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NEC Computer Systems Division

Packar d Bell NEC, Inc.

1 Packar d Bell Way

Sacramento, CA 95828-0903

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Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Regulatory Information

Using This Guide...................................................vii

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Feature Summary........................................................... 1-3

Expanding the Server as Needs Grow......................................... 1-4

Configuration Constraints........................................................... 1-4

Chassis............................................................................................ 1-5

Status LED Indicator Descriptions.............................................. 1-6

Opening the Front Doors............................................................ 1-7

Chassis Features and Controls.....................................................1-9

System Board Features.................................................................. 1-11

Processor.................................................................................. 1-16

Memory.................................................................................... 1-16

Bus Master I/O Expansion Slots............................................... 1-16

Real-Time Clock/Calendar ....................................................... 1-16

BIOS........................................................................................ 1-16

Video....................................................................................... 1-17

SCSI Controller........................................................................ 1-17

Peripheral Controller................................................................ 1-17

External Device Connectors...................................................... 1-17

Keyboard and Mouse ................................................................ 1-17

Fans......................................................................................... 1-18

Peripheral Devices......................................................................... 1-18

Ultra2 Wide SCSI-2 Hard Drive Bays....................................... 1-18

Removable Media Drive Bays .................................................. 1-19

System Power................................................................................ 1-20

Software Locks via the BIOS Setup............................................... 1-20

Setting Up Your System ....................................... 2-1

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

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

Moving the System to the Site......................................................... 2-3

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

Making Connections........................................................................ 2-4

Connecting the Power Cords............................................................ 2-6

Powering On Your System.............................................................. 2-7

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

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

Resource Configuration Utility (RCU)............................................. 3-2

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

RCU Command Line Parameters................................................ 3-5

RCU Configuration Settings....................................................... 3-5

ISA Board Configuration............................................................ 3-6

BIOS Setup Utility .......................................................................... 3-8

Using the BIOS Setup Utility...................................................... 3-8

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings............................................. 3-9

Exiting BIOS Setup.................................................................... 3-9

SCSISelect Utility......................................................................... 3-14

Using the SCSISelect Utility..................................................... 3-14

SCSISelect Configuration Settings............................................ 3-15

Exiting SCSISelect................................................................... 3-15

Configuring the RAID Controller .................................................. 3-17

Configuring System Jumpers and Switches.................................... 3-18

Before You Begin..................................................................... 3-18

Configuring I/O Riser Board Function Select Switches............. 3-18

Configuring CPU Base Board Function Select Switches........... 3-20

Configuring Memory Board Function Jumpers......................... 3-21

Configuring System I/O Board Switches and Jumpers............... 3-21

Setting Switches and Jumpers................................................... 3-24

BIOS........................................................................................ 3-25

Updating the BIOS .............................................................. 3-25

Changing the BIOS Setup Language.................................... 3-26

Resetting the CMOS NVRAM.................................................. 3-27

Clearing and Changing the Password........................................ 3-28

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

Precautions...................................................................................... 4-4

Preparing Your System for Upgrade................................................ 4-6

Equipment Log........................................................................... 4-6

Removing the Front Doors..........................................................4-7

Installing the Front Doors........................................................... 4-7

Removing the Top Cover and Side Panels................................... 4-8

Installing the Top Cover and Side Panels.................................. 4-10

Modifying the System I/O Board................................................... 4-11

Installing Video Memory.......................................................... 4-11

Replacing the Non-Volatile Memory ........................................ 4-12

Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery..................................... 4-13

DIMMs......................................................................................... 4-15

Installing DIMMs..................................................................... 4-15

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

Processors..................................................................................... 4-18

Installing a Processor Cartridge ................................................ 4-19

Removing a Processor Cartridge or Termination Board............. 4-22

Option Boards............................................................................... 4-23

Installation Considerations........................................................ 4-23

Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations............................ 4-25

Installing an Option Board........................................................ 4-26

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

Power Supply................................................................................ 4-29

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Installing a Power Supply......................................................... 4-29

Removing a Power Supply........................................................ 4-30

Hot-Swapping a Power Supply ................................................. 4-30

Removable Media Devices ............................................................ 4-31

Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive....... 4-33

Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive ..... 4-37

Hard Disk Drives........................................................................... 4-38

Installing a Hard Drive............................................................. 4-39

Removing a Hard Drive............................................................ 4-42

Hot-Swapping a Hard Drive...................................................... 4-43

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

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

Troubleshooting Checklists.............................................................. 5-2

Initial System Startup................................................................. 5-2

Running New Application Software............................................ 5-3

After System Has Been Running Correctly................................. 5-4

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

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

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

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

Monitoring POST While Running..........................................5-6

Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators............5-6

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

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ....................................... 5-7

Power LED Does Not Light........................................................ 5-7

System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate........................................... 5-7

No Characters Appear On Screen................................................ 5-8

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

Floppy Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light ....................... 5-9

Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light........................... 5-9

Problems with Application Software......................................... 5-10

Error Messages.............................................................................. 5-10

Alarm Indication during POST................................................. 5-10

Alarm Indication during Operation........................................... 5-13

CPU Error Messages ........................................................... 5-14

Memory Error Messages...................................................... 5-14

Status LED.................................................................................... 5-15

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

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

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

RAID Configuration........................................................................A-3

Memory Configurations........................................B-1

Memory DIMM Configurations .......................................................B-2

Glossary Equipment Log

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Using This Guide

This 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

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syste m and describes your system’s major system co mpo ne nts. See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your system.

Chapte r 2, “Setting Up Your System” tells yo u how to select a

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site, unpack the system, make cable connect ions, and power on your system.

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Chapt er 3, “Configuring Your System” tells you how to configure

the system and provides instructions for running the Resource Configuration Utility, BIOS Setup Utility, and SCSISelect Utility. It also provides information on system board jumper settings.

Chapter 4, “Upgrading Your System” provides you with

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instructions for upgrading your system with additional processors, optional memory, option cards, and peripheral devices.

Chap ter 5, “Pro blem Solving ” cont a ins helpful informa tion for

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solv ing pr oblems that might oc cur with your syst e m.

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Appendix A, “System Cabling” includes cabling information for

the onbo a rd SCSI co ntroller.

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Appendix B, “Memory Configurat ions” defines the allowable

memory configurations for your system.

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“Glossary” defines t he st andard acr onyms and technical ter ms

used in th is ma nu a l.

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“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 c onventions. War n ings, cautions, and not es have the following me anings:

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

Cautions indi c ate situations that can damage the system hardware or software.

Note:

Notes give important inf ormation about the

material being described.

Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the

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keyboard. For example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.

WARNING

CAUTION

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T ext o r keystrok es that you enter appear as bo ldface type. For

example, type abc123 and press ENTER.

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File names are pr inted in uppercase lett ers. For example,

AUTOEXEC.BAT.

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Safety Notices

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which co uld cause

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per s onal injury, follow all safe ty no tices. The symbols shown are used in your documentation and on your equipment to indicate safety hazards.

Warning: Lith ium ba tte ries can be dangerous. Improper ha ndling

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of lit h iu m bat t e r ies ma y re su lt in a n exp lo s io n. Dis pose o f lit hium batteries as required by loca l ordinance or as normal waste if no local ordinance exists.

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Warning: The detachable power supply cord is intended to serve

as the disconnect device.

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Warning: This equipment has two 3-wire, grounded power cords.

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

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Warning: The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel

does not turn off the syste m AC power. Also , +5vdc is present o n the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC out let. Befor e 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, each power cord must be a UL-listed detachable power cord (in Canada, CSA-certified), type ST or SJT, 16 AWG, 3-conductor, provided with a molded-on NEMA type 5-15 P plug cap at one end and a molded-on cord connector body at the other end. The cord length must not exceed 9 feet ( 2.7 meter s).

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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 suitab le for use in the end-user country. Consult your dealer or the local electrical author it ies if you are unsure o f 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

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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.

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

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PELV (Protected Ext ra-Low Voltage) Integrity: To ensure the

extra-low voltage integrit y of the equipment, co nnect only equipment with mains-protected electrically-compatible circuits to the external port s.

Remote Earths: To pr event electr ica l shock, connect all loca l

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(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 Bo ndi n g : Fo r safe op er ation, only connect the equipment

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to a building supply that is in accordance with current wiring regulations in your countr y. In the U.K., those regu lations are t he IEE.

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Care and Handling

Use the following guidelines to pro p er ly handle and care for your system.

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

Keep the system away from magnetic forces.

Keep th e system dry. Do n ot wash the system with a wet cloth or pour fluid into it.

Prot ect t he s ystem from bein g bum ped or dropped.

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

Keep th e system away fr om dust , sand, and dirt.

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System Overview

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Overview

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Chassis

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System Board Features

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Peripheral Devic es

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System Power

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Software Locks via the BIOS Set up

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Overview

The server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Int el Pentium® II Xeon chip set. The chip set incor po r ates a modular sca lea ble arc h itect ure that integrates a 64-bit bus interface with three Peripheral Co mponent I nt er co nnect (PCI) buses and an Indust r y Standard Arc h itect ure (ISA) bus. The architecture supports Symmetrical Multiprocessing (SMP) and a variety of operating systems. The chassis and system boards ar e designed to meet the needs of the server marketplace.

The combination of comput ing performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many applications including network servers and multi-user systems. The server is designed for use in applications where downtime must be minimized. To this end, the server includes or has the option to include the following.

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Power system redundancy; in a system configured with redundant power

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Self-c ontained power sup ply units tha t can b e easily insta lle d or removed

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Hot-swap SCSI hard drive bays accessible from the front of the chassis; a

supplies, the system will continue to operate with a single power supply failure.

from the back of the chassis.

failed drive can be removed, and a new drive installed without system power being turned off.

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High degree of SCSI hard disk fault tolerance and advanced disk array

management features through the use of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology.

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Hardware monitors (temperature and voltage) and software monitors to

indicate failure s.

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E asy access to all parts for ser v ice.

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System Feature Summary

A summary of the system features is included in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1. System Features

Feature Description

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

Xeon processor technology; from one to four processors and up to 4 GB of memo ry .

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

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

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

inch removable media devices

12 locat ions f or 3 1/2-inc h Ultra2 Wide SCSI-2 hard drives

Hot swap-capable backplane

Power supply From two to three 420 Watt autoranging power supplies are easily

Software: utilities, setup BIOS Setup, Resource Configuration Utility, and SCSISelect Utility. The

Security Mechanical: Key lock at the front door. One intrus ion se nsor for front door

One extern ally accessi ble 3 1/2-inch ha lf-heigh t bay is available for server

expansion.

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

server expansion (diskette, CD-ROM, and/or tape drives).

Three hard disk drive cages; each holding up to four 3 1/2-inch hot-

swappable Ultra2 wide SCSI-2 hard drives. Each cage is secured behind

a metal EMI door; drives can be swapped in or out of the system without

powering it down. T he arr ay of drives allows eas y setup of RAID

applications.

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

SCSI hard drives. The backplane is designed for Ultra2 wide SCSI-2

devices that use the industry standard 80-pin Single Connector Attach

(SCA) connector. The backplane consists of a row of four drive

connectors.

removed/installed for service. In a three-supply system, the third supply is

redundant.

XPRESSBUILDER

CD-ROM contains the serve r management software.

to secure disk ette, hard disk, removabl e media devic e, pow er on/o f f

switch, reset switch, top cover, and left/right panel access. Three power

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

chassis. BIOS: Password enable.

