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Using This Guide ........................................................................................... ix

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

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

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

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

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

System Overview ................................................. 1-1

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

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

Power Supply............................................................................................... 1-5

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

System Board Features................................................................................ 1-6

Pentium Processor............................................................................... 1-7

System Memory...................................................................................1-7

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

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

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

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

Network Controller .............................................................................. 1-9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Security.........................................................................................1-12

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring................................ 1-12

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility ......................................1-12

Setting Up the System ......................................... 2-1

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

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

Getting Familiar with the System ................................................................2-4

Front View...........................................................................................2-4

Rear View ............................................................................................2-5

Making Connections ....................................................................................2-6

Setting the Line Voltage ...............................................................................2-8

Connecting the Power Cord .......................................................................2-10

Powering On Your System .........................................................................2-11

Configuring Your System ..................................... 3-1

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

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

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

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

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

Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu.................................. 3-6

Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu .............................. 3-7

Keyboard Submenu .................................................................. 3-8

Processor Settings Submenu .................................................... 3-8

Advanced Menu .................................................................................. 3-9

PCI Configuration Submenus ................................................... 3-10

PCI Device, Slot 1 - Slot 4 Submenus ....................................... 3-10

Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu.......................... 3-11

Advanced Chipset Control ........................................................ 3-12

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

Security menu (Continued) ............................................................... 3-13

Security menu (Continued) ............................................................... 3-14

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

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

Server Management Information Submenu............................... 3-16

Console Redirection Submenu.................................................. 3-17

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

Boot Device Priority Submenu .................................................. 3-18

IDE Hard Drive Submenu......................................................... 3-18

Removable Devices ................................................................... 3-18

Exit Menu ......................................................................................... 3-19

Symbios Configuration Utility ................................................................... 3-20

Running the Symbios Configuration Utility....................................... 3-20

Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations ............................. 3-21

Optional RAID Controllers......................................................................... 3-24

Mylex AcceleRAID Controller............................................................. 3-24

Factory Installed Controller ...................................................... 3-24

Add-on Controller..................................................................... 3-25

DACCF Configuration Utility .................................................... 3-25

Configuring System Board Jumpers.......................................................... 3-26

Before You Begin .............................................................................. 3-26

Moving System Board Jumpers ........................................................ 3-28

Resetting the CMOS NVRAM ............................................................. 3-29

Clearing and Changing the Passwords .............................................. 3-29

Recovering the BIOS ......................................................................... 3-30

Boot Block Write Protect ................................................................... 3-30

Fault Resilient Booting (FRB) Timer Enable Jumper ......................... 3-30

Chassis Intrusion Detection Jumper................................................. 3-31

BMC Forced Update Mode ................................................................ 3-32

Upgrading Your System ........................................4-1

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

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

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

Removing a Side Panel ................................................................................ 4-4

Installing a Side Panel................................................................................. 4-5

Modifying the System Board........................................................................ 4-6

Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery ................................................ 4-6

Replacing a Pentium Processor ........................................................... 4-8

Removing the Pentium II Processor (S.E.C. Version) ................. 4-9

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Installing the Pentium II Processor (S.E.C. Version) ................. 4-10

Replacing the Pentium III Processor (SECC2 Version) .............. 4-12

DIMMs ..............................................................................................4-14

Memory DIMM Configurations ................................................. 4-15

Installing DIMMs...................................................................... 4-16

Removing DIMMs ..................................................................... 4-17

Option Boards ...........................................................................................4-18

Installation Considerations ...............................................................4-18

Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations ....................................4-18

Installing an Option Board ................................................................4-19

Removing an Option Board................................................................4-21

Hard Disk Drives .......................................................................................4-22

Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive...............................................4-23

Removing an Internal Hard Disk Drive ..............................................4-25

Front Panel................................................................................................4-26

Removing the Front Panel .................................................................4-26

Installing the Front Panel ..................................................................4-27

Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels .................................................... 4-28

Removable Media Devices ..........................................................................4-29

Installing a 5.25-Inch Device .............................................................4-30

Removing a 5.25-Inch Device ............................................................4-32

Problem Solving ................................................... 5-1

Static Precautions .......................................................................................5-3

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

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

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

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

Additional Troubleshooting Procedures........................................................5-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Cooling Fan Does Not Rotate.................................................5-11

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

Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light ....................................5-12

CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light .....................................5-13

Problems with Application Software ..................................................5-13

Press F2 Key to Enter Setup: Prompt Does Not Display ....................5-13

Enable F2 Prompt by Using SSU .............................................. 5-14

Enable F2 Prompt by Changing a Jumper and Using SSU ....... 5-15

Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected ....................................................5-16

Problems with the Network ........................................................................5-16

PCI Installation Tips ..................................................................................5-17

BIOS User’s Information ............................................................................5-17

Error and Status Messages ...............................................................5-17

POST Error Codes and Messages....................................................... 5-20

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System Cabling ....................................................A-1

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

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

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

RAID Configuration ..................................................................................... A-6

SecuRAID 100 (AMI MegaRAID EXPRESS 762) RAID Controller ......... A-6

SecuRAID 110 or 210 (Mylex AcceleRAID 150 or 250) RAID

Controller ........................................................................................... A-6

System Setup Utility ............................................B-1

System Setup Utility (SSU).......................................................................... B-2

Creating SSU Diskettes............................................................................... B-3

Running the SSU ........................................................................................ B-4

Customizing the SSU .......................................................................... B-5

Launching a Task ...............................................................................B-6

Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window .................................... B-7

Defining an ISA Card ..........................................................................B-8

Adding and Removing ISA Cards......................................................... B-9

Modifying Resources .........................................................................B-10

Recommended Resource Settings...................................................... B-11

System Resource Usage .................................................................... B-12

Multiboot Add-in (MBA) Window ....................................................... B-13

Password Administration (PWA) Window........................................... B-13

System Event Log (SEL) Window .......................................................B-14

Exiting the SSU......................................................................................... B-15

Emergency Management Port ...............................C-1

Emergency Management Port...................................................................... C-2

How the EMP Works ................................................................................... C-3

EMP Requirements and Configurations....................................................... C-5

Setting Up the Server for the EMP ...............................................................C-6

System Management Submenu........................................................... C-6

Console Redirection Submenu ............................................................ C-7

Main EMP Window ......................................................................................C-7

Toolbar ............................................................................................... C-7

Status Bar .......................................................................................... C-8

EMP Main Menu ................................................................................. C-8

Server Control Operations .................................................................. C-9

Connect.................................................................................... C-9

Power On/Off ...........................................................................C-10

Reset ........................................................................................ C-11

Phonebook ................................................................................................ C-12

Management Plug-ins ...............................................................................C-13

SEL Viewer .......................................................................................C-13

SEL Viewer Menu Options ........................................................ C-14

Sensor Type Codes ...................................................................C-15

Using the Sensor Type Code Table............................................ C-15

SDR Viewer....................................................................................... C-17

SDR Viewer Menu Options .......................................................C-18

FRU Viewer....................................................................................... C-18

FRU Viewer Menu Options ....................................................... C-19

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Glossary

Equipment Log

Index

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Using This Guide

The LS2400 User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your system. Its goal is to familiarize you with your system and the tasks necessary for system configuring and upgrading.

This guide contains the following information:

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

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

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

unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on your system.

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

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

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

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

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

problems that might occur with your system.

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

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

Appendix B, “System Setup Utility” provides information for configuring

onboard resources and add-in boards. It also provides information on viewing the system event log.

Appendix C, “Emergency Management Port” provides information on a

feature that provides an interface to the Emergency Management Port (EMP) Manager. This interface allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection.

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

this manual.

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

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

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Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions.

Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:

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

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

Note:

Notes give important information about the material being

described.

WARNING

CAUTION

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

example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.

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

type abc123 and press ENTER.

File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example,

AUTOEXEC.BAT.

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Safety Notices

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause

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

Warning: Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Improper handling of

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

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

disconnect device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warning: Under no circumstances should the user attempt to

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

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

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

low voltage integrity of the equipment, connect only equipment with mains-protected electrically-compatible circuits to the external ports.

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

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

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

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

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Care and Handling

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

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

Keep the system away from magnetic forces.

