NEC Express5800-HX6100, Express5800-HX4100 User's Guide

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Safety Notices

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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.

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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.

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

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Warning: This equipment has up to three 3-wire, grounded power cords. To prevent electrical hazards, do not remove or defeat the ground prong on the power cords. Replace the power cord if it gets damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement.

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

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

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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.

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

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PELV (Protected Extra-Low Voltage) Integrity: To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity of the equipment, connect only equipment with mains-protected electrically-compatible circuits to the external ports.

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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.

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Earth Bonding: For safe ope ration, 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 p roperly 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.

Bill Graham

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Features

Chapter 3 Setup

Chapter 4 Configuring Your System

Chapter 5 Upgrades and Options

Chapter 6 Problem Solving

Appendix A Cabling

Appendix B Memory Configurations

Glossary

Equipment Log

Bill Graham

Chapter 1

Introduction

Contents

Organization ...........................................................................1

Notational Conventions ............................................................3

Bill Graham

Organization

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This guide tells you how to config ure and upgrade your server. Its goal is to familiarize yo u with your server and the tasks necessary for system config uration and upgrading.

Chapter 1

IntroductionIntroduces you to the purpose and structure of this guide.

Chapter 2

FeaturesGives you an overview of the server and describes major sy stem compone nts.

Chapter 3

SetupTells you how to select a site, unp ack the system, get familiar with the system, make cable connections, and power on the syste m.

Chapter 4

Configuring Your System Tells you how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the Resource Configuration Utility (RCU), the BIOS Setup Utility and the SCSISelect Utility. Chapter 4 also tells you how to configure system bo ard jumpers to set specific operating paramete rs.

Chapter 5

Upgrades and OptionsProvides you with instructions for upgrading your system with optional memory, options cards, and peripheral devices.

Chapter 6

Problem SolvingContains helpful information for solving problems that might occur with y our system.

Introduction

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Appendix A

System CablingIncludes cabling information for your system.

Appendix B

Memory ConfigurationsDefines the allowable memory configurations for your system.

GlossaryDefines the standard acronyms and

technical terms used in this manual.

Equipment LogProvides you with a sample

equipment log for documenting the system configuration and updates.

Introduction

Notational Conventions

The notational conventions liste d below are used throughout this manual.

F1 A letter, number, symbol, or word in CAPs re presents a

key on your keyboard. For ex ample, the instruction press F1 means press the key labele d F1 on your keyboard.

ENTER The ENTER key is interchangeably used as RETURN

and CARRIAGE RETURN. CTRL + ALT Two or three key names, separated by plus sign (s),

indicate multiple-key entries. Fo r example, CTRL + ALT + DEL means hold down the CTRL and ALT keys and press the DEL key.

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The special notices listed below are use d throughout this manual to emphasize specific information:

Warning: Warning indicates a hazard that can cause

serious personal injury or de ath if the hazard is not avoided

Caution: Caution indicates a hazard that might cause personal injury

Introduction

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Notice: Notice indicates the potential to damage equipment or data is present if the user does not take the necessary precautions recommended by the Notice.

Note: Notes are used to ide ntify or amplify a point to the reader. A Note may be use d to emphasize a recommended sequence of steps.

Introduction

Chapter 2

Features

Contents

Overview ................................................................................1

System Feature Summary...................................................2

Expanding the Server as Needs Grow ..................................3

HX4100........................................................................3

HX6100........................................................................4

Configuration Constraints ................................................... 5

Chassis ..................................................................................6

Status LED Indicator Descriptions .......................................7

Opening the Front Doors ....................................................9

Chassis Front Features and Controls ................................. 10

Chassis Rear Features and Controls ................................. 11

System Board Features ......................................................... 13

Processor........................................................................ 20

Memory ........................................................................... 20

Bus Master I/O Expansion Slots ........................................ 20

Real-Time Clock/Calendar ................................................ 21

BIOS............................................................................... 21

Video .............................................................................. 21

SCSI Controller ................................................................ 22

Peripheral Controller ........................................................ 22

External Device Connectors.............................................. 22

Keyboard and Mouse ........................................................ 22

Fans ............................................................................... 23

Peripheral Devices ................................................................ 23

SCSI-2 Hard Drive Bays ................................................... 23

Removable Media Drive Bays ............................................ 25

Power System....................................................................... 26

Software Locks via the BIOS Setup ........................................ 27

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Overview

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The server is a modular, multiprocessing se rver based on the Intel Pentium® Pro chip set. The chip set incorporates a modular scaleable architecture that integrates a 64-bit bus interface with three Pe ripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) buses and an Ind ustry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus. The architecture supports Symmetrical Multiprocessing (SMP) and a variety of op erating systems. The c hassis and system boards are designed to meet the needs of the server marketplace.

The combination of computing performance, memo ry capacity, and integrated I/O provide s a high performance environment for many app lications including network servers and multi- user systems. The server is designed fo r use in applications where downtime must be minimized. To this end, the server includes or has the option to include the following:

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Power system redundancy; in a system co nfigured with redundant power supplies, the sy stem will continue to operate with a single po wer supply failure.

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Self-contained power supp ly units that can be easily installed or removed fro m the back of the chassis.

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Hot-swap SCSI hard drive bays accessible from the front of the chassis; a failed drive can be removed and a new drive installed witho ut system power being turned off, if a Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) controller module is installed.

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High degree of SCSI hard disk fault tole rance and advanced disk array management features through the use of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology, if a Redundant Array o f Independent Disks (RAID) contro ller is installed.

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Hardware monitors (temperature and vo ltage) and software monitors to indicate failure s.

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Easy access to all parts for service.

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System Feature Summary

The following provides a summary of the system features:

Feature Description

Modular board set System is intended for use with a modular board set based

on Pentium Pro processor technology; from one to six processors and up to 4 GB of memory.

Add-in board support Rail and back panel slots support up to 11 add-in boards

(two ISA and nine PCI). 3 1/2-inch diskette drive 3 1/2-inch diskette drive is externally accessible. One location for a 3 1/2-inch

removable media device 5 1/4-inch SCSI CD-ROM 5 1/4-inch CD-ROM drive is externally accessible. Three locations for 5 1/4-inch

removable media devices

12 locations for 3 ½-inch SCSI-2 hard drives

Hot swap-capable backplane A hot swap-capable backplane is part of each drive cage

Power supply From one to three 420 Watt autoranging power supplies

One externally accessible 3 1/2-inch half-height bay is

available for server expansion.

Three externally accessible 5 1/4-inch half-height bays are

available for server expansion (diskette, CD-ROM, and/or

tape drives).

From one to three hard disk drive cages; each holding up

to four 3 ½-inch hot-swappable ultra wide SCSI-2 hard

drives. Each cage is secured behind a metal EMI door;

drives can be swapped in or out of the system without

powering it down, if a Redundant Array of Independent

Disks (RAID) controller module is installed. The array of

drives allows easy setup of optional RAID applications.

assembly for SCSI hard drives. The backplane is designed

for wide ultra SCSI-2 devices that use the industry

standard 80-pin Single Connector Attach (SCA) connector.

The backplane consists of a row of four drive connectors.

are easily removed/installed for service. In a three-supply

system, the third supply is redundant. In a two-supply

system, the second supply can be redundant, depending on

the system configuration. Software: utilities, setup BIOS Setup, Resource Configuration Utility, and

SCSISelect Utility. The EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM

contains the setup utilities and the ESMPRO CD-ROM

contains the server management software

Features

Security Mechanical: Key lock at the front door. One intrusion

sensor for front door to secure diskette, hard disk,

removable media device, power on/off switch, reset switch,

top cover, and left/right panel access. Three power inter-

lock sensors one on each side of the chassis and one on top

of the chassis.

BIOS: Password enable.

Expanding the Server as Needs Grow

The following two subsectio ns describe the typical minimum system configuration and expanded system capabilities of the HX4100 and HX6100 servers.

HX4100

The typical minimum system configuration of the HX4100 server could include the follow ing:

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Board set consisting of system I/O board, CPU base board with 128 MB memory, and two dual CPU boards with one Pentium

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Pro microprocessor on the

first (primary) CPU board.

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Diskette drive and SCSI CD-ROM drive

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SCSI hard drive cage with one hard driv e

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Network add-in boards

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A 420 Watt power supply

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Onboard 1 MB video memory

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System I/O board h as two ISA slots and nine PCI slots for add-in boards. The system I/O board also has a riser board for external I/O (se rial, parallel, video) interfaces.

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Chassis can hold six removable media drive s: four 5 1/4-inch half-height bays with a CD-ROM reade r already installed in one bay; and two 3 1/2- inch halfheight bays with a diskette drive already installed in one bay.

Features

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As server/client needs grow, yo u can expand system processor capacity, memory, drives, option cards, and the number of power supplies.

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CPU base board has two slots for du al CPU boards. Each dual CPU board may contain up to two processors, for a configurable range of one, two, three, or four processors.

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System I/O board has a video memory upgrade socket for an additional 1 MB of video memory.

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CPU base board supports 16 DIMM devices for a minimum memory size of 128 MB; maximum is 4 GB.

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System I/O board has eleven option board slots (two ISA and nine PCI).

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Chassis can hold six removable media drive s.

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Chassis supports up to three SCSI hard d rive cages for a total of 12 hot-swap bays f or 3 1/2-inch ultra wide SCSI-2 hard drives.

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Chassis supports up to three power supplies. The second or third power supply can be added to provide redundant power. A second power supply must be added if a second proce ssor or SCSI hard drive cage is added.

HX6100

Features

The typical minimum system configuration of the HX6100 server could include the follow ing:

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Board set consisting of system I/O board, CPU base board with 256 MB memory, and two triple CPU boards with two Pentium

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Pro microprocessors on

the first (primary) CPU board.

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Diskette drive and SCSI CD-ROM drive

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Three SCSI hard drive cages with one hard drive and a RAID controller is installed

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Network add-in boards

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Three 420 Watt power supplies. The third power supply provides redundant power.

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Onboard 2 MB video memory

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System I/O board h as two ISA slots and nine PCI slots for add-in boards. The system I/O board also has a riser board for external I/O (se rial, parallel, video) interfaces.

