NEC N8100-1223F, N8100-1224F, N8100-1225F, N8100-1228F, N8100-1227F User Manual

N8100-1223F/1224F/1225F/1277F/1278F

NEC Express5800/140Hf

User's Guide

2nd Edition

10-2006

ONL-4149bN-140Hf-100-99-0609

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Dambrackas Video Compression (DVC) technology of Avocent US is used for remote management
features.
U.S. Patent Numbers: 5,732,212/5,937,176/6,633,905/6,681,250/6,701,380 and "Other Patents

Pending"
Taiwanese Patent Number: 173784
European Patent Number: 0 740 811

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SAFETY INDICATIONS

Follow the instructions in this User’s Guide for your safety to use the server.

The server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings,
and preventive actions against such hazards.

Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them
as well as described in this User’s Guide.

In the User’s Guide or warning labels, "WARNING" or "CAUTION" is used to indicate a degree of
danger. These terms are defined as follows:

WARNING

Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious
personal injury.

CAUTION

Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal injury,
including burns, or property damage.

Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols. The
individual symbols are defined as follows:

This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard.
An image in the symbol illustrates the hazard type. (Attention)

This symbol indicates prohibited actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a
particular prohibited action. (Prohibited Action)

This symbol indicates mandatory actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a
mandatory action to avoid a particular hazard. (Mandatory Action)

(Example)

Symbol to draw attention

Term indicating a degree of danger

CAUTION

High temperature.
Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as
hard disks are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully
cool down before installing/removing any component.

Symbol indicating a prohibited
action (may not always be
indicated)

Description of a danger

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING
LABELS

Attentions

Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock.

Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.

Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught.

Indicates that improper use may cause the clip of a hand.

Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire.

Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified.

Indicates that improper use may cause loss of eyesight due to laser beam.

Prohibited Actions

Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified.

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the server. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire
may be caused.

Mandatory Action

Unplug the power cord of the server. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be
caused.

Indicates a mandatory action that cannot be specifically identified. Make sure to
follow the instruction.

SAFETY INDICATIONS BY COLOR OF THE PARTS

Only green area is available for hot swap or hot plug operation. To avoid electric shock, disconnect
all AC cords before accessing to other parts especially blue area inside the system.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CE Statement

Warning: This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022).

BSMI Statement

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

This system is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This
label is located on the internal DVD-ROM installed in your system.

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NEC ESMPRO and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are trademarks of NEC Corporation.
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and Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system. Windows NT stands for Microsoft® Windows
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System. Windows 98 stands for Microsoft® Windows®98 operating system. Windows 95 stands for
Microsoft® Windows®95 operating system.

Momentary voltage drop prevention:

This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop caused by lightning. To prevent a
momentary voltage drop, an AC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit should be used.

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PREFACE

Welcome to the NEC Express5800/140Hf server.

The NEC Express5800 server holds powerful performance and employs the latest technology to
implement a computer for the next generation. With its potential capabilities, the server may be
used as the workstation PC that configures a client-server system and provides high-speed
processing and superior reliability.

Read this User’s Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the server and appreciate its
functions to the maximum extent.

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ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

This User’s Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the server.

This User’s Guide also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may
arise during setup or operation of the server. Keep this manual for future use.
The following describes how to proceed with this User’s Guide.

How to Use This User's Guide

To aid you in finding information quickly, this User’s Guide contains the following information:

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

includes information that needs attention to use the server. Make sure to read this chapter
before setting up and using the server.

Chapter 2 General Description

includes information necessary to use the server, such as names and functions of its
components, handling of the floppy disk and DVD-ROM drives. It also includes
requirements and advisory information for transfer and disposal of the server.

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server

tells you how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on
your system.

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

tells you how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the BIOS Setup
Utility and the Disk Array Configuration Utility, which is used to configure SAS devices in
your system. This chapter also provides information on I/O board jumper settings.

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

describes how to install the operating system.

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using
the attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM.

Chapter 7 Maintenance

provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the
server. This chapter also includes a description on relocating and storing the server.

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

contains helpful information for solving problems that might occur with your system.

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

provides you with instructions for upgrading your system with an additional processor,
optional memory, optional add-in cards, hard disk drives, peripheral devices, and power
supply.

Appendix A Specification

provides specifications for your server.

Appendix B Other Precautions

provides supplementary notes on using the server.

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Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address

provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned.

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions

describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using Express
Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003
x64 Editions. See Chapter 5 for details.

Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003

describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup.
Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003. See
Chapter 5 for details.

Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table

provides a table to be filled with your server configuration.

Text Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this User’s Guide. For safety symbols, see
"SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier.

IMPORTANT:

Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server.

NOTE:

Notes give important information about the material being described.

IN THE PACKAGE

The carton contains various accessories, as well as the server itself. See the packing list to make
sure that you have everything and that individual components are not damaged. If you find any
component missing or damaged, contact your service representative.

 Store the provided accessories in a designated place for your convenience. You will need

them to install an optional device or troubleshoot the server, as well as to set it up.

 Make a backup copy of each provided floppy disk, if any. Store the original disk as the

master disk in a designated place, and use its copy.

 Improper use of any provided floppy disk or CD-ROM may alter your system

environment. If you find anything unclear, immediately ask your service representative
for help.

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CONTENTS

Preface ..............................................................................................................................................i

About This User's Guide..................................................................................................................ii

In the Package................................................................................................................................ iii

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server........................................................................ 1-1

Warning Labels ............................................................................................................................ 1-2

Safety Notes................................................................................................................................. 1-3

General .................................................................................................................................... 1-3

Power Supply and Power Cord Use......................................................................................... 1-4

Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection................................................................... 1-5

Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices.......................................................................... 1-7

During Operation..................................................................................................................... 1-9

For Proper Operation ................................................................................................................. 1-10

Transfer to Third Party............................................................................................................... 1-12

Consumables.............................................................................................................................. 1-13

Disposal of the Server................................................................................................................ 1-13

User Support .............................................................................................................................. 1-14

Chapter 2 General Description .....................................................................................2-1

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

External View .......................................................................................................................... 2-3

Front View (with the Front Door Open) .................................................................................. 2-4

Front View (Switches and EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor).......................................................... 2-6

Rear View ................................................................................................................................ 2-7

Internal View ........................................................................................................................... 2-9

I/O Board............................................................................................................................... 2-10

Processor Board......................................................................................................................2-11

Memory Board ...................................................................................................................... 2-12

Management LAN Board ...................................................................................................... 2-12

Standard Features....................................................................................................................... 2-13

Power Supplies ...................................................................................................................... 2-14

Peripheral Bays...................................................................................................................... 2-14

Recovering BIOS Data.......................................................................................................... 2-17

System Cooling ..................................................................................................................... 2-17

System Board Features .......................................................................................................... 2-18

Security.................................................................................................................................. 2-22

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.................................................................................................... 2-23

NEC ESMPRO ......................................................................................................................2-24

Off-line Maintenance Utility ................................................................................................. 2-24

System Diagnostic Utility...................................................................................................... 2-24

NEC DianaScope................................................................................................................... 2-24

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Using Your Server.......................................................................................................................2-25

Security Lock (Locking the Front Cover) ..............................................................................2-25

POWER Switch......................................................................................................................2-27

POST......................................................................................................................................2-28

SLEEP Switch........................................................................................................................2-33

Floppy Disk Drive..................................................................................................................2-34

DVD-ROM Drive...................................................................................................................2-36

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................................................................................ 3-1

Setup Flow....................................................................................................................................3-2

Selecting a Site .............................................................................................................................3-3

Unpacking the System ..................................................................................................................3-5

Connecting Peripheral Devices.....................................................................................................3-6

Connecting Power Cord................................................................................................................3-8

Turning On the Server ................................................................................................................3-10

Installing Operating System .......................................................................................................3-12

Installing Utilities .......................................................................................................................3-12

Making Backup Copies of System Information..........................................................................3-12

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server.............................................................................. 4-1

System BIOS ~ SETUP ~ .............................................................................................................4-1

Starting SETUP Utility.............................................................................................................4-2

Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage.....................................................................4-3

Configuration Examples...........................................................................................................4-4

Menu and Parameter Descriptions ...........................................................................................4-9

Disk Array Configuration ...........................................................................................................4-34

RAID......................................................................................................................................4-34

Features of On-board RAID (MegaRAID ROMB)................................................................4-40

Before Using WebBIOS .........................................................................................................4-46

Using WebBIOS.....................................................................................................................4-48

Configuring Virtual Disk........................................................................................................4-61

Operation of Various Features ................................................................................................4-75

Battery for Onboard RAID (MegaRAID ROMB)..................................................................4-85

Others .....................................................................................................................................4-90

Remote Management Function...................................................................................................4-92

Default Network Settings .......................................................................................................4-92

Server Setup ...........................................................................................................................4-93

Configuring Management PC.................................................................................................4-95

Using Remote Management Console.....................................................................................4-96

Configuring IO Board Jumpers ................................................................................................4-131

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Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup ............................... 5-1

About Express Setup.................................................................................................................... 5-2

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 ................................................................................................. 5-4

Installation Notice ................................................................................................................... 5-4

The Flow of Setup ................................................................................................................... 5-9

Installing the Windows Server 2003...................................................................................... 5-10

Installing and Setting Device Drivers.................................................................................... 5-15

Setting for Solving Problems................................................................................................. 5-22

Installing Maintenance Utilities............................................................................................. 5-26

Updating the System - Applying Service Pack -.................................................................... 5-27

Making Backup Copies of System Information .................................................................... 5-27

Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device.......................................................... 5-28

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ....................................................................... 6-1

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER .......................................................................................................... 6-2

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console ............................................ 6-4

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console ......................................... 6-9

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based (Master Control Menu) ............................. 6-12

Configuration Diskette Creator..................................................................................................6-13

NEC ESMPRO .......................................................................................................................... 6-17

Functions and Features ..........................................................................................................6-17

NEC DianaScope ....................................................................................................................... 6-18

MegaRAID Storage Manager (Server)................................................................................... 6-19

Setup with Express Setup ...................................................................................................... 6-19

Manual Setup......................................................................................................................... 6-19

MegaRAID Storage Manager (Management PC)................................................................... 6-20

Power Console Plus ................................................................................................................... 6-23

Major Functions..................................................................................................................... 6-23

Components........................................................................................................................... 6-24

Server Setup .......................................................................................................................... 6-26

Management PC Setup .......................................................................................................... 6-27

BMC Online Update .................................................................................................................. 6-28

Hardware Requirement.......................................................................................................... 6-28

Installation ............................................................................................................................. 6-29

Startup ................................................................................................................................... 6-31

Uninstallation ........................................................................................................................ 6-32

Error Messages ...................................................................................................................... 6-34

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Chapter 7 Maintenance.................................................................................................. 7-1

Making Backup Copies ................................................................................................................7-1

Cleaning........................................................................................................................................7-2

Cleaning the Server ..................................................................................................................7-3

Cleaning the Interior.................................................................................................................7-4

Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse.................................................................................................7-5

Cleaning CD/DVD-ROM.........................................................................................................7-6

System Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................7-7

Test Items.................................................................................................................................7-7

Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics ...................................................................................7-8

Relocating/Storing the Server.....................................................................................................7-11

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 8-1

System Viewers ............................................................................................................................8-2

EXPRESSSCOPE Monitors .........................................................................................................8-3

POWER/SLEEP Lamp.............................................................................................................8-3

STATUS Lamp .........................................................................................................................8-4

DISK ACCESS Lamp ..............................................................................................................8-6

LAN1/LAN2 ACCESS Lamp ..................................................................................................8-6

UID Lamp ................................................................................................................................8-7

Attention Lamp ........................................................................................................................8-7

Processor Board Error Lamp....................................................................................................8-8

Memory Board Error Lamp......................................................................................................8-9

I/O Board Error Lamp............................................................................................................8-10

Power Unit Error Lamp.......................................................................................................... 8-11

Fan Error Lamp ......................................................................................................................8-12

Thermal Error Lamp...............................................................................................................8-12

Access Lamps.........................................................................................................................8-12

Memory Board Lamps ...........................................................................................................8-13

Hard Disk Drive Lamp (DISK Lamp)....................................................................................8-14

LAN Connector Lamps ..........................................................................................................8-16

PCI Slot Lamps ......................................................................................................................8-17

FAN Fault Lamps ...................................................................................................................8-18

Error Messages ...........................................................................................................................8-19

Error Messages after Power-on..............................................................................................8-19

POST Error Messages ............................................................................................................8-20

Beep Codes.............................................................................................................................8-28

Error Messages on Virtual LCD.............................................................................................8-29

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Solving Problems....................................................................................................................... 8-36

Problems with Server ............................................................................................................8-36

Problems with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions .............................................................. 8-47

Problems with Windows Server 2003 R2.............................................................................. 8-48

Problems with Windows Server 2003.................................................................................... 8-48

Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............................................................................ 8-53

Problems with Express Setup ................................................................................................ 8-54

Error Message during Disk Array Configuration .................................................................. 8-57

Error Message for Battery for On-board RAID (MegaRAID ROMB).................................. 8-59

Problems with Master Control Menu .................................................................................... 8-61

Problems with Configuration Diskette Creator ..................................................................... 8-61

Collecting Event Log ................................................................................................................. 8-62

Collect Configuration Information............................................................................................. 8-63

Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information.......................................................................... 8-64

Memory Dump........................................................................................................................... 8-64

Preparing for Memory Dumping ........................................................................................... 8-64

Saving the Dump File............................................................................................................8-65

Recovery for Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and Windows Server 2003.......................... 8-65

Off-Line Maintenance Utility ....................................................................................................8-66

Starting the Off-line Maintenance Utility.............................................................................. 8-66

Features of Off-line Maintenance Utility............................................................................... 8-67

Resetting the Server ................................................................................................................... 8-68

Forced Shutdown ....................................................................................................................... 8-68

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server ................................................................................9-1

Safety Notes................................................................................................................................. 9-2

Anti-static Measures .................................................................................................................... 9-3

Preparing for Installation and Removal ....................................................................................... 9-4

Device Installation or Removal Procedure .................................................................................. 9-5

3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive ........................................................................................................9-5

Power Supply Unit ................................................................................................................ 9-12

5.25-inch Device.................................................................................................................... 9-17

Rear Access Cover................................................................................................................. 9-21

PCI Access Cover .................................................................................................................. 9-23

PCI Board.............................................................................................................................. 9-24

Memory Board ...................................................................................................................... 9-49

DIMM.................................................................................................................................... 9-52

Processor Board..................................................................................................................... 9-64

Processor ............................................................................................................................... 9-67

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Appendix A Specifications............................................................................................A-1

Appendix B Other Precautions.....................................................................................B-1

Transfer Rate of the On-board LAN Controller ...................................................................... B-1

Server Management Software .................................................................................................B-1

Floppy Disk............................................................................................................................. B-1

CD/DVD-ROM....................................................................................................................... B-4

Tape Media.............................................................................................................................. B-4

Keyboard................................................................................................................................. B-5

Mouse...................................................................................................................................... B-6

Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address.........................................................................C-1

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions........................................D-1

Before Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.................................................................D-1

Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................................................D-1

Updating System .....................................................................................................................D-1

Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk ...........................D-2

MO Device.............................................................................................................................. D-2

Media such as DAT .................................................................................................................D-2

Partition Size ...........................................................................................................................D-3

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.............................................................................D-4

Creating "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER"..D-4

Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation ...........................................................D-6

Updating the System ...............................................................................................................D-8

Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ..................................................................................D-9

PROSet....................................................................................................................................D-9

Network Driver .....................................................................................................................D-10

Optional Network Board Driver............................................................................................ D-11

Graphics Accelerator Driver..................................................................................................D-12

Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-95/N8190-126)...................................................D-12

Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75)......................................................................D-12

Installing Disk Array Controller Driver (N8103-81F) ..........................................................D-13

About Windows Activation ...................................................................................................D-14

Setting for Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information).....................................................D-16

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Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003 ..............................................................E-1

Before Installing Windows Server 2003 ...................................................................................... E-1

Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER...................................................... E-1

Installing Service Pack ............................................................................................................ E-1

Updating System .....................................................................................................................E-2

Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk............................ E-2

MO Device .............................................................................................................................. E-2

Media such as DAT ................................................................................................................. E-2

About the Upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2 ....................................................................E-2

Partition Size ...........................................................................................................................E-3

Installing Windows Server 2003..................................................................................................E-4

Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER"......................E-4

Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation ................................................................................ E-6

Updating the System - Applying Service Pack -......................................................................E-8

Driver Installation and Advanced Settings................................................................................... E-9

PROSet ....................................................................................................................................E-9

Network Driver...................................................................................................................... E-10

Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75) ...................................................................... E-11

Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-95/N8190-126)................................................... E-11

Installing Disk Array Controller Driver (N8103-81F)........................................................... E-12

About Windows Activation ...................................................................................................E-13

Available Switch Options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file........................................ E-15

Setting for Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information) .....................................................E-16

Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table....................................................... F-1

Hardware ................................................................................................................................. F-1

Software................................................................................................................................... F-4

Chapter 1

Notes on Using Your Server

This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of your server.

1-2 Notes on Using Your Server

WARNING LABELS

The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to
inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not
intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.)

If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your sales
representative.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-3

SAFETY NOTES

This section provides notes on using your server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure
proper and safe use of the server. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier.

General

WARNING

Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly
affect human lives.

Your server is not intended to be used with or control facilities or devices
concerning human lives, including medical devices, nuclear facilities and
devices, aeronautics and space devices, transportation facilities and devices;
and facilities and devices requiring high reliability. NEC assumes no liability for
any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server
has been used in the above conditions.

Do not use the server if any smoke, odor, or noise is present.

If smoke, odor, or noise is present, immediately turn off the POWER switch and
disconnect the power plug from the outlet, then contact your service
representative. Using the server in such conditions may cause a fire.

Keep needles or metal objects away from the server.

Do not insert needles or metal objects into ventilation holes in the server or
openings in the floppy disk or DVD-ROM drive. Doing so may cause an electric
shock.

CAUTION

Keep water or foreign matter away from the server.

Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter (e.g., pins or paper
clips) enter the server. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric
shock, a fire, or a failure of the server. When such things accidentally enter the
server, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the
outlet. Do not disassemble the server. Contact your service representative.

1-4 Notes on Using Your Server

Power Supply and Power Cord Use

WARNING

Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.

Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow
this warning may cause an electric shock.

CAUTION

Plug in to a proper power source.

Use a proper wall outlet. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or
a power leak.
Do not install the server where you need an extension cord. Use of a cord that
does not meet the power specifications of your server may heat up the cord and
cause a fire.

Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an illegal number of
connections.

The electric current exceeding the rated flow overheats the outlet, which may
cause a fire.

Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.

Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted power plug (imperfect contact)
may cause a fire. Heat will also be generated if condensation is formed on dusty
blades of the halfway inserted plug, increasing the possibility of fire.

Use the authorized power cord only.

Use only the power cord that comes with your server. Use of an unauthorized
power cord may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated flow.
Also, observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a
damaged cord.

■ Do not stretch the cord harness.

■ Do not pinch the power cord.

■ Do not bend the power cord.

■ Keep chemicals away from the power cord.

■ Do not twist the power cord.

■ Do not place any object on the power cord.

■ Do not bundle power cords.

■ Do not alter, modify, or repair the power cord.

■ Do not secure the power cord with staples or equivalents.

■ Do not use any damaged power cord. (Replace a damaged power cord with

a new one of the same specifications. Ask your service representative for
replacement.)

Do not use the attached power cord for any other devices or usage.

The power cord that comes with your server is designed aiming to connect with
this server and to use with the server, and its safety has been tested. Do not use
the attached power cord for any other purpose. Doing so may cause a fire or an
electric shock.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-5

Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection

CAUTION

Never attempt to lift the server only by three persons or less.

Your server weighs 75 kg (depending on its hardware configuration). Carrying
the server only by three persons or less may strain your back. Hold the server
firmly by its bottom with four persons or more to carry it. Do not hold the front
door to lift the server. The front door may be disengaged from the server,
causing personal injury.

Do not install the server in any place other than specified.

Do not install the server in the following places or any place other than specified
in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire.

■ a dusty place

■ a humid place such as near a boiler

■ a place exposed to direct sunlight

■ an unstable place

Do not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged to
a power source.

Make sure to power off the server and unplug the power cord from a power
outlet before installing/removing any optional internal device or
connecting/disconnecting any interface cable to/from the server. If the server
is off-powered but its power cord is plugged to a power source, touching an
internal device, cable, or connector may cause an electric shock or a fire
resulted from a short circuit.

Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.

Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and
connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting
a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.

Also, observe the following notes on using and connecting an interface cable.

■ Do not use any damaged cable connector.

■ Do not step on the cable.

■ Do not place any object on the cable.

■ Do not use the server with loose cable connections.

Do not use the equipment in the place where corrosive gases exist.

Make sure not to locate or use the server in the place where corrosive gases
(sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia, ozone,
etc) exist.
Also, do not set it in the environment where the air (or dust) includes
components accelerating corrosion (ex. sulfur, sodium chloride) or conductive
metals. There is a risk of a fire due to corrosion and shorts of an internal printed
board.

1-6 Notes on Using Your Server

CAUTION

Do not provide the wiring for the server to exceed the rating of the power supply.

To prevent burns, fires, and device damages, the power supplied to the server
shall not exceed the rating load of the power branch circuit. The server requires
three or four Power Cords (depend on your configuration). Connect each power
cord to each appropriate Wall Outlet provided with 20A branch circuit. Contact
your electric constructor or the local power company for the requirements on the
wiring and installation of electric facilities.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-7

Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices

WARNING

Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.

Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other
than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an
electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.

Do not look into the DVD-ROM drive.

A laser beam used in the DVD-ROM drive is harmful to the eyes. Do not look
into or insert a mirror into the drive while the drive is powered. If a laser beam
is caught in your eyes, you may lose your eyesight (the laser beam is invisible).