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

Protect the system from being bumped or dropped.

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

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

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System Overview

Overview

System Chassis

Power Supply

Peripheral Bays

Diskette Drive

System Board Features

System Security

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Overview

This server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Pentium® chip set. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications. These range from large corporations supporting remote offices to small companies looking to obtain basic connectivity capability such as file and print services, email, web access, web site server, etc.

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

Your server features the following major components:

Single or dual high-performance Pentium processors packaged in

either Single Edge Contact (SEC) cartridge or Single Edge Contact Cartridge Version 2 (SECC2) connectors.

32 MB to 1 GB of memory, using up to four DIMMs

Four PCI expansion slots for add-in boards (one slot shared with an

ISA slot). 1x32 bit PCI bus.

Two ISA expansion slots for add-in boards (one slot shared with a PCI

slot). Embedded PC-compatible support (serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard, diskette, and Plug and Play features).

Integrated onboard Cirrus Logic CL-GD5480 Super Video Graphics

Array (SVGA) controller with 2MB video memory.

Symbios dual SYM53C875 SCSI controllers providing ultra wide and

legacy narrow SCSI interfaces

Integrated onboard Network Interface Controller (NIC), an Intel 82558

PCI LAN controller for 10 or 100 Mbps TX Fast Ethernet networks. RJ-45 Ethernet connector.

Dual Channel enhanced IDE controller

Four hard disk expansion bays

Three removable media expansion bays

Integrated dual Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.

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System Chassis

The system chassis is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. The major system components are shown in this illustration.

System Chassis

A. Removable Media Bays (3)

B. 1.44 MB 3.5" diskette drive

C. System Board

D. Speaker

E. Power supply

F. Disk Drive Bays (4)

G. Fan (behind disk drive bays)

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Power Supply

The 260 watt power supply is switch-selectable for 115 or 230 Vac at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. It is designed to comply with existing emissions standards and provides sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration. The power supply voltage selection switch is factory set to 115Vac for systems used in the United States; it is set to 230Vac for systems used in Europe.

Peripheral Bays

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

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

drive (supports 720 KB and 1.44 MB diskette media)

Three 5.25-inch removable media front panel bays for mounting half-

height 5.25-inch peripheral devices: standard CD ROM drive and optional tape drives (not a hard disk drive)

Four internal hard disk drive bays for mounting up to four hard disk

drives.

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System Board Features

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

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A C

D E

Pri.

Sec.

System Board

A. Secondary processor connector O. Narrow SCSI connector

B. Primary processor connector P. Wide SCSI connector

C. Heatsink fan connectors Q. Memory DIMM sockets

D. Main power connector R. PCI slots for add-in boards

E. Diskette drive connector S. ISA slots for add-in boards

F. Front panel power LED connector T. Intrusion alarm connector

G. Speaker connector U. USB connector

H. Front panel hard disk drive LED

connector

I. Front panel power switch connector W. Serial port B (COM 2) connector

J. Lithium backup battery X. VGA monitor port connector

K. System fan connector Y. Parallel port connector

L. IDE connectors, primary and

secondary

M. Configuration jumper blocks AA. Keyboard and Mouse PS/2 compatible connectors

N. Server management connector

V. RJ-45 network controller connector

Z. Serial A (COM 1) connector

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Pentium Processor

Depending on system configuration, each system includes one or two Pentium processors. Each Pentium processor is packaged in a Single Edge Contact (S.E.C.) cartridge or Single Edge Contact Cartridge Version 2 (SECC2.). The cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache; the secondary (L2) cache; a thermal plate (not included in the SECC2); and a back cover. The processor implements the MMX numeric coprocessor significantly increases the speed of floating-point operations.

The processor external interface operates at 100 MHz. The second-level cache is located on the substrate of the processor cartridge. The cache includes burst pipelined synchronous static RAM (BSRAM). The L2 cache is offered in 512 KB configurations only, with error correcting code (ECC).

System Memory

The system board contains four 168-pin DIMM sockets. Memory is partitioned as four banks of SDRAM DIMMs, each providing 72 bits of noninterleaved memory (64-bit main memory plus ECC). Your system may include from 32 MB to 1 GB of memory, using up to four DIMMs.

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technology and the processor’s

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

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I/O Expansion Slots

The server's expansion capabilities meet the needs of file and application servers for high performance I/O by providing a combination of PCI local bus and ISA connectors.

The system board has two full-length ISA bus connectors. One of the connectors share a chassis expansion slot with a PCI connector. ISA features:

Bus speed up to 8.33 MHz

16-bit memory addressing

8- or 16-bit data transfers

Plug and Play ready.

The system board has four full-length PCI connectors. One of the connectors share a chassis expansion slot with an ISA connector. PCI features:

Bus speed up to 33 MHz

32-bit memory addressing

5 V signaling environment

Burst transfers of up to 133 Mbps

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

Plug and Play ready

Parity enabled.

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Real-Time Clock/Calendar

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

BIOS

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

IDE Controller

The system includes a dual channel enhanced IDE interface controller. The controller has a primary and secondary connector located on the system board, each connector supporting a master and a slave device. The IDE controller provides support for the internally mounted CDROM and an optional tape device.

Network Controller

The system board includes a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network controller based on the Intel 82558 Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. As a PCI bus master, the controller can burst data at up to 132 MB/sec. The controller contains two receive and transmit FIFO buffers that prevent data overruns or underruns while waiting for access to the PCI bus. The controller has the following:

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

PCI Bus Specification, Revision 2.1

Chained memory structure with improved dynamic transmit chaining

for enhanced performance

Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization

Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data

On-chip counters for network management

Autodetect and autoswitching for 10 or 100 Mbps network speeds

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

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

The network status LEDs on the system board indicate:

Transmit/receive activity on the LAN

Valid link to the LAN

10/100 Mbps transfer mode.

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SCSI Controller

The system board includes a Symbios Logic SYM53C875 embedded dual-function, PCI SCSI host adapter. The SYM53C875 contains two independent SCSI controllers that share a single PCI bus master interface. Internally, each controller is identical, capable of operations using either 8- or 16-bit SCSI providing 10 MB/s (Fast-10) or 20 MB/s (Fast-20) throughput, or 20 MB/s (Ultra) or 40 MB/s (Ultra-wide) throughput. As implemented on the system board, controller A attaches to a 68-pin 16-bit (wide) SCSI connector interface capable of supporting a maximum of four 1-inch high SCSI Ultra-wide hard disk drives or three 1.6-inch high SCSI Ultra-wide hard disk drives. Controller B attaches to a 50-pin 8-bit (narrow) SCSI connector interface capable of supporting three 5.25-inch removable media devices.

Video Controller

The system has a high-performance SVGA subsystem that supports the following:

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

MDA

2 MB of Video Random Access Memory (VRAM) video buffer

16-bit bus for high-speed display memory access

Hardware accelerated bit block transfers (BITBLT)

Display power management system

Supports 72Hz refresh, non-interlaced at: 640x480, 800x600,

1024x768, or 1280x1024 resolutions

Displays of up to 16M colors at 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions,

64K colors at 1024x768 resolutions and 256 colors at 1280x1024 resolutions.

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Peripheral Controller

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

Serial Ports

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

Parallel Port

One IEEE 1284-compatible 25-pin bidirectional EPP (supporting levels

1.7 and 1.9) parallel port is provided. BIOS programming enables the parallel port and determines the port address and interrupt. When disabled, the interrupt is available to add-in boards.

External Device Connectors

The external I/O connectors provide support for a PS/2 compatible mouse and a keyboard, connectors for VGA monitor, 2 serial port connectors, a parallel port connector and two USB connections.

System Board Management Controller (BMC)

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

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

Information on the Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console may be found in Appendix C of this User’s Guide.

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System Security

To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a physical padlock loop and Server Management software that monitors the system intrusion switch.

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring

A lock may be installed at the rear of the system to prevent removal of the side cover. The system also includes a side cover intrusion alarm switch. When the side cover is opened, the switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where server management software processes the signal.

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

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

Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a

password to reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period1 to 120 minutes.

Set and enable an administrative password.

Set and enable a user password.

Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent

use of the front panel reset and power switches.

Activate a hot-key combination to enter secure mode quickly.

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

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Setting Up the System

Selecting a Site

Unpacking the System

Getting Familiar with the System

Making Connections

Setting the Line Voltage

Connecting the Power Cord

Powering On Your System

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Selecting a Site

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

Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets.

Note:

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

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

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

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

WARNING

Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and electrical noise

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

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

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

Easily accessible for system maintenance and installation of system

upgrades.

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Unpacking the System

WARNING

Your system weighs approximately 38 pounds (17.2 kg). If your system contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will weigh more. To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system.

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

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Getting Familiar with the System

Before setting up your system, you should become familiar with the system’s features, such as the location of your system's front and rear panel switches, indicators and connectors, etc.

Front View

This figure shows the location of the front system controls and indicators.

Front Features and Controls

POWER

DISK

Load/eject button, CD-ROM reader

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

Activity light, 3 ½-inch diskette drive

Eject button, 3 ½-inch diskette drive

Power-on light When lit, DC power is present.

Drive activity light When lit, hard disk drives are in use.

DC power switch Press to turn system DC power on or

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Press to load CD and eject CD.

When lit, diskette is in use.

Press to eject diskette.

off.

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Rear View

This figure shows the location of the following rear system controls and indicators.

115V

Rear Features and Controls

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

Line voltage selector switch Selects AC input power of 115 VAC or 230

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

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

COM1 COM1 serial port 9-pin connector.

VGA VGA monitor 15-pin connector.

Network Connector RJ-45 connector

Printer 25-pin parallel port connector.

COM2 Remoted COM2 serial port 9-pin connector.

USB Connectors Two remoted USB Connectors.

PCI slots Three PCI add-in board slot locations.

Combo PCI/ISA slot One PCI or ISA slot location.

ISA slot One ISA add-in board slot locations.

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Making Connections

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

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115V

Rear Panel Connections

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

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

COM1 COM1 serial port 9-pin connector.

VGA VGA monitor 15-pin connector.

Network Connector RJ-45 connector

Printer 25-pin parallel port connector.

COM2 Remoted COM2 serial port 9-pin connector.

USB Connectors Two remoted USB Connectors.

PCI slots Three PCI add-in board slot locations.

Combo PCI/ISA slot One PCI or ISA slot location.

ISA slot One ISA add-in board slot locations.

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Setting the Line Voltage

The system contains a 260 watt power supply that is switch-selectable for 115 or 230 VAC at an operating frequency of 50/60Hz. The power supply voltage selection switch is factory set to 115Vac for systems used in the United States; it is set to 230Vac for systems used in Europe. Line source voltages between 200 and 230 VAC are acceptable when the power supply input voltage is set to 230 VAC.

CAUTION

Before you plug the system power cord into an AC outlet, ensure the input line voltage setting for the power supply is correct.

To use the system with line source voltages between 200 and 230 VAC, the line voltage selector switch on the power supply must be set to 230. If you set the switch to the 115 VAC position, the power supply will be damaged when you plug in your system.

If you need to change the line voltage setting, perform the following steps.

Note:

If you are setting up your system for the first time, the power cord will not be connected to the rear panel of your system.

Unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis.

Insert the tip of a small screwdriver or ball-point pen into the

depression on the line voltage selector.

Slide the selector switch to the left for 115 VAC or to the right for

230 VAC.

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230V

115V

Setting the Line Voltage

Voltage selector switch set to 115 VAC

Voltage selector switch set to 230 VAC

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Connecting the Power Cord

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

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

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

current rating that is at least 125% of the current rating of the system.

The power cord connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be

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

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

IEC- type CEE-22 female connector.

The power cord must be less than 1.8 meters (6.0 feet) long.

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.

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Powering On Your System

Power on your system as follows.

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

and mouse (optional) have been connected, and the power cords are connected.

Power on the video display and any other external devices.

Press the push-button power on/off switch on the front panel. Verify

that the power-on 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 system begins the internal Power-On Self Tests (POST). POST automatically checks the system board, CPU module, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.

CAUTION

Always allow POST to complete before powering down your system.

CAUTION

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

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

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

XPRESSBUILDER

and follow the screen prompts to run E

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

XPRESSBUILDER

Problem Solving

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Configuring Your System

BIOS Setup Utility

Symbios Configuration Utility

Optional RAID Controller

Configuring System Board Jumpers

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Configuring Your System

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

You can also configure your system, including reserving resources required by option boards, using the System Setup Utility (SSU). Also, the SSU is used to read stored system event information. Information on the SSU may be found in Appendix B of this User’s Guide.

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

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

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

Use the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to create the device driver and SSU diskettes.

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BIOS Setup Utility

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

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

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

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

displays.

Press

. The BIOS Setup Utility starts and the Main Menu is

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

Menu Use

Main Use this menu for basic system configuration.

Advanced Use this menu for setting the Advanced Features

available on your system.

Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor

Passwords and the Backup and Virus-Check reminders.

Server Use this menu for configuring Server

Management features.

Boot Use this menu to configure Boot Device priority.

Exit Exits the current menu.

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

To display a submenu, position the cursor on a selection that has a submenu and press

ENTER

. Selections with submenus are preceded

by an arrow.

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

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Key Function in Setup Menu

F1 or Alt-H Get Help about an item.

ESC Exit the current menu and return to the previous

menu.

Left or right arrow keys

Up or down arrow keys

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

PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN

F5 or - Select the previous value for the field.

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

F9 Load default configuration values for this menu.

F10 Save configuration values and exit.

ENTER

Move between menus.

Move cursor up and down. The cursor moves only to the settings that you can change.

Move cursor to next or previous page.

Execute command or Select ➨ submenu.

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

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

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Main Menu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time.

System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date.

Legacy Diskette A: Disabled

360KB

1.2 MB 720KB

1.44/1.25 MB

2.88 MB

Legacy Diskette B:

Primary IDE Master Press

Primary IDE Slave Press

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Slave Press

Disabled

360KB

1.2 MB 720KB

1.44/1.25 MB

2.88 MB

ENTER

Press

ENTER

Selects the diskette type.

The 1.25 MB diskette requires a 3-mode diskette drive.

Selects the diskette type.

Refer to “Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu.”

Refer to “Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu.”

Keyboard Features Press

Processor Settings Press

Language

English (US)

Spanish, Italian French, German

ENTER

Enter

Refer to “Keyboard Submenu.”

Refer to "Processor Settings Submenu."

Selects which language BIOS displays.

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Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

Type

Multi-Sector Transfer Disabled

Auto

None

CD-ROM

IDE Removable

ATAPI Removable

User

2, 4, 8, or 16 sectors

Auto allows the system to attempt auto-detection of the drive type. None informs the system to ignore this drive. CD ROM allows the manual entry of fields described below. Determines that a removable IDE drive is installed. IDE allows the manual entry of fields described below. Determines that a removable ATAPI drive is installed. ATAPI allows the manual entry of fields described below. User allows the manual entry of all fields described below.

Determines the number of sectors per block for multi-sector transfers. This field is informational only for Type Auto.

LBA Mode Control Disabled

Enabled

32 Bit I/O Disabled

Enabled

Transfer Mode

Ultra DMA Mode

Standard Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 4 FPIO 3/DMA 1 FPIO 4/DMA 2

Disabled Enabled Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2

Enabling LBA causes logical block addressing to be used in place of cylinders, heads, and sectors. This field is informational only for Type Auto.

Enabling allows 32 bit IDE data transfers. This field is informational only for Type Auto.

Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive. This field is informational only for Type Auto.

Selects the Ultra DMA Mode for moving data to and from the drive. Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer mode.

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Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

Type Auto

None

CD-ROM

IDE Removable

ATAPI

User

Multi-Sector Transfer Disabled

2, 4, 8, or 16 sectors

Determines the number of sectors per block for multisector transfers. This field is informational only for Type Auto.

LBA Mode Control Disabled

Enabled

32 Bit I/O Disabled

Enabled

Transfer Mode

Ultra DMA Mode

Standard Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 4

Disabled Enabled

Enabling LBA causes logical block addressing to be used in place of cylinders, heads, and sectors. This field is informational only for Type Auto.