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As server/client needs grow, yo u can expand system processor capacity, memory, drive s, option boards, and the number of power supplies.

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CPU base board has two slots for triple CPU boards. Each triple CPU board may contain up to three processors, for a configurable range of two, three, four, five, or six processors.

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CPU base board supports 16 DIMM devices for a minimum memory size of 256 MB; maximum is 4 GB.

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System I/O board has eleven option board slots (two ISA and nine PCI).

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Chassis can hold six removable media drive s.

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Three SCSI hard drive cages support up to 12 hotswap bays for 3 1/2-inch ultra wide SCSI-2 hard drives.

Configuration Constraints

Power supplies are easily remo ved and installed. The second or third power supply may provide redundant power so that if one of the power supplies fail, the system will continue to oper ate and the failed power supply can be hot swapped. That is, the failed power supply is removed and replaced without turning power off. The second power supply is required with more than one processor or SCSI hard driv e cage is used. In this case, a third power supply is required for red undancy.

Features

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Chassis

A B

The system has four 5 1/4-inch half-he ight bays accessible from the front. These bays are convenient for diskette, tape, and CD-ROM driv es (removable media). Because of the EMI generated by hard drives, the increased susceptibility to ESD, and coo ling requirements, hard drives should not be installed in the 5 1/4-inch half-height bays.

Figure 2-1 shows the server front chassis features and controls.

Figure 2-1. Front Chassis Features And Controls

POWER

STATUS

DISK

Features

FGH

Power LED When green, power is present in system. When

off, power is turned off or power source is disrupted. See Table 2-1 for a list and description of the system LEDs.

Status LED When green the system is OK. See Table 2-1

for a list and description of the system LEDs.

Disk LED When green, internal disk drives are being

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

Key lock Secures both front external doors.

LCD panel Displays information about BIOS and system

failures (error and diagnostic information).

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Left to right: Drive

present/power on; drive active;

drive faulty.

Casters (4) Used when moving the server. Fixed by the

Each drive has three LEDs visible above the bay from the front. See Table 2-2 for a list of SCSI disk drive status LED indicators.

caster holders.

Status LED Indicator Descriptions

Table 2-1 lists the system status LED indicators along with a description of each LED indicato r. Table 2-2 lists the disk drive status LED panel indicato rs along with a description of each LED indicator.

Table 2-1. System Status LED Indicators

LED Status Description Response

Power Off Power OFF None required (normal)

Green Power ON None required (normal) Amber System power supply failure Replace failed power

supply module.

Status Off Power OFF None required (normal)

Green No alarms None required (normal) Amber Abnormal condition

(see Table 2-3).

Disk Off Not accessing disk drives None required (normal)

Amber Internal disk drive failure Check disk drive status

Green Accessing disk drives None required (normal)

Check condition.

LEDs

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Table 2-2. Disk Drive Status LED Panel Indicators

LED Status Description Response

Disk Drive Present

Disk Drive Activity

Disk Drive Status

Off Disk drive not present None required (normal)

Green Disk drive present None required (normal) Off Not accessing disk drive None required (normal)

On Accessing disk drive None required (normal Off No alarms None required (normal)

Amber Disk drive failure Replace disk drive.

Table 2-3. System Status Abnormal Conditions

LED (Amber) Conditions

System Status Chassis intrusion (front cover)

Unit fan alarm Memory multi-bit error (SERR) P6 bus error (SERR) Thermal sensor Temperature Voltage CPU thermal trip PCI PERR# (OPB/ESC detect) PCI SERR# CPU internal error WDT IOCHK

Features

Opening the Front Doors

You must open the right front door to turn the server power on or off, reset the server, mount or dismount a floppy disk, or mount or dismount a hard disk drive. Open the left front door to mount or dismount 5 1/4inch removable media devices.

To open the front doors:

1. To open the front doors, you need to use the security key provided with the server. Insert the security key into the key slot and tu rn the key to the righ t.

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2. First open the right front door, then open the left door.

Features

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Chassis Front Features and Controls

Figure 2-2 shows the server front chassis features and controls with front doors opened.

Figure 2-2. Front Chassis Features And Controls (with front doors opened)

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SCSI hard drive cages Used to mount the hard disks. Each cage

contains four disks with their three status LEDs mounted above.

Features

Ejector button, 3 1/2-inch

diskette drive Activity light, 3 1/2-inch

diskette drive LCD panel Displays information about BIOS and

Press to eject diskette.

When lit, drive is in use.

system failures (error and diagnostic information).

Power LED When green, power is present in system.

When off, power is turned off or power source is disrupted. See Table 2-1 for a list and description of the system LED indicators.

Status LED When green the system is OK. See Table

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

Disk LED When green, internal disk drives are

being accessed. See Table 2-1 for a list and description of the system LED indicators.

DC power switch Press to turn system DC power on or off.

Reset switch Press to cause a hard reset to the system;

the power-on self test (POST) will run.

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Load/eject button, CD-ROM

reader Activity light, CD-ROM reader When lit, drive is in use.

Chassis Rear Features and Controls

Figure 2-3 shows the server rear chassis features and controls.

Press to load CD and eject CD.

Features

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Figure 2-3. Rear Chassis Features and Controls

LONM

G H

I J

A B

C D

Keyboard PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector.

Printer LPT1 25-pin parallel port connector.

VGA VGA monitor 15-pin connector.

External-SCSI Narrow-SCSI 50-pin connector

Dump button See

Function select switches See

Mouse PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector.

COM1 COM1 serial port 9-pin connector.

COM2 COM2 serial port 9-pin connector.

Configuring Switch and Jumper Settings

of this User’s Guide.

Configuring Switch and Jumper Settings

of this User’s Guide.

in Chapter 4

Features

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Power status LEDs Both indicators are green during normal operation. Either

or both indicators go off when power supply fails. See Table 2-4 for status descriptions.

PCI slots Two PCI add-in board slot locations (PCI #11 and PCI #12).

Knockout Available to route SCSI signals to peripheral boxes.

ISA slots Two ISA add-in board slot locations (ISA #1 and ISA #2).

PCI slots Seven PCI add-in board slot locations(PCI #21, PCI #22,

PCI #23, PCI #31, PCI #32, PCI #33, and PCI #34).

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Power supplies (three

shown)

Possible configurations, installed from bottom most bay: 1 supply (nonredundant)

2 supplies (redundant if system has only one processor and

3 supplies (one redundant) Each power supply has a separate AC input power

connector.

System Board Features

The board set includes the system I/O bo ard, one CPU base board, and two CPU boards (e ither dual or triple). The system I/O board is mounted at the top of the system Figure 2-4 sh ows the system with the top cover removed.

one SCSI hard drive cage; nonredundant if more than one processor and one hard drive cage)

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Figure 2-4. System I/O Board Location

System I/O Board

Features

B C D

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Option board Fan Diskette drive Four 5 1/4-inch half-height bays with a CD-ROM reader

already installed in bottom bay I/O riser board Expansion slot covers

The CPU base board plugs into the undersid e of the system I/O board and the CPU board s plug into the CPU base board. Figure 2-5 shows the sy stem with the left side cover removed.

A B

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Figure 2-5. CPU Base Board and CPU Board Location

C D

A B C D

CPU base board CPU board #1 (primary) CPU board #2 (secondary) Rear CPU fan

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Memory DIMMs Front CPU fan

Features

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Figures 2-6, 2-7, and 2-8 show the major co mponents on the system I/O board, CPU base board , and CPU boards, while the following summarizes the board set features.

Board set summary Feature description

Multiple processor support

Upgradable memory Sixteen DIMM sockets on the CPU base board, supporting up to

Add-in board support Two dedicated ISA bus slots and nine dedicated 32-bit PCI slots

SCSI controller Dual onboard SCSI-2 controller (PCI-based). BIOS Flash memory-based BIOS (Basic Input/Output System ) and

Video Integrated super VGA controller ships with either 1 MB or 2

External device connectors

Clock Real-time clock/calendar (RTC). System hardware

monitoring

Two CPU boards. Either two or three processor sockets, for a total of either four or six processors.

4 GB memory using 256 MB DIMMs.

on the system I/O board.

Setup utilities.

MB of video memory. Upgrade socket (1 MB) is available for 1 MB system to increase total video memory size to 2 MB.

Onboard connectors for two serial ports, parallel port, narrow SCSI port, PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse, and VGA monitor.

Detects chassis intrusion and contains sensors for temperature, voltage, and fan failure.

Configuration utilities

Features

Resource Configuration Utility (RCU) and SCSISelect Utility.

Figure 2-6. System I/O Board Connector and Component Locations

K L

N O

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G F

E D

R M

PCI expansion slots (#31, #32, #33, and #34)

PCI expansion slots (#21, #22, and #23)

ISA expansion slots (#1 and #2)

CPU base board connector (underside of board)

PCI expansion slots (#11 and #12)

Optional Video DRAM sockets

I/O riser board connector

SCSI channel B connector

SCSI channel A connector

SCSI status cable connector

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Option board fan connector

Front panel connector

Configuration jumpers

Reserved

Diskette connector

Real time clock battery

Flash board

Non-volatile memory

Power status cable connector

Figure 2-7. CPU Base Board Component Locations

DIMM sockets (bank #1, #3, #5, and #7)

CPU board #2 connector

Configuration switch

CPU front fan connector

CPU rear fan connector

CPU board #1 connector

DIMM sockets (bank #2, #4, #6, and #8)

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Figure 2-8. Dual and Triple CPU Board Component Locations

a. Dual CPU Board

Voltage module socket for processor #1

Processor #3

Voltage module socket for processor #3

Voltage module socket for processor #2

Processor #2

Processor #1

b. Triple CPU Board

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Processor

Memory

The system includes two CPU boards containing Pentium Pro processor sockets and v oltage module sockets to power each processor (Figure 2-8). The CPU boards are either dual CPU boards capable of supporting up to two proc essors or triple CPU boards capable of supporting up to thre e processors. The Pentium Pro processors plug into a Zero Inse rtion Force (ZIF) sockets on these boards. Add itional Pentium Pro processors enhance performance and enable multiprocessing (SMP). All processo rs access the same memory and I/O space and tasks can run on either CPU if your operating system (OS) supports SMP.

