and power supplies

(2 + 1 redundancy)

Both subsystems offer redundant cooling capabilities. As shipped from the factory, the minimum configuration includes six system fans in the upper subsystem and two power supplies (each has an integrated fan). You can install one additional power supply.

Note:

cooling.

All chassis covers must be on the system for proper

1-8 System Overview

Boardset Description

The modular scaleable architecture of the rack server supports symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) and a variety of operating systems. The server comes with Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) buses. ISA buses are used internally only. The system has no ISA slots or a way for the user to make use of the ISA bus. The server boardset consists of a set of printed circuit boards:

Profusion carrier



Processor mezzanine board(s)



Front side bus (FSB) terminator modules



Cache coherency filters

PCI hot-plug (PHP) I/O carrier



Low-voltage differential SCSI (LVDS) hot-swap disk backplane



I/O riser board

Two memory modules

Front panel controller board

Midplane

The profusion carrier is mounted horizontally toward the front of the chassis, and the PHP I/O carrier is mounted horizontally towards the rear of the chassis. The carriers plug into connectors on the midplane mounted between the two carriers. The midplane interconnects the carriers with the memory modules and power supplies. The front panel board is mounted in front of the profusion carrier in the same plane. This board provides the user interface, server management, cooling system control, and power control.

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Figure 1-4. Boardset Overview

Boardset Features

Table 1-4 lists the boardset features.

Table 1-4. Boardset Features

Feature Description

Profusion carrier The profusion carrier provides the interface for processors (via one or two processor

mezzanine boards), memory modules, and cache coherency filters.

A. Front panel board B. Profusion carrier C. Processor mezzanine board 1 D. Processor mezzanine board 2 E. I/O carrier F. Midplane G. Memory module 1 H. Memory module 2

Processor mezzanine boards

Pentium III Xeon processor packaged in an S.E.C. cartridge

Memory modules Two dual plug-in modules containing interleaved pathway to main memory supporting

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The profusion carrier supports up to two processor mezzanine boards. Each mezzanine board supports up to four Intel

Installed: Up to eight Pentium III Xeon processors, packaged in single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridges and installed in 330-pin Slot 2 processor connectors, operating at

1.8 V to 3.5 V. The profusion carrier provides connectors for two processor mezzanine boards. Each mezzanine board provides four Slot 2 connectors. The carrier's voltage regulator is automatically programmed by the processor's VID pins to provide the required voltage.

PC100 registered SDRAM. Each memory module supports from 128 MB to 16 GB of error correction code (ECC) memory using sixteen 72-bit dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). The modules interface to the profusion carrier through the midplane.

Pentium® III Xeon™ processors.

(continued)

Boardset Features (continued)

Feature Description

FSB terminator module

This module plugs into any unpopulated Slot 2 connector on either processor mezzanine board. The module terminates the FSB GTL+ signals of the Slot 2 connector when a processor S.E.C. cartridge is not installed in a connector.

Cache coherency filters

PHP I/O carrier Ten hot-pluggable 64-bit PCI expansion slots (six at 33 MHz, four at 66 MHz).

I/O riser board This board contains all legacy I/O connections; it plugs into an edge connector on the

The cache coherency filters contain information on each of the two processor buses, thus enabling each bus to perform with minimal snoop cycles. The profusion carrier requires that these filters be populated if the server has two processor mezzanine boards that are both populated with processors.

Integrated Cirrus Logic† GD5446 VisualMedia† PCI super video graphics array (SVGA) controller with 2 MB of video memory.

The Symbios 53C896 LVDS SCSI controller supports two LVDS channels. One channel is used internally to provide support for the internal SCSI drives (connected to the LVDS hot-swap disk backplane) and CD-ROM or tape drive. The second LVDS channel is routed to the rear of the chassis to support external devices.

The diskette controller supports one drive.

The PCI-enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) interface supports one IDE bus.

PS/2-compatible keyboard/mouse controller.

Two universal serial bus (USB) ports.

PHP I/O carrier.

PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse ports (interchangeable).

PS/2-compatible parallel port.

Analog VGA, 15-pin video port.

Two PS/2-compatible, 9-pin serial ports.

LVDS hot-swap disk backplane

Front panel board The front panel board provides the user interface to the server. The board allows

Midplane The midplane:

This backplane supports hot-swapping of up to two SCA2-type SCSI drives, mounted in carriers, in and out of the hot-swapping bays.

other servers to communicate with this server, even while power is down, via an Interchassis Management Bus (ICMB).

Push-button switches control power-up, reset, and nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) functions.

LEDs indicate power on, power supply failure, hard drive failure, or a fan or other server cooling failure.

An LCD panel provides information about boot status, available number of processors, and other server management information.

• Electrically connects the PHP I/O and profusion carriers

• Contains the sockets for the memory modules

• Distributes DC power to the PHP I/O and profusion carrier, disk backplane, cooling

fans, memory boards, and front panel board

• Distributes the power load of the server among two or three 750-watt autoranging

power supplies

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Processor Overview

Each Intel Pentium III Xeon processor is packaged in a single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridge. The cartridge includes:

The processor core with an integrated 32 KB primary (L1) cache

The secondary (L2) cache

A thermal plate

A back cover

Each processor implements the MMX™ technology with streaming SMID extensions and maintains full backward compatibility with the 8086, 80286, Intel386™, Intel486™, Pentium, and Pentium Pro processors. The processor's numeric coprocessor significantly increases the speed of floating-point operations and complies with ANSI/IEEE standard 754-1985.

Each S.E.C. cartridge connects to one of two processor mezzanine boards through a 330-pin Slot 2 edge connector (SC330.1). The cartridge is secured to the mezzanine carrier by a retention mechanism. Each mezzanine board connects to the profusion carrier. Depending on configuration, your system has one to eight processors.

The processor external interface is multiprocessor (MP)-ready and operates at 100 MHz. The processor contains a local APIC unit for interrupt handling in MP and uniprocessor (UP) environments.

The L2 cache is located on the same die as the processor core and L1 cache. The cache:

Is offered in 1 MB and 2 MB configurations

Is ECC protected

Operates at the full core clock rate

Memory Overview

Main memory resides on two add-in boards, called memory modules. Each memory module contains slots for 16 DIMMs and is attached to the profusion carrier through a 300-pin connector on the midplane. The memory controller supports PC 100-registered SDRAM DIMMs. Various DIMM sizes are supported, but each DIMM must be at least 128 MB. Memory amounts from 128 MB to 16 GB per module are supported. The ECC used for the memory module is capable of correcting single-bit errors (SBEs) and detecting 100% of double-bit errors over one code word. Nibble error detection is also provided.

You can install:

From 1 to 32 DIMMs (total number of DIMMs for two memory modules)

Equal number of DIMMs on each memory module (except when only one DIMM is

used)

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Note:

sizes on that module may vary, but when both memory modules are installed, the DIMM configuration on the two modules should be identical to support memory interleaving for performance gains.

When only a single memory module is installed, DIMM

Depending on how the memory modules are installed, the memory subsystem can operate in two different modes: interleaved and single-port.

Interleaved mode (two memory modules installed): The memory modules share a

common address range. One memory module responds to even-numbered cache lines, while the other responds to odd-numbered cache lines. This configuration offers the highest performance because it allows the two modules to be used in a balanced fashion, reducing address conflicts. To operate in interleaved mode, the

DIMMs must be installed in pairs (one on each module) and in the same locations on each module.

Single port mode (one memory module installed): The single memory module

responds to all memory addresses. The DIMMs on this single carrier need not be installed in pairs and can be installed one DIMM at a time.

DIMM Installation Sequence

A single carrier will support DIMM population in various configurations (empty sockets included). However, when fewer than 16 DIMMs are installed on a memory module, the preferred population order is to start from the lowest J number and populate sequentially to the highest. This recommendation helps maintain optimal signal integrity and thermal performance.

Note:

module installed. This increases to 32 GB with two modules.

Maximum capacity is limited to 16 GB with one memory

Some OSs and application programs use base memory while others use both conventional and extended memory. Examples:

Base memory: MS-DOS, OS/2, Windows NT, and UNIX

Conventional and extended memory: OS/2, Windows NT, and UNIX

MS-DOS does not use extended memory; however, some MS-DOS utility programs like RAM disks, disk caches, print spoolers, and windowing environments use extended memory for better performance.

BIOS automatically detects, sizes, and initializes the memory array, depending on the type, size, and speed of the installed DIMMs, and reports memory size and allocation to the system via configuration registers.

Note:

been tested for compatibility. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved DIMMs.

DIMM sizes and compatibility: Use DIMMs that have

System Overview 1-13

Peripheral Ports

Super I/O Chip

The 37C937 Super I/O device supports two serial ports, one parallel port, diskette drive, and PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse. The system provides the connector interface for each port.

Serial Ports

Both serial ports are relocatable. By default, port A is physically the left connector (as you look at the back of the system — see Figure 1-3. Chassis Rear View), port B the right connector. Each serial port can be set to one of four different COMx ports, and each can be enabled separately. When enabled, each port can be programmed to generate edge- or level-sensitive interrupts. When disabled, serial port interrupts are available to add-in boards.

Parallel Port

The 25/15-pin connector stacks the parallel port over the VGA. The 37C937 provides one IEEE 1284-compatible 25-pin bi-directional EPP (supporting levels 1.7 and 1.9). BIOS programming of the Super I/O registers enables the parallel port and determines the port address and interrupt. When disabled, the interrupt is available to add-in boards.

Add-in Board Slots

The I/O carrier has ten 64-bit PCI buses (nine available) contained in four PCI segments. PCI slot 10 contains the system LAN controller board.

PCI-A provides for PCI slots 1 and 2 (33 MHz), dual-channel LVDS SCSI

controller, video, and PIIX4E.

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The PIIX4E controls communications to IDE, onboard ISA, USB, and Super I/O

for handling the keyboard, mouse, diskette drive, parallel port, and serial ports.

PCI-B provides for PCI slots 3 through 6 (33 MHz).

PCI-C provides for slots 7 and 8 (two of the 66 MHz, 3.3 V slots).

PCI-D provides for slots 9 and 10 (the two other 66 MHz, 3.3 V slots).

Video

The onboard, integrated Cirrus Logic CL-GD5446 64-bit VGA chip contains an SVGA controller that is fully compatible with these video standards: CGA, EGA, Hercules Graphics, MDA, and VGA. The standard system configuration comes with 2 MB of 10 ns onboard video memory. The video controller supports pixel resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 and up to 16.7 M colors.