CD-ROM contains the setup ut ilities a nd th e E SMPRO

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Expanding the Server as Needs Grow

A typ ical mini mum sys te m config uration may includ e the following:

boa rd set co nsist i ng of sys te m I /O bo ard, CPU base bo ard w ith a

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Pentium II Xeon processor, and a memory board diskette drive and SCSI CD-ROM drive

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three SCSI hard drive cages with one hard drive and a RAID contro ller

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installed

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ne t w o r k add - in bo a r ds

two 420 watt power supplies (an opt ional third power supply provides

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redundant power) onboard 2 MB video memory

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system I/O board has two ISA slots and nine PCI slots for add-in boards.

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The system I/O board also has a riser board for external I/O (serial, parallel, video) interfaces.

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chassis can hold six removable media drives: four 5 1/4-inch half-height

bays with a CD-R OM drive in s ta lle d in o ne bay; a nd t wo 3 1/ 2-inc h halfheight bays w ith a dis ket te dr ive installed.

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

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C PU base board ha s four slo ts fo r C PUs, for a configura ble ra nge of one,

two, three, or four processors.

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Memory board supports 16 DIMM devices for up to a maximum memory

size of 4 GB.

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

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C hassis can hold six re mova ble media drive s .

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Three SCSI hard drive cages support up to 12 hot-swap bays for 3 1/2-

inch ultra wide SCSI-2 hard drives.

Confi gur a tion Cons tr ai nt s

The system has four 5 1/4-inch half-he ig ht ba ys access ib le fro m the front . These bays are convenient for diskette, tape, and CD-ROM drives (removable media). Because of the EMI generated by hard drives, the increased susceptibility to ESD, and cooling requirements, hard drives should not be insta lled in the 5 1/4inch half- he ig ht bays.

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Chassis

Figure 1-1 shows the server fro nt chassis features and controls.

A B

FGH

POWER

STATUS

DISK

Power LED When green, power i s present in syst em . When off, power is

turned of f or power s ourc e is disrupt ed. See Table 1-1 f or a list and description of the system LEDs.

Status LED

Disk LED

Key lock

LCD panel

Drive pr esent /pow er on

Drive acti v e

Drive faulty.

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

When green the syst em is OK. S ee Table 1-1 f or a li st and description of the system LEDs.

When green, in ternal disk drives are being accessed. See Table 1-1 for a list and description of the system LEDs.

Secures both front external doors. Displays information about BIOS and system failures (error

and diagnostic information). Each drive has three LEDs visible above the bay from the

front. See Table 1-2 for a list of SCSI disk drive status LED indicators.

Figure 1-1. Front Chassis Features and Controls

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Status LED In dicator Descr iptions

Table 1-2 lists the system status LED indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Table 1-3 lists the disk drive status LED panel indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Table 1-4 lists system status abnormal conditions.

Table 1-2. System Status LED Indicators

LED Status Description Response

Power Off Power OFF None required (normal)

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

failure

Status Off Power OFF None required (normal)

Green No alarms None required (normal) Amber Abnormal condition

(see Table 1- 4)

Disk Off Not accessing disk drives None required (normal)

Amber Internal disk drive failure Check disk drive status LEDs Green Accessing disk drives None required (normal)

Replace failed power supply module.

Check condition

Table 1-3. Disk Drive Status LED Panel Indicators

LED Status Description Response

Disk Drive Present

Disk Drive Activity

Off Disk drive not present None required (normal)

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

Disk Drive Status

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

Amb er Disk dr ive failure Replace d isk drive.

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Table 1-4. System Status Abnormal Conditions

LED (Amber) Conditions

System Status Chassis intrusion (front cover)

Opening the Front Doors

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

Open the front doo rs as follows.

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

To open the front doors, you need to use the securit y key provided with the

server. Insert the secur it y key into t he key slot and turn the key to the right (see the following figure).

LOCK

UNLOCK

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2. First open the right front door, then open the left door (see the following

figure).

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Chassis Fea tures and Con tr ol s

Figure 1-2 shows the server fro nt chassis features and controls. Figure 1-3 shows the server rear chassis features and co nt rols.

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

their three status LEDs mounted above.

Ejector button, 3 1/2-inch diskette drive

Press to eject diskette.

Activity light, 3 1/2-inch diskette drive

LCD panel Displays information about BIOS and system failures (error and

Power LED When green, power i s present in syst em . When off, power is

Status LED When green the system is O K. See Ta ble 1 - 2 for a l ist and

Disk LED When green, internal disk drives are being accessed. See Table

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

Reset switch Press to cause a hard reset to the system; the power-on self test

Load/eject button, CD-ROM drive

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

When lit, dri ve is i n use.

diagnostic information).

turned of f or power s ourc e is disrupt ed. See Table 1-2 f or a li st and description of the system LED indicators.

description of the system LED indicators.

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

(POST) will run. Press to load CD and eject CD.

Figure 1-2. Front Chassis Features and Controls (front doors opened)

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LONM

G H

I J

A Keyboard PS/2-c om p ati bl e 6- pi n mi ni- D I N c onnector. B Printer LPT1 25-pin parallel port connector. C VGA VGA mon it or 15-pin conn ec tor.

A B

C D

D External-SCSI Narrow-SCSI 50-pin connector

See

E Dump button F Function select

switches

G Mouse PS/2-compatible 6-pi n mini-DIN connect or. H COM1 COM1 serial port 9-pin connector. I COM2 COM2 serial port 9-pin connector. J — Reserved. K Power sta tus

LEDs

L PCI slots Two PCI add-in board slot locations (PCI #11 and PCI #12). M Knocko ut Available to route SCSI signals to peripheral boxes. N ISA slots Two ISA add-in board slot locations (ISA #1 and ISA #2). O PCI slots Seven PCI add-in board slot locations (PCI #21, PCI #22, PCI #23, PCI #31, PCI #32, PCI

P Power supplies

(three shown)

Configuring Switch and Jumper Settings

See

Configuring Switch and Jumper Settings

Both indicators are gr een during normal op eration. Either or both indic ators go off when power supply fails. See Table 1-1 for status descriptions.

#33, and PCI #34). Possible configurations, installed from bottom most bay:

2 supp lies (nonredundant ), 3 supplies (one redundant). Each power supply has a separate AC input power connector .

in Chapter 4 of this User’s Guide. in Chapter 4 of this User’s Guide.

Figure 1-3. Rear Chassis Features and Controls

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System Board Features

The board set includes the system I/O board, CPU base board, and a memory board. The system I/O board is mou nted at the top of the system. Figure 1-4 shows the system with the top co ver removed.

System I/O Board

Option board Fan

Diskette drive

Four 5 1/4-inch half-height bays with a CD-ROM drive installed in bottom bay

I/O ris er boa rd

Expansion slot covers

Figure 1-4. System I/O Board Location

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The CPU base board plugs into the underside of the system I/O board and the memory board plugs into the CPU base board. Figure 1-5 shows the system with the left side cover removed.

A B

D E

H F

A CPU base board B Memory b oa rd C Rear CPU fan

Figure 1-5. CPU Base Board and CPU Board Location

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D Rear CPU fan E Voltage Regulator Module socket

(VRM1 - VRM6)

F Front CPU fan (2) G Pentium II Xeon processors (1 - 4) H Voltage Module Socket (memory)

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Figures 1-6, 1-7, and 1-8 show the major components on the system I/O board, CPU base board, and Memory board. Table 1-5 summarizes t he featur es of the boa rd set.

Table 1-5. Features of the Board Set

Feature Description

Multiple processor slots

Upgradable memory

Add-in board support

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

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

External device connectors

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

monitoring Configuration

utilities

Four processor sockets on the CPU base board, for a total of four processors.

Sixteen DIMM sockets on the memory board, supporting up to 4 GB memory us ing 256 MB DIMMs.

Two dedicated ISA bus slots and nine dedicated 32-bit PCI slots on the system I/O board.

utilities.

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

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

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

Resource Config u ration Utility (RCU) and SCSISelect Utility.

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R M

G F

E D

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

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

ISA expansion slots (#1 and #2)

CPU base board connector (underside of board)

PCI expansion slots (#11 and #12)

Optional Video DRAM sockets

I/O riser board connector

SCSI channel B connector

SCSI channel A connector

SCSI status cable connector

Option board fan connector

Front panel connector

Configuration jumpers

Reserved

Diskette connector

Real time clock battery

Flash board

Non-v olati le memo ry

Figure 1-6. System I/O Board Connector and Component Locations

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A CPU front fan connector B Memo r y board connector C Pentium II Xeon processor (1 - 4) D CPU front fan connector E Configuration switch F CPU rear fan connector G Voltage module socket (VRM1 - VRM6) H CPU rear fan connector

I Voltage Module Socket (memory)

Figure 1-7. CPU Base Board Component Locations

A DI MM sockets B Configuration jumper C DI MM sockets

Figure 1-8. Memory Board Component Locations

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Processor

Each Pentium II Xeo n processor is packaged in a single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridge. The cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache; the secondar y (L2) cache; a thermal plate; and a back cover. The cartridge is secured by a retention module attached to t he baseboard. Depending on configuration, your system has one to four processors (see Figure 1-7). Additional Pentium processors enhance performance and enable symmetric multiprocessing (SMP). All processors access the same me mory and I/O space and tasks can run on either CPU if your op er ating system (OS) supports SMP.

Memory

The Memory board contains sixteen 168-pin DIMM sockets (see Figure 1-8, A and C). A minimum system configuration includes 128 MB (using four 32 MB DIMMs) o f syst em memory. Sixteen DIMM sockets allow for system memory expansion up to 4 GB (using sixteen 256 MB DIMMs). ECC generation/checking is provided for detection and correction of memory errors.

Note:

Only use DIMMs approved for use in this server system. Call your custom er service representative f or information.

Bus Master I/O Expansion Slots

The server's expansio n capab il it ies meet t he needs o f high performance I/O servers by providing a combination of PCI local bus and ISA connectors. The system I/O board offers nine dedicated PCI slots and two dedicated ISA slots.

The system I/O board contains two ISA bus master I/O (input/output) expansion slots (see Figure 1-6, C). The ISA architectur e suppo rt s 32-bit memory addressing and 16-bit data transfers for the CPU, DMA, and bus masters.

The system I/O board also contains nine PCI bus master I / O expansion slots (Figure 1-6, A, B, and E).

Real-Time Clock/Calendar

The real-time clock provides syste m clock/calendar information stored in a nonvolatile memory (NVRAM). The real-time clock battery (see Figure 1-6, Q) provides power backup for the real-time clock.

BIOS

A BIOS and Setup Utility are located in the Flash memory (see Figure 1-6, R) on the system I/O board and include support for system setup and PCI/ISA Plug-and-Play auto-configurat ion. A number of security, reliability, and management features ar e also incor porated to meet vital server needs.

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Video

The onboard super VGA controller (PCI ) is a high-perfor mance SVGA subsystem that supports:

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

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

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16-bit bus for high-speed displa y memor y access

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hardware accelerated bit block transfers ( BITBLT)

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

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resolutions up to 16M colors at 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions, 64K colors at

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1024x768 resolutions and 256 colors at 1280x1024 resolutions with the optional 2 MB video memory.

SVGA drivers may be required to use the hi gh-

Note:

performance video modes.

SCSI Controller

The system I/O board includes a dual Ultra2 w ide SCSI-2 controller (Adaptec AIC-7895) integrated as a PCI bus master. This controller supports data paths of 8-bit (fast/narrow SCSI) at a data transfer rate of 10 MB/sec and 16-bit (fast/wide or ultra /wide SCSI) at a data transfer rat e of 20 MB/sec or 40 MB/sec. As a PCI bus master, this controller supports burst data transfer rates up to the maximum of 133 MB/sec.

On this server, channel B is cabled to the four SCSI devices in the removable media dr ive bays . Channe l A is available for optio nal SCS I dev ices.

Peripher al C o ntroller

The advanced integrated peripheral contro ller support s two serial ports and one parallel port through the I/O riser board (see Figure 1-6, G). The advanced integrated peripheral controller also supports the connection of two diskette drives (see Figure 1-6, P).