The CPU base board contains sixteen 168- pin DIMM sockets (Figure 2-7, A and G). A minimum system configuration includes 128 MB (using two 64 MB DIMMs) of system memo ry. 16 DIMM sockets allow for system memory expansion to 4 GB (using sixteen 256 MB DIMMs). ECC generation/checking is provided for detection and correction of memory errors.

symmetric

Note:

system. Call your customer service representative for information.

Only use DIMMs approve d for use in this server

Bus Master I/O Expansion Slots

The server's expansion capabilitie s meet the needs of high performance I/O servers by providing a combination of PCI local bus and ISA connectors. The system I/O board offers nine dedicated PCI slots and two dedicated EISA slots.

The system I/O board contains two ISA bus maste r I/O (input/output) expansion slots (Figure 2- 6, C). The ISA architecture supports 32-bit memory addre ssing and 16bit data transfers for the CPU, D MA, and bus masters.

Features

The system I/O board also contains nine PCI bus maste r I/O expansion slots (Figure 2-6, A, B, and E).

Real-Time Clock/Calendar

The real-time clock provide s system clock/calendar information stored in a non-volatile memory (NVRAM). The real-time clock battery (Figure 2-6, Q) provides power backup for the real-time clock.

BIOS

A BIOS and Setup Utility are located in the Flash memory (Figure 2-6, R) on the system I/O board and include support for system setup and PCI/ISA Plug-andPlay auto-configuration. A number of security, reliability, and management features also have be en incorporated to meet vital server needs.

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Video

The onboard super VGA controller (PCI) is a highperformance SVGA subsystem that supports:

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

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1 MB of Video Memory expandable to 2 MB (Figure 2-6, F).

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16-bit bus for high-speed disp lay memory access.

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Hardware accelerated bit block transfer s (BITBLT).

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Supports 72Hz refresh, non-interlaced at: 640x480, 800x600, or 1280x1024 resolutions.

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Displays of up to 16M colors at 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions, 64K colors at 1024x768 resolutio ns and 256 colors at 1280x1024 resolutions with the optional 2 MB video memory.

Note:

SVGA drivers may be required to use the high-

performance video modes.

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SCSI Controller

The system I/O board includes a dual ultra wide SCSI- 2 controller (Adaptec® AIC-7895) integrate d as a PCI bus master. This controller supports data paths o f 8-bit (fast/narrow SCSI) at a data transfer rate o f 10 MB/sec and 16-bit (fast/wide or ultra /wide SCSI) at a data transfer rate of 20 MB/sec or 40 MB/sec. As a PCI bus master, this controller supports burst data transfe r rates up to the maximum of 133 MB/sec.

On this server, channel B is cabled to the fo ur SCSI devices in the removable media dr ive bays. Channel A is either cabled to the first SCSI hard drive cag e or available for optional SCSI dev ices.

Peripheral Controller

The advanced integrated periph eral controller supports two serial ports and one parallel po rt through the I/O riser board (Figure 2-6, G). The advanced integrated peripheral controller also supports the connection of two diskette drives ( Figure 2-6, P).

External Device Connectors

The I/O panel provides connectors f or a PS/2 compatible mouse and a keyboard, connectors for VGA monitor, two serial port connectors, and a parallel port co nnector. It also provides a narrow SCSI external conne ctor.

Keyboard and Mouse

The keyboard/mouse controlle r is PS/2™-compatible.

Features

Fans

In addition to the power supply fans, the system has an option board fan (Figure 2-4, B) cabled to the system I/O board (Figure 2-6, K) and two CPU f ans (Figure 2-5, D and F) cabled to the CPU base board (Figure 2-7, C and D). The two CPU fans (front and rear) are redundant in configuration. If one fan fails, its associated fan changes its rotating spee d to high.

Peripheral Devices

This subsection describes the SCSI-2 hard d rive bays and 5 1/4-inch removable media drive bay s.

SCSI-2 Hard Drive Bays

The right side of the system can contain up to three SCSI hard drive cages for 3 1/2-inch SCSI-2 hard driv es (see Figure 2-9). Each hard drive cage has a hot-swap backplane that supports four drive s. The backplanes require an 80-pin single connector attachment (SCA) connector on the drives you install.

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A drive carrier is required as part of the ho t swap implementation. A 3 1/2-inch periph eral between 1.0 and 1.6 inches high can be accommodated in each carrier. A drive is mounted in the carrier with four fasteners, and the carrier is retained in the chassis by a locking handle.

If your system has RAID, a fault light on the front panel board gives a general indication that there has been a fault on a hot-swap d rive. Each drive has a set of three lights to indicate the fault or o ther status: poweron (green LED), activity (green LED), or fault (yellow LED).

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Figure 2-9. SCSI-2 Hard Drive Bays

Three hard drive cages

(EMI panel and exterior door shown open)

Features

The backplane has two main functions: SCSI drive control and system data logging . Drive status is monitored to detect failing driv es and to control LED indicators. The backplane features are:

■

Inserting and removing of hard drives while po wer is on (referred to as “hot swap”)

■

Simplified cable management

■

SCA connectors to simplify inserting and remo ving hard drives

■

SCSI management of fault LEDs.

Each backplane supports SCSI drives with SCA connectors.

Removable Media Drive Bays

On the upper left side of the system, four 5 1/4-inch half-height bays (see Figu re 2-10) are designed fo r peripherals with removable media (diskette, CD-ROM, or tape). Two available adj acent 5 1/4-inch bays can be converted to a single full-he ight bay. The 5 1/4-inch drives can be removed directly from the front of the chassis. Removal of th e system top cov er may be required to install/remove the dev ice cables. Cosmetic filler panel are installed over all unused 5 1/4-inch bays.

On the upper right side of the system below the LCD panel, there are two built-in 3 1/2-inch bays one of which contains a 3 1/2-inch diskette drive that suppo rts both 720 KB and 1.44 MB media (see Figure 2-10).

Figure 2-10. Removable Media Drive Bays

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Factory-installed CD-ROM reader plus three bays for removable media drives.

Factory-installed 3 1/2-inch diskette drive plus second bay for removable 3 1/2-inch drive.

(Exterior doors shown open)

Note:

The SCSI termination resistors must be installed in the last SCSI drive of the daisy chain cabling (bottom media bay). All other devices must have te rminators removed.

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Power System

The system may be configured with up to three 420 Watt power supplies. Each supply auto matically switches between these input voltage ranges:

■

100-120 VAC at 50/60 Hz; 7 A maximum current

■

200-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz; 3.5 A maximum current

Each power supply provides these DC outputs: +5 V, +12 V, +3.3 V, -5 V, and -12 V. All output grounds connect to the power supply chassis and to earth ground through the AC line cord. Each supply has the following:

■

Individual AC input line cord that plugs into the external side of the power supply.

■

An isolating device on each DC o utput so that the failure of one supply will not af fect the operation of the others.

■

Cooling fan integral with each power supply enclosure. The fan circuitry implements fan failure detection.

In a system, power is drawn equally from all supplies present. A HX4100 with a single CPU and single SCSI hard drive cage can be configured with a single p ower supply. A system with two power supplies can be fully loaded (all drive bays and add-in board slots filled). The supplies use a forced current-sharing technique that ensures that the supplies will share within 10 perce nt at full load. In a high-access system w ith three power supplies, the third supply gives redundancy, because the load is redistributed if one supply fails.

Features

Software Locks via the BIOS Setup

The BIOS Setup has software features that let you control access to one or more parts of the system:

■

Set and enable an administrative passwo rd.

■

Set and enable a user passwo rd.

■

Enable password on boot.

■

Disable writing to the diskette d rive when secure mode is set.

If only a supervisor passwo rd is set and enabled: Enter this password to boot the server and run the SCU.

If both the user and administrative passw ords are set and enabled: Enter either one to bo ot the server. Enter the administrative passwo rd to access the SCU or BIO S Setup to change the system configuratio n.

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Features

Chapter 3

Setup

Contents

Selecting a Site .......................................................................1

Unpacking the System ............................................................. 2

Moving the System to the Installation Location ..........................2

Getting Familiar with the System ..............................................3

Making Connections ................................................................3

Connecting the Power Cord...................................................... 5

Powering On Your System .......................................................5

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Selecting a Site

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

■ Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets.

Note: For the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-15R outlets for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlets for 200-240 VAC. For other international sites, this means three-pron ged power outlets applicable for the electrical cod e of the region.

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

Each power cord can be plugged into a separate phase of a main AC supply, assuming the circuit is rated for that load.

Note: For Denmark, the system must be connecte d to an AC power source rated at 16 Amps.

■ Clean, dust-free, and well v entilated. Front and rear

ventilating openings kept free o f obstructions. Away from sources of heat, vibration or p hysical shock

■ Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and

electrical noise produced by ele ctrical devices (such as air conditioners, large fans, large electric mo tors, radio and TV transmitters, and high-frequency security devices)

■ Spacious enough to pro vide 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

■ Spacious enough to pro vide at least 11 inches (27

centimeters) in front of the system for proper front door clearance

■ Easily accessible for system maintenance and

installation of system upgrades.

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Unpacking the System

Caution: Your system weighs approximate ly 207

pounds (94 kg). To avoid perso nal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system

When you receive your system, inspect the shipping containers prior to unpacking. If the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if p ossible, 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 imme diately. To unpack your system, see the unpacking instructio ns on the shipping carton.

Moving the System to the Installation Location

Once you have selected the server installation site, move the server as follo ws:

1. Casters are provided on the bottom of the server.

Slowly push the server to the selected installation location.

Caution: For safety reasons, be sure to attach the

caster holders on the casters when the system is at the selected location

2. To stabilize the server, attach the caster holders o n

the casters as shown below.

Setup

Getting Familiar with the System

Before setting up your system, re fer to Chapter 2 in this User’s Guide to become f amiliar with the system’s features, such as the location of yo ur system's security keylocks and front and rear panel switche s, indicators and connectors, etc.