Enabling allows 32 bit IDE data transfers. This field is informational only for Type Auto.

Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive. This field is informational only for Type Auto.

Selects the Ultra DMA Mode for moving data to and from the drive. Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer mode.

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Keyboard Submenu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

NumLock On

Off

Key Click

Keyboard autorepeat rate

Keyboard autorepeat delay

Disabled

Enabled

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

1/4 sec

1/2 sec

3/4 sec 1 sec

30/sec

26.7/sec

21.8/sec

18.5/sec

Selects power-on state for Num Lock.

Enables or disables key click.

Selects key repeat rate.

Selects delay before key repeat.

Processor Settings Submenu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

CPU Speed Settings

Processor Speed List Processor speed list is

determined by the speed of the processor(s) installed. Select speed to match speed of installed processor(s). DO NOT select a speed above the speed of the installed processor(s).

Caution:

Processor Retest

Processor Serial Number

Memory Cache

Yes

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Select Yes if you want the BIOS to clear old processor status and retest all processors on next boot.

Controls detection of processor serial number.

displays only

Note:

when Pentium III is installed.

Enables processor cache.

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Advanced Menu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

Installed OS

Reset Configuration Data

PCI Configuration Press

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Advanced Chipset Control

Use Multiprocessor Specification

Large Disk Access Mode

Other Win95

Yes

Press

1.1

1.4

LBA

CHS

ENTER

Select the operating system installed in your system.

Select Yes if you want to clear the extneded system configuration data (ESCD) area during next boot. System automatically resets to No in next boot.

Refer to “PCI Configuration Submenu.”

Refer to “Intergrated Peripherals Configuration Submenu.”

Refer to Advanced Chipset Control Submenu.”

Selects the version of multiprocessor specification to use. Some operating systems require version 1.1.

Select LBA for IDE drives. This only effects IDE drives with partitions greater than 512 Mbytes.

Delay on Option ROMs

Disabled

Enabled

Forces a short delay at the end of each Option ROM scan.

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PCI Configuration Submenus

This submenu should only be changed by qualified technical personnel.

CAUTION

Leave PCI Configuration Submenu at factory-default settings.

technically qualified person.

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

PCI Device, Embedded SCSI Devices

This submenu should only be changed by a

PCI Configuration Submenu

Press

ENTER.

N/A

Option ROM Scan

Enable Master

Latency Timer Default

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

0020h

0040h

0060h 0080h 00A0h 00C0h 00E0h

Enables option ROM scan of the selected device.

Enabled selects the device as a PCI bus master.

Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device may be master on a PCI bus.

PCI Device, Slot 1 - Slot 4 Submenus

This submenu should only be changed by qualified technical personnel.

Leave PCI Device Submenu at factory-default settings.

This submenu should only be changed by a technically qualified person.

CAUTION

PCI Device Submenu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

Enable Master

Latency Timer

Enabled

Disabled

Default 020h

040h

060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h

Enables selected device as a PCI bus master.

Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device may be master on a PCI bus.

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Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

COM 1:

(Serial Port A)

Disabled

Enabled

Auto OS Controlled

Auto forces BIOS to configure the port. OS Controlled forces OS to configure the port. If this COM port is used for Console Redirection make sure I/O and IRQ are identical to the values in the server Setup Menu.

Base I/O Address

Interrupt

COM 2:

(Serial Port B)

Base I/O Address 3F8

Interrupt IRQ 4

Parallel Port Disabled

3F8

2F8 3E8 2E8

IRQ 4

IRQ 3

Disabled

Enabled

Auto OS Controlled

2F8

3E8 2E8

IRQ 3

Enabled

Auto OS Controlled

Selects the base I/O address for COM port A.

Selects the IRQ for COM port A.

Auto forces BIOS to configure the port. OS Controlled forces OS to configure the port.

COM port is used for Console Redirection make sure I/O and IRQ are identical to the values in the server Setup Menu.

Selects the base I/O address for COM port B.

Selects the IRQ for COM port B

Auto forces BIOS to configure the port. OS Controlled forces OS to configure the port.

If this

Mode Output only

Bi-directional EPP

ECP

Base I/O Address

Interrupt IRQ 5

DMA channel

Floppy disk controller

378

278

IRQ 7

DMA 1

DMA 3

Disabled

Enabled

Selects parallel port mode.

Selects the base I/O address for LPT port.

Selects the IRQ for LPT port.

Selects the DMA for LPT port.

Enables onboard diskette controller.

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Advanced Chipset Control

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

640 – 768K Disabled

Enabled

If enabled, ISA Master and DMA cycles are forwarded to PCI.

Delayed Transaction

Passive Release

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Enable the delayed transaction mechanism when PIIX4 is target of a PCI transaction.

Enable the Passive Release mechanism on PHOLD# signal when PIIX4 is a PCI MASTER.

Security Menu

Note:

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

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

User Password is

Clear

Set

Enabling the Administrator Password field

Status only; user cannot modify. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (see System Board Jumpers in Chapter 3).

Administrator Password is

Set User Password

Clear

Set

Press

ENTER

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Status only; user cannot modify.

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

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Security menu (Continued)

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

Set Supervisor Password

Press

ENTER

Password on Boot

Diskette Access Administrator

Fixed Disk Boot Sector

Secure Mode Timer

Secure Mode Hot Key (Ctrl-Alt- )

Disabled

Enabled

User

Normal

Write Protect

Disabled

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

[ ] [A, B, ..., Z]

Requires password entry before boot. System will remain in secure mode until password is entered. Password on Boot takes precedence over Secure Mode Boot.

Controls access to diskette drives.

Write-protects boot sector on hard disk to protect against viruses.

Period of key/PS/2 mouse inactivity specified for secure mode to activate. A password is required for secure mode to function. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled.

Key assigned to invoke the Quicklock feature. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled.

Secure Mode Boot

Disabled

Enabled

System will boot in secure mode. The user must enter a password to unlock the system. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled.

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Security menu (Continued)

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

Video Blanking

Disabled

Enabled

Blank video when secure mode is activated. The user must enter a password to unlock the system. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled.

Floppy Write Protect

Disabled

Enabled

When secure mode is activated, the diskette drive is write protected. The user must enter a password to disable. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled.

Server Menu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

System Management

Console Redirection

PCI IRQs to IOAPIC mapping

Press

ENTER

Press

ENTER

Disabled

Enabled

Refer to “System Management Submenu.”

Refer to “Console Redirection Submenu.”

If enabled, BIOS will describe direct PCI interrupt connections to IO APIC in multiprocessor table. Do not enable if OS does not support this feature.

Processor Retest

PERR# Reporting

SERR# Reporting

Yes

Disabled

SMI Only SMI & NMI

Disabled

Enabled

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Select Yes to have BIOS clear all processor status and retest the processor(s) on bootup.

If selected, system will detect and report PERR on PCI buses.

If enabled, system will detect and report SERR on PCI buses.

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System Management Submenu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

System Event Logging

Clear Event Log

Sever Management Info

EMP Password Switch

EMP ESC Sequence

EMP Hangup Line String

Modem Init String

High Modem Init String

EMP Access Mode

Disabled

Enabled

Yes

Press

ENTER

Disabled

Enabled

Refer to Appendix B.

Refer to your modem documentation.

Disabled

Always Active

When enabled,.BIOS and BMC will log system events.

Yes clears the system Event log.

Refer to “System Management Info Submenu.”

This field enables or disables EMP Password.

EMP Restricted Mode Access

EMP Direct Connect/Modem Mode

Pre-Boot Only

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Direct Connect

Modem Mode

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Server Management Information Submenu

The user cannot modify any items on this menu. If items require changes, consult your system administrator.

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

Board Part Number

Board Serial Number

System Part Number

System Serial Number

Chassis Part Number

Chassis Serial Number

BMC Revision N/A Information field only

Primary HSBP Revision

N/A Information field only

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Console Redirection Submenu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

COM Port Address

IRQ #

Baud Rate 9600

Console Type PC ANSI

Flow Control No Flow Control

Disabled

3F8 2F8 3E8

None

3 4

19.2k

38.4k

115.2k

VT100

CTS/RTS XON/XOFF CTS/RTS + CD

When enabled, console redirection uses the I/O port specified.

these values are identical to those of serial port A and B in the Peripheral Configuration Setup Menu.