Do not remove the lithium and NiMH batteries.

Your server contains the lithium and NiMH batteries. Do not remove the
battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Placing the
battery close to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion.

When the server does not operate appropriately due to the dead lithium and
NiMH batteries, contact your service representative to replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by NEC. Do not disassemble the
server to replace or recharge the battery by yourself.

Disconnect all the power plugs before accessing inside the server, or
connecting the peripherals.

The server has two power cords.
Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the all power plugs from a
power outlet before cleaning or installing/removing internal optional devices.
Touching any internal device of the server with its power cords connected to a
power source may cause an electric shock even of the server is off-powered.

Disconnect all the power plugs from the outlet occasionally and clean the plug
with a dry cloth. Heat will be generated if condensation is formed on a dusty
plug, which may cause a fire.

1-8 Notes on Using Your Server

CAUTION

High temperature

Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as
hard disks are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully
cool down before installing/removing any component.

Make sure to complete board installation.

Always install a board firmly. An incompletely installed board may cause a
contact failure, resulting in smoking or fire.

Protect the unused connectors with the protective cap.

The unused power supply cable connectors are covered with the protective cap
to prevent short circuits and electrical hazards. When removing the power
supply cable connector from the internal devices, attach the protective cap to the
connector. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Do not touch any electrical components inside the server during the hot-swap
replacement.

All power flows inside the server while the hot-swap replaceable components
(PCI add-in cards, hard disk, cooling fan, and power supply). Do not touch the
electrical components inside the server to avoid an electric shock.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-9

During Operation

CAUTION

Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms.

Disconnect all the power plugs from the outlet when a thunderstorm is
approaching. If it starts thundering before you disconnect the all power plugs,
do not touch any part of the server including the cables. Failure to follow this
warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Keep animals away from the server.

Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Do not place any object on top of the server.

An object placed on top of the server may fall down, resulting in damage to your
property around the server.

Do not use a cellular phone or pager around the server.

Turn off the cellular phone or pager. Radio interference may cause
malfunctions of the server.

Do not remove the cooling fans.

Only an authorized NEC service technician can remove the cooling fans from
the server.

1-10 Notes on Using Your Server

FOR PROPER OPERATION

Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring the
notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server.

 Install the server in a place that meets requirements for successful operation. For details,

see Chapter 3, "Setting Up Your Server."

 Do not delete the hard disk partition exclusively provided for maintenance of the server

although it may appear on the OS.

 Make sure to power off the server before connecting or disconnecting cables between the

server and peripheral devices.

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

the floppy disk.

 The server management logic on your system board monitors and logs system voltage

changes. When plugging the power cord to the system, you may experience 10 seconds
delay from the time you press the POWER switch on the front panel. This is normal
system operation and is required by the server management logic.

 When you have just turned off the server, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it back

on.

 Do not turn off the server until characters following the "NEC" logo appears on the

screen.

 Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet before relocating the server.

 Some software includes a command to eject the CD/DVD-ROM tray. Make sure that the

front door is opened before running the command. Running this command with the front
door closed may cause the CD/DVD-ROM tray or the media to hit against the front door,
resulting in a failure of the server.

 Clean the server on a regular basis. (See Chapter 7 for cleaning.) Regular cleaning

proactively prevents various failures of the server.

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

recommended to use of an uninterruptible power supply unit.

 Check and adjust the system clock before the operation if any of the following conditions

is applicable.

– After carriage of the server
– After storage of the server
– After the server is entered into the pause state under the environmental condition

enduring the server operation (temperature: 10°C - 35°C, humidity: 20% - 80%)

 Check the system clock at the rough rate of once per month. When the system clock is

installed in a system requiring high time precision, it is recommended to use a time server
(NTP server).
If the system clock is remarkably delayed or advanced as the passage of time in spite of
adjustment, contact your sales agent to ask maintenance.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-11

 Store the unit under the storage condition (temperature: -10°C - 55°C, humidity: 20% -

80%, without condensation) to allow built-in devices and the unit to operate correctly in
the next operation.

 Make sure to use optional devices supported by the server. Some non-supported devices

may be physically installed/connected but cause failures of the server as well as a
malfunctions of the server.

 NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products. Some third-party products claim

that they support the server. However, repair of the server due to a failure or damage
resulted from use of such third-party products will be charged.

 For the disk which does not conform to the CD or DVD standard, the playback of such a

disk with the DVD drive is not guaranteed.

1-12 Notes on Using Your Server

TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY

The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the
server to a third party:

NEC Express server

Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party.

IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk

Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g.,
customers' information or companies' management information) on the
removed hard disk to any third parties.

Data seems to be erased when you empty "Recycle Bin" of Windows or
execute the "format" command of the operating system. However, the
actual data remains written on the hard disk. Data not erased completely
may be restored by special software and used for unexpected purposes.

It is strongly recommended that the software or service (both available
at stores) for data erasure should be used in order to avoid the trouble
explained above. For details on data erasure, ask your sales
representative.

Provided software

To transfer or sell any software application that comes with the server to a third party, the following
requirements must be satisfied:

 All provided software applications must be transferred and no backup copies must be

retained.

 Transfer requirements listed in "Software License Agreement" that comes with each

software application must be satisfied.

 Software applications that are not approved for transfer must be uninstalled before

transferring the server.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-13

CONSUMABLES

Your server contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and require
replacement, such as batteries, fans, the internal DVD-ROM drive, the floppy disk drive, and the
mouse. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a
regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement or the product lives.

DISPOSAL OF THE SERVER

Dispose the server, all the internal devices, floppy disks, and DVD/CD-ROMs according to all
national laws and regulations. Also dispose of the power cord provided with the server to avoid
diversion to some other devices.

IMPORTANT: For disposal (or replacement) of the battery on the IO

board of the server, consult with your service representative.

NOTE: If the real-time clock battery on the I/O board reaches its life,

the following message appeared on the display while running the POST.
Contact your service representative to replace the battery.

0250 System battery is dead –Replace and run SETUP

WARNING

Do not remove the lithium and NiMH batteries.

Your server contains the lithium and NiMH batteries. Do not remove the
battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Placing the
lithium or NiMH battery close to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion.

When the server does not operate appropriately due to the failure of lithium and
NiMH batteries, contact your service representative to replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by NEC. Do not disassemble the server
to replace or recharge the battery by yourself.

IO board

Lithium battery

NiMH battery

1-14 Notes on Using Your Server

USER SUPPORT

When the server needs after-sales service, check if the warranty is still valid, and determine which
service is necessary as indicated on the "Certificate".

Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail:

1. Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected.

2. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the

recommended measure for it.

3. Check if the software required for operation of the server is properly installed.

4. Check the server using a computer virus detection program. Computer virus detection

programs are available for purchase in stores.

If the server still appears to fail after you have taken the above actions, consult with your service
representative immediately. Take notes on lamp indications of the server and alarm indications on
the display unit before consultation, which may provide a significant help to your service
representative.

When Having Your Server Repaired

Prepare the following when having your server repaired:

 Certificate

 Notes of the messages displayed on the display unit

 Error information*

 Records of the NEC Express server and peripheral equipment

* Error information includes the Error Message shown in Chapter 8.

Prepare the error information only when required by your service representative.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-15

Advice for Health

The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become
tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a
computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired:

Good Working Posture

You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a
computer:

• You sit on a chair with your back straight.

• Your hands are parallel with the floor when you put them on the

keyboard.

• You look at the screen slightly lower than your eye height.

You have "good working posture" as described in the above when no part
of your body is under excess strain, in other words when your muscles are
most relaxed.

You have "bad posture" when you sit with your back hunched up or you
operate a display unit with your face close to the screen. Bad working
posture may cause eye strain or poor eyesight.

Adjustment of Display Unit Angles

Most display units are designed for adjustment of the horizontal and
vertical angles. This adjustment is important to prevent the screen from
reflecting bright lights and to make the display contents easy to see. You
will not be able to keep "good working posture" and you will feel more tired
than you should if you operate a display unit without adjusting horizontal
and vertical angles.

Adjustment of Screen Brightness and Contrast

The display unit has brightness and contrast adjustment functions. The
most suitable brightness and contrast depend on the individual and the
working environment (well-lighted room or insufficient light). Adjust
brightness and contrast so that the screen will be easy to see. An
extremely bright or dark screen will give a bad effect to your eyes.

Adjustment of Keyboard Angle

The keyboard provided with the server is designed for adjustment of an
angle. Adjust the keyboard angle at which the keyboard is easy to
operate. The adjustment assists in reducing strain on your shoulders,
arms, and fingers.

Cleaning of Equipment

Clean equipment regularly. It is difficult to see the display contents on a
dusty screen. Keeping equipment clean is also important for your sight.

Fatigue and Rest

If you feel tired, you should stop working and do light exercises.

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Chapter 2

General Description

This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It
includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.

2-2 General Description

OVERVIEW

Your server is a highly reliable, high-powered, fault-tolerant, high-capacity, multiprocessing server
based on the 64bit Intel® Xeon® Processor MP or Dualcore Intel® Xeon® Processor. It is a solid
performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory
capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market
applications. These range from large corporations supporting remote offices to small companies
looking to obtain basic connectivity capability such as file and print services, e-mail, web access,
web site server, etc.

Your server includes a 3.5-inch diskette drive, a DVD-ROM drive, a 3.5-inch hard disk bay, and
removable media device bay. In the basic configuration, the 3.5-inch hard disk bay supports up to
five 1.0-inch height SAS hard disk drives that can be swapped in or out of the system without
powering it down, if RAID functionality is configured in the system. If the additional hard disk
drive cage is installed in your server, the 3.5-inch hard disk bay supports up to thirteen 1.0-inch
height SAS hard disk drives.

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

General Description 2-3

External View

1 Front door

Open the front door when you access to the POWER switch, the 5.25-inch device, the DVD­ROM drive, or the optional USB floppy disk drive or install or remove a hard disk drive,
processor, memory board, and/or the DIMM.

2Key slot

Insert the security key to lock or unlock the front door.

3 Rear access cover

Open the rear access cover to install or remove the PCI boards and fans.

4 Stabilizer (2 each at front and rear)

Remove the stabilizers when converting the server to rack-mounting model.

1

2

4

3

2-4 General Description

Front View (with the Front Door Open)

1 3.5-inch floppy disk drive

Insert a 3.5-inch floppy disk to the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive to read data from the disk or write
data to the disk.

1-1: Eject button 1-2: Disk slot
1-3: Floppy disk access lamp (lit green during accessing)

2 DVD-ROM drive

The DVD-ROM drive reads data from the inserted CD/DVD-ROM.
2-1: Emergency eject hole
2-2: CD/DVD Tray eject button
2-3: Access lamp lit orange during accessing)

3

3.5-inch hard disk drive bay

The 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay contains additional hard disk slots. Hard disk drives having
the thickness of 1 inch can be inserted into the slots. The number following the bold-faced
character indicates the slot number.