Making Connections

Refer to Figure 3-1 and connect yo ur keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Connect any external peripheral de vices such as a printer or modem by following the instructions included with these devices. To connect external SCSI cables, refer to Cabling in Appendix A of this User’s Guide.

Notice: Damage to the system may re sult if the keyboard cable is inserted or remov ed when power is applied to the system.

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

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Figure 3-1. Making Connections

IIKJ

E F

G H

A B

C D

Setup

A. Keyboard, PS/2-compatible 6-pin conne ctor B. Printer, parallel port 25-pin connector C. VGA monitor, 15-pin connector D. External-narrow SCSI, 50-pin high density connector E. Mouse, PS/2-compatible 6-pin connector F. COM1, serial port 9-pin connector G. COM2, serial port 9-pin connector H. Reserved, 9-pin connector I. PCI slots, nine PCI add-in board slots J. Reserved, connector knockout K. ISA slots, two ISA add-in board slots

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the female end of the AC po wer cords into the input receptacles on the rear of the power supplies (see Figure 3-2). Plug the male end of the power cords into NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC. If the power cord supplied with the system is not compatible with the AC w all outlet in your region, obtain a suitable power co rd 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-typ e male plug designed for use in your region. It must have certification marks showing certification by an agency acceptable in your region.

■ The power cord connector that plugs into the system

must be an IEC- type CEE-22 female connector.

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■ The power cord must be less than 1.8 meters (6.0

feet) long.

Warning: Your system shipped with a power cord. Do

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

Figure 3-2. Connecting the AC Power Cord

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Powering On Your System

1. Make sure all external devices, such as a vide o

display, keyboard, and mouse (op tional) have been connected, and the power cords are connected.

2. Po wer on the video display and any other external

devices.

3. Open the right front door and press the power on/off

switch on the front panel (se e Figure 3-3).

4. Ve rify that the Power LED is lit. If it is not lit,

ensure the ac power cords are connected to a functional ac power source.

After a few seconds your sy stem begins the internal Power-On Self Tests ( POST). POST automatically checks the system, CPU module, memory , keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. If you have problems powering on your system, refer to Problem Solving in Chapter 6 of this User’s Guide.

After you have successfully powered on your system, verify that the system boots to a DOS prompt. You can now run the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.

Figure 3-3. Powering On Your System

Power LED

Power On/Off Switch

Setup

Chapter 4

Configuring Your System

Contents

Configuring Your System ......................................................... 1

Resource Configuration Utility (RCU) ........................................2

Using the RCU...................................................................3

RCU Com mand Line Par ameters ..........................................5

RCU Configuration Settings ................................................6

ISA Board Configuration .....................................................7

BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................. 10

Using the BIOS Setup Utility ............................................. 10

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings.................................... 11

Exiting BIOS Setup ........................................................... 16

SCSISelect Utility .................................................................. 16

Using the SCSISelect Utility .............................................. 17

SCSISelect Configuration Settings .................................... 18

Exiting SCSISelect........................................................... 18

Using the Utilities Diskette to View the Event Log.................... 20

Configuring the Optional RAID Controller................................ 21

Configuring System Jumpers and Switches ............................. 23

Before You Begin............................................................. 23

Configuring I/O Riser Board Function Select Switches ........ 23

Configuring CPU Base Board Function Select Switches ......25

Configuring System I/O Board Switches and Jumper s......... 26

Setting Switches and Jumpers .......................................... 29

BIOS............................................................................... 30

Updating the BIOS ...................................................... 30

Changing the BIOS Setup Language............................. 31

Resetting the CMOS NVRAM ............................................33

Clearing and Changing the Password ................................33

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Configuring Your System

Configuration and setup utilities are used to change

your system configuration. You can configure your

system, as well as option board s you may add to your

system, using the Resource Configuration U tility (RCU)

diskette. Also, several unique syste m parameters are

configured using BIOS Setup which is store d in the

system FLASH memory. A diskette is not ne eded to run

BIOS Setup.

The SCSISelect Utility which is also stored in the

system FLASH memory is used if you nee d to configure

the SCSI controller in your system or to p erform a SCSI

disk format or verify disk o peration of these drives. A

diskette is not need ed to run SCSISelect.

A Utilities diskette contains the Event Lo g Utility. The

Event Log Utility is used to read stored system e vent

information.

If your system has been factory configured, the RCU,

BIOS Setup, or SCSISelect utilities do no t need to be

run unless you want to change the password or security

features, add option boards or de vices, or upgrade the

boards in your system.

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There are some system configuratio n parameters that

are set by jumpers. Howeve r, these parameters do not

usually require change. Finally, the EZ-SCSI utility is

included with your system. This program p erforms

MS-DOS driver installation for SCSI devices in your

system and also installs basic utilities that format and

manage SCSI hard disk drives. Refer to the

documentation supplied with the EZ-SCSI utility fo r

more information.

This chapter provides procedures for running the RCU,

BIOS Setup, and the Utilities diske tte. Also, a section

describing the system jumper conf igurations is

presented. Several configuratio n tables are provided in

this chapter to record changes you make to the default

system configuration.

You use the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-RO M to create the

RCU and Utilities diskettes.

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Resource Configuration Utility (RCU)

The Resource Configuration Utility is used to configure

your system. The RCU can be used to conf igure the

memory subsystem, peripheral dev ice subsystems, and

interface adapters. RCU recognizes ISA Plug- and-Play

boards and PCI boards and displays their configuration.

ISA (non-Plug and Play) adapter board s must be added

to the RCU configuration to reserve the resources

required by the ISA boards.

After you add options using the RCU, the system

automatically configures and initializes them during

system initialization at boot up.

The RCU stores the configuration information in the

non-volatile memory on your sy stem. When you exit the

RCU the configuration information is written to non-

volatile memory. The RCU also maintains the Setup

configuration, which is stored in the battery -backed

memory. This means that when you exit the RCU, the

Setup and RCU configuration will agree with each

other.

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Using the RCU

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If you are adding a non-Plug and Play ISA option bo ard,

run the RCU before installing the board using

procedures found in the Upgrades and Options chapter

of this guide. If you are upgrad ing system memory, do

so before running the RCU using procedures found in

the Upgrades and Options chapter of this guide. To use

the RCU:

Notice: The system can fail following impro per

configuration. Always save the current settings bef ore

reconfiguring the system.

1. Power on the system.

2. If the d iskette drive is disabled, enable it using the BIOS Setup utility, explained later in this chapter. Specify the correct type of diskette drive.

3. Using the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, create the RCU diskette. Note that the CD-ROM refers to the RCU as the SCU.

4. Start the RCU by rebooting the system, with the RCU diskette in Drive A. When the RCU banner is displayed, press ENTER and the Re source Configuration Utility Main Menu shown in Table 4-1 is displayed.

5. Select Learn about configuring your computer from

the RCU Main Menu and press ENTER if you nee d information on system configuration. Re ad through the information and press the F10 key wh en you are done.

6. Using the  and  arrows highlight Configure

Computer and press ENTER. The Resource Configuration Utility Menu shown in Table 4-2 displays. The keys that are active while viewing a screen are displayed on the bottom of the screen.

Note: Press the F1 key at any time for help and additional information on each optio n. To return from help, press the ESC key.

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Table 4-1. Resource Configuration Utility Main Menu

MENU OPTIONS DESCRIPTION

1. Learn about configuring your computer

2. Configure computer Lists automatically detected boards, and enables manually adding, moving

3. Set date Enables viewing and changing the date that the computer uses.

4. Set time Enables viewing and changing the time that the computer uses.

5. Maintain system configuration diskette

6. Exit from this utility Exits from the RCU.

Provides basic instructions on system configuration and using the Help program.

and removing boards. Plug-and-Play boards don’t require configuration files. If the ISA board requires configuration files, use “Add or remove boards” for a menu to enter or change ISA board configurations. (Refer to ISA Board Configuration found later in this chapter).

INSERT adds a board not detected or has not been installed. DEL removes a selected board.

F7 moves a selected board to a different slot.

Enables viewing and changing Configuration (.CFG) files and System Configuration Information (SCI) files.

Table 4-2. Resource Configuration Utility Menu

MENU OPTIONS DESCRIPTION

Step 1. Important System configuration information.

Step 2. Add and remove boards

Step 3. View and Edit Details

Step 4. Examine Switches or Print Report

Step 5. Save and Exit Allows you to save your configuration and exits to the operating system.

Provides information on the Resource Configuration program and how it differs from ISA board configuration.

Lists automatically detected boards, and enables manually adding, moving and removing boards. Plug-and-Play boards don’t require configuration files. This list shows all the boards and options that will be installed in your system.

Enables viewing and changing your system configuration settings including embedded features, functionality, IRQs, and port selections. Perform Step 3 only if you need to change the system default settings.

Enables viewing the required switch and jumper settings and allows printing of a configuration report.

You can also exit without saving.

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7. Select Step 1: Important System Co nfiguration

information and press ENTER to learn more abo ut the Resource Configuration Utility.

8. Select Step 2 to add an ISA board to y our system.

Refer to “ISA Board Configuration” in this chapter.

9. Select Step 3 to view your sy stems configuration

settings. The normal (d efault) RCU settings are shown in Table 4-3.

RCU Co m m a n d Lin e P a r a m e t e r s

There are RCU options that can be enable d by starting the RCU from the command line with the appropriate switch listed below. To enable an o ption, insert the RCU diskette in drive A and type A:SD at the MS-DOS prompt, followed by one of these command line parameters:

H High resolution display. Sets the d isplay mode to

43 lines for an EGA add-in video controller board or to 50 lines for a VGA board. The de fault is 25 lines for all add-in video controller boards.

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M Monochrome display. The display screens are

shown using monochrome attributes, even on a color display. The default is to d isplay color, unless a monochrome video display is de tected. Use this parameter when you have redirected the console to one of the onboard se rial ports.