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The SVGA controller supports analog VGA monitors (single and multiple frequency, interlaced and noninterlaced) with a maximum vertical retrace noninterlaced frequency of 100 Hz.

You can not add video memory to this system. Depending on the environment, the controller displays up to 16.7 M colors in some video resolutions. It also provides hardware-accelerated bit block transfers (BITBLT) of data.

SCSI Controller

A Symbios 53C896 Ultra2 SCSI chip provides two 16-bit high-speed SCSI channels. This high-performance SCSI controller is capable of providing data rates up to 80 MB/sec per channel in 16-bit operations to ensure maximum data throughput while minimizing PCI bus overhead.

Each channel is capable of operations using either 8- or 16-bit SCSI providing 10 MB/sec (Fast-10) or 20 MB/sec (Fast-20) throughput, or 20 MB/sec (Ultra), 40 MB/sec (Ultra-wide), or 80 MB/sec (40 MHz) (Ultra-2).

The SYM53C896 has its own set of PCI configuration registers and SCSI I/O registers. As a PCI 2.1 bus master, the controller supports burst data transfers on PCI up to the maximum rate of 132 MB/sec using on-chip buffers.

In the hot-swap SCSI hard drive bay, the system supports up to two 1-inch SCSI hard disk drives. The 5.25-inch removable media bay supports one SCSI or IDE device (the controller itself supports more devices, but the 5.25-inch bay can contain a maximum of one device). SCSI devices do not need to operate at the ultra transfer rate. All drives on the bus must be Ultra-2 (LVD) to run at 80MB/sec (40Mhz). The 5, 10, and 20 MHz operations can coexist on the bus, and each device will interact at its appropriate speed.

No logic, termination, or resistor loads are required to connect devices to the SCSI controller other than termination in the device at the end of the cable. The SCSI bus is terminated on the I/O carrier with active terminators.

IDE Controller

IDE is a 16-bit interface for intelligent disk drives with AT† disk controller electronics onboard. The PCI/ISA/IDE Accelerator, called PIIX4E, is a multifunction device on the I/O carrier that acts as a PCI-based Fast IDE controller. The device controls:

PIO and IDE DMA/bus master operations

Mode 4 timings

Transfer rates up to 22 MB/sec (33 MB/sec using ultra DMA transfers)

Buffering for PCI/IDE burst transfers

Master/slave IDE mode

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Keyboard and Mouse

The PS/2 compatible keyboard and mouse connectors are mounted in a single-stacked housing with the mouse connector over the keyboard. External to the system, they appear as two connectors.

The user can plug in the keyboard and mouse to either connector before powering up the system. BIOS detects these and configures the keyboard controller accordingly.

The keyboard controller is functionally compatible with the 8042A microcontroller. The system can be locked automatically if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a predefined length of time, if specified through the SSU (see security options in “Security Add-in). Once the inactivity (lockout) timer has expired, the keyboard and mouse do not respond until the previously stored password is entered.

Remote Power-On (Wake On LAN) Function

The remote power-on (Wake On LAN) function turns on the system power by way of the network. 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.

System Security

To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front cover and internal software locks via the BIOS setup utility and system setup utility (SSU).

Security with Mechanical Lock

The front cover of the server contains a mechanical lock to prevent access to the front of the computer chassis.

Software Locks

The BIOS Setup Utility and System Setup Utility (SSU) provide a number of security features to prevent unauthorized or accidental access to the system, as follows.

Security with BIOS Setup:

Set server administrative and user passwords.

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

panel controls.

For more information, see “Security Add In” in Chapter 3.

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Security with the System Setup Utility (SSU):

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

reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period of 1 to 128 minutes.

Set an administrative password.

Set a user password.

Activate the secure mode hot-key.

Disable writing to the diskette drive.

For more information, see “Security Add In”in Chapter 3,

Password Protection

BIOS passwords prevent unauthorized tampering with the server. If you set the user password, but not the administrative password, BIOS requires you to enter the user password before you can boot the server or run the SSU. If you set both passwords, entering either password lets you boot the server or enable the keyboard and mouse. Only the administrative password lets you change the server configuration with the flash-resident Setup utility.

Secure Boot Mode

Secure boot mode allows the server to boot and run the OS. However, you cannot use the keyboard or the mouse until you enter the user password.

You can use Setup to put the server in secure boot mode. If BIOS detects a disk in the CD-ROM drive or a diskette in floppy drive A at boot time, it prompts you for a password. When you enter the password, the server boots from the disk in the CDROM drive or the diskette in drive A. Entering a password also disables secure mode.

If there is no disk in the CD-ROM drive or diskette in drive A, the server boots from drive C and automatically goes into secure mode. All enabled secure mode features go into effect at boot time.

If you set a hot-key combination, you can secure the server immediately.

Boot Sequence Control

The BIOS security features determine the boot devices and the boot sequence. They also control disabling writes to the diskette drive in secure mode. You can use the SSU or Setup to select each boot device. The default boot sequence is diskette, hard disk, CD-ROM, and network.

Boot Without Keyboard

The server can boot with or without a keyboard. Before it boots, BIOS displays a message keyboard detection. During POST, BIOS automatically detects and tests the keyboard if one is present.

System Overview 1-17

Locked Power and Reset Switches

The power and reset push-button switches on the front panel are locked when the server is in secure mode. To exit from the secure mode, you must enter your user password.

Diskette Write Protect

If Diskette Write Protect is enabled in Setup, it write-protects the diskette drive only while the server is in the secure mode. To exit secure mode, enter your user password.

Video Blanking

If Video Blanking is enabled in Setup, the video display will be off when the server is in secure mode. To exit secure mode, enter your user password.

Reconfiguration

If a CPU or a memory DIMM board error was detected during execution of POST (Power On Self-Test) after system power is turned on, the reconfiguration function isolates the failed CPU or memory DIMM board and continues operation. You should replace the failed device as soon as possible.

This function is enabled only when the following system requirements are met:

Two or more CPUs are installed.

Eight memory DIMM boards are installed.

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

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Setting Up the System

Overview

Selecting a Site

Unpacking the System

Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly

Getting Familiar with the System

Making Connections

Connecting the Power Cord

Using the System

Overview

This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on the rack-mount system units. Also, provided are the instructions for assembling the rack-mount system units.

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

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

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

WARNING

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

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

Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and electrical noise produced

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

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

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

Easily accessible for system maintenance and installation of system

upgrades.

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Unpacking the System

WARNING

Your rack-mount server weighs approximately 113 pounds (51 kg). If your server contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will weigh more. To avoid personal injury, make sure you use only a mechanical assist unit to lift it off the shipping pallet. The minimum server configuration weighs 51 kg (113 lbs); the maximum weighs 63.5 kg (140 lbs). Use only a hand-truck or other mechanical assist unit to move the server from one location to another.

When you receive your system 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 into a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet.

Unpacking the Rack Mounting Hardware

Although the rack mounting hardware is inspected and carefully packaged at the factory, damage may occur during shipping. Follow these steps for unpacking.

1. Visually inspect the shipping containers; notify your carrier immediately of

any damage.

2. Carefully remove the rack mounting hardware and verify the parts. See

Figure 2-1 and Table 2-1. If parts are missing or the hardware is damaged,

notify your server representative.

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Figure 2-1. Rack Mounting Hardware

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Table 2-1. Rack Mount Parts

Reference Description Reference Description

A Slide Rail Assembly (Left Side) I Arm Bracket 2

B Slide Rail Assembly (Right Side) J Arm Bracket 3

C Cable Retention Arm K Template

D Arm Plate A

Fits APC

E Arm Plate B

Fits Dell Rack Cabinet

F Arm Plate C

Fits Compaq Rack Cabinet

G Arm Plate D

Fits Rittal Rack Cabinet

H Arm Bracket 1 P Washers (8) for Large M5 Screws

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Before You Begin

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

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

Rack Cabinet

WARNING

L Tie Wraps (20)

M Small 6-32 Screws (8)

N Large M5 Screws (10)

O Small 6-32 Flat Head Screws (6)

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.

Setting Up the System 2-5

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.

Assembly

The following subsection describes how to assemble your rack-mount server into a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet.

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.

Note:

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

NCHOR THE EQUIPMENT RACK

anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from falling over when one or more servers 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.

AIN

installing an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This main disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit, not just to the server(s).

ROUNDING THE RACK INSTALLATION

an electrical shock hazard, you must include a third wire safety grounding conductor with the rack installation. If a server power cord is plugged into an AC outlet that is part of the rack, then you must provide proper grounding for the rack itself. If server power cords are plugged into wall AC outlets, the safety grounding conductor in each power cord provides proper grounding only for the server. You must provide additional, proper grounding for the rack and other devices installed in it.

When planning your system configuration for the

WARNING

: The equipment rack must be

POWER DISCONNECT

: You are responsible for

: To avoid the potential for

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CAUTION

Temperature: The operating temperature of the server,

when installed in an equipment rack, must not go below 5 °C (41 °F) or rise above 35 °C (95 °F). Extreme fluctuations in temperature can cause a variety of problems in your server.

Ventilation: The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the server to maintain proper cooling. It must also include ventilation sufficient to exhaust a maximum of 4,100 Btu's per hour for the server. The rack selected and the ventilation provided must be suitable to the environment in which the server will be used.

The template supplied with your rack mount kit defines the location of the mounting screws in the system rack where the server is to be installed (see Figure 2-2). The template can be placed on the front and rear of the rack cabinet to show the mounting screw hole positions of the server guide rail assemblies, front faceplate screws, and cable retention arm plate.

Note:

that the mounting screw hole cut outs are at the same height on each side of the cabinet and level with each other.

The front of the template defines the front rail mounting screw holes and front faceplate screws holes of the server in the rack cabinet. The back of the template defines the rear rail mounting screw holes of the server in a rack cabinet. The back of the template also defines the screw holes for the cable retention arm plate of the server in a rack cabinet.

Ensure that the template is aligned properly so

Front View Rear View

Figure 2-2. Template

Setting Up the System 2-7

Use the following procedure to mark the front and rear screw hole locations of the server in the rack cabinet.