External Device Connectors

The I/O panel provides connector s for a PS/2 compatible mouse and a keyboard, connectors for VGA monitor, two serial port connectors, and a parallel port connector. It also provides a narrow SCSI external connector .

Keybo ar d an d Mo us e

The keyboard/mouse cont ro ller is PS/2-co mpat ible.

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Fans

In addition to the power supply fans, the system has an option board fan (see Figure 1-4, B) cabled to the I/O board (see Figure 1-6, K) and three CPU fans (see Figure 1-5, C, D and F) cabled to the CPU base board (see Figure 1-7, A, D, F and H). The three CPU fans (front and rear) are redundant in configuration. If one fan fails, its associated fan changes its rotating speed to high.

Peripheral Devices

The following paragraphs describe the Ultra2 wide SCSI-2 hard drive bays and 5 1/4-inch removable media drive bays.

Ultra2 Wide SCSI-2 Hard Drive Bays

The right side of the system contains up to three Ultra2 wide SCSI hard drive cages for 3 1/2-inch SCSI-2 hard drives (see Figure 1-9). Each hard drive cage has a hot-swap backplane that supports four drives. The backplanes require an 80-pin single connector att achment (S CA) co nnector o n the drives you install.

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

A fault light on the front panel board g ives a genera l indication that there has been a fault on a hot-swap drive. Each drive has a set of three lights to indicate the fault or other status: power-o n (green LED), activity (green LED), or fault (yellow LED).

Three hard drive cages

(EMI panel and exterior door shown open)

Figure 1-9. Ultra2 Wide SCSI-2 Hard Drive Bays

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The backplane has two main functions: SCSI drive control and system dat a logging. Drive status is monitored to detect failing drives and to control LED indicator s. T he backplane features include the following:

insertion and removal of hard drives while power is on (referred to as

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“hot swap”) simplified cable management

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SCA connectors to simplify inserting and removing hard drives

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SCSI management of fault LEDs.

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Each backplane supports SCSI drives with SCA connectors.

Removable Media Drive Bays

On the upper left side of the system, four 5 1/4-inch half-height bays (see Figure 1-10) are designed for peripherals with removable media (diskette, CDROM, tape). Two available adjacent 5 1/4-inch bays can be converted to a single full-height bay. The 5 1/4- inch drives can be removed directly from the front of the chassis. Remova l o f the syst em top cover may be required to install/remove the device cables. Cosmet ic filler panel are inst alled over all unused 5 1/4-inch bays.

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

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

(Exterior doors shown open)

Figure 1-10. Removable Media Drive Bays

On the upper right side of the system, below t he LCD panel, are two built-in 3 1/2-inch bays. One contains a 3 1/2-inch diskett e drive that supports both 720 KB and 1.44 MB media (see Figure 1-10).

The SCSI terminati on r esi stor s must be installed in

Note:

the last SCSI drive of the dai sy chain cabling (bottom media bay). All other dev ic es must have terminators removed.

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System Power

The system may be configured with up to three 420 Watt power supplies. Each supply automatically switche s between these input voltage ranges:

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

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

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Each power supply provides DC outputs of +5 V, +12 V, +3.3 V, -5 V, and

-12 V. All output grounds connect to the power supply chassis and to earth ground through the AC line cord. Each supply has:

individual AC input line cord that plugs into the external side of the

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power supply isolating device on each DC output so that the failure of one supply does

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not affect the operation of the others

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cooling fan integra l with each power supply enclosure. The fan circuit

implements fan failure detection.

In a system, power is drawn equally from all supplies installed. A system with two power supplies can be fully loaded (all drive bays and add-in board slots filled). The supp lies use a forced cur r ent - shar ing technique t hat ensures the supplies share within 10 percent at full load. In a high-access system with three power supplies, the third supply gives redunda ncy, becau se the load is redistributed if one supply fails.

Software Locks via the BIOS Setup

The BIOS Setup has software feat ur es t hat let you cont rol access to one or more parts o f the s ystem:

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set and enable an administrative password

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set and enable a user password

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enable password on boot

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

If only a supervisor password is set and enabled, enter this password to boot the server and run the SCU.

If both the user and administrative passwords are set and enabled, enter either one to boot the server. Enter t he ad ministrative password to access t he SCU or BIOS Setup to change the system configuration.

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Setting Up Your System

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Selecting a Site

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Unpacking the System

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Moving the System to the Site

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Getting Familiar With the System

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Making Connections

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Connecting the Power Cords

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Powering On Your System

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Selecting a Site

The system operates r eliably in a t ypical o ffice en vironme nt . Choo se a site that meets the following requirements.

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Site the system near grounded, three-pronged power o utlets.

Note:

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 c ode of t he r egion.

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

For the United States and Canada, this means

CAUTION

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

Note:

For Denmark, the system must be c onnec ted to an AC power source rated at 16 amps.

Select a site that is clean, dust-free, and well vent ilated. Keep front and

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rear ventilating op enings free o f obstr u ctions. Locate the system away from sources of heat, vibration, or physical shock

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I solate the system from stro ng e lectr omagnetic fields and electrical noise

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

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T he site shou ld be spacious enough to pro vide at least five inches (13

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

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Allow at least 11 inches (27 centimeter s) in front of the system for proper

front door clearance.

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P osition the syste m for easy access for system maintenance and

installation of system upgrades.

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Unpacking the System

CAUTION

Your system weighs approximately 207 pounds (94 kg). To avoid personal i njur y , mak e sure you hav e someone help you lift or move the system.

When you receive your system, inspect the shipping co ntainers prior to unpacking. If the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if possible, photograph it for reference. After re moving the cont ent s of the containers, keep the cartons and the packing materials. If the cont ent s appear damaged when you unpack the boxes, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately. To unpack your system, see the unpacking instr uctions on the shipping carton.

Moving the System to the Site

Once you have selected t he system installation site, move it as follows.

Casters are pro v ided on the botto m of the server. S low ly push the server t o the selected installation locat ion.

CAUTION

For safety reasons, be sure to attach the caster holders on the casters when the system is at the selected site.

To stabilize the syst em, attach the caster holders o n t he cast er s as sho wn below.

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Getting Familiar With the System

Before sett ing up your system, see Chapter 1, “System Overview,” to become familiar with syst em features, such as the location of your system's securit y keylocks and front and rear panel switc hes, indicators and connectors, etc.

Making Connections

Connect your keyboard, monitor, and mouse (see Figure 2-1). Connect any external peripheral devices such as a printer or modem by following the instruct ions included with t hese devices. To connect external SCSI cables, refer to Cabling in Appendix A.

Note:

cable is inserted or rem ov ed when power i s appl ied to the system.

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

Damage to the system may result if the keyboar d

CAUTION

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IIKJ

E F

G H

A B

C D

A. Keyboard, PS/2-compatible 6-pin connector B. Printer, parallel port 25-pin connector C. VGA monit or, 15-pi n connector D. External-narrow SCSI, 50-pin high density connector E. Mouse, PS/2-compatibl e 6-pin conn ector F. COM1, serial port 9-pin connector G. COM2, serial port 9-pin connector H. Res erved, 9-p in co nnect or I. PCI slots, nine PCI add-in board slots J. Reserved, connector knockout K. ISA slots, two ISA add-in board slots

Figure 2-1. Making Connections

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Connecting the Power Cords

Plug the female end of each AC power cord into the input receptacles on the rear of the power supplies (see Figure 2-2). Plug the male end of each power cord into NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 Vac or NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200240 Vac. If the power cords supplied with the system are not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, o bt ain a suitable power cor d that meets t he following cr iter ia.

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

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

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T he power cord connecto r t hat 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.

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T he po wer cord connector that plugs into the system must be an IEC-

type CEE-22 female connector.

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

WARNING

Your system shipped with two AC power cords. Do not attempt to modif y or use the supplied AC power cords if it not the exact type requi r ed.

Figure 2-2. Connecting the AC Power Cord

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Powering On Your System

Power o n you r system as follows.

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

mouse (optional) have been connected, and t he power cor ds are connected.

2. Power on the video d isplay and any other external devices.

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

panel (see Figure 2-3).

4. Verify that the Power LED is lit. If it is not lit, ensure the AC power cords

are connected to functional AC power sour ces.

After a few seconds your s yst em begins the internal Power-O n Se lf Tests (POST). POST automatically checks the system, CPU module, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. If you have problems powering on your system, refer to Problem Solving in Chap ter 6.

After you have successful l y powered on your system, verify that the system boo ts to a DOS p r ompt . You can now run the E

XPRESSBUILDER

CD-ROM.

Power LED

Power On/Off Switch

Figure 2-3. Powering On Your System

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Configuring Your System

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Configuring Your System

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Resource Configurat i on Utility (RCU)

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BIOS Setup Utility

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SCSISelect Utility

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Viewing the Event Log

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Configuring the RAID Controller

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Configuring Syst em Jumpers and Switches

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Configuring Your System

Configuration and setup utilit ies are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as any option boards you may add to your system, using the Resource Configuration Utility (RCU) diskette. Also, several unique system parameters are configured using BIOS Setup (stored in the system FLASH memory). A diskette is not needed to run BIOS Setup.

The SCSISelect Utility, also stored in the system FLASH memor y, is used if you need to configure the SCSI controller in your system or to perform a SCSI disk format or verify disk operation of these dr ives. A diskette is not needed to run SCSISelect.

A Ut ilities d iskette contains the Event Log Utility. The Event Lo g Utility is used to read stored syste m event information.

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

There are some system configuration parameters that ar e set by jumpers. However, these parameter s do not usua lly require change. F inally, the EZ-SCSI utility is included with your s yste m. This program performs MS-DOS driver installation for SCSI devices in your system a nd also inst alls ba sic utilities that format a nd ma na ge SCSI hard disk drives . Refe r to the documentation supp lied with the EZ-SCSI utility for more information.

The following provide procedures for running the RCU, BIOS Setup, and the Utilities diskette. Also, a section describing t he syst em jumper configurations is presented. Several configurat ion tables are a lso pro v ided to recor d changes you make to the default system configuration.

You use the E diskett e s.

XPRESSBUILDER

CD-ROM to create the RCU and Utilities

Resource Configuration Utility (RCU)

The Resource Configuration Utility is used to configure your system. The RCU can be used to configure the memory subsystem, peripheral device subsystems, and interface adapters. RCU recognizes ISA Plug-and-Play boards and PCI boards and displays their configuration. ISA (non-Plug and Play) adapter boards must be added to the RCU configuration to reserve the resources required by the ISA boards.

After you add options using the RCU, the system automatically configures and initializes them during system initialization at boot up.

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The RCU stores t he configuration information in the non-volat ile memory on your system. When you exit the RCU, the configurat ion information is written to non-volatile memory. The R C U also mainta ins the Set up co nfigura tio n, which is stored in the batter y-backed me mory. This means that when you exit the RCU, the Setup and RCU configurat ion agree with each ot her.

Using the RCU

If you are adding a non-Plug and Play ISA option board, run the RCU before installing the board using procedures found in the Upgrades and Options chapter of this guide. If you are upgrading system memory, do so before running the RCU using procedures found in the Upgrades and Options chapter of this guide. Use the RCU as fo llows.

Note:

configurati on. Always save the current settings before reconfiguring the system.

The system can fail following improper

1. Power on the system.

2. If the diskette drive is disabled, enable it using the BIOS Setu p utility,

explained later (see BIOS Setup Utility). Specify the correct t ype of diskette drive.

3. Using the E

XPRESSBUILDER

CD-ROM, create the RCU diskette. Note that the

CD-ROM refers to the RCU as the SCU.

