NEC N8100-1668F, N8100-1671F, N8100-1669F, N8100-1672F, N8100-1670F User Manual

N8100-1668F/1669F/1670F
N8100-1671F/1672F

NEC Express5800/T120b-E

User's Guide

1st Edition

6-2010

ONL-510_017_01_T120bE-100-99-1006

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SAFETY INDICATIONS

Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use the NEC Express server.

Your 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 manual.

In this manual 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 if the instruction is ignored.

CAUTION

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

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 if the instruction is

ignored.

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

Plug in to a proper power source.

Use a proper wall outlet of the specified voltage. Use of an improper power

source may cause a fire or a power leak.

Symbol indicating a prohibited

action (may not always be

indicated)

Description of a danger

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL AND WARNING LABELS

Attentions

Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock.

Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught.

Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.

Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.

Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire.

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

Indicates that improper use may cause explosion.

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

Prohibited Actions

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

Do not place the server near the fire. Otherwise, a fire may be caused.

Do not touch the component specified by this symbol. Otherwise, an electric shock or
burn may be caused.

Do not use the server in the place where water or liquid may pour. Otherwise, an
electric shock or fire may be caused.

Do not touch the server with wet hand. Otherwise, an electric shock may be caused.

Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified.

Mandatory Action

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

Be sure to provide earthing. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused.

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

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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).

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.

BSMI Statement

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PREFACE

Congratulations on the purchase of your NEC Express server.

Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet
your needs, both now and in the future.

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

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ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

This manual is a guide for proper setup and use of your server.
This manual also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise
during setup or operation of your server.
Keep this manual for future use.
The following describes how to proceed with this manual.

How to Use This Manual

To aid you in finding information quickly, this manual 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. It also includes requirements and advisory information
for transfer and disposal of the server.

Chapter 2 General Description

includes information necessary to use the server, such as names and functions of its

components, handling of the optical disk drive.

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 RAID configuration utility, which is used to configure RAID drives in your system.
This chapter also provides information on mother 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" DVD.

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.

Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagram

includes cabling information for the SAS/SATA2 controller, 5.25-inch device, additional disk

cage, and the power supply.

Appendix A Specification

provides specifications for your server.

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Appendix B Other Precautions

provides supplementary notes on using the server.

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 2008 R2

describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 without using Express Setup. Using

the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2008 R2. See Chapter 5
for details.

Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2008

describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 without using Express Setup. Using the

Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. See
Chapter 5 for details.

Appendix F 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 G 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 H Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive

describes how to install the management software of EXPRESSBUILDER to the client computer

without the DVD drive.

Appendix I Accessing Power and Performance Data

describes how to collect the power and performance data, including power consumption, inlet air

temperature, and processor utilization of NEC Express server.

Appendix J Product Configuration Record Table

provides a table to be filled with your server configuration.

Text Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this manual. For safety symbols, see "SAFETY
INDICATIONS" provided earlier.

IMPORTANT:

Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server

NOTE:

Helpful and convenient piece of information

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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 your 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 DVD/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 ................................................................................................................................. iv

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.................................................................... 1-6

Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices ........................................................................... 1-8

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

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

Transfer to Third Party................................................................................................................ 1-11

Disposal and Consumables ......................................................................................................... 1-12

Regarding the Transportation of this System .............................................................................. 1-12

User Support ............................................................................................................................... 1-13

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

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

System Chassis ............................................................................................................................. 2-3

Front View ................................................................................................................................ 2-3

Rear View ................................................................................................................................. 2-6

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

Mother Board ......................................................................................................................... 2-12

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

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

AC LINK Feature ................................................................................................................... 2-14

Security .................................................................................................................................. 2-14

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER..................................................................................................... 2-15

NEC ESMPRO ....................................................................................................................... 2-16

Maintenance Tools ................................................................................................................. 2-16

System Diagnostic Utility ...................................................................................................... 2-16

Remote Management .............................................................................................................. 2-17

Using Your Server ....................................................................................................................... 2-18

POWER/SLEEP Switch ......................................................................................................... 2-18

Power Off ............................................................................................................................... 2-22