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RCU Configuration Settings

Table 4-3 s h o w s t h e r e c o m m e n ded R C U s e t t i n gs f o r a sample system and provides a place f or you to record any changes you make to the settings. To display the configuration settings, select Step 3 unde r the Resource Configuration Utility Menu. To edit any of the configuration parameters, use the up and down arro ws to highlight the desired configuratio n parameter and press ENTER. Pressing F6 at this point, allows yo u to edit any of the parameters reso urces (IRQs, DMAs, I/O ports or memory).

Table 4-3. RCU Configurations

MAIN MENU NORMAL SETTING YOUR

System - Express 5800 HX4100/HX6100 System Board

RS - 232 COM Port 1 PORT 3F8h - 3FFh IRQ 4 RS - 232 COM Port 2 PORT 2F8h - 2FFh IRQ 3 Parallel Port PORT 378h - 37Fh IRQ 7 Floppy Controller Enabled Mouse Controller Enabled PCI-2 - PCI Ethernet Controller

PCI Function 1 Enabled

PCI-3 - PCI Ethernet Controller

PCI Function 1 Enabled

Embedded - PCI PCI Bridge - Bus 2

PCI Function 1 Enabled

Embedded - PCI SCSI Controller

PCI Function 1 PCI Function 2

Embedded - PCI VGA Controller

PCI Function 1 Standard VGA Resources

Enabled Enabed

Enabled Enabled

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ISA Board Configuration

If you want to add a non-Plug and Play ISA bo ard to your system, use the following procedures to define and add the option board. It is necessary to define an ISA board to prevent other bo ards in the system from using the same IRQ levels, DMA channels, I/O po rt addresses, or memory addresses, that your ISA board uses.

You must run the RCU and add the ISA board to the configuration before installing the ISA board in the system, otherwise the resources on the ISA board may conflict with a Plug-and-Plug board in the system.

BIOS automatically assigns ISA Plug-and-Plug board s to the next available slot. If the slot d isplayed in Step 2: “Add or Remove Boards” is not the actual slot, it can be moved by using the F7 function key .

Notice: IRQ levels, DMA channels, I/O port add resses, and memory addresses defined using this procedure should reflec t the same settings de fined by supplie d jumpers and/or configuration documents.

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1. Insert the RCU diskette into drive A: and pow er-on the system. The system boots-up using the RCU diskette.

2. The RCU Main Menu shown in Table 4-1 is

displayed. At the Startup Menu, enter choice 2, Configure Computer.

3. The Resource Configuration Utility Menu shown in

Table 4-2 is displayed. Sele ct Step 2 Add or Remove Boards and press ENTER.

4. The Step 2: Add or remove boards screen is

displayed. At this screen se lect Add by pressing INSERT.

5. The Add screen is displayed telling you to locate the

diskette that contains the .cfg file fo r the board. Press ENTER at this screen.

6. The Select a Configuration (CFG) file to add screen

is displayed. At this screen se lect Not Listed by pressing F5.

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7. The Add a board without a .cfg file screen is

displayed. Read through the information and pre ss ENTER. The Add a board without a .cfg file screen reappears. When the screen re appears select Create .cfg file and press ENTER.

8. The Create A Board CFG File screen is displayed. At

this screen enter the board descriptio n and manufacturer and press ENTER.

9. The New Board Setup screen is displayed. Using the

scrollable list select the resources used by the new ISA board. Table 4-4 provides a place fo r you to record the configuration you assign to the board.

10. Press F10 when you are finished selecting the resources used by the new ISA board.

11. The View Current Settings screen is displayed . Press ENTER to save the current setting s.

12. The Add confirmation screen is displayed. Rev iew the manufacturer’s c omments and pre ss ENTER.

Table 4-4. ISA Board Configurations

ISA BOARD DEFINITIONS YOUR CONFIGURATION Board Description: Manufacturer: Interrupts

DMA Channels Port address

Start End

Memory address

Start Length

Slot

(Select from scrollable list)

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13. The Add screen is displayed. Select the slot in which you want to install the board and pre ss ENTER.

Note: If the board you add causes a conflict in the configuration, a Caution message is displayed . Press ENTER at the message. This leads you to the screens that allow you to resolv e the conflict.

14. The Step 2: Add or remove boards screen is displayed. At this screen se lect Done by pressing F10.

15. The Steps in configuring your computer screen is displayed. At this screen select “Step 4: Examine switches or print report” and press ENTER.

16. The Step 4: Examine switches or print report screen is displayed. The boards marked with an arrow indicate that the boards in your system may have jumpers and switches that you must physically ve rify or that a software statement with ad ditional information about the board is provide d. Select Done by pressing F10.

Note: If the ISA board you are adding to the configuration does not have switches, jump ers, software statements or connection inf ormation, an Information message appears on scree n. Press ENTER and proceed to the next step.

17. The Steps in configuring your computer screen is displayed. At this screen select “Step 5: Save and exit” and press ENTER.

18. The Save and exit screen is displaye d. At this screen select “Save the configuration and restart the computer” and press ENTER.

19. The Reboot screen is displayed. At this screen press ENTER.

20. Now that you have reserved the sy stem resources, you can install the ISA board.

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BIOS Setup Utility

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

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

You access the BIOS Setup Utility when yo u turn on or reboot your system. To run the BIOS Setup U tility, perform the following procedure:

1. Powe r-on or reboot the system . BIOS displays the following:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

2. Press F2. After BIOS POST completes, the BIOS Setup Utility starts and the Main Menu is displaye d. The menu bar at the top of the Main Menu lists the following selections:

Menu Use

Main Use this menu for basic system configuration. Advanced Use this menu for setting the Advanced Features

available on your system.

Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords

and the Backup and Virus-Check reminders. Server Use this menu for configuring Server Features. Exit Exits the current menu.

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

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To display a submenu, position the curso r on a selection that has a submenu and press ENTER. Selections with submenus are preceded by an arrow.

Refer to the following table fo r information on the keys you use with Setup. These key s are also listed at the bottom of the Se tup menu.

Key Function in Setup Menu

F1 or Alt-H General Help window. ESC Exit the current menu.

or  arrow keys Select a different menu.



or  arrow keys Move cursor up and down. The cursor



moves only to the settings that you can

change. TAB or SHIFT-TAB Cycle cursor up and down. HOME or END Move cursor to top or bottom of window. PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN Move cursor to next or previous page. F5 or - Select the previous value for the field. F6 or + or SPACE Select the next value for the field. F9 Load default configuration values for this

F10 Load previous configuration values for this

ENTER ALT-R Refresh the screen.

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

Table 4-5 s h o w s t h e n o r m a l s e t t i n g s f o r t he BI O S S e t u p Utility and provides a place for yo u to record any changes you make to these settings.

menu.

Execute command or Select

submenu.

➨

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Table 4-5. BIOS Setup Configurations

MENU PARAMETER NAME NORMAL SETTING

OR DISPLAY ONLY

MAIN MENU System Time

Enter current time (hour, minutes, seconds on 24 hour clock).

System Date

Enter current date.

Diskette A:

Use +/- to change values; indicates the type of diskette drive installed.

Diskette B:

Use +/- to change values; indicates the type of diskette drive installed (Not Installed in your system).

Memory Cache

Press ENTER for menu. Memory Cache Enabled Cache System BIOS Area Write Protected Cache Video BIOS Area Write Protected Cache Base 0 - 512K Write Back Cache Base 512K - 640K Write Back Cache Extended Memory Area Write Back *Cache Memory Regions

Cache C800-CBFF Uncached Cache CC00-CFFF Uncached Cache D000-D3FF Uncached Cache D400-D7FF Uncached Cache D800-DBFF Uncached Cache DC00-DFFF Uncached

Current Time

Current Date

1.44MB, 3 1/2”

Not Installed

YOUR

CONFIGURATION

Memory Shadow

Press ENTER for menu. System Shadow Enabled

Video Shadow Enabled *Regions with Legacy Expansion ROMs

* This parameter will be overwritten by the RCU setting.

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Table 4-5. BIOS Setup Configurations (Continued)

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MENU PARAMETER NAME NORMAL SETTING

MAIN MENU

Boot Sequence

Press ENTER for menu. Boot Sequence A: then C: POST Errors Enabled

Numlock

Press ENTER for menu. Numlock ON Key Click Enabled Key Board auto-repeat rate 10/sec Key Board auto-repeat delay 1 sec

Base Memory: Extended Memory:

ADVANCED MENU *Integrated Peripherals

Press ENTER for menu. Serial Port 1 3F8, IRQ 4 Serial Port 2 2F8, IRQ 3 Parallel Port 378, IRQ 7 Parallel Mode Bi-directional Diskette Controller Enabled Mouse Enabled

Memory Reconfiguration

Press ENTER for menu. Memory Reconfiguration Enabled DIMM Group #1 Status Normal DIMM Group #2 Status none DIMM Group #3 Status none DIMM Group #4 Status none DIMM Group #5 Status none DIMM Group #6 Status none

* This parameter will be overwritten by the RCU setting.

OR DISPLAY ONLY

640 KB Display only 127 MB Display only

YOUR

CONFIGURATION

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Table 4-5. BIOS Setup Configurations (Continued)

MENU PARAMETER NAME NORMAL SETTING

OR DISPLAY ONLY

ADVANCED MENU

DIMM Group #7 Status none DIMM Group #8 Status none Clear DIMM Errors Press ENTER DIMM Error Pause Enabled

CPU Reconfiguration

Press ENTER for menu. CPU Reconfiguration Enabled CPU #11 Status Normal CPU #12 Status Normal CPU #13 Status Normal CPU #21 Status Normal CPU #22 Status Normal CPU #23 Status Normal Clear CPU Errors Press ENTER CPU Error Pause Enabled

PCI Devices

Press ENTER for menu. PCI Parity Error Enabled PCI IRQ1 Auto PCI IRQ2 Auto PCI IRQ3 Auto PCI IRQ4 Auto PCI IRQ5 Auto PCI IRQ6 Auto PCI IRQ7 Auto PCI IRQ8 Auto PCI IRQ9 Auto PCI IRQ10 Auto PCI IRQ11 Auto PCI IRQ12 Auto

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MENU PARAMETER NAME NORMAL SETTING

PCI IRQ13 Auto PCI IRQ14 Auto PCI IRQ15 Auto PCI IRQ16 Auto

Advanced

Press ENTER for menu. Plug & Play O/S No Reset Configuration Data No

SECURITY MENU Supervisor Password is

User Password is *Set Supervisor Password Set User Password

Password on boot

Diskette Write

Diskette access System backup reminder Virus check reminder Power Switch Mask SCSI Select Utility Mask

OR DISPLAY ONLY

Disabled Disabled Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Disabled Normal Everyone Disabled Disabled Unmasked Unmasked

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SYSTEM HARDWARE MENU Thermal Sensor

Press ENTER for menu. Thermal Sensor Enabled Upper Limit 65 Lower Limit 5

ESM IRQ Console Redirection SMI Error Log Initialization

IRQ 10 Disabled Enabled No

* Enabling supervisor password requires a password for entering SETUP. ** These parameters require prior setting of supervisor password.