4. Start the RCU by rebooting the system, with the RCU diskette in Drive A.

When the RCU banner is displayed, pr ess

and the Resource

Enter

Configuration Utility Main Menu shown in Table 3-1 displays.

5. Select Learn about configuring your computer from the RCU Main Menu

and press through the information and press t he

6. Using the up and

. The Resource Configuration Utility Menu shown in Table 3-2

Enter

if you need information on system configuration. Read

Enter

key when you are done.

F10

down

arrows, highlight Configure Computer and press

displays. The keys that ar e active while viewing a screen are displayed on the bottom of the screen.

Note:

additional information on each option. To retur n from help, press

Press the F1 key at any time for help and

ESC

7. Select Step 1: Important System Configurat ion information and press

to learn more about the Resour ce Configurat ion Utility.

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8. Select Step 2 to add an ISA board to your system (see “ISA Board

Configuration”).

9. Select Step 3 to view your systems configurat ion settings. The normal

(default) RCU sett ings are sho wn in table 3-3.

Table 3-1. Resource Configuration Utility Main Menu

Menu Options Description

1. Learn about configuring your computer Provides basic instructions on system configuration and using th e Help program.

2. Configure computer Lists automatically detected boards, and enables manually adding, moving and removing boards. Plug-and-Play boards don’t require configuration files. If the ISA board requires configuration files, use “Add or remove boards” for a menu to enter or change ISA board configurations. (See ISA Board Configuration.)

INSERT adds a board not detected or has not been installed.

DEL removes a selected board. F7 moves a selected board to a different slot.

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

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

5. Maintain system configuration diskette Enables viewing and changing Configuration (.CFG) files and System Configuration Infor ma tion (SCI ) files.

6. Exit from this utility Exits from the RCU.

Table 3-2. Resource Configuration Utility Menu

Menu Options Description

Step 1. Important System configuration

information.

Step 2. Add and remove boards Lists automatically detected boards, and enables manually

Step 3. View and Edit Details Enables viewing and changing your system configuration

Step 4. Examine Switches or Print Report Enables viewing the required switch and jumper settings

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

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

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

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

and allows printing of a configuration report.

operating system. You can also exit without saving.

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RCU Command Line Parameters

There are RCU options that can be enabled by star ting the RCU from the command line with the appropr iate sw itch listed below. To enable an option, insert the RCU diskette in drive A and type followed by one of these command line parameters:

/HHigh resolution display. Sets the display mode to 43 lines for an EGA add-in video controller board or to 50 lines for a VGA board. T he default is 25 lines for all add-in video controller boards.

/M Mono chr ome display. The d isplay screens are s ho w n us ing monochro me attr ibutes, even o n a co lor display. The de fault is to display color, unless a monochro me video display is detected. Use this parameter when you have redirected the conso le to one of the onboard ser ial ports.

RCU Configuration Settings

Table 3-3 sho ws the recommended RCU settings for a sample system and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to the settings. To display the configuration settings, select St ep 3 under the Resour ce Configuration Utility Menu. To edit any of the configurat ion parameters, use the up and down arrows to highlight the desired configuration parameter and press

. Press ing F6 at this point allows you to edit any of the parameters

Enter

resources (IRQs, DMAs, I/O ports or memory).

at the MS-DOS prompt,

A:SD

Table 3-3. RCU Configurations

Main Menu Normal Setting Your Configuration

System - Express 5800 HX4500 System Board

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

PCI Function 1 Enabled

PCI -3 - PCI Ether net Contr oller

PCI Function 1 Enabled

Embedded - PCI PCI Bridge - Bus 2

PCI Function 1 Enabled

Embedded - PCI SCSI Controller

PCI Function 1 PCI Function 2

Embedded - PCI VGA Controller

PCI Function 1 Standard VGA Resources

Enabled Enabled

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ISA Board Configuration

If adding a non-Plug and Play ISA board to your system, use the following procedures to define and add the option board. It’s necessary to define an ISA board to prevent other boards in the system from using the same IRQ levels, DMA channels, I/O port addresses, or memory addresses, that your I S A board uses.

You must run the RCU and add the ISA board to the configurat ion before installing the ISA board in the system. Otherwise, the reso urces on the ISA board may conflict with a Plug-and-Plug board in the system.

BIOS automatically assigns ISA P lug-and-P lug boards t o the next availa ble slot . If the slot displayed in Step 2: “Add or Remove Boards” is not the actual slot, it can be moved by using the F7 function key.

IRQ levels, DMA channels, I/O port addr esses,

Note:

and memory addresses defined using this procedure should reflect the same setti ngs defined by supplied jumpers and/or configurati on doc um ents.

Insert the RCU diskett e into dr ive A: and power o n t he system. The syst em boots-up using the RCU diskette.

The RCU Main Menu shown in Table 3-1 is displayed. At the Startup Menu, enter choice 2, Configure Computer.

The Resource Configuration Utility Menu shown in Table 3-2 is displayed. Select Step 2 Add or Remove Boards and press

The Step 2: Add or remove boards screen is disp layed. At this scree n s elect Add by pressing

The Add screen is displayed telling you to locate t he diskette that contains

Insert

the .cfg file for the board. Press

The Select a Configuration (CFG) file to add screen is displayed. At this

Enter

at this screen.

Enter

screen select No t L i st ed by pressing F5.

The Add a board without a .cfg file screen is displayed. Read through the information and press

. The Add a board without a .cfg file screen

Enter

reappears. When t he screen reappears select Create .cfg file and press

The Create A Board CFG File screen is displayed. At this screen ente r t he board description and manufacturer and press

The New Board Setup scr een is displayed. Using t he s c rollable lis t se lect the

Enter

resources used by the new ISA board. Table 3-4 pro vides a place for you to record the configuration you assign to the board.

Enter

10.

Press

when you are finished selecting the resources used by the new

F10

ISA board.

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11. The View Current Settings screen is d isplayed. Pr ess

Enter

to save the

current settings.

12. The Add confirmation screen is displayed. Review the manufacturer’ s

comments and press

Table 3-4. ISA Board Configurations

ISA Board Definitions Your Configuration

Board Description: Manufacturer: Interrupts (Select from scrollable list) DMA Channels (Select fro m scrollable list ) Port address (Select from scrollable list) Start End Mem ory addres s (Sel ect fr om scrollable l ist) Start Length

Enter

Slot (Select from scrollable list)

13. The Add screen is displayed. Select the slot in w hich you want to install the

board and press

Note:

configurati on, a Caution message is displayed. Pr ess at the message. This l eads you t o screens that allow you to resolve the conflic t.

If the board you add causes a conflict in the

Enter

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

Done by pressing

F10

15. The Steps in configuring your computer screen is displayed. At this screen

select “Step 4: Examine switches or print report” and press

Enter

16. The Step 4: Examine switches or print report screen is displayed. T he

boards marked with an arrow indicate that the boards in your system may have jumpers and switc hes t hat you must physica lly verify or that a software statement with additional information about the board is provided. Select Done by pressing

F10

Note:

configurati on does not have switches, jumpers, software statements, or connection information, an Information message appears on the screen. Pres s to the next step.

If the ISA board you are adding to the

Enter

and proceed

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17. The Steps in configuring your computer screen is displayed. At this screen

select “Step 5: Save and exit” and press

Enter

18. The Save and exit screen is displayed. At this screen se lect “Save the

configuration and restart t he co mputer” and press

Enter

19. The Reboot screen is displayed. At t h is screen press

20. Now that you have reserved the syst em resources, you can insta ll the ISA

board.

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility, like the RCU, is used to change system configuration parameters. This utility has several unique parameters and many parameters that are also configurable w ith the RCU. The utility is reside nt in the syst em FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an oper ating syste m present to run. However, some parameters set with the BIOS Setup Utility that can also be set with the RCU, are overwritten by the RCU the next time the RCU is run.

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

You access the BIOS S et up Utility when you tu r n o n or reboot your system. To run the BIOS Setup Utility, perform the following pro cedur e.

1. Power on or reboot the system. BIOS displays the following:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

Enter

2. Press F2. After BIOS POST completes, the BIOS Setup Utility starts and the

Main Menu is displayed. The menu bar at the top o f the Main Me nu lists t he following selections.

Menu Use

Main Use this menu for basic system configuration. Adv anced Use thi s men u f or settin g the Advanced Fea tures availabl e 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 confi guring Server Features. Exit Exits the current menu.

Use the arrow keys to select a menu or an ite m on a displayed menu. Press the value keys (listed in the table below) to cycle through the allowable values for the selected field. Use the Exit menu’s “Save Values” select ion to save the c urrent values on a ll the menus.

To display a submenu, posit ion the curso r on a selection that has a submenu and press

. Selections with submenus are preceded by an arrow.

Enter

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

Key Function in Setup Menu

F1 or Alt-H General Help window. ESC Exit the curr ent m enu.

← or → arrow keys ↑ or ↓ arrow keys

TAB or SHIFT-TAB Cycle cursor up and down. HOME or EN D Move cursor to top or bottom of wi ndow. PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN Move cursor to next or previous page. F5 o r - Select the previous val ue for the field. F6 or + or SPACE Select the next value for the field. F9 Load default configuration values for this menu. F10 Load previous configuration values for this menu. ENTER ALT-R Refresh the s creen.

Select a different menu. Move cur sor up and dow n. The cursor moves only to the

settings that you can change.

Exec ute c omma nd or Select

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

Table 3-5 shows the normal settings for the BIOS Setup Utility and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to these settings.

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submenu.

Exiting BIOS Setup

To exit Se tup, select Ex it from the me n u bar to dis pl ay th e Exit Setup me nu. The following describes the options on this menu. Note that ESC does not exit

t his me n u. You must select one of the items from the menu or me nu bar to exit this menu.

Selection Description

Save changes and Exit Stores the selections displayed in the menus in CMOS and exits

Exit without Saving Changes

Get Default Values Displays default values for all Setup menus. Useful if BIOS

Load Previous Values Reverts to previously saved values if the new values have not

Save Changes Stores the current selections without exiting the Setup program.

the Setup program. Exits the program without saving any changes you have made in

this session. Previous selections remain in effect.

detects a problem with the values stored in CMOS.

been saved to CMOS.

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Table 3-5. BIOS Setup Configurations, Main Menu

Menu Parameter Name Normal Setting or

Display Only

MAIN MENU System Time

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

System Date

Enter current date.

*Diskette A:

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

*Diskette B:

Use +/- to change values; indicates the type of diskette dri ve ins tall ed (Not Inst alled in your system).

Memory Cache

Press Enter for menu. Memory Cache Enabled Cac he Sys tem BIOS Area Write Protec ted Cac he Video BIOS Area Write Protec ted Cache Base 0 - 512K Write Back

Current Time

Current Date

1.44MB, 3 1/2”

Not Installe d

Your Configuration

Cache Base 512K - 640K Write Back Cac he Extended Memory Ar ea Write Back *Cache Memory Regions

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

Memory Shadow

Press Enter for menu. System Shadow Enabled Video Shadow Enabled *Regions with Legacy Expansion ROMs

* This parameter is overwritten by the RCU setting.

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Table 3-5. BIOS Setup Configurations, Main and Advanced Menu

Menu Parameter Name Normal Setting or

Display Only

MAIN MENU

*Boot Sequence

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

*Numlock

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

Base Memory: 640 KB Display only Extende d Memory: 127 MB Display only

ADVANCED MENU *Integrated Peripherals

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

Memory Reconfiguration

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

Your Configuration

* This parameter is overwritten by the RCU setting.