4 DISK lamp
5 Processor board

5-1: Processor board ejector

1

See "EXPRESSSCOPE monitor" described later.

2-1

2-2

2-3

1-2

1-3

1-1

2 3

5

4

8

3-0

4

4

3-1

3-2

3-3 3-4 5-1

6

6-1

6-2

6-3

6-4

6-5

7-3

7-4

7-2

General Description 2-5

6 Memory board

6-1: Memory board ejector
6-2: Memory board Power lamp
6-3: Memory board Attention lamp
6-4: Memory board Redundancy lamp
6-5: Memory board Attention switch

7 Additional memory board slot

The number following the bold-faced character indicates the slot number.
Additional memory board shall be installed in the slot #2, #3, and then #4 in the order.

8 5.25-inch device bay

DAT (digital audio tape) drive or optical disk drive may be installed in the 5.25-inch device bay.
Slot #1 (right) and slot #2 (left).

9 Additional 3.5-inch disk bay

Install the N8154-13F additional HDD cage in this bay. With the cage, up to thirteen hard disk
drives can be connected to the server.

2-6 General Description

Front View (Switches and EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor)

1 POWER switch

The power switch is used to turn on/off the power. If you press the switch once, then the
POWER/SLEEP lamp goes on and the power is turned on. If you press the switch again, the
power is turned off. The system is forcibly shut down when the power switch is pressed
continuously for four seconds or longer.

2 RESET switch

The reset switch is used to reset the server.

3 SLEEP switch

If you press the sleep switch once, the server enters into the sleep state (power saving mode).
If you press the switch again, the server recovers to the normal state. Windows Server 2003
supports this feature.

4 UID (Unit ID) switch

Pressing the UID switch turns UID lamp (blue) located on the front panel and the rear panel on
and off.

5 POWER/SLEEP lamp
6STATUS lamp
7 DISK ACCESS lamp
8 LAN1 access lamp

9 LAN2 access lamp
10 UID (Unit ID lamp)
11 DUMP lamp
12 Processor board error lamp
13 Memory board error lamp
14 I/O board error lamp
15 Power unit error lamp
16 Fan error lamp
17 Thermal error lamp
18 DUMP switch

The dump switch is used to collect the event logs having occurred in the server.

19 CLEAR switch

18

1

5 to 10 from left

19

2 3 4

11 to 17 from left

General Description 2-7

Rear View

2

1-4 1-3 1-2 1-1

78

10

11

14

9

13-2

12

13-1

15

17

18

18

17

16-2

16-1

21

20

19

6 5 4

3-1

3-2

3-3

3-4

2-8 General Description

1 Power supply unit

The power supply unit supplies DC powers to the server. The factory-installed power supply
units are installed in slots 1, 2 and 3. Slot 4 is for optional slot for power redundant
configuration.

2 AC inlet

The AC inlet is connected with the power cord. Each power supply unit has one socket. Use
the provided power cord.

3 Additional PCI board slot

3-1: 64bit/100MHz, hot-plug PCI-X
3-2: Hot-plug PCI Express (x8)
3-3: Non-hot-plug PCI Express (x4)
3-4: 32-bit/33MHz, non-hot-plug PCI

4 PCI slot Fault lamp
5 PCI slot POWER lamp
6 PCI slot error lamp
7 Mouse connector

Used to connect with the optional mouse.

8 Keyboard connector

Used to connect with the optional keyboard.

9 Printer port connector

Used to connect with a printer with the Centronics interface.

10 Serial port A connector

The serial port A connector is used to connect the server to a device with the serial interface.
The server cannot be directly connected to a leased line through the connector.

11 Serial port B connector

To be used exclusively with the serial port B connector on the front panel.

12 Management LAN Port

13 ICMB connector

Used to connect a device having the ICMB interface. The number following the bold-faced
character shows the port number.

14 Monitor connector

The monitor connector is connected with the display unit.

15 USB connector

Used to connect with a device accepting the USB interface.

16 LAN connector

Used to connect with a network system on LAN.
The number following the bold-faced character shows the port number.

17 LINK/ACT lamp

18 1000/100/10 lamp

19 BMC error lamp

20 Processor board error lamp

21 I/O board error lamp

General Description 2-9

Internal View

1 Power supply cage

2 Non-hot-plug PCI slot

3 Hot-plug PCI slot

4Fan bay

1

2

3

4

2-10 General Description

I/O Board

1 Connectors for external devices
2 PCI slot error lamp (corresponds to PCI slots #1 to #9 from top)
3 PCI slot power lamp (upper) / PCI slot Fault lamp (lower)

(corresponds to PCI slots #4 to #9 from top)

4 PCI board slot (PCI slots #1 to #9 from top)

Slots 1, 2: Non-hot-plug PCI, 5V, 33MHz
Slot 3: Non-hot-plug PCI Express (x4)

Slots 4 and 5: Hot-plug PCI Express (x8)
Slots 6 to 9: Hot-plug PCI-X, 3.3V, 100MHz

5 IPMB connector
6 BMC configuration jumper block
7 Jumper switch for CMOS/Password clear
8 Management LAN board connector
9 Fan connector

Number following the bold-faced number indicates port number.

10 SAS connector

Ch-2 and Ch-1 from left

11 Fan error lamp

Number following the bold-faced number indicates fan number.

12 Power BP connector
13 Lithium battery
14 DIMM connector for RAID
15 NiMH battery module for RAID
16 Battery module connector
17 LAN controller

1

2

3 4

5

8

9-4

10

11-1

11-4

11-5

9-5

9-2

11-2

11-3

11-6

17

15

14 13 12

9-6 9-3

9-1

6

16

7

General Description 2-11

Processor Board

1VRM (Number following the bold-faced character indicates the socket number.)

2 Processor (Number following the bold-faced character indicates the socket number.)

3 Processor/VRM error lamp

(Number following the bold-faced character indicates the lamp number.)

1-1 1-2 1-4 1-3

2-1

3-1 3-2 2-2

2-4

3-4 3-3 2-3

2-12 General Description

Memory Board

1 DIMM slot error lamp (DIMM slot #1 to 4 from bottom)

2 Memory board Eject switch

3 Memory board Power lamp

4 Memory board Attention lamp

5 Memory board Redundancy lamp

6 Memory board Attention switch

7 DIMM slot (Number following the bold-faced character indicates the socket number.)

The factory-installed memory board contains 1GB DIMM in slots 1 and 2.

8 Switch to turn on DIMM slot error lamp

Management LAN Board

1 ICMB #1 connector

2 ICMB #2 connector

3 Management LAN Port

4 I/O board connector

4

1

2

3

7-1
7-2
7-3

8

7-4

1

5 6

23

4

General Description 2-13

STANDARD FEATURES

High performance Expandability

 64-bit Intel

® Xeon® Processor MP

– N8100-1223F: 3.16GHz/1MB
– N8100-1224F: 3.66GHz/1MB
Dual-core Intel

® Xeon® Processor

7000 Series
– N8100-1225F: 3GHz/2x2MB
– N8100-1277F: 2.60GHz/4MB
– N8100-1278F: 3.40GHz/16MB

 High-speed memory access

(Supports DDRII 400-compliant
interleaved memory)

 High-speed 1000BASE-T/

100BASE-TX/10BASE-T interface
(1000Mbps/100Mbps/10Mbps
supported)

 High-speed disk access

(SAS disk)

 Wide variety of optional I/O slots

Two 32-bit/33 MHz PCI slots
Four 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X sots (support hot­plug)
Two PCI Express (x8) slots (support hot­plug),
One PCI Express (x4) slot.

 Large memory of up to 64 GB
 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay holds five hot-

swap SAS hard disk drives. If additional hard
disk drive cage is installed, system can
support up to 13 hot-swap SAS hard disk
drives.

 Remote power-on feature
 Up to four multi-processors are available for

upgrade.

 USB interface

Many Available Features

 Graphic accelerator "Radeon7000M" support
 El Torito Bootable CD-ROM (no emulation mode) format support
 POWER switch mask
 Software power-off
 Remote power-on feature
 AC-LINK feature
 Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) feature
 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
 Remote console feature

High-reliability Self-diagnosis

 Power On Self-Test (POST)
 Test and Diagnosis (T&D)

Maintenance Features

 Off-line Maintenance Utility
 Memory dump feature using the DUMP

switch

Power Saving Feature

 Sleep feature (available for Windows Server

2003)

Easy and Fine Setup

 Memory mirroring feature
 Online sparing memory feature
 Memory hot-swap feature
 MemoryRAID feature
 Memory monitoring feature (single-bit

error correction/ double-bit error
detection)

 Memory/processor degradation feature

(logical isolation of a failed device)

 Bus parity error detection
 Thermal sensor
 Error notification
 Internal cooling fan monitoring feature
 Internal voltage monitoring feature
 BIOS password feature
 Security feature (security lock)
 Redundant power supply
 Disk array (onboard)
 Recovering BIOS Data

 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system setup

utility)

 Express Setup
 Configuration Diskette Creator
 SETUP (BIOS setup utility)
 RAID Configuration Utility

Management Utilities

 NEC ESMPRO
 NEC DianaScope
 Advanced Remote Management

2-14 General Description

Power Supplies

When the additional power supply units are installed and system operates with four power supply
units, the server can continue its operation without interruption even if one of these power supply
units fails (in the redundant configuration).

If an additional power supply unit is installed while the system is operating with three power supply
units, a log that represents "power recovery" is recorded in the system event log. This indicates that
the power supply is in redundant configuration and maximum configuration.

Peripheral Bays

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

 Media bay for installing the standard 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (supports 720KB and

1.44MB floppy disk media) and the standard DVD-ROM drive.

 A 5.25-inch device bay for installing up to two half-height 5.25-inch peripheral devices or

a full-height 5.25-inch peripheral devices such as an optional tape drives.

 The SAS hard disk drive bay for installing up to five SAS hard disk drives. If you install

the additional hard disk drive cage, you can install up to thirteen SAS hard disk drives.

 The SAS disk drives can be easily installed or removed. The drive carrier allows you to

access to disk drives from the front of the system. If disk drives are provided with RAID
configuration within the system, a disk drive can be swapped with another without power
interruption in the system (hot-swap).

General Description 2-15

Memory Mirroring / Memory RAID Feature

Memory Mirroring Feature

The memory mirroring feature places a memory board as spare memory in standby state. If the
current memory board encounters an uncorrectable error, the memory mirroring feature switches to
the standby memory board. When this feature is used, the current memory board and the standby
memory board should be combined. Available combinations are:

 Mirroring with memory boards 1 and 2

 Mirroring with a pair of memory boards 1 and 2 and a pair of memory boards 3 and 4

To enable the memory mirroring feature, the combined memory boards must have the DIMM of
same capacities.

The table below shows combinations of memory boards installed.