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. Use the template supplied with your rack mount kit to mark the front and

rear mounting screw hole locations (with a pencil) where you want the

server to be mounted for the Rack Mounting Rail Assemblies, front bezel

thumbscrews holes, and Cable Retention Arm Plate. See Figure 2-3 for the

front vertical mounting rail and Figure 2-4 for the rear vertical mounting

rails.

Note:

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

Mounting holes in the vertical rails of equipment racks are commonly spaced in a 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/2-inch sequence. Perform the following steps carefully; brackets must be mounted with precision to allow room for the next server you install in a rack.

For vertical reference, every three screw holes on

A – M5 Cagenuts for Server Faceplate B – Rack Mounting Rail Assembly

Alignment Tabs C – Rack Mounting Rail Assembly M5 Screw Holes

Figure 2-3. Locating and Marking the Front Mounting Holes for the Server

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– M5 Cagenuts for Cable Retention Arm

– Rack Mounting Rail Assembly

Alignment Tabs

– Rack Mounting Rail Assembly

M5 Screw Holes

Figure 2-4. Locating and Marking the Rear Mounting Holes for the Server

3. While marking the hole locations for the Rack Mounting Rail Assemblies,

also mark the locations on the front vertical mounting rails for the cage nuts, which hold the screws of the server faceplate (see Figure 2-3) and the Cable Retention Arm (see Figure 2-4).

4. Insert four M5 cage nuts in their marked locations on the front vertical

mounting rails (see Figure 2-5), as follows:

Position the cage nut on the inside of the front vertical mounting rails.

Hook the side lip of a cage nut into the square hole in the rail.

Push the other side lip of the cage nut into the square hole in the rail

until it is secured.

Repeat for each cage nut.

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Figure 2-5. Inserting the Cage Nuts for the Server Faceplate

Attaching the Cable Retention Arm

The triple-hinged cable retention arm attaches to the rear of the server and the rack cabinet allowing cables to swing in and out of the way as the server slides back and forth within the rack cabinet (see Figure 2-6). All the server cables can be tie-wrapped to the cable retention arm.

Note:

install the cable retention arm on the rear of the server before mounting the server into the rack cabinet.

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For easy installation of the cable retention arm,

Figure 2-6. Cable Retention Arm

1. Remove the power supply located on the rear of the server directly under the

AC input power connector. Refer to “Removing a Power Supply” in chapter 4.

2. Attach arm bracket 1 (see Figure 2-7, A) by placing it over the three screw

posts that protrude out on the inside edge of the chassis facing the power supplies.

Figure 2-7. Attaching Arm Bracket 1 to the Rear of Server

3. Using three 6-32 screws secure arm bracket 2 (see Figure 2-8, A) to the

outside edge of arm bracket 1 just installed on the rear of the server. The rear edge of the metal cabinet should now be sandwiched in between Arm Bracket 1 (A) and Arm Bracket 2 (B)providing extra structural strength (see Figure 2-9).

Figure 2-8. Attaching Arm Bracket 2

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Figure 2-9. Arm Bracket 1 and Arm Bracket 2 Assembled

4. Attach arm bracket 3 (see Figure 2-10, A) by placing it over the top screw

post that protrudes out on the inside edge of the chassis facing the power

supplies and secure with a 6-32 screw.

Figure 2-10. Attaching Arm Bracket 3

5. Using two screws attach one end of the cable retention arm to arm bracket 1

installed on the rear of the server (see Figure 2-11).

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Figure 2-11. Attaching the Cable Retention Arm to the Server

6. Reinstall the power supply removed in step 1.

7. Using two M5 screws attach one of the arm plates to the cage nuts in the

left-rear vertical-mounting rail of your rack cabinet (see Figure 2-12). There are four arm plates (A, B, C, and D) available to fit the different types of rack cabinets (see Figure 2-1 and Table 2-1).

Figure 2-12. Attaching the Arm Plate to the Rack Cabinet

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Installing the Slide Rail Brackets into the Rack Cabinet

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

Use the following procedure to install the slide rail into the rack cabinet.

Note:

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

For vertical reference, every three screw holes on

1. Remove the slide rails and mounting screws from the rack-mount kit.

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

vertical mounting rail (see Figure 2-13) located on the right side of the rack

cabinet. The tabs on the front and rear of the slide rail assembly help to align

it with the holes previously marked in the vertical-mounting rail.

3. Install two M5 screws and two washers that secure the front of the slide rail

assembly to the front vertical-mounting rail and tighten loosely. See Figure

2-13).

Correct

Incorrect

A. Screw and washer B. Vertical rail

Figure 2-13. Mounting a Slide Rail

4. Carefully align the rear holes of the slide rail assembly with the holes

previously marked in the rear vertical-mounting rail.

5. Install two M5 screws and two washers that secure the rear of the slide rail

assembly to the vertical-mounting rail.

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

mounting rails.

7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the mounting the other slide rail assembly on

the left side of the rack cabinet.

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C. Slide rail D. Server mounting tab

Mounting the Server into the Rack Cabinet

Use the following procedure to mount the server into the rack cabinet (see Figure 2-14).

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.

VOID INJURY

the server, use only a mechanical assist unit to lift it off the shipping pallet. The minimum server configuration weighs 51 kg (113 lbs); the maximum weighs 63.5 kg (140 lbs).

Use only a hand-truck or other mechanical assist unit to move the server from one location to another.

. To avoid personal injury when unpacking

1. Pull the two extension rails (see Figure 2-14, A) out of each rack mounting

assembly on the rack cabinet until they lock in place.

2. Use a mechanical assist unit or a minimum of four persons to carefully pick

up the server and place it onto the slide rails. Ensure the tabs on the slide rail (see Figure 2-13, D) align with the slots in the system chassis.

3. Install three flat head screws on each side of the server to secure it to the

extension rails. See Figure 2-14.

A. Extension Rails

Figure 2-14. Installing the Server in the Rack

Setting Up the System 2-15

4. Carefully press in on the safety latches (Figure 2-15, A) and slide the server

all the way into the rack cabinet.

Note: When you first slide the server into the rack cabinet, extra pressure may have to be applied. After the first time, the slides will move easier.

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

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

Figure 2-15 Sliding the Server into the Rack

6. Using two 6-32 screws attach the other end of the cable retention arm to the

metal mounting bracket installed on the left rear vertical mounting rail (see Figure 2-16).

Figure 2-16. Attaching the Cable Retention Arm to the Rack Cabinet

2-16 Setting Up the System

7. Swing the cable retention arm back and forth a few times to ensure proper

movement of the arm (see Figure 2-17).

Figure 2-17. Swinging the Cable Retention Arm

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

arm (see Figure 2-18).

Figure 2-18. Attaching the Cable Retention Arm

Setting Up the System 2-17

Getting Familiar with the System

Before setting up your system, see System Overview in Chapter 1 of this User's Guide to become familiar with the system’s features, such as the location of your system's front and rear panel switches, indicators and connectors, etc.

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.

Connect your keyboard, monitor, and mouse. See Figure 1-3 in Chapter 1 of this User's Guide. Connect any external peripheral devices such as a printer or modem by following the instructions included with these devices.

CAUTION

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

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

2-18 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 server chassis (see Figure 2-19). Plug the male end of the power cord into a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120VAC or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC or optional UPS.

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 must be less than 2.7 meters (9.0 feet) long.

After the power cord is plugged in confirm that the power status lamp on the power unit flashes. If the lamp is off, a failure occurred in the power unit, see Table 1-3 System Status LED Indicators in Chapter 1 of this User's Guide.

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 its AC power. Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required.

Figure 2-19. Connecting the AC Power Cord to the DEU

Setting Up the System 2-19

Using the System

The following subsections describe how to use this server system properly and safely, including an explanation of the server system power on/off sequences, what the POST program checks in the server, and how to perform a forced power shutdown.

When using the server system the following precautions should be observed.

Do not delete the hard disk partition exclusively provided for

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

Make sure you power off the server before connecting or disconnecting

cables between the server and peripheral devices. Connecting or disconnecting the cables while the server is powered on may cause malfunction or failures within the server.

Verify that the access lamp on the server is unlit before turning off the

server or ejecting the floppy disk. Turning off the server or ejecting the floppy disk while the access lamp is lit may damage data being stored on the floppy disk.

After turning off the server, wait at least 40 seconds before turning it on

again. Cycling the power immediately may cause malfunction or failures of the server.

Before relocating the server, turn off the power and unplug the power

cord from the outlet. Moving the server when it is powered may cause malfunction or failures of the server.

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

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

Clean the server regularly. Regular cleaning prevents failures of the

server and its components.

Lightning may cause a momentary voltage drop. To prevent this problem,

an uninterruptible power supply unit is recommended.

Only use options recommended for the server. A non-recommended

option may be mounted or connected to the server, but it may fail to operate normally or even cause failures.

2-20 Setting Up the System

Powering On the Server System

Power on your system as follows.

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

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

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

Note:

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

If the server power cord is connected to a power

3. Press the push-button power on/off switch on the front panel (see

Figure 2-20). Verify that the server power-on LED is lit.

Note:

board monitors and logs system voltage changes. When powering up or 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 up or down. This is normal system operation and is required by the server management logic.

The server management logic on your system

A Power on/off switch

B Power-on LED

Figure 2-20. Power On/OFF Switch and Power-On Indicator

Setting Up the System 2-21

After a few seconds your system begins the internal Power-On Self Tests (POST). POST automatically checks the carriers, processors, memory, keyboard, mouse, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory it is able to access and test. The length of time needed to test memory depends on the amount of memory installed. POST also displays the start messages of the BIOS setup utility during execution.

The POST check results should be checked in the following cases:

When the server is being used for the first time.

When the server appears to fail.

When the server beeps many times between power-on and OS start-up.

When an error message appears on the display unit.

Note:

For error messages that appear on the display

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

CAUTION

Always allow POST to complete before powering down your system.

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

After you have successfully powered on your system, insert the E

XPRESSBUILDER

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

follow the screen prompts to run E

Powering Off the Server System

When server system power is on, pressing the power on/off switch on the front panel of the server turns the power off.

To turn the server system power off:

1. Shutdown the operating system (OS).

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

Figure 2-20. The power-on LED goes out.

XPRESSBUILDER

Note:

Check to see that no error messages are

displayed on the LCD panel during power-off.

2-22 Setting Up the System

3. Power off the peripheral devices.

Note:

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

If the server power cord is connected to a power

Forcing a Power Shutdown

A forced power shutdown can be used when the power on/off switch does not power off the server or the reset functions do not work.