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Exiting BIOS Setup

To exit Setup, select Exit fro m the menu bar to display the Exit Setup menu .

The following table describes the options on this menu. Note that ESC does not exit this menu. You must sele ct one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit this menu.

SELECTION DESCRIPTION

Save changes and Exit

Exit without Saving Changes

Get Default Values

Load Previous Values

Save Changes

SCSISelect Utility

Stores the selections displayed in the menus in CMOS and exits the Setup program.

Exits the program without saving any changes you have made in this session. Previous selections remain in effect.

Displays default values for all Setup menus. Useful if BIOS detects a problem with the values stored in CMOS.

Reverts to previously saved values if the new values have not been saved to CMOS.

Stores the current selections without exiting the Setup program.

The system I/O board includes an integrated AIC7895 dual SCSI host controller used to manage SCSI de vices in your system. When used, Channel A of this co ntroller provides support for four inte rnally mounted ultra/wide hard disk drives. Channel B provides suppo rt for internally mounted tape and CD-ROM de vices as well as externally connected SCSI devices.

The integrated SCSI host controller is config ured using the SCSISelect utility. Use the SCSISelec t utility to:

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Change the SCSI host adapters default values. Check and/or change SCSI device settings for a

particular device. Perform low-level formatting on SCSI disk devices. Perform verify operations on SCSI disk devices.

When disabling access to the SCSISelect Utility , the SCSISelect utility should be used in conjunction with the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing the BIOS Setup Utility “SCSI Select Utility Mask” parameter to Masked prevents the use of the SCSI Select utility via Ctrl-A, but the “Press <Ctrl-A> for SCSI Select” prompt is still displayed. Changing the SCSISelect utility “Display <Ctrl-A> Message During BIOS Initialization” parameter to Disabled prev ents the prompt from be ing displayed. In combination these parameters can be use d to prevent access to the SCSISe lect utility during boot.

Using the SCSISelect Utility

To run the SCSISelect Utility, perform the fo llowing procedure:

1. Power-on the system. The system boots up.

2. D uring initialization, press CONTROL + A. The SCSISelect Utility starts. When SCSISelect dete cts the AIC-7895 host adaptor, it displays a sele ction menu listing the bus and device number of each channel. When the selection menu appears, se lect the channel you wish to configure as follows:

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Bus : Device : Channel Selected SCSI Channel

00 : 01 : A A 00 : 01 : B B

3. O nce you select the channel, the follow ing screen is displayed:

SCREEN DESCRIPTION

Configure/View Host Adapter Settings

SCSI Disk Utilities The utility scans the SCSI

Configure host adapter and device settings.

bus for SCSI devices, reports a description of each device. Run these

before

configuring

utilities SCSI devices.

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4. If you wish to format a disk, verify d isk media, or

display a list of devices and the ir SCSI Ids, select “SCSI Disk Utilities”. If you wish to configure the adapter or a dev ice, select “Configure/View Host Adap ter Settings”.

SCSISelect Configuration Settings

The following keys are active for all SCSISelect screens:

KEY ACTION

Exiting SCSISelect

Arrows

ENTER

ESC

F5 F6

Up and down arrows move from one parameter to another within a screen. Displays options for a configurable parameter. Selects an option. Moves back to previous screen or parameter or EXIT if at the Main menu. Switches between color and monochrome. Resets to host adapter defaults.

Table 4-6 s h o w s t h e n o r m a l s e t t i n g s f o r t he SC S I S e l e c t Utility and provides a place for yo u to record any changes you make to these settings.

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

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Table 4-6. SCSISelect Setup Configurations

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RECOMMENDED SETTING

OPTION

OR DISPLAY ONLY

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions

Host Adapter SCSI ID 7 SCSI Parity Checking Enabled Host Adapter SCSI Termination Enabled

Additional Options

Boot Device Options Press ENTER for menu Boot Channel A First Boot SCSI ID 0

Boot LUN Number 0 SCSI Device Configuration Press ENTER for menu Initiate Sync Negotiation Yes Maximum Sync Transfer Rate 40.0

Enable Disconnection Yes Initiate Wide Negotiation Yes Send Start Unit Command Yes BIOS Multiple LUN Support no Include in BIOS Scan Yes

1 and 5

Advanced Configuration Options Press ENTER for menu. Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization Enabled Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives >1

Enabled

GByte Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility

Enabled.

Reserves BIOS Space) Support Removable Disks

Under BIOS as Fixed Disks

1, 2

Display <Ctrl-A> Messages During BIOS

Boot Only

Enabled

Initialization BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM Disabled1 BIOS Support for INT 13 Extensions Enabled

No effect if BIOS is disabled.

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

Set to Disable if NetWare 3.12 or 4.11 Network Operating System is installed.

Set to 40.0 for channel A or 10.0 for channel B.

Set to Yes for channel A or No for channel B.

Set to Enabled for channel B or Disabled for channel A.

Set to 0 for channel A or 5 for channel B.

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Using the Utilities Diskette to View the Event Log

The utilities diskette contains the Event Lo g Reader Utility. The system Event Lo g Utility displays information on the events stored in the system log area. The information stored includes the name of the event, the date and time the ev ent occurred and data pe rtinent to the event. Event d ata may include POST error code s that reflect hardware errors or software conflicts within the system.

Note: Refer to Chapter 5 Problem Solving for definitions on all POST error co des.

To view the Event Log, perform the following procedure:

1. Using the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, create the

Utilities diskette.

2. Insert the bootable Utilities diskette into floppy disk

drive A.

3. Power-on the system. The system boots up.

4. The Syste m Event Log Utility starts. The Sy stem

Event Log Utility screen is disp layed. The screen choices in Table 4-7 are available.

Table 4-7. System Event Log Utility

SCREEN DESCRIPTION

File

Saves the Event Log and System information to a file.

ElogInfo

SystemInfo

Event log Clear Event log Help Exit

Displays Event Log information such as: date, time, and number of times the log was erased; major and minor revision level; and amount of memory used by the event log.

Displays system information such as: system model; processor type and speed; ROM, SCSI and video BIOS version; number of ISA and PCI slots; total system memory size; and serial and parallel port configuration.

Displays the Event Log data. Not available. Use BIOS Setup to clear the log. Description of information in this table. Exits the

System Event Log Utility.

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To select an option from the System Event Log Utility screen, use  and  to highlight the item and press ENTER.

To exit the menu item, press ESC.

Configuring the Optional RAID Contr oller

One of the options av ailable for the HX4100 system is the three channel DAC960 Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices (RAID) Controller board, which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. The RAID controller is included on the HX6100 syste m.

If you order a system with the RAID co ntroller, the system is pre-configured at the factory. Use Table 4-8 to determine how the RAID controller was configured at the factory. If you want to change the RAID level or add additional hard disks to the array, you must use the DACCF utility.

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Table 4-8. RAID Configurations

Number of

Hard Drives

1 JBOD 1

212

353

4 or more 5 4 (one

RAID Level Configured

Hard Drives

in Array

standby drive)

Description

JBOD (Mylex RAID 7)

for Just a Bunch Of Disks. Each drive can operate independently as with a common host bus adapter; or multiple drives may be spanned and seen as a single very large drive. No redundancy is provided.

Mirroring (RAID 1)

mirrored. All data is 100% duplicated on an equivalent drive (fully redundant).

Striping with Parity (RAID 5)

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

Striping with Parity (RAID 5) with a standby drive

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

JBOD is an acronym

Drives are paired and

Data is striped

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If you are adding the RAID controller to an existing system, the DACCF utility allows you to configure your disk array before installing your networ k operating system.

The DACCF utility is included with the RAID controller. The DAC960 RAID controller suppo rts various versions of RAID technology (referred to as RAID levels). To use any RAID level, you must configure the RAID controller using the DACCF configuration utility prior to installing your N etwork Operating System. For an exp lanation of this utility, refer to the DACCF Utilities Installation Guide and User Manual that was shipped with the controller. Chapter 2 of the manual (Configuration Strategies) describes RAID technology and provides tips on making your array perform well in your sp ecific application. Chapter 3 (Preparing the Array) covers array hardware preparation, configuration, and initialization. Afte r completing the steps in chapter 3, you can install yo ur Network Operating System.

If you want to be able to remotely (from a PC client) configure the array; increase array capacity online; or monitor statistics on disk and controller activity , you must install the Global Array Manager (GAM) op tion that was provided with your RAID subsystem. The GAM option includes diskettes and user do cumentation. Use of GAM is documented in the Global Array Manager 2 Server Installation Guide. Increasing array capacity is covered in the MORE User Guide. This user guide covers enhancements to both the Glo bal Array manager and DACCF utilities software that implement online RAID expansion (MORE) technology.

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Configuring System Jumpers and Switches

This section describes the jumper s and switches used on the I/O riser board, CPU base board, and sy stem I/O board.

Before You Begin

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

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

The system jumpers e nable you to set specif ic operating parameters for your system. A j umper is a small plasticencased conductor (shorting plug) that slips over two jumper pins.

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Configuring I/O Riser Board Function Select Switches

This section describes how to configure and set the I/O riser board function select switches f or specific operating parameters. The functio n select DIP switches configure the use of the front panel reset switch and the use of an optional uninterruptible pow er supply (UPS) unit.