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Table 3-5. BIOS Setup Configurations, Advanced Menu

Menu Parameter Name Normal Setting or

Display Only

ADVANCED MENU

Clear DIMM Errors Press Enter DIMM Error Pause Enabled

CPU Reconfiguration

Press Enter for menu. CPU Reconfiguration Enabled CPU #4 Status Normal CPU #3 Status Normal CPU #2 Status Normal CPU #1 Status Normal Clear CPU Errors Press Enter CPU Error Pause Enabled

PCI Devices

Press Enter for menu. PCI Parity Error Enabled PCI IRQ1 Auto PCI IRQ2 Auto PCI IRQ3 Auto PCI IRQ4 Auto

PCI IRQ5 Auto PCI IRQ6 Auto PCI IRQ7 Auto PCI IRQ8 Auto PCI IRQ9 Auto PCI IRQ10 Auto PCI IRQ11 Auto PCI IRQ12 Auto PCI IRQ13 Auto

Your Configuration

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Table 3-5. BIOS Setup Configurations, Security and Hardware Menu

Menu Parameter Name Normal Setting or

Display Only

PCI IRQ14 Auto PCI IRQ15 Auto PCI IRQ16 Auto

Advanced

Press Enter for menu. Reset Config uration Data No

SECURITY MENU Supervisor Password is Disabled

User Password is Disabled *Set Supervisor Password Press Enter. Set User Password Press Enter.

**Password on boot Disabled **Diskette Write Normal **Diskette access Everyone

System backup reminder Disabled Virus check reminder Disabled Power Switch Mask Unmasked SCSI Select Utility Mask Unmasked

Your Configuration

SYSTEM HARDWARE MENU Thermal Sensor

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

ESM IRQ IRQ 10 Console Redirection Disabled SMI Enabled Error Log Initialization No

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

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SCSISelect Utility

The system I/O board includes an integrat ed AIC7895 dual SCSI host controller used to manage SCSI devices in your system. When used, Channel A of this controller provides support for four internally mounted u ltra/w ide hard disk drives. Channel B provides support for internally mounted tape and CD-ROM devices as well as externally co nnect ed S CSI devices.

The integrated SCSI host controller is configured using the SCSISelect utility. Use the SCSISelect utility to:

change the SCSI host adapter s default values.

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check and/or change SCSI device settings for a particular device.

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perform low-level formatting on SCSI disk devices.

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perform verify operations on SCSI disk devices.

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When disabling access t o t he SCSIS elect Ut ilit y, the SCSI S elect utility should be use d in conjunction with the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing the BIOS Set up Utility “SCSI Select Ut ility Mask” parameter to Masked prevents t he use of the SCSI Select utility via Ctrl-A, but the “Press <Ctrl-A> for SCSI Select” prompt is still displayed. Changing the SC SISelect utility “Displa y <Ctrl-A> M e ssage During BIOS Initialization” parameter to Disabled prevents the prompt from being displayed. In combination these parameters can be used to prevent access to the SCSISelect utility during boot.

Using the SCSISelect Utility

To run the SCSISelect Utilit y, perform the following procedure.

1. Power-o n the system. The syst em boots u p.

2. Dur ing in it ializa tion, pr e ss

SCSISelect detects the AIC-7895 host adapter, it displays a selection menu listing the bus and device number of each channel. When the selection menu appears, select the channel you wish t o configure as follows.

Bus : Device : Channel Selected SCSI Channel

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

3. Once you select the channel, the following screen is displayed.

Screen Description

Configure/View Host Adapter Settings Configure host adapter and device settings. SCSI Disk Utilities The utility scans the SCSI bus for SCSI devices,

+ A. The SCSISelect Utility start s. When

Ctrl

report s a description of each devic e. Run t hese

before

utiliti es

configuring SCSI devices.

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4. If you wish to format a disk, ver ify disk media, or display a list of devices

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

SCSISelect Conf iguration Settings

The following keys are active for all SCSISelect screens.

Key Action

Arrows

ENTER ESC

F5 F6

Table 3-6 shows the normal settings for the SCSISelect Utility and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to these settings.

Exiting SCSISelect

To exit SCSISelect, press changed any settings, you are prompted to save t he changes befor e you exit).

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

Displays options for a configurable parameter. Selects an option. Moves back to previous screen or parameter or EXIT if at the Main

menu. Switches between color and monochrome.

Resets to host adapter defaults.

until a message prompts you to exit (if you

Esc

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Table 3-6. SCSISelect Setup Configurations

Recommended Setting or

Option

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions

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

Additional Options

Boot Device Options Press Enter for menu Boot Channel A First Boot SCSI ID 0 Boot LUN Number 0 SCSI Device Configuration Press Enter for menu Initiate Sync Negotiation Yes Maximum Sync Transfer Rate 40.0 Enable Disconnection Yes Initiate Wide Negotiation Yes Send Start Unit Command Yes BIOS Multiple LUN Support no Include in BIOS Scan Yes Advanced Configuration Options Press Enter for menu. Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization Enabled Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives

>1 GByte Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility

Reserves BIOS Space) Support Removable Disks

Under BIOS as Fixed Disks

1, 2

Display <Ctrl-A> Messages During BIOS Initialization

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

No effect if BIOS is disabled.

Do not remove m edi a from a removab l e m edi a dr i ve if it is und er B IO S c ontr ol.

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

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

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

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

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

Display Only Your Configuration

5 1 and 5

Enabled

Enabled.

Boot Only

Enabled

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Configuring the RAID Controller

The system comes with a three channel SecuRAID 530 Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices (RAID) Controller board. The board gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. The system is pre-configured at the factory. Use Table 3-8 to determine how the RAID controller was configured at t he factory. If you want to change the RAID level or add additional hard disks to the array, you must use the RAID Configuration Utility.

If you are adding the RAID controller to an existing system, the RAID Configurat ion Utility allows you to configure your disk array before installing your network operating system.

Table 3-8. RAID Configurations

Number of Hard Drives

1JBOD1 JBOD (Mylex RAID 7) JBOD is an acronym for Just

21 2 Mirrorin g (RAID 1) Drives are paired and mirrored.

35 3 Striping with Parity (RAID 5) Data is striped across

4 or more 5 4 (one standby

RAID Level Configured

Hard Drives in Array

drive)

Description

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.

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

several physical driv es. Par i ty protect ion is used for data redundancy.

Striping with Parity (RAID 5) with a standby drive

The a rray consi sts of three ON-LINE drives and on e STAN DBY dr ive. The standby replacement drive, or hot spare, is one of the most important fea tures RAID provid es to ac hiev e automati c, non-stop service wi th a high degree of fault-tolerance.

The RAID Config uration Utility utility is inc luded with the RAID co ntro ller. The SecuRAID 530 controller supports various versions o f RAID technology (referred to as RAID levels). To use any RAID level, you must configure the RAID controller using the RAID Configuration Utility configuration utility prior to installing your Network Operating System. For an explanation of this utility, refer to the RAID Configuration Utility Utilities Installation Guide and User Manual that was shipped with the controller. Chapter 2 of the manual (Configuration Strategies) describes RAID technology and provides tips on making your array perform well in your specif ic a pplicat ion. C ha pter 3 (Preparing the Array) covers array hardware preparation, configuration, and initialization. After completing the steps in chapter 3, you can install your Network Operating System.

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If you want to remotely configure the array (from a PC client); increase arr a y capacity online; or monitor statistics on disk and controller act ivity, you must install the Global Array Manager (GAM) option provided with your RAID subsystem. The GAM option includes diskettes and user do cumentation. Use of GAM is docu mented in the Global Array Manager 2 Server Installation Guide. Increasing array capacity is covered in the MORE User Guide. This user guide covers enhancements to both the Global Array manager and RAID Configur atio n U til ity utilities softw are t ha t implement on line RAID expansion (MORE) technology.

Configuring System Jumpers and Switches

This section describes t he jumpers and switches used on the I/O riser boar d, CPU base boar d, and syst em I/O board.

Before You Begin

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

Note:

system boards. Modify the boards only at an ESD workstation. Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist str ap attached to chassis ground.

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

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the

Configuring I/O Riser Board Function Select Switches

The following describes how to configure and set the I/O riser board function select sw itches for specific operating parameters. The function select DI P switches configure t he use of the fro nt panel reset switch and the use of an optional uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit.

CAUTION

Before doing the procedur es i n this section, make sure that your system is powered off. Unplug all AC power cords from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power befor e setting switches and mov ing jumpers can result in personal injury and equipm ent damage.

Figure 3-1 shows the DIP sw itches. The sw itc hes consist of a block of four switches, access ib le o n t he I/O panel locat ed on the I/O r iser boar d at the rear of the chassis.

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Function Select Switches and Dump Button

DIP

2143

A Function select switches B Reserved

Figure 3-1. Function Select Switches

Note:

your system configur ation. If your system requires a switch change, change only the switch setting for that condition. Otherwise keep the switches at t heir factory settings.

The switches are set correctly at t he factory for

Table 3-9 shows the switch configurations and functions. Set the switches per Table 3-9 and the following steps. To change a switch set ting, use the following procedure.

Note:

switches, otherwise the settings will not be recognized.

At the front of the server, pr ess the Power switch off.

At the rear of the server, locat e t he Funct ion Select DIP switch (see Figure

Power must be completely off before setting the

3-1) that you want to change. Set the appropriate switch on or off, accord ing to Table 3-9.

Note:

UPS unit, power the unit up before switching power on the server.

Press the main Po wer switch on.

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

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If you set SW3 to On for use with an optional

turned on.

If not using the UPS unit, press the Power button on the front of the

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server.

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Table 3-9. Function Select Switch Settings

SwitchDescription Settings Function

SW1 Reserved for

future use.

SW2 Reset

Off (fact ory setting) On

Off

Front panel Reset pushbutton switch is disabled. pushbutton control

SW3 AC power

source control

On (factory setting)

Front panel Reset pushbutton switch is enabled.

Off (fact ory setting)OnDC power can only be turned on from the front panel

switch. If AC goes off and then back on, system will not

power on until front panel switch is used.

DC power will turn on when AC power comes on. Use

this setting with an optional uninterruptible power

supply (UPS) that auto-cycles AC power or if no UPS

and auto-power on after power lose is desired.

SW4 Reserved for

future use.

Off (fact ory setting) On

Configuring CPU Base Board Function Select Switches

This section describes how to configure the CPU base board function switch for the speed of the CPUs. Figure 3-2 shows the location and settings of the CPU base board sw itche s .

Figure 3-2. CPU Base Board Function Switch

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400 MHZ

450 MHZ

4 3 2 1

OFF

4 3 2 1

OFF

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Confi gur i ng Me m ory Bo ar d Function Jumper s

This section describes how to configure the memory board jumper for 60ns. Figure 3-3 shows the location and set tings of the memory board jumper.

P02 P04

A B

P14 P16

Figure 3-3. Memory Board Jumper

Configuring System I/O Board Switches and Jumpers

The system I/O board switc hes and jumpers e na ble you to set specific operating parameters for your system. Figure 3-4 shows the location of the switches and jumpers. Table 3-10 lists the syste m I/O board switches and jumpers a nd t heir factory default settings.

P03 P05

P15 P17

60 50

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Reserved

10K9

A B C

Reserved

P16

SCSI Channel A

4J1

A B C

Reserved

P25

Reserved

13A1

2143

OFF

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

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CMOS Clear Password Clear

13A

2143

OFF

FLASH Code

9A2

A B C

Model Type

8A2

2143

OFF

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Table 3-10. System I/O Board Switch and Jumper Configurations

Switch/ Jumper Description Option Setting

SCSI Channel A

4J1

FLASH Code

9A2

Reserved

P16

Reserved

P18

Reserved

10K9

Reserved

13A1 SW1

Reserved

13A1 SW2

Reserved

13A1 SW3

SCSI channel A select

FLASH reprogramming protection

All three jump ers must be to the left.

All nine jumpers must be in.

Narrow SCSI for channel A Wide SCSI for channel A

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

Required on factory default.