To perform a forced power shutdown:

Press in on the power on/off switch located on the front panel of the server for at least 4 seconds to force the server power off.

To power on after a forced shutdown, wait 10 seconds and then power on again.

Setting Up the System 2-23

2-24 Setting Up the System

Configuring Your System

Hot Keys

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Using the System Setup Utility (SSU)

FRU and SDR Load Utility

Upgrading BIOS

Using the Firmware Update Utility

Installing Video Drivers

Using the Symbios SCSI Utility

Configuring the RAID Controller

Setting the Configuration Switches

Configuring Your System

This chapter describes the system configuration utilities. Table 3-1 briefly describes the utilities.

Table 3-1. Configuration Utilities

Utility Description and brief procedure Page

BIOS Setup (“Setup”) You can use Setup to change system configuration defaults.

If the system does not have a diskette drive, or the drive is disabled or misconfigured, use Setup to enable it.

Or, you can move the CMOS switch on the I/O carrier board from the default setting (Protect CMOS memory) to the Clear setting; this will allow most system configurations to boot. For the procedure to do this, see “Clearing CMOS” on page 3-46. Then run the SSU to configure the system.

3-3

System Setup Utility (SSU) Use for extended system configuration of onboard resources and

add-in boards, viewing the system event log (SEL), setting boot device priority, or setting system security options.

The SSU can be run from either the configuration software CD-ROM or from a set DOS-bootable diskettes.

Information entered via the SSU overrides information entered via Setup.

FRUSDR Load Utility Use to update the Field Replacement Unit (FRU), Sensor Data

Record (SDR), and Desktop Management Interface (DMI) flash

components. BIOS Update Utility Use to update BIOS or recover from a corrupted BIOS update. 3-37 Firmware Update Utility Use to update the BMC flash PROM. 3-40 Symbios SCSI Utility Use to configure or view the settings of the SCSI host adapters and

onboard SCSI devices in the system.

3-18

3-32

3-41

If your system has been factory configured, the SSU, BIOS Setup or Symbios 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 switches on the I/O carrier board. However, these parameters do not usually require change.

Use the E

3-2 Configuring Your System

XPRESSBUILDER

CD-ROM to create the device driver diskettes.

Hot Keys

Use the keyboard’s numeric pad to enter numbers and symbols for hot-key combinations, see Table 3-2.

Table 3-2. Hot Keys

To do this: Press these keys

Clear memory and reload the operating systemthis is a system reset.

Secure your system immediately. <Ctrl+Alt> + hotkey (Set your hot-key combination with the SSU

Enter BIOS Setup during BIOS POST. F2 Abort memory test during BIOS POST. ESC (Press while BIOS is updating memory size on screen.)

<Ctrl+Alt+Del>

or Setup.)

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. This utility has some unique parameters and many parameters that are also configurable with SSU. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run. However, parmeters set with the BIOS Setup Utilitythat can also be set with the SSU, will be overwritten by the SSU the next time the SSU is run.

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

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

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

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

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

Menu Use

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

your system.

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

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

Configuring Your System 3-3

Use the arrow keys to select a menu or an item on a displayed menu. Press the value keys (see Table 3-3) 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 Table 3-3 for information on the value keys that you use with BIOS Setup. These keys are also listed at the bottom of the Setup menu.

Table 3-3. Setup Menu Value Keys

Press To

F1 Get help about an item. ESC Go back to a previous item.

↑ ↓ ← →

- Change the value of the current menu item to the previous value. + Change the value of the current menu item to the next value. Enter Activate submenus, select feature options, and change feature values. F9 Display the following message:

F10 Display the following message:

Select the previous value in a menu option list. Select the next value in a menu option list. Select a major menu.

Setup Confirmation Load default configuration now ? [Yes] [No] The [Yes] button will be highlighted. If you press <Enter>, all Setup fields return

to their default values. If you press <ESC> or select No, the server returns to the configuration it had before you pressed <F9>, without affecting any existing field values.

Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes and exit now? [Yes] [No] The [Yes] button will be highlighted. If you press <Enter>, all current Setup

values are saved, and the system is reset. If you press <ESC> or select No, the server returns to the configuration it had before you pressed <F10>, without affecting any existing values.

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

Feature Option Description

BIOS Release: Information only. BIOS Version: Information only. System Time HH:MM:SS Set the System Time. To select a field, press <Tab>,

<Shift + Tab>, or <Enter>. Then type in a new value. If you replace the battery, the default time is 00:00. (This is a 24-hour clock.)

System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the System Date. To select a field, press <Tab>,

<Shift + Tab>, or <Enter>. Then type in a new value. If you replace the battery, the default date is Jan 1990.

Legacy Diskette A: Disabled

360 KB, 5 ¼”

1.2 MB, 5 ¼” 720 KB, 3 ½”

1.44/1.25 MB, 3 ½”

2.88 MB, 3 ½”

Legacy Diskette B:

Primary Master CD-ROM Selects IDE submenu. Press <Enter> for options. Primary Slave None Selects IDE submenu. Press <Enter> for options. Processor Information Selects Processor Information submenu. Displays

Keyboard Features Selects Keyboard Features submenu. Press <Enter> for

Language

Disabled

360 KB, 5 ¼”

1.2 MB, 5 ¼” 720 KB, 5 ¼”

1.44/1.25 MB, 3 ½”

2.88 MB, 3 ½”

English (US)

Français Deutsch Italiano Español

Select the diskette type for drive A: (The 1.25 MB,

3.5-inch option refers to a 1024 byte/sector Japanese media format. To support the 1.25 MB, 3.5-inch option requires a 3.5-inch 3-mode diskette drive.)

Select the diskette type for drive B: (The size 1.25 MB,

3.5-inch option refers to a 1024 byte/sector Japanese media format. To support the 1.25 MB, 3.5-inch option requires a 3.5-inch 3-mode diskette drive.)

information about all processors. You cannot modify any items in this menu. Consult your system administrator if an item requires changing.

options. Select the display language for BIOS.

Configuring Your System 3-5

Primary Master/Slave Submenu

Feature Option Description

Type User

Auto

CD-ROM IDE Removable ATAPI Removable None

User—lets you enter the parameters of the hard disk drive installed at this connection.

Auto—autotypes the hard disk drive installed here. CD-ROM—a CD-ROM is installed here. IDE Removable—Removable device is installed here. ATAPI— Removable device is installed here.

Multisector Transfers

LBA Mode Control

32-bit I/O

Transfer Mode

Ultra DMA Mode:

Disabled

2, 4, 8, or 16 sectors

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Standard

Fast PIO 1, 2, 3, or 4 FPIO 3/DMA 1 FPIO 4/DMA 2

Disabled

Mode 0, 1, or 2

Displays status of multisector transfers. Autotyped by BIOS.

Displays status of Logical Block Access. Autotyped by BIOS.

Enabled allows 32-bit IDE data transfers.

Selects the method of transferring data to/from the drive. Autotyped by BIOS.

Selects the Ultra-DMA mode used for transferring data to/from the drive. Autotyped by BIOS.

3-6 Configuring Your System

Processor Information Submenu

This menu displays information about all processors. You cannot modify items on this menu. Consult your system administrator if an item requires changing.

Item Description

Left Processor 1 CPU ID Displays board 1 processor 1 stepping ID. Left Processor 1 Cache Size Displays board 1 processor 1 L2 cache size. Left Processor 2 CPU ID Displays board 1 processor 2 stepping ID. Left Processor 2 Cache Size Displays board 1 processor 2 L2 cache size. Left Processor 3 CPU ID Displays board 1 processor 3 stepping ID. Left Processor 3 Cache Size Displays board 1 processor 3 L2 cache size. Left Processor 4 CPU ID Displays board 1 processor 4 stepping ID. Left Processor 4 Cache Size Displays board 1 processor 4 L2 cache size. Right Processor 1 CPU ID Displays board 2 processor 1 stepping ID. Right Processor 1 Cache Size Displays board 2 processor 1 L2 cache size. Right Processor 2 CPU ID Displays board 2 processor 2 stepping ID. Right Processor 2 Cache Size Displays board 2 processor 2 L2 cache size. Right Processor 3 CPU ID Displays board 2 processor 3 stepping ID. Right Processor 3 Cache Size Displays board 2 processor 3 L2 cache size. Right Processor 4 CPU ID Displays board 2 processor 4 stepping ID. Right Processor 4 Cache Size Displays board 2 processor 4 L2 cache size.

Keyboard Features Submenu

Feature Option Description

Num Lock Auto

Off

Key Click

Keyboard autorepeat rate

Disabled

Enabled

30/sec

26.7/sec

21.8/sec

18.5/sec

13.3/sec 10/sec 6/sec 2/sec

Selects power-on state for Num Lock.

Enabled produces the key click.

Selects key repeat rate.

Keyboard autorepeat delay 1/4 sec

1/2 sec

3/4 sec 1 sec

Selects delay before key repeat.

Configuring Your System 3-7

Advanced Menu

WARNING

Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction.

Feature Option Description

Processor Serial Number:

Disabled

Enabled

Processor serial number control.

Reset Configuration Data:

Use Multiprocessor Specification

Large Disk Access Mode CHS

Pause Before Boot

Hot-Plug PCI Master Control: Disabled

Hot-Plug PCI Allocation Level Displayed

Timeout on POST Errors:

PCI Configuration Selects PCI Configuration submenu. I/O Device Configuration Selects I/O Device Configuration submenu.

Yes

1.1

1.4

LBA

Disabled

Enabled

Minimum

Maximum

Disabled

Enabled

Yes clears the system configuration data.

Configures the Multiprocessor Specification revision level. Some OSs require 1.1 for compatibility.

Select the drive access method for IDE drives. Most OSs use logical block addressing (LBA). However, some operating systems may use the cylinder head sector (CHS). See your OS documentation for further help.

Enables five-second pause before booting the OS.

Enabled allows the creation of the hot plug resource table.

Sets the amount of resources to allocate to the empty hot-plug PCI slots.

If enabled, boots OS after 5 seconds of displaying POST errors.

If disabled, waits for user to press F1 or F2.

Advanced Chipset Control Selects Advanced Chipset Control submenu.