Optical Disk Drive ................................................................................................................. 2-23

Flash FDD .............................................................................................................................. 2-26

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

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

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

Installing Optional Devices .......................................................................................................... 3-3

Selecting Server Site ..................................................................................................................... 3-4

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

Connecting Power Cord .............................................................................................................. 3-10

Turning On the Server ................................................................................................................ 3-12

Installing Operating System ....................................................................................................... 3-14

Installing Utilities ....................................................................................................................... 3-14

Making Backup Copies of System Information .......................................................................... 3-14

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

System BIOS (SETUP)................................................................................................................. 4-2

Starting SETUP Utility ............................................................................................................. 4-3

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

Menu and Parameter Descriptions ........................................................................................... 4-5

RAID System Configuration ...................................................................................................... 4-37

RAID ...................................................................................................................................... 4-37

Configuration by Onboard RAID Controller.......................................................................... 4-44

LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility ................................ 4-59

Configuring Mother Board Jumpers ........................................................................................... 4-62

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

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

Windows Server 2008 R2 ............................................................................................................. 5-3

Notes on Windows Installation ................................................................................................. 5-3

Flow of Setup ........................................................................................................................... 5-8

Installing the Windows Server 2008 R2 ................................................................................... 5-9

Installing and Setting Device Drivers..................................................................................... 5-22

Setting for Solving Problems ................................................................................................. 5-27

BitLocker................................................................................................................................ 5-27

Windows Server 2008 ................................................................................................................. 5-28

Notes on Windows Installation ............................................................................................... 5-28

Flow of Setup ......................................................................................................................... 5-35

Installing the Windows Server 2008....................................................................................... 5-36

Installing and Setting Device Drivers..................................................................................... 5-50

The procedure to set PAE option ............................................................................................ 5-58

Setting for Solving Problems ................................................................................................. 5-58

Windows Server 2003 ................................................................................................................. 5-59

Notes on Windows Installation ............................................................................................... 5-59

Flow of Setup ......................................................................................................................... 5-64

Installing Windows Server 2003 ............................................................................................ 5-65

Installing and Setting Device Drivers..................................................................................... 5-75

The procedure to set PAE option ............................................................................................ 5-85

Setting for Solving Problems ................................................................................................. 5-86

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Setting for Solving Problems ...................................................................................................... 5-87

Memory Dump (Debug Information) ..................................................................................... 5-87

How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File .................................................................... 5-94

Network Monitor .................................................................................................................... 5-97

Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist .................................... 5-99

Installing Maintenance Utilities ................................................................................................ 5-101

Updating the System ................................................................................................................. 5-101

Making Backup Copies of System Information ........................................................................ 5-102

Installing with the OEM-Disk for Mass Storage Device ...................................................... 5-103

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

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

Autorun Menu .......................................................................................................................... 6-6

Parameter File Creator .................................................................................................................. 6-7

Parameter File .......................................................................................................................... 6-8

NEC ESMPRO ........................................................................................................................... 6-21

Functions and Features ........................................................................................................... 6-21

NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension ................................................................................................ 6-22

NEC ExpressUpdate Agent ......................................................................................................... 6-22

Universal RAID Utility............................................................................................................... 6-23

Setup with Express Setup ....................................................................................................... 6-23

Manual Setup ......................................................................................................................... 6-24

Easy Configuration ................................................................................................................. 6-24

Creating Logical Drive of RAID 6 ......................................................................................... 6-24

NEC Product Info Collection Utility .......................................................................................... 6-25

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 6-25

Using Utility ........................................................................................................................... 6-26

Uninstallation ......................................................................................................................... 6-26

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

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

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

Cleaning the Server .................................................................................................................. 7-2

Cleaning the Interior ................................................................................................................. 7-3

Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse ................................................................................................. 7-4

Cleaning Disc ........................................................................................................................... 7-5

System Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................... 7-6

Test Items ................................................................................................................................. 7-6

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

Notes on Using Power Control Feature .................................................................................. 7-10

Relocating/Storing The Server .................................................................................................... 7-12

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

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

Lamps ........................................................................................................................................... 8-3

POWER/SLEEP Lamp ............................................................................................................. 8-7