A-B B-C

IN IN IN

B-C B-C

OFF OFF OFF

Factory Default

B-C (down)

B-C (left)

(down)

Your Setting

B-C (left)

B-C (down)

Reserved

13A1 SW4

CMOS Clear

13A SW1

Pas sword Clear

13A SW2

Reserved

13A SW3

Reserved

13A SW4

Model Type 8A2 SW1

Model Type 8A2 SW2

Model Type 8A2 SW3

Real-tim e clo ck CMOS protection

Password protection

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

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

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

Required on factory default.

RTC CMOS clear RTC CMOS not cleared

Pas swor d clear Pas sword protected

Required on factory default.

OFF OFF OFF

ON OFF

OFF OFF OFF

ON ON ON

OFF OFF OFF

OFF

Model Type 8A2 SW4

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

Required on factory default.

OFF OFF OFF

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Setting Swit ches and Jumpers

Before doing the procedur es i n this section, make sure that your system is powered off. Unplug the AC power cords from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before moving the jumper s can resul t in personal injury and equipment damage.

CAUTION

Note:

wrist strap.

Observe static precauti ons. Use an antistatic

Change the setting of any of the configurat ion switc hes or jumpers on any of the syste m boards as follows.

Power off the system and remove t he co vers as described in Chapter 5, “Problem Solving.”

Check to ensure the syste m power cords are removed from the back of the system.

Locate the switch or jumper you are changing (see Figure 3-4).

To change a switch setting, use a pen or your finger to move the switc h to the desired setting. 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. See Table 3-10 for board switch or jump e r settings.

Record changes to the board sett ings in Table 3-10.

Install the system covers and power up the system.

Run the Setup Utility to verify your r econfiguration of the board.

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BIOS

The following contains procedures for updating your BIOS and changing the language used by the BIOS Setup Utility.

Updating the BIOS

You should use this procedure when you receive a BIOS FLASH disket te from your service representative. Update the system BIOS as follows.

Note:

you want to save the event log cont ents, run the Event Log Reader Utility .

This procedure clears the ev ent log contents. If

1. Insert a bootable DOS diskette into Drive A and power up the system.

2. Remove the MS-DOS diskette and insert the BIOS FL ASH d iskette into

Drive A.

3. Enter PHLASH and press

Enter

4. After the system reboots, load the default values by pressing F2 to enter

setup. At the Exit Menu, select GET DEFAULT VALUES.

5. Clear the event log by selecting CLEAR EVENT LOG at the Server Menu.

Press space bar to change NO to YES and press CHANGES & EXIT and press

Enter

to continue. The system reboots.

. Select SAVE

Esc

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

1. Turn off the system and remove the panels as described in Chapter 4,

“Upgrading Your System.”

2. Ensure the FLASH Code jumper 9A2 is set to pins B-C to enable updates to

the BIOS (see Figure 3-4).

3. Replace the panel and power up the system with the BIOS FLASH diskett e

inserted in Drive A.

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Changing the BIOS Setup Language

The BIOS Setup Utility used by your system supports two languages: English and one other. As shipped from the facto r y, the BIOS Setup Utility supports English and French. If you want to use either German, Spanish, or Italian as the second language, you must use the Multi-Language BIOS FLASH Diskettes to change the supported languages. The diskettes include the following.

Multi-Language B IOS FLASH Diskette 1 of 2 . This diskette contai ns the

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English/French and English/German language files along wit h t he PhoenixPhlash Utilit y.

Multi-Language B IOS FLASH Diskette 2 of 2 . This diskette contai ns the

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Eng lish/Spanish a nd Eng lish/Ita lian language files a long with the Cris is Recovery Utility.

Language Change Instructions

Follow these steps to change the BIOS Setup language.

1. Using the E

XPRESSBUILDER

CD-ROM, create the Multi-Language BIOS

FLASH Diskettes.

2. Insert Multi-Language BIOS FLASH diskette 1 of 2 into floppy disk drive A

and power up the system.

3. Insert Multi-Language BIOS FLASH diskette 1 of 2 into floppy disk drive A

and power up the system. The BIOS FLASH Diskette Language Selector menu displays. The selections are:

1. English/German

2. English/French

3. English/Spanish

4. English/Italian.

4. Enter the number corresponding with your language choice and press

Enter

If you choose either English/ Spanish or English/Italian, you are asked to load disket te 2 of 2. If so, insert Multi-Langu a g e BIOS FLASH diskette 2 of 2 into floppy disk drive A.

5. An acknowledgment message displays:

You are about to Flash your system in English/xxx Is this correct

Using the arrow keys, highlight YES and press

6. The PhoenixPhlash Status message displays. This screen displa ys t he

progress of the PhoenixPhlash Utility. During the load ing of the BIOS, the system sounds a ser ies o f shor t beeps. When the utility is complete, it displays a complete message along with the following:

PRESS ANY KEY TO RESTART THE SYSTEM

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7. Remove the Multi-Language BIOS FLASH diskette from floppy disk drive

8. Press any key and the system restarts. You can verify the language change

by pressing the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

BIOS Recovery Inst r u ct i o n s

If the BIOS language update procedure fails, leaving your BIOS in an unusable and unrecoverable state, perform the following steps and t hen retr y the BIOS language update.

Because of the small amount of code available in the non-erasa ble bo ot block area, video is not available to direct the recover y procedur e. The procedur e can be monitored by listening to the speaker and looking at the diskette drive LED. When the system gives a continuous series of short beeps and the diskette drive LED is lit, the system is copying the reco very code into the FLASH. As soon as the system gives a long beep, the recovery is complete (takes appro ximately 75 seconds).

1. If the BIOS language update procedure fails while using Multi-Language

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

2. Power off the system and tur n t he power back o n.

3. When the system beeps and the diskette drive LED is lit, the system is

copying the recovery code into t he FLASH. As soo n as t he syste m emits a long beep, the recovery is complete.

4. Power off the system.

5. Remove the Multi-Language BIOS FLASH diskette 2 of 2 from floppy disk

drive A. Proceed to the previous procedure to change the BIOS Set up language.

Resetting the CMOS NVRAM

Reset the CMOS NVRAM as fo llows.

1. Power off the system and remove the panels as descr ibed in chapter 5 of this

guide.

2. Move the CMOS Clear switch 13A SW1 to ON (see Figure 3-4).

3. Turn the system on and wait for the POST to complete. This automatically

reprograms the CMOS NVRAM to the default settings.

4. Power off the system.

5. Move the CMOS Clear sw itch back to OFF.

6. Replace the panels and power on the system.

7. Run the Setup Utility to configure your system.

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Clearing and Changing the Password

Clear and change the password as follows.

1. Power off the system and remove the panels as described in the Upgrades

and Options chapter.

2. Move the Password Clear switch 13A SW2 to ON (see Figure 3-4).

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

clears the old password.

4. Power off the system.

5. Move the Passwor d Clear switch back to OFF.

6. Replace the panels and power on the system.

7. To sp ecify a new passw ord r un the Setu p Utility.

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Upgrading Your System

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Precautions

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Preparing Your System for Upgrade

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Modifying the System I/O Board

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DIMMs

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Processors

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Option Boards

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Power Supply

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Removable Media Devices

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Hard Disk Drives

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This section c on tain s ste p- by-step i nstruc tions for removal a nd inst allation of all t h e major syste m co mpone nt s. When you d isassemble the server, note the orientation and placement of any cables or shielding that you remove.

WARNING

The DC push button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off system AC power. Also, +5v dc is present on t he system board whenever the AC power cord i s connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before performing any procedures, first power off the DC push button switch l oc ated on t he front panel. Make sure your system is powered off and the A C power cord i s unpl ugged from the system. Failure to disconnect power before openi ng your system can result in personal i njury and equipment damage.

CAUTION

The server management logic on the system board monitors system voltage changes. W hen poweri ng down your sy stem, you may experience a 1- to 5-second del ay from the time you press the push button power on/off switc h and y our system powering down. This is normal system operation and is required by the server management logic.

CAUTION

Operating your system with the access cover removed can damage system components. F or pr oper c ooling and airflow, always replace the access cover befor e poweri ng on.

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Precautions

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

The only procedure that can safely be done with the system power on is insta lling (or hot-swapping) an SCA drive/carrier assembly in one of the SCSI hot-swap drive cages or hot-swapping a failed power supply. For any other procedures inside the system, turn off system power and disconnect t he AC po wer co rd s.

Before doing the procedur es i n this chapter, make sure that your system is powered off and unpl ug all A C power cords. Failure to disconnect power befor e opening your system can result in per sonal injury and equipm ent damage.

WARNING

System power on/off.

button) on the front panel DOES NOT tur n off the system AC power. To remove power from system, y ou must unpl ug the AC power cords (from wall outlet s or power supply) .

Hazardous conditions, power supply.

and energy level s are present inside the power supply. Ther e are no user serviceabl e parts inside it; servicing should be done by technically qualified personnel.

Hazardous conditions, devices & cables.

conditions may be present on power, t elephone, and communicati on cables. Turn off the system and disconnect the power cords, telecommunic ations systems, networks, and modems attached to the system before opening it. Otherwise, personal i njur y or equipment damage can r esul t.

The DC push-button on/off switc h ( a c onv ex

Hazardous voltage, current,

Hazardous electrical

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CAUTION

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection.

damage disk drives, boar ds, and other parts. This system can withstand normal levels of environmental ESD while y ou ar e hotswapping SCSI hard drives or hot-swapping a failed fan modul e or power supply. Howev er , we recommend that you do all procedures in this chapter only at an ES D workstati on. If one is not available, provide some ESD prot ection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface) on your system when handling part s.

ESD can

ESD and handling boards.

can be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges. After removi ng a board fr om its prot ec tive wrapper or from the system, plac e it component- si de up on a gr ounded, static-f ree surface. Use a conductive foam pad if available but not the board wrapper. Do not slide board over any surface.

Chassis covers, proper coo ling and airflow.

and airflow, always install the chassis side and top cover s befor e turning on the system. O per ating it without these covers in place c an damage system parts.

Always handle boards caref ully . T hey

For proper cooling

Contact your sa les represe nt ative or dealer for a list of approved optional peripheral devices.

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Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Have the following too ls available:

Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)

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flat-head screwdriver

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sma ll nee d le no se plie r s

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pen or pencil

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ut il ity knife

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ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended)

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IC removal tool.

Equipment Log

Use the equipment log form located at the end of this guide to record the model and serial number of your syst em, a ll installed opt ions, and an y other pertinent information specific to your system. You need this information when configuring your system.

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Removin g th e Fr on t D oors

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

1. Open the front door s and power o ff the syste m. Ensure the power cords are

unplugged from the AC wall out let.

2. Lift one of the front doors and pull it towards you (see Figure 4-1). The mounting

pins of the front door are disengaged from their mounting holes on the front of the system.

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

Figure 4-1. System Front Doors

Installing the Front Doors

Insta ll the front doors as fo llows.

1. Orient one of the front doors so the mounting pins of the front door are aligned with

their mounting holes on the front of the system. Slide the lower mounting pin into its mounting hole and then slide in the upper pin.

2. Install the other front door in the same manner.

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Removing the Top Cover and Side Panels

To install options in your s yste m, you should do the following.

To modify the system I/O board, add an option board, or add a removable media

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device, remove the top cover To add memory or a proces so r, re move the left side panel

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T o insta ll a hard d isk cage, re move the to p cover and right side panel.

CAUTION

For proper cooli ng and airflow, do not operate the system with the top cover or side panels removed. Always replace them before powering on the system .

Do not damage or bend the EMI fingers that ar e loc ated along the edges of the top cover and side panels, as you remove and install them, or your system may not meet EMI requirements.

WARNING

If you are removing the top cov er or side panels after the system is set up, you must first power off the system and all external devices.