3-8 Configuring Your System

PCI Configuration Submenu

Feature Option Description

Processor Bus: 100 MHz Information only. PCI Slots 1-2:

PCI Slots 3-6: PCI Slots 7-8: PCI Slots 9-10:

PCI Bus Speed Default:

PCI Device, Embedded SCSI A Selects PCI Mode submenu for embedded

PCI Devices Selects PCI Mode submenu for PCI slots.

33 MHz 33 MHz 33 MHz 33 MHz

33 MHz

66 MHz

Information only. Information only. Information only. Information only.

PCI Bus speed.

LVDS controller.

PCI Mode Submenu

Feature Option Description

Option ROM Scan

Enable Master Enabled

Latency Timer Default

Enabled

Disabled

0020h 0040h 0060h

0080h

00A0h 00C0h 00E0h

Enables option ROM scan.

Enables device(s) as a PCI bus master.

Specifies the minimum guaranteed number of PCI bus clocks that a device can master on a PCI bus during one transaction.

Configuring Your System 3-9

I/O Device Configuration Submenu

Feature Option Description

Serial Port A Disabled

Enabled

Auto OS Controlled

Configure serial port A using these options:

• Disabled—no configuration.

• Enabled—user configuration.

• Auto—BIOS or OS chooses the configuration.

• OS Controlled—displayed when controlled by the OS.

Base I/O Address

Interrupt IRQ3

Serial Port B Disabled

Base I/O Address 3F8

Interrupt

Parallel Port Disabled

3F8

2F8 3E8 2E8

IRQ4

Enabled

Auto OS Controlled

2F8

3E8 2E8

IRQ3

IRQ4

Enabled

Auto OS Controlled

Sets the base I/O address for serial port A.

Sets the interrupt for serial port A.

Configure serial port B using these options:

• Disabled—no configuration.

• Enabled—user configuration.

• Auto—BIOS or OS chooses the configuration.

• OS Controlled—displayed when controlled by the OS.

Sets the base I/O address for serial port B.

Sets the interrupt for serial port B.

Configure the parallel port using these options:

• Disabled—no configuration.

• Enabled—user configuration.

• Auto—BIOS or OS chooses the configuration.

• OS Controlled—displayed when controlled by the OS.

Mode Output only

Bidirectional

EPP ECP

Base I/O Address

Interrupt IRQ5

DMA channel DMA 1

Diskette Controller Disabled

378h

278h 178h 3BCh

IRQ7

DMA 3

Enabled Auto OS Controlled

3-10 Configuring Your System

Set the mode for the parallel port.

Selects the base I/O address for LPT port. 178h is only available only when the LPT port is in EPP mode. Otherwise, 3BCh is available.

Set the interrupt for the parallel port.

Selects the DMA channel for LPT port. For ECP mode only.

Configure the diskette controller using these options:

• Disabled—no configuration.

• Enabled—user configuration.

• Auto—BIOS or OS chooses the configuration.

• OS Controlled—displayed when controlled by the OS.

Advanced Chipset Control Submenu

Feature Option Description

Extended RAM Step

L2 Cache Disabled

Multiboot Support Disabled

Override PHP Switches:

2 GB Memory Limit:

1 MB

1 KB Every location

Enabled

Enabled Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Selects the thoroughness of the memory test of the extended memory. BIOS tests each 1 MB boundary, each 1 KB boundary, or every byte. BIOS defaults to the fastest test.

Enabled causes the secondary cache to be sized and enabled. Disabled causes the L2 cache to be disabled for core clock frequency bus ratios equal to 2.

Only enable this option when the total number of bootable devices is fewer than eight.

If enabled, all hot-plug PCI slots will power up. If disabled, only those slots whose PCI hot-plug retention mechanism is engaged will power up.

Only enable this option when you want the BIOS to limit the top of memory to 2 GB. Additional memory becomes inaccessible.

Configuring Your System 3-11

Security Menu

Feature Option Description

User Password Is Set

Clear

When you enter your user password, this field automatically changes to set.

Administrator Password Is Set

Clear

Set User Password Press Enter The user password controls access to the system at boot.

Set Administrator Password Press Enter The administrator password controls access to the setup

Password on Boot

Diskette Access User

Secure Mode Timer

Secure Mode Hot Key (Ctrl-Alt-?)

Disabled

Enabled

Administrator Disabled

1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 20 min 1 hr 2 hr

Disabled [A, B, …, Z]

When you enter your administrator password, this field automatically changes to set.

To enter a password, press <Enter> and follow the screen prompts.

utility. To enter a password, press <Enter> and follow the screen prompts.

Requires password entry before boot. The system remains in the secure mode until you enter the password. Password on Boot takes precedence over Secure Mode Boot.

Controls access to diskette drives.

Select the time-out period of keyboard or mouse inactivity required before the secure mode activates. (A password must be entered for the secure mode to work.)

Select a hot key, and then press <Ctrl+Alt+(your hot key)> to place the system in the secure mode. The key should not conflict with any application.

Secure Mode Boot

Video Blanking

Diskette Write Protect

Front Panel Lockout

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled lets the system boot in the secure mode. Requires a password to unlock the system.

Enabled blanks the video when the secure mode activates. Requires a password to unlock the system.

Enabled write-protects the diskette drive when the Secure Mode activates. Requires a password to restore the diskette writes.

Disable front panel when secure mode activates. Requires a password to unlock the system.

3-12 Configuring Your System

Server Menu

Feature Option Description

System Management Selects System Management submenu. Console Redirection Selects Console Redirection submenu. Processor Retest

EMP Password Switch

EMP ESC Sequence Updated from the FPC firmware. EMP Hangup Line String Updated from the FPC firmware. Modem Init String Updated from the FPC firmware. High Modem Init String Updated from the FPC firmware. EMP Access Mode Preboot Only

EMP Restricted Mode Access

EMP Direct Connect/Modem Mode

EMP Password If enabled, allows you to restrict EMP access.

Yes

Disabled

Enabled

Always Active

Disabled

Enabled

Direct Connect

Modem Mode

Yes causes BIOS to clear historical processor status and retest all processors on the next boot.

Enable or disable the EMP password.

Preboot Only—EMP is enabled during power down or POST. Always Active—EMP is always enabled. Disabled—EMP is disabled.

When enabled, power down, front panel NMI, and reset control via EMP are disabled. Restricted mode can be selected with preboot or always active mode.

You can connect directly to the port or use a modem.

Configuring Your System 3-13

System Management Submenu

Feature Option Description

Firmware SMIs Disabled

Enabled

Disabled turns off all firmware SMI sources.

System Event Logging Disabled

Enabled

Clear Event Log

Memory Scrubbing: Disabled

AERR Enable: Disabled

Assert NMI on BERR Disabled

Assert NMI on PERR Disabled

Assert NMI on SERR Disabled

Enable Host Bus Error

FPC Error Check:

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled logs critical system event s.

Enabled cleans the system event log on the next boot.

Enabled allows the chipset to correct memory contents when a correctable error is detected. Disabled allows the chipset to deliver corrected data but does not update the memory contents.

Enabled allows the host bus address parity error signal (AERR) to be enabled for each processor that supports it. Disabled, AERR is ignored.

Enabled generates an NMI. Enabling the Firmware SMIs option is required to assert an NMI.

Enabled generates an NMI. Enabling the SERR option is required to activate this option.

Enabled generates an NMI.

Enabled allows host single- and multiple-bi t errors.

Enabled allows BIOS to verify that it can communicate with the front panel controller (FPC).

HSC Error Check

Server Management Information Selects Server Management Information submenu.

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled allows BIOS to verify that it can communicate with the Hot Swap Controller (HSC).

3-14 Configuring Your System

Server Management Information Submenu

This submenu displays system serial number, part number, and server management controller revisions. All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. If any items require changes, please consult your system administrator.

Feature Option Description

Board Part Number Information only Board Serial Number Information only

System Part Number Information only System Serial Number Information only Chassis Part Number Information only Chassis Serial Number Information only BMC Revision Information only FPC Revision Information only Hotswap Revision Information only

Console Redirection Submenu

Feature Option Description

COM Port Address

IRQ # Baud Rate 9600

Flow Control No Flow Control

Disabled

3F8 2F8 3E8

3 or 4

19.2 K

38.4 K

115.2 K

CTS/RTS XON/XOFF

CTS/RTS + CD

Select the port address. Make sure these values are identical to those of serial ports A and B in the peripheral configuration setup menu.

When enabled, use the IRQ specified. Select the baud rate.

Select the flow control.

• CTS/RTS = Hardware

• XON/XOFF = Software

• CTS/RTS + CD = Hardware + carrier detect for modem use

Configuring Your System 3-15

Boot Menu

Feature Option Description

Diskette Check

Boot Device Priority Select the search order for the types of boot devices.

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled verifies the diskette type on boot. Disabled speeds up the boot process.

1. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive

2. Removable Devices

3. Hard Drive

4. Intel UNDI, PXE-1.0 (Build Dev)

Hard Drive The system attempts to boot to the OS from the first

Removable Devices

Maximum Number of I20 Drives

Message Timeout Multiplier

Pause During Post

, 2, 4, 8, 10, 50, 100, 1000

Disabled

Enabled

Use the up and down arrow keys to select a device. Press <+> or <-> to move the device up or down the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu.

hard drive in this list. If it does not find an OS, the system tries the next drive listed until if finds an OS. Use the up and down arrow keys to select a device. Press <+> or <-> to move the device up or down the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu.

The OS assigns drive letters to these devices in the order displayed. Change the sequence and the drive lettering of a device by selecting it with the up and down arrow keys. Press <+> or <-> to move the device up or down the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu.

Selects the maximum number of I20 drives that will be assigned a DOS drive letter.

All timeout values will be multiplied by this number.

Select enabled when you need to start the IRTOS manually. When you hear three beeps, POST has stopped. Press any key to continue.

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Exit Menu

The following menu options are available on the Server menu. Select an option by using the up or down arrow keys. Then press <Enter> to execute the option, and follow the prompts.

Option Description

Exit Saving Changes Exit Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit Setup without saving data to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all Setup items. Load Custom Defaults Load settings from custom defaults. Save Custom Defaults Save changes to custom defaults. Normally PhoenixBios reads setup settings

from CMOS. However, if CMOS fails, BIOS uses custom defaults—if you

have set them. If not, BIOS uses factory defaults. Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items. Save Changes Save Setup data to CMOS.