Caution: Before doing the procedure s in this section,

make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back o f the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before setting switches and moving jumpers can result in personal injury and equipment damage

Figure 4-1 shows the DIP switche s that consist of a block of four switches, accessible on the I/O panel that is located on the I/O riser board at the re ar of the chassis.

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Figure 4-1. Function Select Switches

DIP

2143

Note: The switches are set correctly at the f actory for your system configuration. If your sy stem requires a switch change, change only the switch setting f or that condition. Otherwise keep the switche s at their factory settings.

Function Select Switches and Dump Button

A Function select switches B Reserved

Table 4-9 shows the switch configurations and functions. Set the switches per Table 4- 9 and the following steps.

To change a switch setting, use the follow ing procedure. Note: Power must be completely of f before setting the

switches, otherwise the settings will not be reco gnized.

1. At the front of the server, press the Power switch

2. At the rear of the server, locate the Functio n Select

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off.

DIP switch (see Figure 4-1) that you want to change.

3. Set the appropriate switch on or off, according to Table 4-9.

Note: If you set SW3 to On for use with an optional UPS unit, power the unit up before switching power on the server.

4. Press the main Power switch on.

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If using an UPS unit, the server powers up as soon as the UPS unit is turned on.

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If not using the U PS unit, press the Pow er button on the front of the server.

Table 4-9. Function Select Switch Settings

Switch Description Settings Function

SW1 Reserved for

future use.

SW2 Reset

pushbutton control

SW3 AC power

source control

Off (factory setting) On

Off

On (factory setting) Off (factory setting)OnDC power can only be turned on from the front panel

Front panel Reset pushbutton switch is disabled.

Front panel Reset pushbutton switch is enabled.

switch. If AC goes off and then back on, system will not power on until front panel switch is used.

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DC power will turn on when AC power comes on. Use this setting with an optional uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that auto-cycles AC power or if no UPS and auto-power on after power lose is desired.

SW4 Reserved for

future use.

Off (factory setting) On

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This section describes how to configure the CPU base board function switch for the speed of the CPUs. Figure 4-2 shows the location and settings o f the CPU base board switches.

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Figure 4-2. CPU Base Board Jumper

CPU Speed

4 3

2 1

ON OFF

Configuring System I/O Board Switches and Jumpers

The system I/O board switches and ju mpers enable you to set specific operating p arameters for your system. Figure 4-3 shows the location o f the switches and jumpers. Table 4-10 lists the system I/O board switches and jumpers and their factory default settings.

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Figure 4-3. System I/O Board Switches and Jumpers

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Reserved

10K9

A B C

SCSI Channel A

4J1

A B C

Reserved

P25

Reserved

13A1

2143

OFF

CMOS Clear Password Clear

13A

2143

OFF

FLASH Code

9A2

A B C

Model Type

8A2

2143

OFF

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Table 4-10. System I/O Board Switch and Jumper Configurations

Switch/

Jumper

SCSI Channel A

4J1

FLASH Code

9A2

Reserved

P18

Reserved

10K9

Reserved

13A1 SW1

Reserved

13A1 SW2

Reserved

13A1 SW3

Reserved

13A1 SW4

CMOS Clear

13A SW1

Password Clear

13A SW2

Reserved

13A SW3

Reserved

13A SW4

Model Type

8A2 SW1

Model Type

8A2 SW2

Model Type

8A2 SW3

Model Type

8A2 SW4

Description Option Setting Factory

SCSI channel A select Narrow SCSI for channel A

Wide SCSI for channel A

FLASH reprogramming protection

All nine jumpers must be in.

Real-time clock CMOS protection

Password protection Password clear

Used with switches 8A2 SW2, 8A2 SW3 and 8A2 SW4 to set server model

Used with switches 8A2 SW1, 8A2 SW3 and 8A2 SW4 to set server model

Used with switches 8A2 SW1, 8A2 SW2 and 8A2 SW4 to set server model

Used with switches 8A2 SW1, 8A2 SW2 and 8A2 SW3 to set server model

BIOS write protected; no update BIOS not write protected; update

Required on factory default. IN IN IN

Required on factory default.

Required on factory default. OFF OFF OFF

RTC CMOS clear RTC CMOS not cleared

Password protected Required on factory default. OFF OFF OFF

Required on factory default. OFF OFF OFF

Required on factory default. ON ON ON

Required on factory default. OFF OFF OFF

A-B B-C

B-C B-C

ON OFF

Default

B-C (down)

(down)

OFF

Your

Setting

B-C (down)

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Setting Switches and Jumpers

Caution: Before doing the procedure s in this section,

make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back o f the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before moving the jumpers can result in personal injury and equipmen t damage

Notice: Observe static precautions. U se an antistatic wrist strap.

To change the setting of any of the configuration switches or jumpers on any of the system boards:

1. Power off the system and remove the covers as

described in Chapter 5 of this guide.

2. Check to e nsure the system power cord is re moved

from the back of the system.

3. Locate the switch or jumper you are changin. Refe r

to Figure 4-3.

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4. To change a switch setting, use a pen or your finger

to move the switch to the desired setting. To change a jumper setting, use a pair of ne edle-nose pliers or your fingers to remove the jumper from its current location. Position the jumper over the two pins for the desired setting and press it onto the pins. Be careful not to bend the pins. Refer to Table 4-10 for board switch or jumper setting s.

5. Record changes to the board settings in Table 4-10.

6. Install the syste m covers and power up the system

using procedures in chapter 5 of this guid e.

7. Run the Setup Utility to verify your reconfiguratio n

of the board.

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BIOS

Updating the BIOS

This subsection contains procedures for up dating your BIOS and changing the language used by the BIOS Setup Utility.

You should use this procedure when you receive a BIOS FLASH diskette from your service representative. To update the system BIOS:

Note: This procedure clears the event log contents. If you want to save the event log contents, run the Event Log Reader Utility.

1. Inse rt a bootable DOS diskette into Driv e A and power up the system.

2. Remove the MS-DOS diskette and insert the BIOS FLASH diskette into Drive A.

3. Enter PHLASH and press ENTER.

4. Af ter the system reboots, load the default values by pressing F2 to enter setup. At the Exit Menu, select GET DEFAULT VALUES.

5. Cle ar the event log by selecting CLEAR EVENT LOG at the Server Menu. Press space bar to chang e NO to YES and press ESC. Sele ct SAVE CHANGES & EXIT and press ENTER to continue. The syste m will reboot.

If the procedure fails, perfo rm the following steps and then retry the Update BIOS procedure.

1. Turn off the system and remove the panels as

described in the Upgrades and Options chapter.

2. Ensure the FLASH Co de jumper 9A2 is set to pins B-

C to enable updates to the BIOS ( see Figure 4-3).

3. Replace the panel and power up the system w ith the

BIOS FLASH diskette inserted in Drive A.

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Changing the BIOS Setup Language

The BIOS Setup Utility used by your se rver supports two languages: English and one other. As shipp ed from the factory, the BIOS Setup Utility sup ports English and French. If you want to use either Ge rman, Spanish, or Italian as the second language, you must use the Multi-Language BIOS FLASH Diskettes to change the supported languages. The diske ttes are:

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Multi-Language BIOS FLASH Diskette 1 of 2. This diskette contains the English/French and English/German language files along with the PhoenixPhlash Utility.

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Multi-Language BIOS FLASH Diskette 2 of 2. This diskette contains the English/Spanish and English/Italian language files along with the Crisis Recovery Utility.

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Follow these steps to change the BIOS Setup language.

1. Using the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, create the

Multi-Language BIOS FLASH Di skettes.

2. Insert Multi-Lang uage BIOS FLASH diskette 1 of 2

into floppy disk drive A and power up the system.

3. The BIOS Flash Diske tte Language Selector menu

displays. The selections are:

1. English/German

2. English/French

3. English/Spanish

4. English/Italian.

4. Enter the number co rresponding with your language

choice and press ENTER. If you choose either English/ Spanish or English/Italian, you will be asked to load diskette 2 o f 2. If so, insert MultiLanguage BIOS FLASH diskette 2 of 2 into f loppy disk drive A.

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5. An acknowle dgment message displays:

You are about to Flash your system in English/x xx

Is this correct

Using the arrow keys, highlight YES and press ENTER.

6. The Phoe nixPhlash Status message displays. This

screen displays the progress of the PhoenixPhlash Utility. During the loading of the BIOS, the system sounds a series of short beeps. Whe n the utility is complete, it displays a complete message along with the following:

PRESS ANY KEY TO RESTART THE SYSTEM

7. Remov e the Multi-Language BIOS FLASH diskette

from floppy disk drive A.

8. Press any ke y and the system restarts. You can

verify the language change by p ressing the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

BIOS Recovery Instructions

If the BIOS language update proce dure fails leaving your BIOS in an unusable and unrecoverable state, perform the following steps and then retry the BIOS language update.

Because of the small amount of code av ailable in the non-erasable boot block area, vid eo is not available to direct the recovery procedure. The procedure can be monitored by listening to the speake r and looking at the diskette drive LED. When the system gives a continuous series of short beeps and the diskette drive LED is lit, the system is copying the recovery code into the FLASH. As soon as the system gives a lo ng beep, the recovery is complete (takes approximate ly 75 seconds).

1. If the BIOS language update procedure fails while

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using Multi-Language BIOS FLASH diskette 1 of 2, insert Multi-Language BIOS FLASH diskette 2 of 2 into floppy disk drive A. Otherwise, keep diskette 2 of 2 in floppy disk drive A.

2. Power off the system and turn the power back on.

3. When the system beeps and the diskette drive LED is lit, the system is copying the recove ry code into the FLASH. As soon as the system em its a long beep, the recovery is complete.

4. Power off the system.

5. Re move the Multi-Language BIOS FLASH diske tte 2 of 2 from floppy disk drive A. Proceed to the previous procedure to change the BIOS Setup language.

Resetting the CMOS NVRAM

To reset the CMOS NVRAM:

1. Powe r off the system and remove the p anels as

described in chapter 5 of this guide.

2. Move the CMOS Clear switch 13A SW1 to OFF (see

Figure 4-3).