When console redirection is enabled, this displays the IRQ assigned per the address chosen in the COM Port Address field.

Communications line dependent.

Make sure

Boot Menu

Feature Choices Description Your Setting

Boot Device Priority

Hard Drive Press

Removable Devices

Press

ENTER

. Refer to “Boot Device

Priority Submenu.”

. Refer to “hard Drive

Submenu.”

. Refer to “Removeable

Devices Submenu.”

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Boot Device Priority Submenu

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

Boot Device Priority Submenu

Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting

1. Removable Devices Attempts to boot from a removable media device.

2. ATAPI CD-ROM

Drive

3. Hard Drive Attempts to boot from a

LANDesk® Service Agent

Attempts to boot from an ATAPI CD-ROM drive.

hard drive device.

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

IDE Hard Drive Submenu

For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list.

Hard Drive Submenu

Option Description

1. Other Bootable

Device

Covers all the boot devices that are not reported to the system BIOS through the BIOS boot specification mechanism. This includes all PCI cards that are not bios boot compliant (legacy) as well as ISA cards that are not PnP compliant. ISA legacy cards will boot first before non bios boot compliant PCI cards (in scan order from lowest slot to highest).

2. Hard Drive #1 (or

actual drive string)

IDE drives will have a suffix attached to the drive ID string:

PM - hard drive on Primary Master Channel PS - hard drive on Primary Slave Channel SM - hard drive on Secondary Master Channel SS - hard drive on Secondary Slave Channel

SCSI CD-ROMs will be displayed here because the onboard Symbios SCSI bios treats CD-ROMs as hard drives.

SCSI removable drives will also appear here.

Removable Devices

For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list.

Option Description

1. Legacy Floppy Drive Refers to the onboard 3.5” floppy drive.

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Exit Menu

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

Choices Description

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

Exit Discarding Changes Exits leaving CMOS unmodified.

Load Setup Defaults Loads default values for all Setup items.

Load Custom Defaults [ENTER] Loads settings from custom defaults.

Save Custom Defaults [ENTER] Saves present Setup values to custom defaults.

Discard Changes Reads the previous value of all Setup items from CMOS.

Save Changes Writes all Setup item values to CMOS.

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Symbios Configuration Utility

The Symbios Configuration Utility detects the two SCSI host adapters located on the system board. Use the utility to:

Change adapter and SCSI device default values

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

those of other devices in the server.

Perform low-level formatting or verify operations on SCSI disk drives.

Running the Symbios Configuration Utility

Power-on the system. The system boots up.

When this message appears on the video monitor:

Press Ctrl-C to start the Symbios Configuration Utility

Press

The utility starts and the Main Menu displays.

Ctrl+C

to run this utility.

Symbios Configuration Utility Main Menu

IRQ Level

Number

SYM53C875 F800 11 On On* Yes

SYM53C875 F400 10 On On* Yes

Change Adapter Status – Press ENTER twice to change adapter Next Boot Status.

Adapter Boot Order – Press ENTER to select and change boot order of each SCSI adapter.

Additional Adapter Configuration – Not used.

Display Mode-Verbose – Press ENTER to change display mode.

Mono/Color – Press ENTER to change display from black/white to color.

Language – Not used.

Help/Quit

Current Next Boot

*Next Boot Status for this controller must be turned

StatusAdapter Port

OFF

if you install the optional

NVRAM Found

Mylex AcceleRAID Controller board. Refer to “Change Adapter Status” above.

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The following keys are active for all SCSI Configuration screens:

Key Action

Arrows Up and down arrows move from

one parameter to another within a screen.

ENTER Displays options for a

configurable parameter. Selects an option.

ESC Moves back to previous screen or

parameter or EXIT if at the Main menu.

Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations

The SCSI Configuration Utility Main Menu lists the two onboard SCSI adapters and shows their current settings. The first adapter listed controls the operation of the hard disk drives in your system; the second adapter listed controls any SCSI removable media devices installed in your system.

Using the down arrow key, select the adapter you want to

reconfigure. Press

ENTER

Select “Adapter Setup” and press

displays.

Adapter Setup Screen

Description Recommended Setting or

Display Only

SCAM Support On

Parity On

Host SCSI ID 7

Scan Order Low to High

Removable media

support

CHS Mapping SCSI Plug and Play Mapping

Highlight the function you want to change and press

None

will be prompted to save changes when you exit the configuration utility.

ENTER

SYM53C8751SYM53C875

. The Adapter Setup screen

Your Configuration

ENTER

. You

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To change device configuration parameters, perform the following steps:

At the SCSI Configuration Utility Main Menu, select the adapter

which connects to the SCSI device you are reconfiguring. The first adapter listed controls the operation of the hard disk drives; the second adapter controls any SCSI removable media devices installed in your system. Press

ENTER

Select “Device Selections” and press

screen displays.

Select the SCSI device you are reconfiguring and press

you are configuring SCSI Hard Disk Drives, refer to the SYM53C875 Adapter 1 Table below; if you are configuring SCSI Removable Media Devices, refer to the SYM53C875 Adapter 2 Table below for recommended settings.

SYM53C875 Adapter 1 – SCSI Hard Disk Drives

Description Recommended Setting

or Display Only

Device Selections Press ENTER for menu.

Select device and press ENTER.

Sync Rate 40

Width (bits) 16

Disconnect On

Read/Write I/O timeout

(secs)

Scan for device at boot time Yes

ENTER

Your Configuration

Dev0 Dev1 Dev2 Dev3

. The Devices 0 to 7

ENTER

. If

Scan for SCSI LUNS No

Queue Tags On

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SYM53C875 Adapter 2 – SCSI Removable Media Devices

Description Recommended Setting

or Display Only

Device Selections Press ENTER for menu.

Select device and press ENTER.

Sync Rate 10

Width (bits) 8

Disconnect On

Read/Write I/O timeout

(secs)

Scan for device at boot time Yes

Scan for SCSI LUNS No

Queue Tags On

Highlight the function you want to change and press

will be prompted to save changes when you exit the configuration utility.

Your Configuration

Dev0 Dev1 Dev2 Dev3

ENTER

. You

Note:

select “Format” or “Verify” from the Device Setup menu.

If you wish to format a disk or verify disk media,

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Optional RAID Controllers

One of the options available for your system is a RAID controller. The RAID controller gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. Two RAID controllers are available for use in your system:

Mylex AcceleRAID 150 (Secu

Mylex AcceleRAID 250 (SecuRAID 210) Controller

Mylex AcceleRAID Controller

Factory Installed Controller

If you order a system with the Mylex AcceleRAID controller, the system is pre-configured at the factory. Refer to the “RAID Configurations” table below to determine how the RAID controller was configured at the factory. If you want to reconfigure disk arrays and logical drives, you must run the Mylex AcceleRAID BIOS Configuration Utility; if you want to change the RAID level, you must run the Mylex Disk Array Controller Utilities (DACCF) software. Refer to the Mylex AcceleRAID documentation included with your system for information on running the Mylex AcceleRAID BIOS Configuration Utility and the DACCF Utility.

Mylex AcceleRAID RAID Configurations

Number of Hard Drives RAID Level

Configured

RAID 110)

Hard Drives in Array

Controller

Description

1 JBOD 1 JBOD (RAID 0) JBOD is an acronym 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.

2 1 2 Mirroring (RAID 1) Drives are paired and

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

3 5 3 Striping with Parity (RAID 5) Data is striped

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

4 5 3 plus 1 hot

spare drive

Striping with Parity (RAID 5) Data is striped across three physical drives. Parity protection is used for data redundancy. This drive is used as the “Hot Spare.”

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Add-on Controller

If you are adding the Mylex AcceleRAID controller to an existing system, the AcceleRAID BIOS Configuration Utility allows you to configure disk arrays and logical drives in your system. Since the utility resides in the AcceleRAID BIOS on the RAID controller, its operation is independent of the operating system in your server. Refer to Chapter 4 in this User’s Guide for information on installing an add-in option board. Refer to Chapter 4 of the Mylex AcceleRAID Installation Guide for information on running the AcceleRAID BIOS Configuration Utility.