Status Lamp .............................................................................................................................. 8-7

DISK Access Lamp .................................................................................................................. 8-9

LAN Access Lamp (1) / (2) ...................................................................................................... 8-9

LINK/ACT Lamp ..................................................................................................................... 8-9

Speed Lamp .............................................................................................................................. 8-9

Hard Disk Drive Lamp ........................................................................................................... 8-10

AC POWER STATUS Lamp .................................................................................................. 8-11

AC POWER Lamp ................................................................................................................. 8-11

Error Messages ........................................................................................................................... 8-12

Error Messages after Power-on .............................................................................................. 8-12

Messages Displayed by RAID Controller during POST ........................................................ 8-20

Beep Codes ............................................................................................................................. 8-24

Error Messages on Virtual LCD ............................................................................................. 8-25

Solving Problems ........................................................................................................................ 8-27

Problems with NEC Express Server ....................................................................................... 8-27

Problems with Windows ......................................................................................................... 8-32

Problems with RAID System Configuration .......................................................................... 8-42

Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............................................................................. 8-44

Problems with Express Setup ................................................................................................. 8-46

Problems with Parameter File Creator ................................................................................... 8-48

Problems with RAID System Configuration .......................................................................... 8-49

Problems with Autorun Menu ................................................................................................ 8-51

Collecting Event Log ............................................................................................................. 8-52

Collect Configuration Information ......................................................................................... 8-53

Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information ...................................................................... 8-53

Memory Dump ....................................................................................................................... 8-53

Recovery for Windows System................................................................................................... 8-54

Maintenance Tools ...................................................................................................................... 8-55

Starting Maintenance Tools .................................................................................................... 8-55

Function of Maintenance Tools .............................................................................................. 8-58

Maintenance Tools with Remote Console .............................................................................. 8-60

Resetting the Server .................................................................................................................... 8-62

Forced Shutdown ........................................................................................................................ 8-62

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

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

Static Precautions.......................................................................................................................... 9-3

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

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

Left Side Cover ........................................................................................................................ 9-5

Front Mask ............................................................................................................................... 9-8

3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive ....................................................................................................... 9-10

2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive ....................................................................................................... 9-15

Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System .......................................................... 9-18

Hot-Swap Power Supply Unit ................................................................................................ 9-23

PCI Board ............................................................................................................................... 9-26

Additional Battery Unit for RAID Controller ........................................................................ 9-33

DIMM .................................................................................................................................... 9-37

Processor (CPU) ..................................................................................................................... 9-52

File Device ............................................................................................................................. 9-60

Optical Disk Drive ................................................................................................................. 9-64

Additional Fans ...................................................................................................................... 9-66

3.5-inch Additional Disk Cage ............................................................................................... 9-69

2.5-inch Additional Disk Cage ............................................................................................... 9-74

Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams ....................................................................... 10-1

Interface Cables .......................................................................................................................... 10-2

Addition of Hard Disk Drive .................................................................................................. 10-2

Connection of 5.25-inch Device ............................................................................................. 10-5

Power Cables .............................................................................................................................. 10-7

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

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

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

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

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

Appendix C IRQ .............................................................................................................. C-1

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Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 ........................................................ D-1

Notice .......................................................................................................................................... D-1

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

Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............................................................. D-2

Installing Service Pack ............................................................................................................ D-2

Updating System ..................................................................................................................... D-2

Installing on the Mirrored Volume .......................................................................................... D-2

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

About Removable Media ........................................................................................................ D-2

Floppy Disk Drive ................................................................................................................... D-2

About the System Partition Size .............................................................................................. D-3

BitLocker................................................................................................................................. D-5

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 ............................................................................................ D-6

Preparations for Installation .................................................................................................... D-6

Windows Server 2008 R2 Clean Installation........................................................................... D-7

Procedure for License Authentication ................................................................................... D-17

Updating the System ............................................................................................................. D-17

Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................................................................................ D-20

LAN Driver and PROSet ....................................................................................................... D-20

Graphics Accelerator Driver .................................................................................................. D-20

Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/107) ............................................................... D-21

Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) .................................................................. D-21

About Windows Activation ................................................................................................... D-22

Setting for Solving Problems ..................................................................................................... D-26

Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2008 .............................................................. E-1

Notice .......................................................................................................................................... E-1

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

Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............................................................. E-2

Installing Service Pack ............................................................................................................ E-2

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

Installing on the Mirrored Volume .......................................................................................... E-2

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

About Removable Media ........................................................................................................ E-2

Floppy Disk Drive ................................................................................................................... E-2

About the System Partition Size .............................................................................................. E-3

BitLocker................................................................................................................................. E-7

Installing Windows Server 2008 .................................................................................................. E-8

Preparations for Installation .................................................................................................... E-8

Creating "Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" ................................ E-8

Windows Server 2008 Clean Installation .............................................................................. E-11

Procedure for License Authentication ................................................................................... E-22

Updating the System ............................................................................................................. E-22

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Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................................................................................ E-25

LAN Driver and PROSet ....................................................................................................... E-25

Graphics Accelerator Driver .................................................................................................. E-25

Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95/107) .......................................................... E-26

Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) .................................................................. E-26

About Windows Activation ................................................................................................... E-27

The procedure to set PAE option ........................................................................................... E-32

Setting for Solving Problems ..................................................................................................... E-32

Appendix F ........................................................................................................................ F-1

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions ............................................................... F-1

Notice .......................................................................................................................................... F-1

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

Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............................................................. F-2

Installing Service Pack ............................................................................................................ F-2

Updating System ..................................................................................................................... F-2

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

Mounting MO Device ............................................................................................................. F-2

About Removable Media ........................................................................................................ F-2

Floppy Disk Drive ................................................................................................................... F-2

About the System Partition Size .............................................................................................. F-3

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

Creating "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" ............ F-4

Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation ........................................................... F-7

Procedure for License Authentication .................................................................................... F-11

Updating the System - Applying Service Pack - ....................................................................F-12

LAN Driver and PROSet ........................................................................................................F-20

LAN Driver Setting ................................................................................................................F-22

Setup Team .............................................................................................................................F-25

LAN Board Driver (N8104-111/112/119/121/125A/126) ......................................................F-28

LAN Board Driver (N8104-123A) .........................................................................................F-28

Graphics Accelerator Driver ...................................................................................................F-29

Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/107) ................................................................F-29

Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-95) .......................................................................F-29

Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) ...................................................................F-29

About Windows Activation ....................................................................................................F-30

Setting for Solving Problems ......................................................................................................F-32

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

BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 ................................................................ G-1

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

Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............................................................. G-2

Application of Service Pack .................................................................................................... G-2

Updating System ..................................................................................................................... G-2

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

Mounting MO Device ............................................................................................................. G-2

About Removable Media ........................................................................................................ G-3

Floppy Disk Drive ................................................................................................................... G-3

About the Upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2 .................................................................... G-3

About the System Partition Size .............................................................................................. G-4

Installing Windows Server 2003 .................................................................................................. G-6

Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" ................................ G-6

Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation ................................................................................ G-9

Procedure for License Authentication ................................................................................... G-14

Updating the System - Applying Service Pack - ................................................................... G-15

Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................................................................................ G-22

LAN Driver and PROSet ....................................................................................................... G-22

Graphics Accelerator Driver .................................................................................................. G-22

Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95/107) .......................................................... G-22

Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) .................................................................. G-22

About Windows Activation ................................................................................................... G-23

The procedure to set PAE option ........................................................................................... G-25

Setting for Solving Problems ..................................................................................................... G-26

Appendix H Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive ................................... H-1

Appendix I Accessing Power and Performance Data ................................................. I-1

Power Consumption ..................................................................................................................... I-1

Inlet Air Temperature .................................................................................................................... I-3

Processor Utilization ..................................................................................................................... I-8

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

Hardware .................................................................................................................................. J-1

Software ................................................................................................................................... J-3

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 service
representative.

Attached

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 server 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 optical disk 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.

Do not connect a ground wire to gas pipe.

Never attempt to connect a ground wire to gas pipe. Failure to follow this
warning may cause an explosion.

CAUTION

Plug in to a proper power source.