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Using the System Setup Utility (SSU)

The SSU is on the configuration software CD-ROM shipped with the server. The SSU provides a graphical user interface (GUI) over an extensible framework for server configuration. The SSU framework supports the following functions and capabilities:

Assigns resources to devices and add-in boards before loading the OS.

Lets you specify boot device order and system security options.

Permits viewing and clearing of the system event log (SEL).

Permits viewing of the system field replaceable units (FRUs) and sensor

data records (SDRs). Allows troubleshooting of the server when the OS is not operational.

Provides a system-level view of the server I/O devices.

Supports saving and restoring system configuration.

When to Run the SSU

The SSU is a DOS-based utility that supports extended system configuration operations for onboard resources and add-in boards. You can also view the SEL and set system boot and security options. Use the SSU when you need to:

Add and remove boards affecting the assignment of resources (ports,

memory, IRQs, DMA). Modify the server’s boot device order or security settings.

Change the server configuration settings.

Save the server configuration.

View or clear the SEL.

View FRU information.

View the SDR table.

The SSU is PCI-aware and works with any compliant configuration (.CFG) files supplied by the peripheral device manufacturer.

The I/O carrier comes with a .CFG file describing the characteristics of the carrier and the system resources it requires.

To specify a system configuration, SSU uses the information provided by:

.CFG files.

Configuration registers.

Flash memory.

The information that you enter.

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The SSU then writes the configuration information to flash memory. The SSU stores configuration values in flash memory. These values take effect

when you boot the server. POST checks the values against the actual hardware configuration; if the values do not agree, POST generates an error message. You must then run the SSU to specify the correct configuration before the server boots.

The SSU always includes a checksum with the configuration data so BIOS can detect any potential data corruption before the actual hardware configuration occurs.

What You Need to Do

To run the SSU from DOS diskettes, you must first create the SSU diskettes using the ExpressBuilder CR-ROM.

If your diskette drive is disabled or improperly configured, you must use the flash-resident Setup utility to enable it so you can use the SSU. If necessary, you can disable the drive after exiting the SSU. Information entered using the SSU overrides any entered using Setup.

Running the SSU

Running the SSU Locally

Running the ssu.bat file provided on the SSU media starts the SSU. If the server boots directly from the SSU media, the ssu.bat file runs automatically. If the server boots from different media, the SSU can be started manually or by another application. When the utility starts in the local execution mode (the default mode), the SSU accepts input from the keyboard and/or mouse. The SSU presents a VGA-based GUI on the primary monitor.

The SSU runs from writable, nonwritable, removable, and nonremovable media. If the SSU is run from nonwritable media, user preference settings (like screen colors) cannot be saved.

The SSU will not operate from a “DOS window” running under an OS like Windows†.

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Running the SSU Remotely

To run the SSU remotely, you must use BIOS console redirection.

Note:

versus the default VGA graphics mode. Some forms of remote operation require that the SSU be operated in text mode. In text mode, the SSU screens are constructed using only character-based graphics and colors. The primary benefit of text mode is the reduced amount of display information that needs to be communicated to a remote console. Support for text mode operation also allows the SSU to be operated remotely via modem using existing technologies, with no modification to the SSU required.

To start the SSU in text mode, type “AF/t” from the command line in the SSU subdirectory (the directory containing the af.exe file). Depending on the mode of execution, this could involve exiting the SSU to reach the command prompt, then restarting the SSU in text mode.

The SSU supports a text mode of operation

Using BIOS console redirection, you can:

See the SSU console.

Control the keyboard from a local system connected to a remote server by

a modem or direct serial connection.

The local system must run terminal emulator software capable of supporting ANSI terminal sequences. BIOS console redirection provides text mode video and keyboard redirection support only. It does not support redirection of the mouse.

Text mode video and user input is sent to a remote location through either a modem or direct serial link and is displayed by the terminal emulator software on the local system.

In this model of remote operation, the SSU executes in text mode exclusively on the remote server. Any files required for the SSU to execute must be on the remote server (on removable or nonremovable media).

Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console

Using the DPC console in conjunction with BIOS console redirection, you can:

See the BIOS Setup Screen (F2)

Control the keyboard from a local system connected to a remote server by

a modem or direct serial connection

The local system must be running the DPC console software. This method of redirection provides text mode video and keyboard redirection support only. It does not support redirection of the mouse.

For specific instructions on implementing the DPC console.

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Starting the SSU

The SSU is a collection of task-oriented modules plugged into a common framework called the Application Framework (AF). The AF provides a launching point for individual tasks and a location for setting customization information.

1. Turn on your video monitor and your system.

2. Start the SSU:

After creating a set of SSU diskettes from the CD-ROM: Insert the

first SSU diskette in drive A. Press the reset button or <Ctrl+Alt+Del> to reboot your server from the diskette.

3. When the SSU title appears on the screen, press <Enter> to continue.

4. The mouse driver loads if it is available; press <Enter> to continue.

This message appears:

Please wait while the Application Framework loads....

When the main window of the SSU appears (see Figure 3-1), you can customize the GUI before continuing. See “Customizing the SSU” below.

Figure 3-1. SSU Main Window

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Customizing the SSU

You can customize the GUI according to your preferences. The AF sets these preferences and saves them in the AF.INI file so that they take effect the next time you start the SSU. Use these six user-customizable settings:

BackColor—(default = 3) lets you change the BACKGROUND color

associated with different items on the screen to predefined color combinations. The changes are instantaneous.

Color—(default = 0) lets you change the WINDOW color preference

selection to predefined color combinations. The changes are instantaneous.

UserMode—(default = expert) lets you set the desired expertise level.



Novice



Intermediate



Expert

The expertise level determines which tasks are visible in the Available Tasks section and what actions each task performs. For a new mode setting to take effect, you must exit the SSU and restart it. In the current implementation, there is no distinction between these three different modes.

Language—(default = EN) lets you change the text displayed in the SSU

to the appropriate language. For a new language setting to take effect, you must exit the SSU and restart it. For a list of Alpha-2 language codes, see the ISO 639:1988 and ISO 3166-1993 specifications.

Locale—(default = US) lets you change the current locale used in the

SSU environment. For a new locale to take effect, you must exit the SSU and restart it. For a list of Alpha-2 locale codes, see the ISO 639:1988 and ISO 3166-1993 specifications.

Other—lets you change other miscellaneous options in the SSU. The

changes are immediate.

To change the interface default values:

Use the mouse to click the proper button in the Preferences section of the

SSU Main window. OR

Use the tab and arrow keys to highlight the desired button, and press the

spacebar or <Enter>. OR

Access the menu bar with the mouse or hot keys (Alt + underlined letter).

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Note:

CD-ROM), these preferences will be lost when you exit the SSU.

If you run the SSU from nonwritable media (like a

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Launching a Task

It is possible to have many tasks open at the same time, although some tasks might require complete control to avoid possible conflicts. A task achieves complete control by commanding the center of operation until you close the task window.

To launch a task:

In the SSU Main window, double-click the task name under Available

Tasks to display the main window for that task, OR Highlight the task name, and click <OK>, OR

Use the tab and arrow keys to highlight the desired button, and press the

spacebar or <Enter>.

Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window

The RCA provides three major functions:

Creates representations of devices that cannot be discovered by the

system. Modifies the contents of the system by adding and removing devices.

Modifies the resources used by devices.

1. From the SSU main window, launch the RCA by selecting the “Resources”

task under the RCA heading in the task box.

2. When the RCA window appears, it displays messages similar to the

following:

Baseboard: System Board PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 00 -– Host Processor Bridge PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 0D –- Multifunction Controller PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 0F –- Ethernet Controller PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 12 –- Multifunction Controller PCI Card: Bus 00 dev 14 –- VGA Controller

3. To configure a device, click it or select its name in the Devices section of the

RCA window, and press the spacebar or <Enter>.

4. You can close the RCA window and return to the AF by clicking on the

Close button. Any changes made will be kept in memory for use by the RCA when it is rerun.

5. Save all changes by clicking <Save>. Saving writes your current

configuration to nonvolatile storage where it will be available to the system after every reboot.

6. To discard all changes, close the window by clicking on the system menu

(the dash in the upper-left corner). Do not do this if you want to save changes (step 5).

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Modifying Resources

You might need to modify the resources of a device to accommodate certain operating systems, applications, and drivers. You might also need to modify resources to resolve a conflict.

To modify the resources associated with a device:

1. Highlight the device in the Devices section of the RCA window.

2. Press the spacebar or <Enter>, or double-click the entry.

This displays the functions of the selected device along with possible choices and the resources associated with those choices.

To make a modification:

1. Highlight the function in the Configuration window.

2. Press the spacebar or <Enter>, or double-click the entry (this updates the

choice and resource lists).

3. Press the tab key to get to the choice list, and press <Enter>.

4. Use the arrow keys to select a proper choice, and press <Enter> again.

5. If the choice allows multiple possible values for a particular resource, use

the hot key to select a resource and press the spacebar or double-click the resource.

6. Select the desired resource, and click <OK>.

System Resource Usage

Click <Resource Use> in the Configuration window to display the System Resource Usage window, which shows the resources each device consumes. This information is useful if a conflict occurs. Devices can be organized according to the resources you want to examine using the options in the Resource section of the screen. The resource information can also be written to a plain text file through this window.

Multiboot Options Add-In

In this window, you can change the boot priority of a device.

1. Select a device.

2. Press <+> to move the device up in the list (higher priority). Press <-> to

move it down.

Security Add-In

In this window, you can set the user and administrator passwords and security options.

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To Set the User Password

1. Click <User Password>.

2. Enter the password in the first field.

3. Confirm the password by entering it again in the second field.

To Change or Clear the User Password

1. Click <User Password>.

2. Enter the old password in the first field.

3. Enter the new password in the second field (or leave blank to clear).

4. Confirm the password by entering it again in the second field (or leave blank

to clear).

To Set the Administrator Password

1. Click <Administrator Password>.

2. Enter the password in the first field.

3. Confirm the password by entering it again in the second field.

To Change or Clear the Administrator Password

1. Click <Administrator Password>.

2. Enter the old password in the first field.

3. Enter the new password in the second field (or leave blank to clear).

4. Confirm the password by entering it again in the second field (or leave blank

to clear).

Security Options

The security options available to you depend on your platform. The list below is representative. Click <Options> to set the security options:

Hot Key—sets a key sequence that puts the server into secure mode

when the key is pressed. Lock-Out Timer—sets an interval that puts the server into secure mode

when no activity occurs during the interval. Secure Boot Mode—forces the server to boot directly into secure mode.