Note:

Next Boot Status for the first Symbios SYM53C875 controller must be turned Mylex AcceleRAID Controller board in your system. Refer to “Symbios Configuration Utility” found earlier in this chapter.

DACCF Configuration Utility

The DACCF utility is included with the RAID controller. The AcceleRAID controller supports 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 Network Operating System. For an explanation of this utility, refer to the

Mylex Disk Array Controller Configuration Utilities Manual

shipped with the controller. Chapter 2 ( hardware preparation, configuration, and initialization. After completing the steps in Chapter 2, you can install your Network Operating System.

OFF

if you install the optional

Preparing the Array)

that was

covers array

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Configuring System Board Jumpers

Before You Begin

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

CAUTION

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

The system board jumpers enable you to set specific operating parameters for your system. A jumper is a small plastic-encased conductor (shorting plug) that slips over two jumper pins.

The “System board Jumpers” illustration shows the location of the system board jumpers. The “System Board Jumper Configurations” table lists the system board jumpers and their factory default settings.

J3J2

123

System Board Jumpers

123

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System Board Jumper Summary

Jumper Function Pins (default in

bold)

A CMOS clear

B Password clear

C Recovery Boot

D Boot Block Write

Protect

E FRB Timer Enable

1-2, Protect

2-3, Erase Replaces the contents of NVRAM with

5-6, Protect

6-7, Erase Clears the password.

9-10, Normal

10-11, Recovery BIOS attempts a recovery boot, loading

13-14, Protect

14-15 Erase/Program

1-2, Enable

What it does at system reset

Preserves the contents of NVRAM.

the manufacturing default settings.

Maintains the current system password.

System attempts to boot using the BIOS stored in flash memory.

BIOS code from a floppy diskette into the flash device. This is typically used when the BIOS code has been corrupted.

BIOS boot block is write-protected.

BIOS boot block is erasable and programmable.

FRB operation is enabled (system boots from processor 1 if processor 0 fails).

F Chassis Intrusion

Detection

G BMC Forced Update

Mode

H Reserved

J Reserved

2-3, Disable FRB is disabled.

5-6, Enable

6-7, Disable Chassis intrusion switch is bypassed.

9-10

10-11

2-3

1-2

Switch installed on chassis indicates when cover has been removed.

System boots normally System tries to boot BMC firmware.

Required. Do Not Change

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Moving System Board Jumpers

CAUTION

Before doing the procedures in this section, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before moving the jumpers can result in personal injury and equipment damage.

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

To configure the system board options:

Power off the system and remove the left panel as described in

Chapter 4 of this guide.

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

the system.

Locate the position of the jumpers on the system board you are

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

Install the system cover and power up the system.

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Resetting the CMOS NVRAM

To reset the CMOS NVRAM:

Power down the your system. Remove the left side panel as

described in Chapter 4 of this User’s Guide.

Move the CMOS Clear jumper from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3. Refer to

“Configuring System Board Jumpers” to see the location of this jumper.

Power on the system. Wait for POST to complete and for the

messages “Invalid NVRAM setting by” and “Press F2 to enter Setup” to appear. This automatically reprograms CMOS and RTC to their default settings.

Power off the system.

Move the CMOS Clear jumper back to pins 1-2.

Replace the left side panel and power on the system.

Run the BIOS Setup Utility to check the configuration of your

system.

Clearing and Changing the Passwords

To clear and change the passwords:

Power off the system and remove the left panel as described in

chapter 4 of this guide.

Move the Password Clear jumper from pins 5-6 to pins 6-7. Refer to

“Configuring System Board Jumpers” to see the location of this jumper.

Power on the system and wait for POST to complete. This

automatically clears the old password.

Power off the system.

Move the Password Clear jumper back to pins 5-6.

Replace the panel and power on the system.

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

earlier in this chapter.

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Recovering the BIOS

This procedure should only be performed by qualified technical personnel.

Leave Recovery Boot jumper at factory-default setting.

This jumper should only be moved by a technically qualified person.

Boot Block Write Protect

The jumper at pins 13, 14, and 15 controls whether the BIOS boot block is protected from being erased and reprogrammed.

Leave boot block jumper at factory-default setting:

Programming the boot block incorrectly will prevent the system from booting. Programming technically qualified person. The procedure requires a special “Boot Block Update Utility.” Contact your dealer or sales representative for more information.

CAUTION

should only be done

by a

Fault Resilient Booting (FRB) Timer Enable Jumper

Fault resilient booting insures the system will not stop from a boot problem. Two sets of timers are implemented that will automatically reset the system if the system should halt for some reason.

FRB 2 - 5 sec timer. If the primary processor does not come up in 5

seconds the system will automatically reset and switch to the secondary processor secondary (if installed otherwise it will try to boot again off of the primary.)

FRB 3 - 7 minute timer. If the system does not make it up to the end

of POST in 7 minutes, the system will automatically reset and try again. It is assumed that the processor failed regardless of what may have caused the system to hang. The primary processor is taken off line and the system will boot off the secondary (if installed otherwise it will try to boot again off of the primary.) Bad memory or a bad plug in card may cause a FRB 3 failure.

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All failures are logged to the system event log.

The system will remember all FRB errors and display them at the end of POST until you select the Processor Retest option from the BIOS Setup utility.

CAUTION

For normal operation leave FRB Timer Enable jumper at factory-default setting.

To disable the FRB Timer Enable:

Power off the system and remove the left panel as described in

Chapter 4 of this guide.

Move the FRB Timer Enable jumper from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3. Refer

to “Configuring System Board Jumpers” to see the location of this jumper.

Replace the panel and power on the system.

Power on the system and wait for POST to complete.

Run the SSU to configure the system.

Chassis Intrusion Detection Jumper

The chassis contains an alarm switch that sends a notification signal to the server management software if a cover is removed. The jumper at pins 5, 6, and 7 controls whether this alarm feature is enabled or disabled.

CAUTION

For normal operation leave Chassis Intrusion Detection jumper at factory-default setting.

To disable the chassis intrusion switch:

Power off the system and remove the left panel as described in

Chapter 4 of this guide.

Move the chassis intrusion detection jumper from pins 5-6 to pins 6-

7 to disable the alarm switch.

Reinstall the side cover for your safety, and connect the power cord

to the system.

Power on the system on, and wait for POST to complete.

Run the SSU to configure the system.

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BMC Forced Update Mode

Leave BMC Forced Update Mode jumper at factory-default setting:

booting. Programming person. Contact your dealer or sales representative for more information.

Setting this jumper incorrectly will prevent the system from

should only be done

CAUTION

by a technically qualified

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Upgrading Your System

Static Precautions

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Equipment Log

Removing a Side Panel

Installing a Side Panel

Modifying the System Board

Option Boards

Hard Disk Drives

Front Panel

Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels

Removable Media Devices

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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

Static Precautions

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

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

CAUTION

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Preparing Your System for Upgrade

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

Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)

Flat-head screwdriver

Small needle nose pliers

Pen or pencil

ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended)

Equipment Log

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

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Removing a Side Panel

To install options in your system, you must remove the side panel on the left side of the system (as viewed from the front). The side panel on the right side of the system (as viewed from the front) only has to be removed when adding removable media devices. The right side panel removes in the same manner as the left side panel.

CAUTION

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

WARNING

If you are removing the side panel after the system is set up, you must first power off the system and all external devices.

Unplug

the system power cord

To remove a side panel:

Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the ac wall

outlet.

The side panel is secured to the chassis with three screws. Remove

the screws securing the side panel. Save the screws for reattaching the side panel.

Slide the side panel toward the rear of the chassis. This unlocks the

locking fingers behind the side panel.

Pull the side panel up and away from the chassis.

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Removing a System Side Panel

Installing a Side Panel

Before replacing the side panel, make sure no tools or loose parts

have been left inside the system chassis.

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

and that all interior cables are properly connected.

Insert the metal tabs on the top and bottom of the side panel into

their slots on the chassis. Slide the side panel forward as far as it will go.

Replace the three side panel retaining screws.