Memory board 1 Memory board 2 Memory board 3 Memory board 4

A 2GB (1GB*2) 2GB (1GB*2) 2GB (1GB*2) 2GB (1GB*2)
B 8GB (2GB*4) 8GB (2GB*4) 8GB (2GB*4) 8GB (2GB*4)
C 4GB (1GB*4) 4GB (1GB*4) – –
D 16GB (4GB*4) 16GB (4GB*4) 16GB (4GB*4) 16GB (4GB*4)

Memory RAID Feature

If one of the four memory boards encounters an uncorrectable error, the memory RAID feature
switches to the other memory board to continue operation. To use this feature, four memory boards
must be installed. Each memory board must have the DIMM of same capacities.

The table below shows combinations of memory boards installed.

Memory board 1 Memory board 2 Memory board 3 Memory board 4

A 2GB (1GB*2) 2GB (1GB*2) 2GB (1GB*2) 2GB (1GB*2)
B 8GB (2GB*4) 8GB (2GB*4) 8GB (2GB*4) 8GB (2GB*4)
C 4GB (1GB*4) 4GB (1GB*4) 4GB (1GB*4) 4GB (1GB*4)
D 16GB (4GB*4) 16GB (4GB*4) 16GB (4GB*4) 16GB (4GB*4)

Setting BIOS

Start SETUP and select [Advanced] → [Memory Configuration] → [Memory RAS Feature] in
order and set as follows:

 To enable the memory mirroring feature: Select [Mirror].

 To enable the memory RAID feature: Select [RAID].

2-16 General Description

Others

 Memory capacity displayed on the OS = total capacity of physically installed memory –

capacity for standby memory
Memory mirroring feature: 1/2 of actually installed memory capacity
Memory RAID feature: 3/4 of actually installed memory capacity

 Enabling the memory mirroring or memory RAID feature does not influence the

operations of applications.

 The each feature is automatically disabled when an error message is displayed:

The following indicates that the memory mirroring /memory RAID feature has worked:

a) The Redundancy lamp on the front panel of the server lights green.

b) The failing DIMM group is degraded when the server restarts.

c) If NEC ESMPRO Agent has been installed, the following log is registered as a system

log of Event Viewer:

Source name: ESMCommonService

Event ID: 2313

Explanation: Part of the DIMM was isolated due to a memory error.

Memory number: XX

Date/time: XX

d) If report setting is made through NEC ESMPRO Agent, Manager reporting and

ALIVE reporting is performed. The report contents are as follows:

Explanation: Part of the DIMM was isolated due to a memory error.

Memory number: XX

Date/time: XX

General Description 2-17

Recovering BIOS Data

Two system BIOS, primary and secondary, are used to realize the duplex configuration.

Normally, the system operates with the primary BIOS. If the primary BIOS data error occurs or the
device containing the system BIOS fails, the control is immediately transferred to the secondary
BIOS. Thus, the activation of the system is ensured.

At the shipment, the latest version of system BIOS is stored both in the primary and the secondary
BIOS. If you execute the system BIOS update, the secondary BIOS is updated, and the updated
BIOS becomes the primary BIOS. Thereafter, the system is activated from that primary BIOS.

System Cooling

The chassis includes a hot-swappable fan module with six fans for cooling the processor(s), hard
drives, and PCI cards. The fan system is located in the middle of the chassis to pull cooling air
through the chassis.

2-18 General Description

System Board Features

The following subsections describe the system board major components.

Processor

The processor board accommodates one to four 64 bit Intel Xeon processor MP or Dualcore Intel
Xeon processor in the FC-PGA2 package.

DIMM Memory

To install or replace the DIMM, remove the memory board first.

One memory board is factory-installed in the server. Up to four memory boards (64GB at the
maximum) can be installed in the server.

Install the DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) to the DIMM socket on the memory board in the
server. DIMMs are installed in the ascending order of DIMM socket numbers in the unit of two
modules.

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

NOTE: Use DIMMs that have been provided by NEC. Contact your

service representative or dealer for a current list of approved memory
modules.

Onboard Video

The I/O board incorporates an ATI RADEON7000M graphics accelerator with 16 MB of video
SDRAM that supports all standard IBM VGA modes. The embedded SVGA video subsystem
supports:

 Pixel resolutions up to 1024 × 768

 CRT and LCD monitors up to 100 Hz vertical refresh rate

The I/O board supports disabling of the onboard video through BIOS Setup or when a plug-in video
card is installed in any of the PCI slots.

General Description 2-19

LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB

The I/O board includes the LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB (called "On
Board RAID (MegaRAID ROMB)" hereafter). The On Board RAID (MegaRAID ROMB) supports
the following features:

 Dual-channel SAS interface (CH0 and CH1)

Connect the HDD cage to CH0, and reserve to CH1.

 RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and spanning of RAID1 and RAID5

 256MB of cache memory

 Battery-backup cache memory

Network Interface Controllers

NOTE:

To ensure EMC product regulation compliance, the system

must be used with shielded LAN cables.

The I/O board includes Intel 82546GB network interface controller (NIC). The Intel 82546GB
network interface controller supports the following features:

 Two channels of 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000BASE-T networks.

 Direct 64-bit, 133MHz interface to the PCI-X bus

 82546GB provides standard IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Interface for 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX,

and 10Base-T (802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab).

2-20 General Description

System Board Management Controller (BMC)

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

The BMC supports the NEC DianaScope, which allows remote server management through
networks.

See Chapter 6 or online document in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM for NEC
DianaScope.

One major function of the BMC is to autonomously monitor system management events, and log
their occurrence in the nonvolatile System Event Log (SEL). The events being monitored include
overtemperature and overvoltage conditions, fan failure, or chassis intrusion. To enable accurate
monitoring, the BMC maintains the nonvolatile Sensor Data Record (SDR), from which sensor
information can be retrieved. The BMC provides an ISA host interface to SDR sensor information,
so that software running on the server can poll and retrieve the server's current status.

The BMC performs the following:

 Monitors server board temperature and voltage

 Monitors processor presence and controls Fault Resilient Boot (FRB)

 Detects and indicates fan failure

 Manages the SEL interface

 Manages the SDR Repository interface

 Monitors the SDR/SEL timestamp clock

 Monitors the system management watchdog timer

 Monitors the periodic SMI timer

 Monitors the event receiver

 Controls secure mode, including video blanking, diskette write-protect monitoring, and

front panel lock/unlock initiation

 Controls Wake On LAN via Magic Packet support.

General Description 2-21

Degradation Feature

The degradation feature automatically isolates a failed DIMM, processor, or cooling fans to assure
continuous operation of the server when the POST (Power On Self-Test, self-diagnosis program
after power on) detects such a DIMM, processor, or cooling fans.

Failed DIMMs, processors, and cooling fan may be identified on the screen that the POST displays,
or with the BIOS setup utility, "SETUP." They may also be identified on the system that has the
NEC ESMPRO installed.

Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN/PME)

The remote power-on function turns on the server through a network. It sends a special packet
from the management computer to a remote server to turn it on if the server is off-powered.

To enable this feature, you must select "Enabled" for "Wake On LAN/PME" in the Advanced
Chipset Control of the Advanced menu of the BIOS setup utility, "SETUP." (See Chapter 4.)

The remote power-on feature is not available in the following cases. Press the POWER switch
once to start the OS, and turn off the server in an appropriate procedure.

 Abnormal previous system shut-down

 No power supply to the server (due to turned-off breaker, disconnected power cord, power

blackout, etc.)

NOTE: Wake On LAN feature is supported in 100BASE-

TX/1000BASE-T adapter on the I/O board.

AC-LINK Feature

When the power cord of the server is connected to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit, the
server supports the power linkage feature that enables control over the power supply from the UPS
to the server. AC-LINK feature can be enabled or disabled with "AC-LINK" in the Server menu
of the BIOS setup utility, "SETUP." (See Chapter 4.)

2-22 General Description

Security

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

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring

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

The server includes an intrusion switch for the rear access cover. When this cover is opened, the
switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where server management software processes
the signal.

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

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

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

keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period – 2 to 120 minutes.

 Set and enable an administrative password.

 Set and enable a user password

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

reset, power and sleep switches.

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

 Disable writing to the floppy disk drive when secure mode is set.

General Description 2-23

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER

The CD-ROM that comes with your server contains a setup utility called "NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER." When you have first installed the server or append features to the server,
use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to set up your server.

Refer to Chapter 6 for details.

The major functions of the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are:

 To install the Operating System.

"Express Setup" helps you to install Windows system. (See Chapter 5)

 To diagnose the system.

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER includes the System Diagnostics to check your server. (See
Chapter 6)

 To create a support disk.

Use this function to create the support disks used to boot the utilities from the floppy disk,
or the OEM floppy disk used for a manual installation of Windows. (See Chapter 6)

 To update the BIOS.

Use this function to update the system BIOS or firmware of the server. (See Chapter 6)

 To update the Windows System*

"Update NEC Express5800 System" in Master Control Menu (Windows-based NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER feature) updates the several resources of Microsoft Windows Server
2003, Microsoft Windows 2000. (See Chapter 6)

 To install the utilities.

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM includes some management software for Windows
(NEC ESMPRO, NEC DianaScope and so on) and maintenance utilities for DOS (System
diagnostics, Off-line Maintenance Utility and so on).

You can install the applications for Windows from Master Control Menu and install the
utilities for DOS from Tools menu. (See Chapter 6)

 To read the online documents*

You can refer to the online documents from Master Control Menu. (See Chapter 6)

NOTE: Some features among those listed above can be used from the

remote computer via cross cable, modem, or LAN (remote console).
See Chapter 6 for details.

* These functions are available under Windows system.

2-24 General Description

NEC ESMPRO

The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO
includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO
Agent for the NEC Express server.

NOTE: For details of major functions of the NEC ESMPRO, system

configuration and setups with the NEC ESMPRO, see Chapter 6.
Available functions of the NEC ESMPRO depend on the OS you install.
Ask your service representative for details.

Off-line Maintenance Utility

The Off-line Maintenance Utility is used for proactive maintenance and fault analysis of the server.
Normally this utility is used by the maintenance engineer.

Refer to Chapter 8 for details.

System Diagnostic Utility

The system diagnostic utility contained in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is useful to prevent the
hardware failures. See Chapter 7 for details.

NEC DianaScope

The NEC DianaScope is a software for the remote management of the server.

The NEC DianaScope can control the managed server even if OS is not running on the managed
server.

See Chapter 6 and online document in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.

General Description 2-25

USING YOUR SERVER

This section describes basic operations of your server including how to use devices such as the
DVD-ROM drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the floppy disk, DVD/CD-ROM, and
accessories including the keyboard and the mouse.

Security Lock (Locking the Front Cover)

The security lock on the front of the server is used to lock the front door.

Open the front door when turning on/off the server, accessing the floppy disk drive, DVD-ROM
drive, and/or 5.25-inch device, and installing/removing the hard disk drive into/from the 3.5-inch
disk bay.

IMPORTANT:

 Use the security key coming with the server to release the security

lock.

 Some software has a command to eject a media in the DVD-ROM

drive or 5.25-inch device bay. Make sure that the front door is open
before executing such a command. If the command is executed
while the front door is being closed, the tray of the DVD-ROM
drive or a media in the 5.25-inch device will strike the front door
causing the server failure.