Video Blanking—turns off the video when the server is in secure mode.

Floppy Write—controls access to the diskette drive when the server is in

secure mode. Front Panel Loc k out—control the power and reset button while the

server is in secure mode.

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System Event Log (SEL) Viewer Add-in

Clicking on the SEL add-in task brings up the SEL viewer add-in, which allows you to:

Examine SEL records via the baseboard management controller (BMC)

in hex or verbose mode. Examine SEL records by sensor or event type in hex or verbose mode.

Examine SEL records from a previously stored binary file in hex or

verbose mode. Save SEL records to a file in either text or binary form.

Clear SEL entries from the nonvolatile storage area.

The SEL viewer main window provides access to features of the add-in. Each option included on the main menu supports an accelerator key. Accelerator keys are indicated by an underlined letter in the text listing the option. The main window includes support to display the following information for each SEL entry:

Record identifier

Event type

Time stamp information

Generator identifier

Emv revision

Sensor type

Sensor number

Event description

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Figure 3-2 shows the SEL viewer main window. Table 3-4 lists the window’s menus and options.

Figure 3-2. SEL Viewer Add-in Main Window

Table 3-4. SEL Viewer Menus

Menu Options

File Open SEL: Views data from previously saved SEL file.

Save SEL: Saves the currently loaded SEL data to a file. Clear SEL: Clears the SEL data from the BMC. Exit: Quits the SEL Viewer.

View SEL Info: Displays information about the SEL (display only).

All Events: Displays the current SEL data from the BMC. By Sensor: Displays a pop-up menu allowing you to view the data from a certain sensor type. By Event: Displays a pop-up menu allowing you to view the data from a certain event type. Monitor Real-time: Displays SEL information in real time, allowing you to continuously monitor the SEL (events are displayed as soon as they are posted to the SEL).

Settings Display Hex/Verbose: Toggles between hex/interpreted mode of displaying the SEL records.

Output Text/Binary: Determines whether SEL data will be saved to the file (and under File\Save) in binary format or verbose format.

Help About: Displays the SEL Viewer version information.

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Sensor Data Record (SDR) Manager Add-In

The SDR Manager can display SDR records in either raw form (hexadecimal) or in an interpreted, easy-to-understand textual form (verbose).

In this window, you can:

Examine all SDR records through the baseboard management controller

(BMC) in either hex or verbose mode. Examine SDR records by Record type in either hex or verbose mode.

Examine SDR records from a previously stored binary file in either hex

or verbose mode. Save the SDR records to a file in either text or binary form.

The SDR Manager main window provides access to features of the add-in through menus. Each option included on the main menu supports an accelerator key. Accelerator keys are indicated by an underlined letter in the text listing the option.

Figure 3-3 shows the SDR Manager main window. Table 3-5 lists the window’s menus and options.

Figure 3-3. SDR Manager Main Window

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Menu Options

File

Open FRU: Opens FRU data from a previously saved file. Save SDR: Saves SDR data to a file in binary raw or verbose text format. Exit: Quits the SDR Manager.

Table 3-5. SDR Manager Menus

View

Settings

Help

SDR Info: Displays SDR information as returned by the GetSDRInfo interface of the BMC. All Records: Displays all records in the SDR repository. By Record: Displays all records in the SDR repository, sorted by record type.

Display Hex: Displays SDR records in hex format. Display Verbose: Displays SDR records in verbose format. Output Text: Saves SDR data in verbose format. Output Binary: Saves SDR data in binary format.

About: Displays SDR Manager version information.

Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Manager Add-In

The FRU Manager can display the FRU inventory areas in either hex or verbose format.

In this window you can:

Examine all FRU inventory areas on the server in either hex or verbose

mode. Examine individual FRU inventory areas in either hex or verbose mode.

Examine FRU inventory of the BMC only in either hex or verbose mode.

Save the FRU inventory areas to a file in either text or binary form for the

BMC only.

The FRU manager’s main window provides access to features of the add-in through menus. Each option included on the main menu supports an accelerator key. Accelerator keys are indicated by an underlined letter in the text listing the option.

Figure 3-4 shows the FRU Manager main window. Table 3-6 lists the window’s menus and options.

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Menu Options

File

Open FRU: Opens FRU data from a previously saved file. Save FRU Exit: Quits the FRU Manager.

Figure 3-4. FRU Manager Main Window

Table 3-6. FRU Manager Menus

: Saves FRU data to a file in binary raw or verbose text format.

View

Settings

Help

FRU Info: Displays FRU information of the selected device. All FRU Areas By Device Type

Display Hex Display Verbose Output Text Output Binary: Saves FRU data in binary format.

About

: Displays FRU Manager version information.

Exiting the SSU

Exiting the SSU causes all windows to close.

1. Exit the SSU by opening the menu bar item File in the SSU Main window.

2. Click <Exit>.

Or Highlight Exit, and press <Enter>.

: Displays FRU areas of all devices.

: Displays FRU areas sorted by device type.

: Displays FRU areas in hex format.

: Displays FRU areas in verbose format.

: Saves FRU data in verbose format.

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FRU and SDR Load Utility

The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) load utility is a DOS-based program that updates the server management subsystem’s product level FRU, SDR, and the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs). The utility:

Discovers the product configuration based on instructions in a master

configuration file. Displays the FRU information.

Updates the EEPROM associated with the baseboard management

controller (BMC) that holds the SDR and FRU area. Updates the DMI FRU area located in the BIOS nonvolatile storage

device. Generically handles FRU devices that might not be associated with the

BMC.

When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility

You should run the FRUSDR load utility each time you upgrade or replace the hardware in your server, excluding add-in boards, hard drives, and RAM.

Because the utility must be reloaded to properly initialize the sensors after programming, turn the server off and remove the AC power cords from the server. Wait approximately 30 seconds, then reconnect the power cords and turn on the server.

What You Need to Do

You can run the utility directly from the configuration software CD-ROM or from diskettes you create from the CD-ROM.

If you choose to run the FRUSDR Load Utility from a diskette, you must copy the utility from the CD-ROM and follow the instructions in the included README.TXT file.

If your diskette drive is disabled, or improperly configured, you must use BIOS Setup to enable it. If necessary, you can disable the drive after you have finished using the FRUSDR utility.

How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility

The utility:

Is compatible with ROM-DOS Ver. 6.22, MS-DOS Ver. 6.22, and later

versions. Accepts CFG, SDR, and FRU load files (the executable file for the utility

is frusdr.exe).

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Requires the following supporting files:



One or more .fru files describing the system’s FRUs



A .cfg file describing the system configuration



An .sdr file describing the sensors in the system

Command Line Format

The basic command line format (see Table 3-7) is

frusdr [-?] [-h] [-d {dmi, fru, sdr}] [-cfg filename.cfg] [-fru filename.fru]

Table 3-7. Command Line Format

Command Description

Frusdr Is the name of the utility.

-? or –h Displays usage information.

-d {dmi, fru, sdr} Displays requested area only.

-cfg filename.cfg Uses custom CFG file.

-p Pause between blocks of data.

Parsing the Command Line

The FRUSDR load utility allows only one command line function at a time. A command line function can consist of two parameters. Example: -cfg filename.cfg. Invalid parameters generate an error message and cause the program to end. You can use either a slash (/) or a minus sign (-) to specify command line options. The -p flag can be used in conjunction with any of the other options.

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Displaying Usage Information

When the utility is run with the -? or -h command line flags, the following message is displayed when the verbose flag -v is added to the help command:

FRU & SDR Load Utility Version 2.1 Revision R.1.1

Usage: Frusdr

-? or –h Displays usage information.

-d {dmi,fru,sdr} Only displays requested area.

-cfg filename.cfg Uses custom CFG file.

-p Pause between blocks of data.

-v Verbose, display any additional details.

This utility must be run from a system executing DOS. Running in a Window's DOS box is insufficient and will provide incorrect results. Programming the BMC FRU area clears the SDR table; therefore the SDR table must be reprogrammed. Upon completing the programming of the FRU and SDR areas, the server should be rebooted.

Note: DOS users may alternatively use a '/' instead of the '-'.

The following information displays if the -v option is included in the command line.

The /D FRU command may be followed with up to 16 device addresses. These device addresses are used to view up to 16 different FRU areas, instead of the default of displaying the BMC FRU. The arguments following the "-d FRU" are in the same order and value as the NVS_TYPE, NVS_LUN, DEV_CONTROLLER, DEV_BUS and DEV_ADDRESS which are found in the FRU file header in each FRU file. The LUN address and device controller are optional. If the LUN address is used, it must start with an 'L'. If the device controller is used, it must start with a ‘C’ and all other parameters must be present.

Usage: FRUSDR -d fru (device) [devctrl] [lun] (bus) (addr) (addr2) (etc) Example: FRUSDR /D FRU IMBDEVICE C22 L00 00 C0 C2

The configuration file can be used to load multiple FRU and SDR files. In the configuration file, you can define which FRU and SDR areas are to be programmed. Additionally, you can request information from the user or ask the user to choose which areas to program.

Displaying a Given Area

When the utility is run with the -d DMI, -d FRU, or -d SDR command line flag, the indicated area is displayed. Each area represents one sensor for each instrumented device in the server. If the given display function fails because of an inability to parse the data present or a hardware failure, the utility displays an error message and exits.

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Displaying DMI Area

Each DMI area displayed is headed with the DMI area designated name. In each area, each field has a field name header followed by the field in ASCII or as a number.

Example:

To display the DMI area, type frusdr -d dmi and press <Enter>.

Displaying FRU Area

The FRU area is displayed in ASCII format when the field is ASCII or as a number when the field is a number. Each FRU area displayed is headed with the FRU area designated name. Each field has a field name header followed by the field in ASCII or as a number. The board, chassis, and product FRU areas end with an END OF FIELDS CODE that indicates there are no more data in the area. The internal use area is displayed in hex format, 16 bytes per line.

Example: To display the FRU area, type frusdr -d fru and press <Enter>.

Displaying SDR Area

The SDR nonvolatile storage area is displayed in the following hex format. The data are separated by a sensor record number X header, where X is the number of that sensor record in the SDR area. The next line after the header is the sensor record data in hex format delineated by spaces. Each line holds up to 16 bytes. The data on each line are followed by the same data in ASCII format; nonprintable characters (ch < 32 || ch > 126) are substituted by a period (.).