Use a grounded wall outlet of specified voltage. 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.

Do not pull the cable when disconnecting it.

When disconnecting the cable from the device, hold the cable connector and
pull it straight out. Pulling the cable out by the cable portion or giving
mechanical stress to the connector could damage the cables and connectors

to result in an electrical shock hazard or 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.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-5

CAUTION

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.

1-6 Notes on Using Your Server

Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection

WARNING

Disconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing the server.

Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power cord(s) from a
power outlet before installing/removing the server. All voltage is removed
only when the power cords are unplugged.

CAUTION

Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself.

Your server weighs max 26 kg (depending on its hardware configuration).

Carrying the server only by yourself may strain your back. Hold the server
firmly by its bottom with at least two or more people. Do not hold the front
mask to lift the server. The front mask 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 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.

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.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-7

CAUTION

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 any damaged cable.

Do not install components on the server only by a single person.

Insert hinges completely.

At least two persons are required to install parts including the doors and rails
for the rack.
When installing the rack door, make sure that hinge pins at top and bottom of
the door are completely inserted into the rack. Failure to follow this
instruction may cause the door to fall to be broken and/or to result in

personal injury.

1-8 Notes on Using Your Server

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 optical disk drive.

A laser beam used in the optical disk 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 battery.

Your server contains the lithium battery. Do not remove the battery. Placing
the lithium close to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion.

When the server does not operate appropriately due to the dead lithium
battery, contact your service representative. Do not disassemble the server

to replace or recharge the battery by yourself.

Disconnect the power plug before accessing inside the server, or connecting

the peripherals.

Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power plug from a

power outlet before cleaning or installing/removing internal optional devices.
Touching any internal device of the server with its power cord connected to a

power source may cause an electric shock even of the server is off-powered.

Disconnect the power plug 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.

CAUTION

Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.

Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as

hard disk drives 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 install devices, attach the protective
cap to the connector. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an

electric shock.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-9

During Operation

CAUTION

Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is
approaching. If it starts thundering before you disconnect the power plug, 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.

The server may fall and cause property damage to the surroundings.

Do not leave the CD tray open.

If dust gets on the lens of optical disk drive, the drive may have problems

reading your disks.

Also, the tray may be broken by contacting any objects.

Stay away from the fan.

Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the server.

Failure to follow this warning may get your hand or hair caught in the fan,

resulting in injury.

Take off the headset before connection.

To protect your ears, take off the headset before connecting it to the headset

jack. Make sure that the volume is not extremely turned up before

connection.

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".

 If the power cord supplied with your system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in

your region, contact your service representative to obtain a suitable power cord.

 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.

 When plugging the power cord to the system, you may experience 10 seconds delay from

the time you press the POWER/SLEEP switch on the front panel. This is normal system
operation.

 When you have just turned off the server, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it back

on. If the server is connected to the UPS, set at least 10 seconds delay in the power-on
schedule.

 For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with

the CD drive is not guaranteed.

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

 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
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.

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

server.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-11

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:

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

IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive

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

1-12 Notes on Using Your Server

DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES

 Dispose of the server, all the internal devices and DVD/CD-ROMs according to all

national laws and regulations.

IMPORTANT:

 For disposal (or replacement) of the battery on the mother board of

the server, consult with your service representative.

 It is the user's responsibility to completely erase or modify all the

data stored in storage device such as hard disk drive so that the data
cannot be restored.

 Your server contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and

require replacement, such as fans, internal batteries, the internal optical disk 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.

REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF THIS SYSTEM

This system and/or associated options and accessories may be using lithium metal batteries or
lithium ion batteries.

There may be restrictions regarding the air or sea transportation of such lithium batteries.

Please contact your reseller or service company prior to transporting this system and/or its options.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-13

USER SUPPORT

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.

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.

1-14 Notes on Using Your Server

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.

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 modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel® Xeon® processor family. 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 a file and print services, e-mail, web
access, web site server, etc. Your server is housed and available as a tower-based system.

Front View

As application requirements increase, you can expand your server with an additional memory,
add-in boards and peripheral devices; tape devices, and hard disk drives. The server features the
following major components.