Lock the front door Unlock the front door.

2-26 General Description

Unlock the front door, hold the handle on the right center of the front door and pull it toward you to
open. When you close the front door, lock it with security key.

General Description 2-27

POWER Switch

Use the POWER switch to turn on/off the server.

Power On

Press the POWER switch on the front of the computer chassis.

The POWER/SLEEP lamp lights in green.

IMPORTANT:

 If the power cord is connected to a power control device such as a

UPS (Uninterruptive Power Supply), make sure that the power
control device is powered.

 If the power cord is connected to the server, an initial diagnosis of

the hardware starts. The POWER switch does not work while in
diagnosis. Wait for about 30 seconds, then press the POWER
switch.

 Do not turn off the server until characters following the "NEC" logo

appears on the screen. The time until the characters appear depends
on your system configuration. Approximately, it may take one to
five minutes.

POWER/SLEEP lamp

2-28 General Description

POST

POST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnosis feature saved in the I/O board of the server.

When the power of the server is turned on, POST automatically runs to check the I/O board,
memory board, processor, keyboard, and mouse. During POST messages indicating the starts of
several BIOS setup utilities may also appear.

At the shipment of the server, it is set to have the NEC logo appear on the display unit during POST.
Pressing Esc allows the information on the execution of POST to be displayed.

NOTE: The information on the result of diagnosis by POST can be

displayed from the start without the depression of Esc on the BIOS
menu. If you desire it, change the setting of "Boot-time Diagnosis
Screen" on "Advanced" of the BIOS SETUP to "Enabled."

It may not always necessary to check the result of POST. Check the messages which may appear
during POST in the following cases:

 Installation of the server

 Suspicion of failure

 Beep for many times in the period from power-on to OS start

 Appearance of an error message on the display unit

General Description 2-29

POST Flow

The flow of operations executed by POST is sequentially described below:

IMPORTANT: Depending on the system configuration, message

"Press Any Key" requesting key entry may appear on the display screen.
This is requested by BIOS on an installed optional board. See the
explanation described in the manual for the option and press any key.

1. After power-on, POST is activated to start the memory check. The message indicating the

counted size of the base memory and that of the additional memory appears at the upper
left corner of the display screen. In addition, the following message appears at the bottom
of the screen.

Press <F2> to enter SETUP, <F4> Service Partition, <F12> Network

NOTE: If you change the factory-default for [Extended RAM Step] in

[Advanced] menu of BIOS SETUP and execute the memory test,
pressing Space allows the memory test to be skipped.

It may take several minutes to complete the memory check depending on the size of the
memory installed in the server. Similarly, it may take about a minute to display the proper
information on the screen at rebooting.

2. If your server has some option boards such as disk array controller installed, POST

displays the message prompting the start of the BIOS setup utility for the option board.

Refer to the manual that comes with the option board for details.

When you press Ctrl and any other key at the same time to start the setup utility of the
option board, the subsequent key entry may sometime fails (e.g., key entry is not accepted
or incorrectly recognized). In the case, press Ctrl again to recover.

3. POST displays SCSI ID numbers used by the connected SCSI devices on the screen.

4. POST detects the on-board RAID controller and displays the message prompting the start

of the WebBIOS (without any key entry for several seconds, POST is automatically
continued). Press the proper keys according to the screen display.

LSI MegaRAID SAS - MFI BIOS Version XXXX (Build MMM DD, YYYY)
Copyright (c) 2005 LSI Logic Corporation
HA - X (Bus X Dev X) MegaRAID SAS XXX (1000/0411/1033/8287)
FW package: X.X.X - XXXX
X Logical Drive(s) found on the host adapter.
X Logical Drive(s) handled by BIOS.
Press <Ctrl> <H> for WebBIOS.

Now press Ctrl + H. The utility starts upon completion of POST.

2-30 General Description

NOTES:

 Using WebBIOS allows you to configure or change an array

configuration with internal SAS hard disk drives.

 If your server has N8103-90 disk array controller installed and the

BIOS of disk array controller is enabled, the message prompting
you to start WebBIOS of N8103-90 disk array controller is
displayed first, then on-board RAID (MegaRAID ROMB).

 The on-board RAID (MegaRAID ROMB) has factory-installed

battery. See Chapter 8 for error messages related to the battery. See
also "Battery for Onboard RAID (MegaRAID ROBM)" in Chapter

4.

5. Displays the message notifying you of the detection of the processor and the connected

keyboard and mouse.

6. Displays any of the following messages.

Pattern 1:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP or <F12> to Network

Pattern 2:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP, <F4> Service Partition, <F12> to Network

Or

Pattern 3:

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to enter Setup, <F12> to Network

Pattern 4:

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to enter Setup, <F4> Service Partition, <F12> Network

* The displayed message may vary depending on the device status.

General Description 2-31

NOTE: The operation or utility to be started at each key entry is

described below. These operations or utilities may not always be
started.

 Esc

Press Esc to display the boot menu at the end of POST. This menu
allows you to select the device to be started.

1. CD/DVD-ROM Drive

2. +Removable Devices

3. +Hard Drive

4. IBA GE Slot 0B20 v1222

5. IBA GE Slot 0B21 v1222

<Enter Setup>

Boot Menu

 F2

Press F2 to start the BIOS setup utility. Start the utility to change
the setting of the server to that fit to the environment in which the
server is used. In general, the setting may not be particularly
changed by starting the utility excluding the case in which the
previous message accompanying by an error message appears. See
Chapter 4 for the setting procedures and features of the parameters.

 F4

Press F4 to start the Off-line Maintenance Utility from the
maintenance partition. See Chapter 6 for the maintenance partition.

 F12

Press F12 to run the network boot.

 F1

If message "Press <F1> to resume" appears, an error is detected
during POST. See "Error messages during POST" for the
information on the messages and the proper actions against the
errors. If an error message appears, pressing F1 allows the BIOS
setup utility to be started.

7. When a password is set in the BIOS setup utility SETUP, the screen prompting you to

enter the password appears after the normal termination of POST.

The password can be entered for up to three times. If you enter the password incorrectly
all the time, the server cannot be started. In this case, turn off the power of the server, wait
for about 10 seconds, and then turn on the power to start the server again.

IMPORTANT: Set the password only after OS is installed.

8. Starts OS at the termination of POST.

2-32 General Description

POST Error Messages

When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. See Chapter
8 for POST error codes.

IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before

consulting with your service representative. Alarm messages are
useful information for maintenance.

Power Off

Follow the procedure below to power off the server. If the power cord of the server is connected to
a UPS, refer to the manual that comes with the UPS or the manual for the application that controls
the UPS.

IMPORTANT: Always allow POST to complete before turning off the
server.

1. Shut down the OS.

2. Press the POWER switch on the front of the server.

The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.

3. Power off peripheral devices.

General Description 2-33

SLEEP Switch

The SLEEP switch allows you to save almost all power of the server (power-saving mode or sleep
mode).

NOTE: To use the SLEEP switch, an OS supporting the sleep feature

is required. (Available for Windows Server 2003.)

Press the SLEEP switch on the front of the server to place the server in the power-saving mode.
(The POWER/SLEEP lamp blinks.) In the power-saving mode, the server retains the memory data
and the status of the previous operations.

To resume the original state, press the POWER switch. (It may take a little time to resume the
original state.)

NOTE: The operational level in the power-saving mode depends on

the OS in use. (Available for Windows Server 2003.)

IMPORTANT: Do not change system configuration while turning into

the power-saving mode or in the power-saving mode. Otherwise, you
may fail to resume the original state.

POWER/SLEEP lamp

SLEEP switch

POWER switch

2-34 General Description

Floppy Disk Drive

Your server is provided with the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive on its front to write/read data to/from a
floppy disk.

Your server supports the following 3.5-inch floppy disks:

 2HD floppy disk (double-sided high-density track type)

Stores data of 1.44MB.

 2DD floppy disk (double-sided double-density track type)

Store data of 720KB.

Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp is lit) before inserting a floppy disk
into the floppy disk drive.

When you completely insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive, the drive clicks and the eject
button on the floppy disk is slightly pushed out.

NOTES:

 You cannot use a 1.2MB-formatted floppy disk.

 When an unformatted floppy disk is inserted, the message notifying

that date read is not available and the message prompting formatting
are displayed. Refer to the manual that comes with the OS to
format the floppy disk.

 If the floppy disk contains a system, powering on or restarting the

server with the floppy disk inserted boots the system from the
floppy disk.

To eject the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, press the eject button.

NOTE: Make sure that the floppy disk access lamp is unlit before

ejecting the floppy disk. Ejecting the disk when the access lamp is lit
may destroy the disk data.

General Description 2-35

NOTE: Use of the floppy disk

The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate
structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to use
it:

 Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far as it

goes.

 Attach the label to the correct position.

 Do not write anything directly onto the disk surface with a pencil or

ball-point pen.

 Do not open the shutter.

 Do not use the floppy disk in a dusty place.

 Do not place anything on the floppy disk.

 Do not leave the floppy disk in a high-temperature place (e.g., place

exposed to direct sunlight or close to a heater).

 Keep the floppy disk away from cigarette smoke.

 Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid (e.g., water) and

chemicals.

 Keep the floppy disk away from any magnetic objects (e.g.,

magnet).

 Do not pinch the floppy disk with a paper clip or drop it.

 Keep the floppy disk in a floppy disk case that protects it from

magnetism and dust.

 A floppy disk has a write-protect switch that prevents the stored data

from accidental erasure. You can read data from a write-protected
floppy disk, but you cannot save data into the floppy disk or format
it. NEC recommends that you should write-protect any floppy disk
containing valuable data unless you are about to save data. To
write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, use the write-protect switch
provided on its back.

 The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or thermal

changes, as well as operator's misconduct or sever failures, may
cause loss of data. To avoid loss of data, NEC recommends that
you should make a back-up copy of your valuable data on a regular
basis. (Make sure to make a back-up copy of every floppy disk
provided with the server.)

Write-protect switch

Write

disable

Write

enable

2-36 General Description

DVD-ROM Drive

Your server is provided with the DVD-ROM drive on its front to read data from a CD/DVD-ROM.
The CD/DVD-ROM provides larger and faster data read than the floppy disk.

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See
pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.

■ Do not leave the tray ejected from the DVD-ROM drive.

Setting/Removing the CD/DVD-ROM

1.

Confirm that the power of the server is on (with the POWER/SLEEP lamp being lit in
green) before setting the CD/DVD-ROM on the DVD-ROM drive.

2. Press the Eject button on the front of the DVD-ROM drive.

The tray comes out a little.

General Description 2-37

3. Hold the tray lightly and pull it out toward you until the tray stops.

4. Put the CD/DVD-ROM on the tray carefully and securely with the date recorded surface

facing toward the tray.

5. As shown in the figure below, hold the tray with a hand and press the CD/DVD-ROM

with fingers of another hand to make the hole of the CD/DVD-ROM fit to the rotor at the
center of the tray.