Unplug

the system power cords.

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Remove the top cover or a side panel as follows.

1. Power off the system and ensure the power cords are unplugged from their AC wall

outlet.

2. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed at the beginning of this chapt er .

3. The top cover and side panels are secured from the front edge with two thumb lock

screws. Loo sen the thumb screws (see Figure 4-2) .

Top Cover Screws

Top cover screws

Right panel screws

Right Panel Screws

Left Panel Screws

Left panel screws

Figure 4-2. Mounting Screws for Top Cover and Side Panels

4. Slide the top cover or side panel toward the front of the chassis about an inch until it

stops (see Figure 4-3).

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

6. Set the cover or panel aside for reattaching later.

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Figure 4-3. Top Cover and Side Panels Removal

Installing the Top Cover and Side Panels

Install the top co ver and side panels as follows.

1. Before replacing the top cover or side panel, make sure no tools or loose parts have

been left inside the system chassis.

2. Make sure all option boards ar e firmly seat ed in their respective slots and that all

interior cables are proper ly connected.

3. The top cover and side panels have tabs that align with the slots in the chassis (see

Figure 4-3). Align the tabs with the slots in the chassis and carefully push inward.

4. Slide the cover or panel toward the rear of the chassis so the tabs firmly engage in

the slots.

5. Attach the cover or panel to the chassis by firmly tightening the two thumb screws.

Note:

reconnect the peripher als, and power on the peripheral s and system .

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Modifying the System I/O Board

The following provides procedures for upgrading and configuring the system I/O board in your system. Topics covered include:

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installing video memory

replacin g the non-vo latile memory

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replacing the real-time clock battery.

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Note:

and other components; place them on an antistatic surface. Wear an antistatic wri st str ap attached to chassis ground.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add-in boards

Installing Video Memory

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

Figure 4-4. Video Memory Location

In stall v ideo me mory as follows.

Note:

Observe static precauti ons. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

1. If the system is on, power off the system and remove the top cover as described

earlier.

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2. Align the beveled edge of the video memory module with the notched corner of the

video memory socket. See Figure 4-4 for the video memory socket locat ion.

3. Press the video memory module down firmly until it is fully seated in its socket.

4. Replace the top cover and power on the syste m.

Replacing the Non-Volatile Memory

You may need to replace the non-volatile memory because of its inter nal integr a l lithium batt e r y life span. Contact your sales represent a tive or dealer for a list of approved devices. The batt ery is located o n your system I/O board ( see Figure 4-5). Notice the dot on the chip. Use the dot to correctly position the chip on the system board.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replac ed. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer . Dispose of lithi um batteries as required by local ordinanc e or as normal waste if no local or dinanc e ex ists. Do not expose the component to excessive heat or fire. Keep all batteri es away f r om children.

Replace the non-volatile memory as follows.

Note:

Observe static precauti ons. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

1. Power off the system and remove the to p cover as descr ibed earl ier.

2. If the non-volatile memory is secured by a tie-wrap, remove the tie-wrap. Us ing a

IC removal tool or a small po inted tool, gently pry up each end of the non-volatile memory and pull it straight up out of its socket (see Figure 4-5).

3. Orient the new chip over its socket so the dot is prop er ly oriented. Carefully insert

the chip into its socket connectors.

4. Press down on the chip until it is firmly seated in its socket.

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

6. Run the BIOS Setup to restore proper configuration settings.

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Figure 4-5. Non-Volatile Memory Location

Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery

You may need to replace the real-time clock (RTC) battery because o f its batt er y life span. The batter y powers the c lock in the absence of power. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses vo ltage, and t he syst em settings stored in CMOS RAM (for exa mp le, the date and time) may be wrong.

The battery (Vendor Part No. CR2450) is available through many vendors. It is located on your system I/O board (see Figure 4-6). Notice the plus (+) sign on the batt er y. The sign assists in cor r ectly pos it ioning t he battery on the system board. Contact your sa les representative or dealer for a list o f approved devices.

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Figure 4-6. Location of the Real-Time Clock Battery

Replace the battery as follows.

CAUTION

Note:

Power off the system and remove t he to p cover as described earlier.

If the battery has a protective plastic cover, remove the cover by lift ing it awa y fro m

Observe static precauti ons. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

the battery. Use your finger nail or a small pointed too l to gently push up the bottom edge of the battery. See Figure 4-6 for socket location.

Orient the new battery over its socket with the plus (+) sign on the battery facing up.

Carefully insert t he top of the batter y into t he socket connectors and gently push the battery into the socket until it is firmly seated in the socket.

Replace the top co ver and turn o n the syste m.

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

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DIMMs

The memory board cont ains sixteen DIMM sockets arranged in four banks (see Figure 1-8). Each 168-pin socket can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, or 256MB of memor y. When all sixteen sockets are populated, the memory board supports a maximum of 4GB of memory with 256MB DIMMs. DI MMs must be identical wit hin a bank.

The first bank of DIMMs should be installed in so ckets P02, P03, P04 and P 05 (see Figure 4-7). When you install addit ional DIMMs, you must start with bank 2 and continue to bank 4. When you remove DIMMs, you must start with the highest populated bank of DIMMs.

The following provides procedures for configuring the memory in your system.

WARNING

If the system was running, any pr oc essor and heat sink installed is hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn while configuring m em ory, let the components cool for 10 minutes before continuing with the procedures described here.

Installing DIMMs

When properly installed, t he DIMM modu le is oriented at an angle of 90 degrees rela tive to th e memo ry bo ard.

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

Bank

P17

P15 P13

P11 P09

P07 P05

P03

Figure 4-7. Inserting Memory DIMMs

P16

P14 P12

P10 P08

P06 P04

P02

Remove the metal panel supporting the memory board. The support panel is secured to the chassis by two black fasteners. Re lea se eac h fastener by slowly pulling it towards you (listen for two clicks). Grasp the left side of the support panel and swing it away from the chassis to remove it. Set the support panel aside for later installation.

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Note:

Hold DIMMs only by their edges.

Observe static precauti ons. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

3. Open the ejectors on both sides of the memory board (see Figure 4-8). Holding the

memory board by its edges, carefully pull it out until the edge connectors ar e free. Place the memory board o n an antistatic surface.

Figure 4-8. Memory Board Ejectors

4. Holding the DIMM modu le only by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package.

5. DIMMs are keyed so they can only be inserted one wa y. Position the DIMM o ver

the socket on the board (see Figure 4-7, A and B). The notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM mate w ith t he raised bumps in the DIMM socket.

6. Press down evenly on the DIMM until it seats correctly. The w hite levers on the

socket s ar e not "tools" to aid in the insert ion, only to keep the DIMMs in place and to aid in extraction. The levers sho uld click in place once the DIMM is fully inserted.

7. Repeat the above steps to install any remain ing DIMMs.

8. Hold the memor y board by its edges and start to insert it into the slot guides. On the

CPU baseboard, locat e the memory boar d connect or . Do not pr ess in on the boar d yet! Ease board into the slot guides unt il it is just touching the connector on the CPU baseboard.

9. Be sur e the ejector levers are extended so they can engage the chass is frame. P r ess

the board carefully but firmly into the CPU baseboard connecto r to seat the boar d. Close the ejector s on both sides o f the memor y board. Be sure the ejector is firmly hooked in the chassis frame before closing the ejector.

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10. Hook the right side of the support panel into t he chassis frame and swing the

support panel into position so that the rear edge of the memory boards fit s s nug against the panel. The support panel is secured to the chassis by two black fasteners. Push in on the support panel fasteners until they click in the locked pos it ion.

11. Replace the left side panel and turn on the system.

12. Run the BIOS Setup to co nfirm the DIMMs ar e installed correctly.

Removing DIMMs

Remove DIMMs from their sock ets as follows.

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

chapter.

2. Remove the metal panel supporting the memory board. The support panel is secured

to the chassis by a pin. Release the support panel by pulling the two black fasteners towards you (listen for two clicks). Grasp the left side of the support panel and swing it away from the chassis to remove it. Set the support panel aside for later installation.

3. Open the ejectors on both sides of the memory board ( see Figure 4-8). Holding the

memory board by its edges, carefully pull it out until the edge connectors ar e free. Place the memory board o n an antistatic surface.

Note:

only by their edges. Place them on an antistatic surface; do not sli de them across any surface. A pplyi ng too much pressure can break the retaining clips or damage the socket slot. Apply only enough pressure on the retai ning clips to release the DIMM.

Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Hold DIMM s

4. Remove the DIMM modules one at a t ime starting from the highest numbered

sockets.

5. To remove each DIMM, gently spread the retaining clips (see Figure 4-7, C) just

enough so that you can pull the top edge of the DIMM awa y fro m the clips.

6. Carefully lift the DIMM away from the socket and stor e it in an antistatic package.

7. Repeat the above steps to remove the remaining DIMM s.

8. Hold the memor y board by its edges and start to insert it into the slot guides. On the

CPU baseboard, locat e the memory boar d connect or . Do not pr ess in on the boar d yet! Ease board into the slot guides unt il it is just touching the connector on the CPU baseboard.

9. Be sur e the ejector levers are extended so they can engage the chass is frame. P r ess

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10. Hook the right side of the support panel into the chassis frame and swing the

11. Replace the left side panel and turn on the system.

Processors

The following paragraphs provide procedures for installing and removing the Pentium II Xeon Processo r Single Edge Co nt act (S.E.C.) cartridge. Use these pro cedur es when upgrading or replacing your processor(s). Each processor is packaged in a S.E.C. cartridge. The cartridge includes the processor cor e with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache, secondar y (L2) cache, heat sink, and a back cover. The processor s are supported by one or more voltage regulator modules (VRM) on the CPU baseboard, depending on the number of installed processors.

Each S.E.C. cart r idge installs in a Slot 2 connector on the CPU baseboard. Each slot must contain either a pro cessor cartridge or a termination board (if there are less t han four processors installed). The VRM modules are installed in a bank of VRM socket s adjacent to the processors.

Note:

processors must be matched for speed. If replacing a processor, the replacement pr oc essor m ust m atch the speed of all installed processors. If upgr ading a processor, all processors must be upgraded to match.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components; place them on an antistatic surf ace. Update the CPU baseboard using an antistatic wri st str ap attached to chassis ground.

Your system may have up to four processors. All installed

CAUTION

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

Installing a Processor Cartridge

Use the following procedure to inst all a processor cartridge.

WARNING

Note:

bottom slot and termi nation boards in the remaining slot s. S om e systems may have more processors, depending on configuration. All processors must be matched in speed.

Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described ear lier.

Remove the clear plastic air duct covering the pro cessors. The air duct is secured to

All systems ship with a processor cartr idge installed in the

the chassis by three pins (see Figure 4-9 A, B and C). Release the air duct pins by pulling them towards you. Set the air duct aside for later installation.

VRM 6

VRM 5

VRM 4

VRM 3

VRM 2

VRM 1

PROC4

PROC3

PROC2

PROC1

Figure 4-9. Air Duct Attachment

Note:

Hold processors only by their edges.

Observe static precauti ons. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

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3. Remove the t erminat ion card from the slot abo ve t he installed processor

cartridge(s).

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Remove the retention arm locking the ter mination card in place by pressing in

on the right side o f the bar to release the arm. Pull the retention arm to war d s you to release the arm from the module (see

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Figure 4-10, 1 and 2).

Retention Arm

Figure 4-10. Removing the Retention Arm

Open the two card ejectors (one on each side) and pull the card out of the

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system (see Figure 4-11).

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Figure 4-11. Removing the Termination Card

4. Remove a new processor cartr idge from its antistatic package and place it on a

grounded static-free surface or conductive foam pad. If tabs are not attached to the cartridge, remove them from the termination card and

install on the c artridge.