Example: To display the SDR area, type frusdr -d sdr and press <Enter>.

Using Specified CFG File

The utility can be run with the command line parameter of -cfg filename.cfg. The filename can be any DOS-accepted, eight-character filename string. The utility loads the specified CFG file and uses the entries in that file to probe the hardware and to select the proper SDRs to load into nonvolatile storage.

Displaying Utility Title and Version

The utility displays its title: FRU & SDR Load Utility, Version X.X, Revision X.XX where X.XX is the

revision number for the utility.

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Configuration File

The configuration file is in ASCII text. The utility executes commands formed by the strings present in the configuration file. These commands cause the utility to run tasks needed to load the proper SDRs into the nonvolatile storage of the BMC and possibly generic FRU devices. Some of the commands may be interactive and require you to make a choice.

Prompting for Product Level FRU Information

Through the use of a configuration file, the utility might prompt you for FRU information.

Filtering Records From the SDR File

The MASTER.SDR file has all the possible SDRs for the system. These records will probably need to be filtered based on the current product configuration. The configuration file directs the filtering of the SDRs.

Updating the SDR Nonvolatile Storage Area

After the utility validates the header area of the supplied SDR file, it updates the SDR repository area. Before programming, the utility clears the SDR repository area. The utility filters all tagged SDRs depending on the product configuration set in the configuration file. Nontagged SDRs are automatically programmed. The utility also copies all written SDRs to the SDR.TMP file; it contains an image of what was loaded. The TMP file is also useful for debugging the server.

Updating FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area

After the configuration is determined, the utility updates the FRU nonvolatile storage area. First it verifies the common header area and checksum from the specified FRU file. The internal use area is read out of the specified .FRU file and is programmed into the nonvolatile storage. The chassis area is read out of the specified .FRU file. Finally, it reads the product area out of the specified FRU file, then the area is programmed into the FRU nonvolatile storage. All areas are also written to the FRU.TMP file.

Updating DMI FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area

After programming the BMC FRU area, the utility programs chassis, board, and product FRU information to the DMI fields, if the DMI flag follows each FRUAREA command in the configuration file.

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Cleaning Up and Exiting

If an update was successfully performed, the utility displays a single message and then exits.

If the utility fails, it immediately exits with an error message and exit code.

Upgrading BIOS

Preparing for the Upgrade

Before you upgrade BIOS, record the current BIOS settings, obtain the upgrade utility, and make a copy of the current BIOS.

Recording the Current BIOS Settings

1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:

Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP

2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.

Note:

to configure your computer at the end of the procedure.

Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings

Obtaining the Upgrade Utility

You can upgrade to a new version of BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade utility, iFLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility through your computer supplier or from the Intel World Wide Web site:

http://www.intel.com

Note:

upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS upgrade.

Review the instructions distributed with the

This upgrade utility lets you:

Upgrade BIOS in flash memory

Update the language section of BIOS

The following steps explain how to upgrade BIOS.

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Creating a Bootable Diskette

1. Use a DOS or Windows 95 system to create the diskette.

2. Insert a diskette in drive A.

3. At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type:

format a:/s or, for a formatted diskette, type: sys a:

4. Press <Enter>.

Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette

The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains the files you need to upgrade.

1. Copy the BIOS upgrade file to a temporary directory on your hard disk.

2. From the C:\ prompt, change to the temporary directory.

3. To extract the file, type the name of the BIOS upgrade file, for example:

10006BI1.EXE

4. Press <Enter>. The extracted file contains the following files:

LICENSE.TXT README.TXT BIOS.EXE

5. Read the LICENSE.TXT file, which contains the software license

agreement, and the README.TXT file, which contains the instructions for the BIOS upgrade.

6. Insert the bootable diskette into drive A.

7. To extract the BIOS.EXE file to the diskette, change to the temporary

directory that holds the BIOS.EXE file and type: BIOS A:

8. Press <Enter>.

9. The diskette now holds the BIOS upgrade and recovery files.

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Upgrading BIOS

1. Boot the computer with the diskette in drive A. The BIOS upgrade utility

screen appears.

2. Select Update Flash Memory From a File.

3. Select Update System BIOS. Press <Enter>.

4. Use the arrow keys to select the correct .bio file. Press <Enter>.

5. When asked toconfirm that you want to flash the new BIOS into memory,

select Continue with Programming. Press <Enter>.

6. When the utility displays the message that the upgrade is complete, remove

the diskette. Press <Enter>.

7. As the computer boots after the upgrade, check the BIOS identifier (version

number) to make sure the upgrade was successful.

8. To enter the Setup program, press <F2> when you see the message:

Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP

9. For proper operation, load the Setup program defaults. To load the defaults,

press <F9>.

10. To accept the defaults, press <Enter>.

11. Set the options in the Setup program to the settings you wrote down before

the BIOS upgrade.

12. To save the settings, press <F10>.

13. To accept the settings, press <Enter>.

14. Turn off the computer and reboot.

Recovering BIOS

It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS upgrade; however, if an interruption occurs, BIOS could be damaged. In that case, you must recover BIOS.

Note:

upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS upgrade.

The procedure for recovering BIOS is detailed in “Recovery Boot Switch” on page 3-47. After doing the procedure, leave the upgrade disk in drive A and turn on the server, then continue with the BIOS upgrade. See “Upgrading BIOS” above.

Review the instructions distributed with the

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Changing BIOS Language

You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language that BIOS displays. Use a bootable diskette containing the Intel flash utility and language files (see page 3-38).

1. Boot the computer with the bootable diskette in drive A. The BIOS upgrade

utility screen appears.

2. Select Update Flash Memory from a file.

3. Select Update Language Set. Press <Enter>.

4. Select drive A and use the arrow keys to select the correct .lng file. Press

<Enter>.

5. When asked toconfirm that you want to flash the new language into

memory, select Continue with Programming. Press <Enter>.

6. When the utility displays the message that the upgrade is complete, remove

the diskette. Press <Enter>.

7. The computer will reboot and the changes will take effect.

Using the Firmware Update Utility

The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program that updates the BMC’s firmware code. You need to run the utility only if new firmware code is necessary.

Running the Firmware Update Utility

1. Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.0 or higher.

2. Place the firmware update utility (FWUPDATE.EXE) and the *.hex file on

the diskette. Make a note of the *.hex file name, because you will need it later.

3. Insert the diskette into the drive and boot to it.

4. At the DOS prompt, run the executable file (FWUPDATE.EXE).

5. The utility will display a menu screen. Select Upload Flash.

6. The utility will ask for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file.

7. The program will load the file and then ask if it should upload boot block.

Read the release notes accompanying your system to verify that a boot block upgrade is not needed. If it is not, press “N” to continue.

8. The program will next ask if it should upload operational code. Press “Y” to

continue.

9. Once the operational code has been updated and verified, press any key to

continue. Then press <ESC> to exit the program.

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10. Shut the system down and remove any diskettes in the system.

11. Disconnect all AC power cords from the system and wait 60 seconds.

12. Reconnect the AC power cords and power up the system.

Installing Video Drivers

After configuring the system, you need to install video drivers to take full advantage of the features of the onboard CL-GD5480 super VGA video controller.

The configuration software CD-ROM includes video drivers for use with

DOS and Windows NT. Check the README.TXT file on the CD-ROM for information on installing these drivers.

For other operating systems, see your OS instructions for installing

device drivers.

Using the Symbios SCSI Utility

The Symbios SCSI utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the system board. Use the 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

When this message appears on the video monitor:

Press Ctrl-C to start Symbios Configuration Utility...

Press <Ctrl+C> to run the utility. When it appears, choose the host adapter that you want to configure.

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onfiguring the RAID Controller

The RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices) option available for your system is the three channel SecuRAID 530 (Mylex eXtremeRAID 1100) RAID controller board, which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance.

If you order a system with an Operating System (OS) hot load and a RAID controller, the system is pre-configured at the factory according to Table 3-8.

Table 3-8 RAID Configurations

Number of Hard Drives

1 small and several large capacity drives

2 small and several large capacity drives

2 or More same capacity drives

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

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.

RAID Level Configured in BSU

1 2 Remainder in

Hard Drives in BSU Array

(small capacity drive in BSU)

(small capacity drives in BSU)

Hard Drives in DEU (Not Configured)

Several (large capacity drives in DEU)

DEU (same capacity)

Description of RAID Configuration for BSU Drives

JBOD (RAID 7) Known as Just a

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

Mirroring (RAID 1)

paired and mirrored. All data is 100% duplicated on an equivalent drive (fully redundant).

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

Drives are

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

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NEC Express5800-180Rb-7 User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer

Contents

Using This Guide

Text Conventions

Related Documents

Safety Notices

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

Care and Handling

System Overview

Overview

Chassis Feature Summary

Chassis Front Controls and Indicators

Chassis Rear Controls and Features

Peripherals

3.5-inch Diskette Drive

3.5-inch Hard Drive Bays

5.25-inch Removable Media Device Bay

Hot-swap Power Supplies

System Cooling

Boardset Description

Boardset Features

Processor Overview

Memory Overview

DIMM Installation Sequence

Peripheral Ports

Super I/O Chip

Serial Ports

Parallel Port

Add-in Board Slots

Video

SCSI Controller

IDE Controller

Keyboard and Mouse

Remote Power-On (Wake On LAN) Function

System Security

Security with Mechanical Lock

Software Locks

Security with BIOS Setup:

Security with the System Setup Utility (SSU):

Password Protection

Secure Boot Mode

Boot Sequence Control

Boot Without Keyboard

Locked Power and Reset Switches

Diskette Write Protect

Video Blanking

Reconfiguration

Setting Up the System

Overview

Selecting a Site

Unpacking the System

Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly

Unpacking the Rack Mounting Hardware

Before You Begin

Static Precautions

Assembly

Attaching the Cable Retention Arm

Installing the Slide Rail Brackets into the Rack Cabinet

Mounting the Server into the Rack Cabinet

Getting Familiar with the System

Making Connections

Connecting the Power Cord

Using the System

Powering On the Server System

Powering Off the Server System

Forcing a Power Shutdown

Configuring Your System

Configuring Your System

Hot Keys

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

Main Menu

Advanced Menu

Security Menu

Server Menu