6. Push the front of the tray lightly to retract it into the drive.

IMPORTANT: If a noisy sound in driving the DVD-ROM drive occurs

after setting a CD/DVD-ROM, set it again correctly.

Roto

r

Press this part of
CD/DVD-ROM.

2-38 General Description

To take out the CD/DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive, press the Eject button in the similar way
in setting the CD/DVD-ROM to make the tray go out.

If the access lamp is lit in orange, the CD/DVD-ROM is being accessed. Confirm that the access
lamp is not lit before pressing the Eject button.

As shown in the figure below, hold the tray with a hand and take the end of the CD/DVD-ROM
lightly by the fingers of another hand with the suppression of the rotor at the center of the tray to
remove the CD/DVD-ROM from the tray.

After taking out the CD/DVD-ROM, return the tray into the drive.

General Description 2-39

When you fail to eject the CD/DVD-ROM tray with the Eject button and take out the CD/DVD­ROM from the server, follow the procedure below.

1. Press the POWER switch to power off the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.)

2. Insert a metal pin of approximately 1.2 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length (a

straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the emergency hole on the upper
front of the DVD-ROM drive and gently push it in until the tray is ejected.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not use a toothpick or plastic stick that is easy to break.

 If the above procedure does not let you take out the CD/DVD-ROM,

contact your service representative.

3. Hold the tray and pull it out.

4. Take out the CD/DVD-ROM.

5. Push the tray back into position.

Emergency hole

2-40 General Description

NOTE: Use of the CD/DVD-ROM

Keep the following notes in mind to use the CD/DVD-ROM for the
server:

 For the disk which does not conform to the CD/DVD standard, the

playback of such a disk with the DVD drive is not guaranteed.

 Do not drop the CD/DVD-ROM.

 Do not place anything on the CD/DVD-ROM or bend the CD/DVD-

ROM.

 Do not attach any label onto the CD/DVD-ROM.

 Do not touch the signal side (nothing is printed on this side) with

your hand.

 Place the CD/DVD-ROM with its printed side upward and gently

put it on the tray.

 Do not scratch the CD/DVD-ROM or write anything directly on it

with a pencil or ball-point pen.

 Keep the CD/DVD-ROM away from cigarette smoke.

 Do not leave the CD/DVD-ROM in a high-temperature place (e.g.,

place exposed to direct sunlight or close to a heater).

 When dust or fingerprints are attached on the CD/DVD-ROM, wipe

the CD/DVD-ROM from its center to edge with a dry soft cloth
slowly and gently.

 Use the CD/DVD cleaner to clean the CD/DVD-ROM. Do not use

record spray/cleaner, benzene, or thinner.

 Keep the CD/DVD-ROM in a CD/DVD-ROM case when not in use.

 If the CD/DVD-ROM emits large noise in the DVD-ROM drive,

remove the CD/DVD-ROM and insert it back again.

Chapter 3

Setting Up Your Server

This chapter describes how to set up your server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step
basis.

3-2 Setting Up Your Server

SETUP FLOW

Follow the flowchart below to set up the server.

Selecting a site

Select a suitable site for the server.

Unpacking the system

Unpack the server and accessories from the chipping carton box.

Connecting peripheral devices

Connect peripheral devices to the server.

Connecting the power cord

Connect the power cord to the server.

Turning on the server

Power on the server to start software setups. Setups depend on the optional internal
devices installed and the peripheral devices connected.

Installing the operating system

Install an operating system to the server. See Chapter 5.

Installing the utilities

Install the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
See Chapter 6.

Making backup copies of system information

After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of system
information.
System information is required for recovering the server from the trouble or after
replacing the system board.

Setting Up Your Server 3-3

SELECTING A SITE

Read the following precautions before selecting a suitable site for your server. The following
describes installation of the server and connections to the server.

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See
pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.

■ Never attempt to lift the server with three or less persons.

■ Do not install the server in any place other than specified.

The following figure illustrates a site suitable for installing the server.

When you have selected a server site, hold the server by its bottom with at least four persons and
carry it to the site, then place it slowly and gently.

IMPORTANT: Do not hold the server by its front door to lift the

server. The front door may be disengaged and damage the server.

* It is recommended that the server should be used in a room where

temperature is in the range between 15 to 25ºC.

Close enough to
connect the mouse
and the display.

Install the server on the
floor or rigid, flat desk.

Clean and tidy room

Place having a space enough to fully
open the front door (The front door
extrudes about 35 mm from the left
side of the server when fully opened.)

Room that satisfies the following
conditions for operation: *
Temperature: 10 to 35ºC

Humidity: 20 to 80% (no
condensation)

100 to 120 Vac/200 to
240 Vac parallel bi-polar
wall power outlet with
the ground line.

Wall outlet to connect the
supplied power cord.

Place having available space
of 150 mm or more in front
and rear of the server.

3-4 Setting Up Your Server

Do not place the server in the following places. Placing the server in such places may cause
malfunctions of the server.

 Places with drastic changes in temperature (e.g., near a heater, air conditioner, or

refrigerator)

 Places with strong vibration

 Places where corrosive gases (sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine,

ammonia, ozone, etc) exist.
And also, places where the air (or dust) includes components accelerating corrosion (ex.
sulfur, sodium chloride) or conductive metals.

 On a non-anti-static carpet

 Places with possibilities of falling objects

 Places near a device generating intense magnetic field (such as a TV, radio,

broadcast/communication antenna, power transmission wire, and electromagnetic crane) is
placed (If unavoidable, contact your service representative to request proper shield
construction.)

 Places where a power outlet that shares the ground line with another (especially the one to

which a device with large power consumption is connected) must be used for the server

 Places near equipment that generates power noise (e.g., contact spark at power-on/power

off of commercial power supply through a relay). If you must install the server close to
such equipment, request your service representative for separate power cabling or noise
filter installation.

Setting Up Your Server 3-5

UNPACKING THE SYSTEM

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

3-6 Setting Up Your Server

CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety
of peripheral devices on its rear panel. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral
devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices.

WARNING

Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1­3 to 1-8 for details.

■ Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See
pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.

■ Plug in to a proper power source.

■ Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an illegal number of

connections.

■ Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.

■ Do not use any unauthorized power cord.

■ Do not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged

to a power source.

NOTE: Make sure of the cable you are going to connect. The ICMB

connector and the front serial port B connector of this server have the
same shape as the LAN connector. Be careful not to connect a cable to
a wrong connector.

Device with the USB Interface
(e.g., keyboard)
To connect the device having the
USB2.0 interface, use the USB
connector on the rear panel.

FRONT

Device with the
serial interface
(e.g., modem)

Setting Up Your Server 3-7

IMPORTANT:

 Power off the server and a peripheral device before connection.

Connecting a powered peripheral device to the powered server will
cause malfunctions and failures.

 To connect a third-party peripheral device or interface cable to the

server, consult with your service representative for availability of
such a device or cable. Some third-party devices may not be used
for the server.

 A leased line cannot be connected directly to the serial port

connectors.

Keyboard

Mouse

Display

unit

Hub

(multiport repeater)

Device with USB interface (USB2.0)

(e.g., terminal adapter)

REAR

Printer with the
parallel interface

Network system on LAN
(connected via a hub)

Device with the
serial interface
(e.g., modem)

Device with the ICMB interface
(e.g., disk expansion unit)

Hub
(multiport repeater)

Finally connect the provided
power cord to the receptacle.
If connecting the server to UPS,
see the explanation below.

Use this inlet only
when an optional
power supply unit is
additionally installed.

3-8 Setting Up Your Server

CONNECTING POWER CORD

Connect the provided power cord to the server.

WARNING

Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1­3 to 1-8 for details.

■ Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See
pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.

■ Do not plug the power cord in to an improper power source.

■ Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an illegal number of

connections.

■ Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.

■ Use the authorized power cord only.

1. Plug the provided power cord into the AC inlet on the rear of the server.

2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet.

3. Secure the power cord with a cable tie.

Lock springLever

Setting Up Your Server 3-9

To connect the power cord from the server to an interruptive power supply (UPS), use service
outlets on the rear of the UPS. Refer to the manual that comes with the UPS for details.

When the power cord from the server to a UPS, change the BIOS setup of the server to link with
power supply from the UPS.

Change a parameter for "AC-LINK" under the Server menu of the BIOS SETUP utility. See
Chapter 4 for details.

3-10 Setting Up Your Server

TURNING ON THE SERVER

Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup.

IMPORTANT: Before turning on the server:

 Some optional boards require setups with the SETUP utility before

installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to-PCI
bridge installed, the SETUP utility is enabled to launch. Check on
the board specifications to find out whether it requires pre­installation setups before actually installing the board.

 Some installed optional devices or connected peripheral devices

require setups before proceeding to the next step.

To use the server with no optional devices installed besides the graphic
board, install a desired OS to the server.

1. Make sure that the floppy disk drive contains no floppy disk and the DVD-ROM drive

contains no bootable CD/DVD-ROM.

2. Press the POWER switch.

NOTES:

 If the power cord is connected to the power control unit such as the

UPS, turn on the power control unit.

 Connect the power cord and wait for about 30 seconds before

pressing the POWER switch. The POWER switch does not work for
about 30 seconds after connecting the power cord due to BMC
(Baseboard Management Controller) firmware start-up.

 Do not turn off the server until characters following the "NEC" logo

appears on the screen. The time until the characters appear depends
on your system configuration. Approximately, it may take one to
five minutes.

POWER/SLEEP lamp

POWER switch

Setting Up Your Server 3-11

The POWER/SLEEP lamp on the front of the server comes on.

In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen and the Power On Self-Test (POST)
begins.

The POST runs automatically when you power on the server or reset it with a keyboard
operation (Ctrl + Alt + Delete). The POST runs diagnostics, initializes the server, sets
interrupt vectors, detects installed peripheral devices, and boots the operating system (if
installed). See Chapter 2 for detailed description on POST.

If the server halts before completing the POST, the POST emits a beep code indicating a
fatal system error requiring immediate attention. (See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting," for
troubleshooting information.)

During memory test, the POST displays the amount of memory it was able to access and
test. Depending on the amount of installed memory, it may take several minutes to
complete the memory test.

NOTE: The factory-set is defined to hide the POST screen with the

NEC logo screen. You can always change the NEC logo screen to the
POST screen by pressing Esc. To change the start-up screen, use the
BIOS setup utility, "SETUP." (See Chapter 4 for details.)

During the POST, you will see the banner message to prompt you to launch the BIOS SETUP utility
stored in ROM on system board or on an installed option board.

Start the BIOS SETUP utility appropriate to your system environment to change the BIOS setup.
For the BIOS SETUP for the server, see Chapter 4. For the BIOS SETUP for the option board,
refer to the manual that comes with the option board.

3-12 Setting Up Your Server

INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEM

To install the other operating system listed above, contact your service representative.

IMPORTANT: Before installing the operating system, adjust the

system date and time by using the BIOS setup utility "SETUP". See
Chapter 4 detail.

INSTALLING UTILITIES

Install the utilities that come with the server. See Chapter 6 for details.