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Slightly spread open each tab so that the two pegs on the tab fit into two holes

at the corner of the cartridge. Use care in opening the tab to prevent breakage.

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5. Open the tabs on the cartridge and align the cartridge with the slot so that the heat

sink faces down. If installing a termination card, align the card so that the embossed logo o n the card

faces up.

6. Insert the cartridge into the guide rails of the retention module (see

Figure 4-12) and carefully push into the module until resistance is felt. Check that it is firmly seated (tabs should be closed).

Figure 4-12. Installing the Processor

7. Reattach the ret ent ion ar m as fo llows.

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Align the end of the retention arm with a single alignment dot to the left and the

end with the two dots to the right. The dots should match corresponding dots on the cartridge or terminator board.

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Push the left end of the retention arm into its slot on the on the left side of the

re te n tio n mod ule.

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Turn the retention arm to the right and snap it into place on the right side of the

re te n tio n mod ule.

8. Insta ll the r eq uired VRM modules ( single processo r systems come with t w o VRM

modules installed in VRM sockets 1 and 2). As you add processors, you need to install additional VRM mod ules.

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For a second pro cessor, install a VRM module in socket 3 (for a total of three

VRM modules for two processor s).

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For a third processor , insta ll a VRM modu le in sockets 4 and 5 (for a total of

five VRM modules for three processors).

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For a fourth processor, install a VRM module in socket 6 (for a total of six

VRM modu les fo r fo ur processors).

9. Install the clear plastic air duct covering the processors. The air duct is secured to

the chassis by three pins (see Figure 4-9).

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10. Replace the left side panel and turn o n the syste m.

12. After you have installed a new processor, run the BIOS Setup Utility to configure

its speed.

Removi ng a Processo r Ca rtridge or Termination Board

Use the following procedure to remove a processor cartridge or termination board.

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

2. Remove the clear plastic air duct covering the processors. The air duct is secured to

the chassis by three pins (see Figure 4-9). Release the air duct pins by pulling them towards you. Set the air duct aside for later installation.

Note:

Hold processors only by their edges.

Observe static precauti ons. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

3. On the processor or termination card being removed, push in the right end of the

retention arm to unlock the arm.

4. Pull the retention arm toward you and remove the arm (see Figure 4-10).

5. Pull the two tabs on the cartridge or termination board straight out to disengage the

cartridge or board from the CPU baseboard (see Figure 4-11).

6. Pull the cartridge or termination board straight out of the retention modu le. Place on

a grounded, static-free surface o r conduct ive foam pad.

7. Put the old cartridge in conductive foam and store in an antistat ic package.

8. Install a new processor cartridge or termination card (see “Inst alling a Processor

Cartridge or Termination Card” ). If not installing a proc esso r, inst all a termination card the same way as a cartridge and remove the appropriate VRM module(s).

9. Install the clear plast ic air duct co vering the processors. The air duct is secured to

the chassis by three pins (see Figure 4-9).

10. Replace the left side panel and turn on the system.

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Option Boards

The following paragraphs describe how to install and remove ISA and PCI option boards. The system I/O boar d has t wo dedicated I SA bus mast er expansion slots and nine dedicated PCI bus expansion slots (see Figure 4-13).

The high-performance PCI loca l bus allows t he adopt ion of newer networ king technology, such as 100 Mega-bit/second Ethernet NICs, with a minimum of effort and without concern for I/ O bottlenecks. The PCI local bus offers up to 133 Megabyte /sec ond bandwidt h.

P2 PCI #11

P3 PCI #12

P11 ISA #1

Figure 4-13. PCI and ISA Slot Locations

Installation Considerations

Newer adapters, designed for Plug-and-Play systems, are automatically configured by the system without any user inter vent ion. O lder ISA adapt er s must be manuall y configured as detailed below. Once the manual configuration is complete, the Plug-andPlay adapters are configured around the manually configured adapters without causing any resource co nflicts.

P12 ISA #2

P4 PCI #21

P5 PCI #22

P6 PCI #23

P7 PCI #31

P8 PCI #32

P9 PCI #33

P10 PCI #34

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ISA adapters can be Plug-and-Play. ISA adapters that are not Plug-and-Play must be manually configured following the instru ctions supplied with the board. The configuration is defined to the system by creating the ISA configuration file when running the RCU. If you are adding a non-Plug-and-P lay ISA option board, run the RCU before insta lling the board. For deta ils on running the SCU, see Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System”.

On system power-up and reboot, BIOS initiates a scan sequence looking for Plug-andPlay option boards installed since the last power up or reboot. The Plug-and-Play scan sequence is as fo llows.

First - BIOS scans for any Plug-and-Play ISA option board installed in slots P11

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- P12, st arting wit h slot P11. Second - BIOS scans for any Plug-and-Play PCI option board installed in slot s

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P2 - P10, starting with slot P2.

Always install option boards in the first available slot in the scan seque nce. Fo r example, if there are PCI o pt ion boards installed in slots P2 and P3 of your system and slots P4 - P10 are vacant, install your Plug-and-Play option board into slot P4.

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Control ler / A dapter Hard w ar e Co nfigurati o ns

Table 4-1 lists the option boards you may add to your system and provides information on slot location.

Table 4-1. Option Board Hardware Configurations

Memory Address I /O Address

Option Board Irq

1, 4

Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS

SMC 9432TX (1st) SMC 9432TX (2nd) 3COM 3c905B (1st) 3COM 3c905B (2nd) Adaptec 3940UW Mylex DAC960

Onboard 7895 SCSI Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS

1. For disk controllers plugged into slots and the onboard disk controllers, the sequence for BIOS scanning to determi n e the pr i m ary ( B oot) disk controller is:

ISA slots P11 and P12 PCI slot P2 and P3 (first PCI bus) Onboard 7895 SCSI (first PCI bus) PCI slot P4 through P6 (second PCI bus) PCI slot P7 through P10 (third PCI bus).

It’s recomm en ded that the BIOS be disabl ed on all SC SI c ontrollers except for th e contr ol l er with the boot disk dri ve attached (see SCSISelect Utilities in Chapter 3, “ Configuring Your System”. This saves memory address resources and provi d es c ontr ol over the boot d evice indepen d ent of board slot locations.

2. Additional IRQs can be made available as follows: Disabling Comm Port 1 = IRQ4 is available

Disabling Comm Port 2 = IRQ3 is available Disabling Parallel Port = IRQ7 is available.

3. A maximum of five LAN channels consisting of any combination of single or dual channel. Install ISA LAN card in

the first available ISA slot from the top. Install PCI LAN card in the first available PCI slot from the top.

4. A maximum of four SCSI controllers may be installed. Install the first controller card in PCI slot P2 and the second

controller in PCI slot P3.

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Installing an Option Board

Install an option board as follows.

1. Power off the system and remove the top cover as described earlier in this chapter.

Note:

Observe static precauti ons. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

2. Remove the option board from its protective wrapper, holding the board only by the

edges. Do not touch the board components or the gold connecto r s.

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

4. Set any board jumpers or switches as descr ibed in the documentation that comes

with the option board.

Note:

board for information on whether the board is to be install ed in a PCI or ISA expansion slot.

Refer to the documentation accompanying the option

5. If the PCI board has a handle attached to one end, remove the handle

(see Figure 4-14).

Figure 4-14. Removing the Board Handle

6. See Table 4-1 to determine the recommended option board slot assignment and

configuration parameters. See Figure 4-13 to determine system board slot locations.

7. Determine the expansion slot cover that corresponds to the desired expansion slot.

Release the cover lock by pressing on the cover tab and remove the expansion slot cover (see Figure 4-15).

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Figure 4-15. Removing the Expansion Slot Cover

8. Holding the board by its top edge or upper corners, firmly press the board into an

expansion slot on the system I/O board. The tapered foot of the option board retaining bracket must fit into the mating slot in the expansion slot frame.

9. The retaining bracket fits into the space that was occup ied by the expansion slot

cover. Secure the expansion board by pushing down on the cover tab (see Figure 4-

16).

10. If you have installed a SCSI host adapter board, go to Appendix A, “Cabling,” for

procedures on cabling these boards into the system. For all other boards, continue with step 11.

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Figure 4-16. Installing an Option Board

11. Connect any external cab les ( if they are needed) to the installed option board.

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

Removing an Option Board

Note:

slots to maintai n the electromagnetic emissions character istics of the system and to assure proper cooling of the system components.

Expansion slot cover s must be installed on all vacant

1. Power off the system and remove the to p cover as descr ibed earl ier.

2. Unplug any cables attached to the option board you are removing.

3. Determine the expansion slot retaining bracket t hat correspo nds to desired

expansion slot and release the cover lock by pressing on the cover tab (see Figure 4-

15).

4. Hold the board at each end, and carefully rock it back and forth until the edge

connectors pull free. Make sure t hat you do not scrape the board against ot her components.

5. Remove the board from the expansion slot and p lace it in an antist atic wrapper.

6. If you are r eplacing a board, go to "Installing an Option Board," otherw ise continue.

7. Install an expansion slot cover over the vacant s lot. Secure the co ver by pushing

down on the cover tab (see Figure 4-16).

8. Replace the top cover and power on the syste m.

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9. If you removed an non-Plug-and-Play ISA option board, run the RCU to configure

the system.

Power Supply

The following paragraphs provide procedures for installing an addit ional power supp ly, removing a power supply, or swapping out a faulty power supply.

Installing a Power Supply

Use this procedure to add an optional power supply to your system.

1. Power off the system.

2. Each empty power supply expansion bay has a blank cover. From the bay where

you want to install a power supply, remove the two screws securing the blank cover (see Figure 4-17, B).

3. Slide the new power supply into t he chassis and tighten the thumb screws (see

Figure 4-17, A) that secures the power supply.

4. Connect the power cord to the AC wall outlet and to the input receptacle on the rear

of the new power supply.

5. Power on the system.

Figure 4-17. Power Supply

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NEC HX4500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Using This Guide

Text Conventions

Related Documents

Safety Notices

Care and Handling

System Overview

Overview

Overview

System Feature Summary

Expanding the Server as Needs Grow

Confi gur a tion Cons tr ai nt s

Chassis

Status LED In dicator Descr iptions

Opening the Front Doors

Chassis Fea tures and Con tr ol s

System Board Features

Processor

Memory

Bus Master I/O Expansion Slots

Real-Time Clock/Calendar

BIOS

Video

SCSI Controller

Peripher al C o ntroller

External Device Connectors

Keybo ar d an d Mo us e

Fans

Peripheral Devices

Ultra2 Wide SCSI-2 Hard Drive Bays

Removable Media Drive Bays

System Power

Software Locks via the BIOS Setup

Setting Up Your System

Selecting a Site

Unpacking the System

Moving the System to the Site

Getting Familiar With the System

Making Connections

Connecting the Power Cords

Powering On Your System

Configuring Your System

Configuring Your System

Resource Configuration Utility (RCU)

Using the RCU

RCU Command Line Parameters

RCU Configuration Settings

ISA Board Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS Setup Configuration Settings

Exiting BIOS Setup

SCSISelect Utility

Using the SCSISelect Utility

SCSISelect Conf iguration Settings

Exiting SCSISelect

Configuring the RAID Controller

Configuring System Jumpers and Switches

Before You Begin

Configuring I/O Riser Board Function Select Switches

Configuring CPU Base Board Function Select Switches

Confi gur i ng Me m ory Bo ar d Function Jumper s

Configuring System I/O Board Switches and Jumpers

Setting Swit ches and Jumpers

BIOS

Resetting the CMOS NVRAM

Clearing and Changing the Password

Upgrading Your System

Precautions

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Equipment Log

Removin g th e Fr on t D oors

Installing the Front Doors

Removing the Top Cover and Side Panels

Installing the Top Cover and Side Panels

Modifying the System I/O Board