Note:

If your system is already set up, plug the system back in, reconnect the peripherals, and power on the peripherals and system.

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Modifying the System Board

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

Replacing the real-time clock battery

Replacing a Pentium processor

Installing or removing DIMMs.

CAUTION

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

Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery

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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

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OM06416

Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery

Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described

earlier in this chapter.

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

the plastic tab on the San-in plastic retainer (A in figure).

Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery (B).

Remove the battery from its socket (C).

Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.

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

to observe the correct polarity, insert it in the battery socket.

Reinstall the plastic retainer on the lithium battery socket.

Replace the side panel and turn on the system.

Run the BIOS Setup to restore the configuration settings to the real-

time clock.

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Replacing a Pentium Processor

This subsection provides the procedure for replacing (removing/installing) a Pentium II or Pentium III Processor in your system. The procedures cover upgrading and configuring the Pentium II Processor in your system. The system board has sockets for two processors. Each Pentium II processor is packaged in a Single Edge Contact (S.E.C.) cartridge and each Pentium III processor is packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge Version2 (SECC2). The cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache; the secondary (L2) cache; a thermal plate; and a back cover. The primary processor connector is shown at (A) in the illustration below. The secondary processor connector is shown at (B).

CAUTION

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

Replacing the Pentium II Processor

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Removing the Pentium II Processor (S.E.C. Version)

WARNING

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

Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described

earlier in this chapter.

CAUTION

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

If your system has one processor and you are replacing it, leave the

termination board intact in the empty secondary processor connector. Remove the processor you want to replace.

If your system has two processors and you are replacing one or both,

remove the appropriate one(s).

Press the processor latches toward the center of the S.E.C. cartridge

to free them from the retention module (A).

Lift the S.E.C. cartridge upward, out of the retention module.

Removing a Processor

Put the processor in a piece of conductive foam and store in an

antistatic package.

Proceed to the next section, “Installing the Pentium II Processor.”

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Installing the Pentium II Processor (S.E.C. Version)

Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described

earlier in this chapter.

CAUTION

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

If your system has one processor and you are adding a second

processor, then you must remove the termination board in the empty Slot 1 secondary connector. Press the tabs on the top of the termination board bracket (A in figure) toward each other to release them from the retention module. Lift the board bracket and the terminator board (B) up and out of the retention module, and store it appropriately.

Removing a Termination Board

If your system has one processor and you are replacing it, leave the

termination board intact in the empty Slot 1 secondary connector. Remove the processor you want to replace. See “Removing the Pentium II Processor.”

If your system has two processors and you are replacing one or both,

remove the appropriate one(s). See “Removing the Pentium II Processor.”

Remove the new processor from its antistatic package and place it

on a grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad.

Place the thermal pad on top of the processor so that the holes in

the thermal pad line up with the holes in the processor.

Position the heat sink on top of the processor.

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Install the two clips that secure the heat sink to the processor.

Assembling the Pentium II Processor

Position the processor so that the heat sink faces the center of the

system board. Slide the processor into the retention module. Ensure that the alignment notch on the bottom of the cartridge fits into the plug in slot. Push down firmly, with even pressure on both sides of the top, until the cartridge is seated.

To lock in the processor, push the latches outward until they click

10.

into place in the retention module (A in figure, below). The latches must be secured for proper electrical connection of the processor.

Locking in the Processor

After you have installed a new processor, you must run the BIOS

11.

Setup Utility (F2) to configure its speed. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System.”

Replace the left side panel and power up the system.

12.

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Replacing the Pentium III Processor (SECC2 Version)

The SECC2 processor has an active heat sink that

Note:

includes a cooling fan.

CAUTION

Observe the safety and ESD precautions while performing these procedures.

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

chapter.

2. If your system has one processor and you are adding a second processor, then you

must remove the termination board in the Slot 1 secondary connector and store it appropriately.

3. If your system has one processor and you are replacing it, leave the terminator

board intact in the empty secondary processor connector. Remove the processor you want to replace.

4. If your system has two processors and you are replacing one or both, remove the

appropriate one(s).

5. Tag and disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

6. Pull the processor latches out away from the edges of the SECC2 cartridge to free

them from the Universal Retention Module (URM).

7. Lift the SEC cartridge upward out of the Universal Retention Module (URM) and

place it on a grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad.

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8. Remove the new processor from its antistatic package and place it on a grounded,

static-free surface or conductive foam pad..

9. Position the processor into the URM. Ensure that the alignment notch on the bottom

of the cartridge fits into the connector key in the slot (A). Push down firmly, with even pressure on both sides of the top until the cartridge is seated.

Installing a Processor

10. Connect the fan cable to fan connector (B) on the system board.

11. After you have installed a new processor, you must run the BIOS Setup Utility (F2)

to configure its speed. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System.”

12. Replace the left side panel and power up the system.

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DIMMs

The system board contains four DIMM sockets labeled 1 through 4. Each socket can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, or 256MB of memory. When all four sockets are populated, the system board supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with 256MB DIMMs. A DIMM will always be installed in the bottom socket. When you install additional DIMMs, you must start with the first empty socket above DIMMs already installed. When you remove DIMMs, you must start with the first DIMM socket closest to the top edge of the system board.

4 3 2 1

DIMM Locations

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Memory DIMM Configurations

This table lists the distribution of DIMMs for specific memory configurations.

System

Capacity

(MB)

32 32 64 32 32 64 64 96 32 32 32

96 64 32 128 32 32 32 32 128 64 32 32 128 64 64 128 128 160 64 64 32 160 64 32 32 32 160 64 64 32 32 192 64 64 32 32 192 64 64 64 192 128 32 32 192 128 64 224 64 64 64 32 224 128 32 32 32 224 128 64 32 256 64 64 64 64 256 128 64 32 32 256 128 64 64 256 128 128 256 256 288 128 64 64 32 288 128 128 32 320 128 64 64 64 320 128 128 32 32 320 128 128 64 352 128 128 64 32 384 128 128 64 64 384 128 128 128 384 256 128 416 128 128 128 32 448 128 128 128 64 512 128 128 128 128 512 256 256 640 256 256 128 768 256 256 128 128 768 256 256 256 896 256 256 256 128

1024 256 256 256 256

Capacity per DIMM slot (MB) Any DIMM Slot Order

Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4

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Installing DIMMs

Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described

earlier in this chapter.

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

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

antistatic package.

Position the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the

DIMM align with the keyed socket.

CAUTION

4 3 2 1

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

firmly on the DIMM until it seats correctly.

Gently push the plastic ejector levers on the socket ends to the

upright position.

Repeat the steps to install each DIMM.

Replace the left side panel and turn on the system.

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Removing DIMMs

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

Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described

earlier in this chapter.

Gently push the plastic ejector levers out and down to eject a DIMM

from its socket.

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

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

Repeat the above steps to remove the remaining DIMMs.

Replace the side panel and turn on the system.

CAUTION

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Option Boards

This section describes how to install and remove ISA and PCI option boards. The system board has two ISA bus expansion slots and four PCI bus expansion slots. One of the ISA connectors shares a chassis expansion slot with a PCI connector.

The high-performance PCI local bus allows the adoption of newer networking technology, such as 100 M/second Ethernet NICs, with a minimum of effort and without concern for I/O bottlenecks. The PCI local bus offers up to 133 B/second bandwidth.

PCI 1

PCI 2

PCI 3

PCI 4 ISA 1

ISA 2

PCI and ISA Slot Locations

Installation Considerations

Newer adapters, designed for Plug-and-Play systems, are automatically configured by the system without any user intervention. Older ISA adapters must be manually configured as detailed below. Once the manual configuration is complete, the Plug-and-Play adapters are configured around the manually configured adapters without causing any resource conflicts.

ISA adapters can be Plug-and-Play. ISA adapters that are not Plug-andPlay must be manually configured following the instructions supplied with the board. The configuration is defined to the system by creating the ISA configuration file when running the SSU. If you are adding a non-Plug and Play ISA option board, run the SSU before installing the board. For details on running the SSU, refer to Appendix B.

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Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations

This table lists the option boards you may add to your system that require specific installation slots and provides information on memory and I/O addressing and assigned interrupt request number (IRQ).