MAKING BACKUP COPIES OF SYSTEM INFORMATION

The system information includes the current BIOS settings and any specific information for the
server.

Save the information after completing the system setup.

Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information.

You can save the information by the following process.

1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive and reboot the

system.

2. Select [Tools].

3. Select [Off-line Maintenance Utility].

4. Select [System Information Management].

5. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.

6. Select [Save].

Chapter 4

Configuring Your Server

This chapter describes Basic Input Output System (BIOS) configuration.

When you install the server for the first time or install/remove optional devices, thoroughly read this
chapter for better understanding and correct setups.

SYSTEM BIOS ~ SETUP ~

The SETUP utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server. This utility is
pre-installed in the flash memory of the server and ready to run.

The server is configured with the correct parameters using the SETUP utility and shipped in the best
conditions. Thus, you don't need to use the SETUP utility in most cases. However, you might
wish to use the SETUP utility in the cases described below.

IMPORTANT:

 The SETUP utility is intended for system administrator use only.

 The SETUP utility allows you to set a password. The server is

provided with two levels of password: Supervisor and User. With
the Supervisor password, you can view and change all system
parameters of the SETUP utility. With the User password, system
parameters available for viewing and changing are limited.

 Do not set any password before installing the OS.

 The server contains the latest version of the SETUP utility. Dialog

boxes appear on your SETUP utility, thus, may differ from
descriptions in this manual. If you find anything unclear, see the
online help or ask your service representative.

4-2 Configuring Your Server

Starting SETUP Utility

To run the SETUP utility, perform the following procedures:

1. Turn on the power of the server.

The NEC logo appears on the screen (the POST screen may appear depending on the
setting in SETUP.).

After a while, any of the following messages appears at the bottom of the screen.

Pattern 1:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP or <F12> to Network

Pattern 2:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP, <F4> Service Partition, <F12> to Network

Or

Pattern 3:

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to enter Setup, <F12> to Network

Pattern 4:

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to enter Setup, <F4> Service Partition, <F12> Network

* The displayed message varies depending on the device status.

2. Press F2 to start the SETUP utility and display its Main menu.

If you have previously set a password with the SETUP utility, the password entry screen
appears. Enter the password.

Up to three password entries will be accepted. If you fail to enter the password correctly
for three consecutive times, the server halts. (You can no longer proceed.) Power off
the server.

NOTE: The server is provided with two levels of password:

Supervisor and User. With the Supervisor password, you can view and
change all system parameters. With the User password, system
parameters available for viewing and changing are limited.

Configuring Your Server 4-3

Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage

Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functions are also listed at
the bottom of the screen.)

Cursor (↑, ↓):

Selects an item on the screen. The highlighted item is currently
selected.

Cursor (←, →):

Selects the Main, Advanced, Security, System Hardware, Boot, or
Exit menu.

– and +:

Changes the value (parameter) of the selected item. When a
submenu option (an option preceded by "³") is selected, these
keys are disabled.

Enter Press Enter to select (determine) parameters.
Esc

Displays the previous screen.

F1:

Press F1 when you need help on SETUP operations. The help
screen for SETUP operations appears. Press Esc to return to the
previous screen.

F9:

Sets the parameter of the currently displayed item back to the
factory set parameter.

F10:

Sets the parameter back to the one stored by the server before the
SETUP utility was started.

Indicates the current menu.

Indicates there
are submenus.

Setup item menu

Online help
window

Parameter (high-lights upon selection) menu

Explanation of key functions

4-4 Configuring Your Server

Configuration Examples

The following describes examples of configuration required to use software-link features or for
system operations.

Link with Management Software

To link with the temperature monitoring feature of NEC ESMPRO Agent

Select [Server] - [Thermal Sensor] - [Enabled].

To control power supply of the server with NEC ESMPRO Manager via the network

Select [Advanced] - [Advanced Chipset Control] - [Wake On Lan/PME] - [Enabled].

Select [Server] - [AC-LINK] - [StayOff].

UPS

To link power supply with the UPS

 To power on the server when power is supply from the UPS

Select [Server] - [AC-LINK] - [Power On].

 To keep the server off-powered even when power is supplied from the UPS if the POWER

switch was used to power off

Select [Server] - [AC-LINK] - [Last State].

 To keep the server off-powered even when power is supplied from the UPS

Select [Server] - [AC-LINK] - [StayOff].

Boot

To change the boot order of devices connected to the server

Select [Boot] and specify the boot order.

To display POST check results

Select [Advanced] - [Boot-time Diagnostic Screen] - [Enabled].

You can also press Esc while the NEC log is on the screen to display POST check results.

To control from the HW console

Select [Server] - [Console Redirection] and set each item.

Configuring Your Server 4-5

Memory

To enable the memory degradation feature

Select [Advanced] - [Memory/Processor Error] - [Halt].

To check the installed memory (DIMM board) status

Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] and check the status indications.

The on-screen DIMM group numbers and socket locations on the IO board are associated
as shown in the following figure.

To clear the memory (DIMM board) error information

Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] - [Memory Retest] - [Yes] and reboot.
Select [Server] - [Clear FRU LED] - [Yes] and reboot.*

* Only when [Server] - [FRU LED Feature] - [Enabled] has been selected.

To enable the memory mirroring feature or memory RAID feature

Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] - [Memory RAS Feature], and select
[Mirror] or [RAID].

DIMM #1
DIMM #2
DIMM #3
DIMM #4

4-6 Configuring Your Server

Processor

To enable the processor degradation feature

Select [Advanced] - [Memory/Processor Error] - [Halt].

To check the installed processor status

Select [Main] - [Processor Settings] and check the status indications.

The on-screen processor numbers and socket locations on the IO board are associated as
shown in the following figure.

To clear the processor error information

Select [Main] - [Processor Settings] - [Processor Retest] - [Yes] and reboot.
Select [Server] - [Clear FRU LED] - [Yes] and reboot.*

* Only when [Server] - [FRU LED Feature] - [Enabled] has been selected.

Processor #3

Processor #4Processor #2

Processor #1

Configuring Your Server 4-7

Security

To set passwords on the BIOS

Select [Security] - [Set Supervisor Password] and enter a password.

Supervisor password and User password can be set separately, and only User password
has a restriction to access to SETUP utility.

To enable/disable the POWER switch and SLEEP switch

 To disable

Select [Security] - [Power Switch Inhibit] - [Enabled].

 To enabl e

Select [Security] - [Power Switch Inhibit] - [Disabled].

IMPORTANT: Enabling [Power Switch Inhibit] disables forced

shutdown (see Chapter 8) as well as power on/off using the POWER
switch.

To set the secure mode

Select [Security] - [Secure Mode] and set each item.

External Devices

To set up external devices

Select [Advanced] - [Peripheral Configuration] and set up each device.

Internal Devices

To set up internal PCI devices of the server

Select [Advanced] - [PCI Configuration] and set up each device.

To clear the hardware configuration data (after installing/removing internal devices)

Select [Advanced] - [Reset Configuration Data] - [Yes].

4-8 Configuring Your Server

PCI Hot Plug

To install the PCI board with the PCI hot plug

Select [Advanced] - [PCI Configuration] - [Hot Plug PCI Control] ­[Minimum/Middle/Maximum*]

* The setting varies depending on the PCI board subject to the hot plug. See the table

below.

Product code Board name Setting Value

N8104-86 100BASE-TX Adapter Minimum
N8104-111 100BASE-TX Adapter Minimum

Saving the Configuration Data

To save the BIOS configuration data

Select [Exit] - [Exit Saving Changes] or [Save Changes].

To discard changes to the BIOS configuration data

Select [Exit] - [Exit Discarding Changes] or [Discard Changes].

To resume the default BIOS configuration data (may differ from factory-set value)

Select [Exit] - [Load Setup Defaults].

To save the current value as user default

Select [Exit] - [Save Custom Defaults].

To load the user-defined default

Select [Exit] - [Load Custom Defaults].

Configuring Your Server 4-9

Menu and Parameter Descriptions

The SETUP utility has the following six major menus:

 Main

 Advanced

 Security

 Server

 Boot

 Exit

To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes
available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu.

Main

After entering SETUP, the Main menu appears first. To display a submenu, position the cursor on
a selection that has a submenu (preceded by symbol ³) and press Enter.

The items which can be set on the Main menu screen and their functions are described below.

4-10 Configuring Your Server

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

System Time HH:MM:SS Set the time.
System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the date.
Legacy Floppy A Disabled

1.2MB 5 1/4"
720Kb 3 1/2"
[1.44/1.25MB 3 1/2"]

2.88MB 3 1/2"

Set the settings of floppy disk
drive A (standard configuration).
Normally set to "1.44/1.25MB

3.5".

Legacy Floppy B [Disabled]

1.2MB 5 1/4"
720Kb 3 1/2"

1.44/1.25MB 3 1/2"

2.88MB 3 1/2"

Set the settings of floppy disk
drive B.

Set to "Disabled" since the
server does not support drive B.

Hard Disk Pre-Delay [Disabled]

3 seconds
6 seconds
9 seconds
12 seconds
15 seconds
21 seconds
30 seconds

Wait for the specified time until
the first access to the IDE device
during POST.

Primary IDE
Master/Primary IDE
Slave

– Displays the information on the

device connected to each
channel on the submenu.
(Display only)

Language [English (US)]

French
German
Spanish
Italian

Select the language used for
SETUP.

[ ]: Factory-set

Configuring Your Server 4-11

Processor Settings

Selecting "Processor Settings" on the Main menu shows the following submenu.

See the table below for the items.

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Processor
Retest

[No]
Yes

Clears the error information on the processor.

Processor
Speed Setting

– Indicates the frequency of the processor.

Processor 1-4
CPUID

– A numeral indicates the ID of processor.

"Disabled" indicates that the processor is
defected by BMC.
"Not Installed" indicates that the processor is

not installed. (Display only)
Processor 1-4
L2 Cache Size

– Indicates the L2 cache of processor.

Processor 1-4
L3 Cache Size

– Indicates the L3 cache size if the processor has

L3 cache memory.
Hyper-Threading
Technology

Disabled
[Enabled]

Setting this item to "Enabled" allows the hyper-

threading technology to be used in the ACPI

mode. From OS that supports Hyper-Threading

Technology feature, the specified number of

processors is twice as many as the actual

number of the installed processors.

With Windows 2000 Server / Advanced Server,

the operation of hyper-threading technology is

not guaranteed.
Execute Disable
Bit

[Disabled]
Enabled

Disables or enables the Execute Disable Bit

feature of the processor.

4-12 Configuring Your Server

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Intel(R)
Virtualization
Tech.

[Disabled]
Enabled

This menu appears only when the processor
supports Intel

® Virtualization Technology.

Specify whether the Intel

® Virtualization

Technology is enabled or disabled.
If the parameter is changed, the DC power of
the system must be turned off. Select [Exit] →
[Exit Saving Changes] and restart the system.
Then, turn off the DC power on POST screen.

Echo TPR [Enabled]

Disabled

Specify whether Echo TPR is enabled or
disabled.
This menu appears on N8100-1225F only.

[ ]: Factory-set