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3. Turn the syste m on and wait for the POST to

complete. This will automatically reprogram the CMOS NVRAM to the default settings.

4. Power off the system.

5. Move the CMOS Clear switch back to ON.

6. Replace the panels and power on the system .

7. Run the Setup Utility to configure your system.

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Clearing and Changing the Password

To clear and change the password:

1. Powe r off the system and remove the p anels as

described in the Upgrades and Options chapter.

2. Move the Password Clear switch 13A SW2 to O N (see

Figure 4-3).

3. Powe r on the system and wait for POST to complete.

This automatically clears the old password .

4. Power off the system.

5. Move the Password Clear switch back to O FF.

6. Replace the panels and power on the system .

7. To spe cify a new password run the Se tup Utility as

described earlier in this chapter.

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Chapter 5

Upgrades and Options

Contents

Precautions ............................................................................1

Preparing Your System for Upgrade ..........................................3

Equipment Log ...................................................................3

Removing the Front Doors ..................................................4

Installing the Front Doors ...................................................5

Removing the Top Cover and Side Panels ...........................5

Installing the Top Cover and Side Panels .............................7

Modifying the System I/O Board ............................................... 8

Installing Video Memory .....................................................8

Replacing the Non-Volatile Memory................................... 10

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

DIMMs .................................................................................. 13

Installing DIMMs .............................................................. 14

Removing DIMMs............................................................. 15

Processors ........................................................................... 16

Removing the CPU Board ................................................. 16

Installing a Processor ....................................................... 19

Removing a Processor...................................................... 21

Installing the CPU Board .................................................. 22

Option Boards....................................................................... 23

Installation Considerations................................................ 24

Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations ...................... 25

Installing an Option Board ................................................ 27

Removing an Option Board ............................................... 30

Power Supply ........................................................................ 31

Installing a Power Supply ................................................. 31

Removing a Power Supply ................................................ 32

Hot-Swapping a Power Supply ..........................................32

Removable Media Devices ..................................................... 34

Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Dis kette Drive .. 36 Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Disk ette Drive . 41

Hard Disk Drives ................................................................... 42

Installing a Hard Drive ...................................................... 43

Removing a Hard Drive..................................................... 46

Hot-Swapping a Hard Drive ............................................... 47

Installing a Hard Disk Drive Cage........................................... 49

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The following warnings and cautions apply throughout this chapter. Only a technically qualified perso n should integrate and configure the system.

The only procedure that can safely be done with the system power on is installing ( or hot-swapping) an SCA drive/carrier assembly in one o f the SCSI hot-swap drive cages or hot-swap ping a failed power supp ly. For any other procedures inside the system, turn off system power and disconnect the AC power cord(s).

Warning: Before doing the procedures in this chapte r, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cords. Failure to disconne ct power before opening your system can result in pe rsonal injury and equipment damage

Warning: Sys tem power on/off. The DC push-button on/off switch (a convex button) on the front panel DOES NOT turn off the system AC power. To remove power from system, you must unplug the AC power cord(s) (from wall outlet or po wer supply).

Warning: Hazardous conditions, power supply.

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside the power supply. There are no user serviceable parts inside it; servicing sho uld be done by technically qualified personnel

Warning: Hazardous conditions, devices & cables. Hazardous electrical conditions may be presen t on power, telephone, and co mmunication cables. Turn off the system and disconnect the power cords, telecommunica tions systems, netwo rks, and modems attached to the system before opening it. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage can result

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Caution: Ele ctrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD

protection. ESD can damage disk drives, boards, and

other parts. This system can withstand normal levels of environmental ESD while you are hot-swapping SCSI hard drives or hot-swapping a faile d fan module or power supply. However, we recommend that you do all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD wo rkstation. If one is not available, prov ide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis groundany unpainted metal surfaceon your system when handling parts

Caution: ESD and handling boards. Always handle boards carefully. They can be extre mely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edge s. After removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the system, place it component-side up o n a grounded, static-free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if av ailable but not the board wrapper. Do not slide board over any surface

Caution: Ensure complete board insertion. Whe n

installing a CPU board, confirm visually that the board edge connectors are correctly o riented at the CPU base board connector—not too low or too high. Make sure the CPU board is completely seated in the CPU base board connector before applying po wer. Incomplete insertion can result in damage. Also ensure that add-in boards are completely and correctly seate d in the system I/O board connectors before applying power

Caution: Chassis covers, proper cooling and airflow. For proper cooling and airflow , always install

the chassis side and top covers before turning on the system. Operating it without the se covers in place can damage system parts

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

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Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Have the following tools av ailable:

■ Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)

■ Flat-head screwdriver

■ Small needle nose pliers

■ Pen or pencil

■ Utility knife

■ ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap

(recommended)

■ IC removal tool.

Equipment Log

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

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Removing the Front Doors

You must remove the front doors to remove the side panels on your system. To remove the front doors:

1. Open the front doors and power off the system.

Ensure the power cords are disconnected from their ac wall outlet.

2. Lift one of the front doors and pull it towards you

(Figure 5-1). The mounting pins of the fr ont door are disengaged from their mounting holes on the front of the system.

3. Remove the other front door in the same manner.

Figure 5-1. System Front Doors

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Installing the Front Doors

1. Orient one of the front doors so the mounting pins of

the front door are aligned with their mounting ho les on the front of the system. Slide the lower mounting pin into its mounting hole and then slide in the upper pin.

2. Install the other f ront door in the same manner.

Removing the Top Cover and Side Panels

To install options in your system, y ou should do the following:

■ to modify the system I/O board , add an option board,

or add a removable media dev ice, remove the top cover

■ to add memory or a processor, re move the left side

panel

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■ to install a hard disk cage, remove the top co ver and

right side panel.

Caution: For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate

the system with the top cover or side panels removed. Always replace them before powering on the system

Caution: Do not damage or bend the EMI fingers that are located along the edges of the top cover and side panels, as you remove and install them, or y our system may not meet EMI requirements

Warning: If you are removing the top cover or side panels after the system is set up, y ou must first power off the system and all exte rnal devices. Unplug the system power cords

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To remove either the top cover or a side panel:

1. Power off the system and ensure the power cords are disconnected from their ac wall outle t.

2. O bserve the safety and ESD pre cautions listed at the beginning of this chapter.

3. The top cover and side panels are secured from the front edge with two thumb lock screws. Loosen the thumb screws (Figure 5-2).

Figure 5-2. Mounting Screws for Top Cover and Side Panels

Top cover screws

Left panel screws

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Right panel screws

4. Slide the top cover or side panel toward the front of the chassis (Figure 5-3) about an inch until it stops.

5. Pull the top cover or side panel out and away from the chassis.

6. Se t the cover or panel aside for reattaching later.

Figure 5-3. Top Cover and Side Panels Removal

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Installing the Top Cover and Side Panels

1. Before replacing the top cover or side panel, make

sure no tools or loose parts have been left inside the system chassis.

2. Make sure all o ption boards are firmly seated in

their respective slots and that all interio r cables are properly connected.

3. The top cover and side panels have tabs that alig n

with the slots in the chassis(Figure 5-3). Alig n the tabs with the slots in the chassis and carefully push inward.

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4. Slide the co ver or panel toward the rear of the

chassis so the tabs firmly engage in the slo ts.

5. Attach the cove r or panel to the chassis by firmly

tightening the two thumb screws.

Note: If your system is already se t up, plug the system back in, reconnect the peripherals, and po wer on the peripherals and system .

Modifying the System I/O Board

The following sections provid e procedures for upgrading and configuring the system I/O board in y our system. Topics covered include:

■ Installing video memory

■ Replacing the non-volatile memory

■ Replacing the real-time clock battery.

Notice: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add-

in boards and other components; place the m on an antistatic surface. Wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground .

Installing Video Memory

The base system includes two 512K video memory modules and two sockets on the system I/O board. If you add two additional 512K video me mory modules into the sockets shown in Figure 5-4, the base vide o memory size is increased from 1 MB to 2 MB.

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Figure 5-4. Video Memory Location

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To install video memory:

Notice: Observe static precautions. U se an antistatic wrist strap.

1. If the system is on, powe r off the system and remove the top cover as described earlie r in this chapter.

2. Align the beveled edge of the v ideo memory module with the notched corner of the video memory socket. Refer to Figure 5-4 for the video memory socket location.

4. Pre ss the video memory module d own firmly until it is fully seated in its socket.

5. Replace the top cover and power on the system.

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Replacing the Non-Volatile Memory

You may need to replace the non-volatile memory because of its internal integral lithium battery lif e span. Contact your sales representativ e or dealer for a list of approved de vices. Its located on your syste m I/O board as shown in Figure 5-5. Notice the d ot on the chip. This dot will assist you in correctly po sitioning the chip on the system board.

Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorre ctly

replaced. Replace only with same o r equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of lithium batteries as required by local ordinance or as no rmal waste if no local ordinance ex ists. Do not expose the component to excessiv e heat or fire. Keep all batte ries away from children

To replace the non-volatile memory:

Notice: Observe static precautions. U se an antistatic wrist strap.

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1. Power off the system and remove the top cover as

described earlier in this chapter.

2. If the no n-volatile memory is secured by a tie- wrap,

remove the tie-wrap. Using a IC remo val tool or a small pointed tool, gently pry up each end of the nonvolatile memory and pull it straight up ou t of its socket (Figure 5-5).

3. Orient the new chip over its socket so the dot is

properly oriented. Caref ully insert the chip into its socket connectors.

4. Press do wn on the chip until it is firmly seated in its

socket.

5. Replace the side panel and turn on the system.

6. Run the BIOS SETUP to restore proper configuration

settings.

NEC Express5800-HX6100, Express5800-HX4100 User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Notices

Care and Handling

Contents

Organization

Notational Conventions

Overview

System Feature Summary

Expanding the Server as Needs Grow

Configuration Constraints

Chassis

Status LED Indicator Descriptions

Opening the Front Doors

Chassis Front Features and Controls

Chassis Rear Features and Controls

System Board Features

Power System

Selecting a Site

Unpacking the System

Making Connections

Configuring Your System

BIOS Setup Utility

SCSISelect Utility

Precautions