Option Board Hardware Configurations

Memory

Option Board IRQ

SecuRAID 110 (

AcceleRAID 150)

SecuRAID 210 (

AcceleRAID 250)

Mylex

Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS PCI Slot 2 (see PCI/ISA

Address

Installing an Option Board

Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described

earlier in this chapter.

Remove and save the expansion slot screw and cover.

I/O Address

Option Slot

Slot Location illustration above)

Removing the Expansion Slot Screw and Cover

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

Remove the option board from its protective wrapper, holding the

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

Record the option board serial number in the equipment log.

Set any board jumpers or switches as described in the

documentation that comes with the option board.

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Refer to the documentation accompanying the option board for

information on whether the board is a PCI or ISA board. Refer to “Option Board Hardware Configurations” table to determine the recommended option board slot assignment and configuration parameters.

Note:

option board, run the SSU before installing the board. For details on the SSU, refer to Appendix B.

Holding the board by its top edge or upper corners, firmly press the

If you are adding a non-Plug and Play Legacy ISA

board into an expansion slot on the system board. The tapered foot of the option board retaining bracket must fit into the mating slot in the expansion slot .

Installing an Option Board

Align the rounded notch in the retaining bracket with the threaded

hole in the expansion slot frame. The retaining bracket fits into the space that was occupied by the expansion slot cover.

Reinstall the screw in the threaded hole. Be sure to push the bracket

slot up against the screw before you tighten it. If this is not done, the bracket may interfere with an adjacent bracket.

Connect any external cables (if they are needed) to the installed

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option board.

Replace the left side panel and power on the system.

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Removing an Option Board

Note:

Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to assure proper cooling of the system components.

Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described

earlier in this chapter.

Disconnect any cables attached to the option board you are

removing.

Remove and save the option board retaining bracket screw

Hold the board at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until

the edge connectors pull free. Make sure that you do not scrape the board against other components.

Remove the board from the expansion slot and place it in an

antistatic wrapper. If you are replacing a board, go to "Installing an Option Board" earlier in this chapter, otherwise continue.

Install an expansion slot cover over the vacant slot using the

previously removed screw.

Replace the left side panel and power on the system.

If you removed a non-Plug-and-Play ISA option board, run the SSU

to configure the system as described in the “Configuring Your System” chapter.

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Hard Disk Drives

Your system supports a variety of SCSI hard disks. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved devices. The internal hard disk drives are located in the 3.5-inch drive bay (A).

3.5-Inch Drive Bay Locations

If you are adding or removing a SCSI hard disk device, consider the following:

The system uses single-ended SCSI host adapters and supports

single-ended or low Voltage Differential (LVD) drives. The hard disk SCSI address assignment is:

Bay Device SCSI ID

Address

1 First Hard Disk 0

2 Second Hard Disk 1

3 Third Hard Disk 2

4 Fourth Hard Disk 3

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Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive

Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described

earlier in this chapter.

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

Remove the 3.5-inch hard disk drive from its protective wrapper.

Record the drive model and serial number in the equipment log.

Set any drive jumpers or switches before you install the drive. See

the documentation that comes with the device for jumper or switch information.

Note:

Ensure all terminators and “TE” jumpers are

removed from hard disk drives before they are installed.

CAUTION

If a drive bezel is installed, it must be removed because it blocks the airflow around the drive. If the drive comes with drive rails, do not use them. Remove any rails already attached.

Remove the three screws holding the 3.5-inch drive bay to the rear of

the chassis.

Disconnect the power and signal cables from any installed drives.

Swing the drive bay out of the chassis.

Slide the drive bay towards the top of the chassis until the tabs on

the bay are free from the chassis. Remove the drive bay from the chassis and place it on an antistatic surface.

Slide the drive into the bay until the screw holes line up. It may be

necessary to temporarily loosen the mounting screws on the already installed drives to position the new drive. Secure the drive to the bay with the four supplied screws.

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Removing the Disk Drive Bay

Replace the 3.5-inch drive bay. Insert the tabs into their slots on the

chassis. Slide the drive bay towards the bottom of the chassis until the tabs hit their stops.

Connect the signal and power cables to the drives. All device power

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cables are labeled and must be installed in specific locations as shown below:

Drive Location Power Connector

1 (HD0) P7

2 (HD1) P8

3 (HD2) P9

4 (HD2)

Swing the drive bay into the chassis and replace the three screws on

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Any available power connector

the drive bay.

Replace the left side panel and power on the system. Configure the

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system as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System.”

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Cabling the Disk Drives

Removing an Internal Hard Disk Drive

Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described

earlier in this chapter.

Disconnect the signal and power cables from the back of the drive. It

is necessary to completely remove the cables from all the drives before the drive can be removed.

Remove the three screws holding the 3.5-inch drive bay to the

chassis.

Swing the drive bay out of the chassis.

Slide the drive bay towards the top of the chassis until the tabs on

the bay are free from the chassis. Remove the drive bay from the chassis and place it on an antistatic surface.

Remove the hard disk drive by removing the four screws that secure

the drive to the drive bay.

Replace the 3.5-inch drive bay. Insert the tabs into their slots on the

chassis. Slide the drive bay towards the bottom of the chassis until the tabs hit their stops.

Connect the signal and power cables to the drives.

Note:

Verify that all cables are seated and routed properly.

Replace the three screws on the drive bay. Replace the left side panel

and power on the system.

Remove the drive serial number from the equipment log.

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Front Panel

The plastic front panel assembly is a one piece assembly. The appropriate removable filler panels are attached to the corresponding EMI shields. If you are installing peripheral devices in the external bays above the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, you must remove the front cover along with the corresponding filler panel and EMI shield.

Removing the Front Panel

Note:

The front panel is secured with six locking tabs.

Power off the system and remove the side panels as described earlier

in this chapter.

Remove the front panel by carefully pulling it off the front of the

system chassis. Use an even amount of pressure around the edges of the panel.

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Installing the Front Panel

Align the front panel tabs with the slots in the front of the chassis.

Press the front panel onto the front of the system chassis until the

tabs snap into their slots.

Install the side panels as described earlier in this chapter.

Power on the system as described earlier in this chapter.

Installing the Front Panel

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Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels

Power off the system and remove the front panel as described earlier

in this chapter.

Locate the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) shield and filler panel

covering the bay into which you are installing a peripheral device. The filler panel is released by pressing on its sides and removing it from the slots in the EMI shield. Save the panel for reinstallation.

The EMI shield is attached to the front of the chassis be two screws.

Remove the screws and EMI shield covering the bay into which you are installing a peripheral device. Save the shield and screws for reinstallation.

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NEC Express5800-LS2400 User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer

Contents

Using This Guide

Text Conventions

Related Documents

Safety Notices

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

Care and Handling

System Overview

Overview

System Chassis

Power Supply

Peripheral Bays

System Board Features

Pentium Processor

System Memory

I/O Expansion Slots

Real-Time Clock/Calendar

BIOS

IDE Controller

Network Controller

SCSI Controller

Video Controller

Peripheral Controller

Serial Ports

Parallel Port

External Device Connectors

System Board Management Controller (BMC)

System Security

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

Setting Up the System

Selecting a Site

Unpacking the System

Getting Familiar with the System

Front View

Rear View

Making Connections

Setting the Line Voltage

Connecting the Power Cord

Powering On Your System

Configuring Your System

Configuring Your System

BIOS Setup Utility

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

Main Menu

Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu

Advanced Menu

PCI Configuration Submenus

PCI Device, Slot 1 - Slot 4 Submenus

Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu

Advanced Chipset Control

Security Menu

Security menu (Continued)

Server Menu

System Management Submenu

Server Management Information Submenu

Console Redirection Submenu

Boot Menu

Boot Device Priority Submenu

IDE Hard Drive Submenu

Removable Devices

Exit Menu

Symbios Configuration Utility

Running the Symbios Configuration Utility

Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations

Optional RAID Controllers

Mylex AcceleRAID Controller

Factory Installed Controller

Add-on Controller

DACCF Configuration Utility

Configuring System Board Jumpers

Before You Begin

Moving System Board Jumpers

Resetting the CMOS NVRAM