 Intel® Xeon® processor

 Up to 192GB of memory (using 16GB DIMMs)

Minimum configuration is 2GB of memory

 Dual channel memory configuration

 Six integrated I/O expansion PCI slots for add-in boards (four PCI Express 2.0 (x8) slots,

one PCI Express (x4) slot, and one 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot)

 Onboard RAID Controller

 Onboard 1000/100/10 network controller

 Four hard disk drives in 3.5-inch disk cage or eight hard disk drives in 2.5-inch disk cage

 Embedded PC-compatible support (serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard, USB, LAN, and

video)

General Description 2-3

SYSTEM CHASSIS

Names and functions of the components are shown below.

Front View

With 3.5-inch Disk Cage Installed

1

Additional slot 1

Additional slot 2

4
5

6

7

8

2

3

9

2-4 General Description

With 2.5-inch Disk Cage Installed

1

Additional slot 1 Additional slot 2

4

5

6

7

8

2

3

9

General Description 2-5

1

Front mask

The front mask protects the front face of the chassis.

2

5.25-inch device bay

Backup file device of 5.25-inch width or MO drive may be installed in the 5.25-inch device
bay.

3 Optical disk drive

The optical disk drive reads or writes data from/onto the inserted CD-ROM or DVD.

The following drive can be installed.

• DVD drive

• DVD Super MULTI drive

The drive is equipped with the following:

• Open/Close button to eject the tray

• Access lamp that indicates the disk access status (lights while being accessed)

• Emergency hole to forcibly eject the tray

4

POWER/SLEEP switch

The POWER/SLEEP switch is used to turn the power of the server ON/OFF. If you press this
switch once, the power is turned on with the lamp going on green. If you press the switch
again, the power is turned off.
Some OS setting can provide the function of switching to the power saving (sleep) mode. If
you press the POWER/SLEEP switch once after the setting, the system enters into the power
saving mode. If you press the switch again, the system returns to the normal state.
(Depending on installed optional boards, the function cannot be provided.)

5

RESET switch

6 DUMP switch

7

USB connectors

The USB connectors are connected with devices accepting the USB 2.0 interface.

8

Stabilizers

Use the stabilizers to prevent the server from falling down. Close the stabilizers when laying
the server down.

9

Hard disk drive bay

The bay can contain hard disk drives.

2-6 General Description

Rear View

With Redundant Power Supply Installed

5 4 1

7

6

11-2

10

8

10

8

10

9

12

13

3

2

2

11-1

1

General Description 2-7

With Non-Redundant Power Supply Installed

5

4

1

7

6

11-2

10

8

10

8

10

9

12

13

3

2

2

11-1

2-8 General Description

1

AC inlet

The AC inlet is connected with the power cord.

2

Fixing screws (2)

Secures the left side cover.

3

Cover lock plate

Installing a theft prevention device

protects the internal components of the
server from being stolen.

4

Mouse connector

The mouse connector is connected with the mouse coming with the server.

5

Keyboard connector

The keyboard connector is connected with keyboard coming with the server.

6

Serial port connector

The serial port connector is used to connect the server to a device with the serial interface.

When using the remote management feature (SOL) by EXPRESSSCOPE Engine, the UPS
management is unavailable through this port.

7

Monitor connector

The monitor connector is connected with the display unit.

8

Speed lamp (1000/100/10)

The Speed lamp indicates the transfer rate of data transmission LAN port.

9

Speed lamp (100/10)

The Speed lamp indicates the transfer rate of management LAN port.

10

LINK/ACT lamp

The LINK/ACT lamp shows the access status of LAN port.

11

LAN connector

The LAN connector is connected with a network system on LAN

(1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T). The last digit indicates the port number.

12

USB connectors

The USB connectors are connected with devices accepting the USB 2.0 interface.

13

Management LAN port

The LAN connector is connected with management LAN (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T).

Data transmission through this port is unavailable.

General Description 2-9

Internal View

With 3.5-inch Disk Cage Installed

With duct cover mounted

With duct cover removed

Duct cover

1 6-1 5 6-2 5 7

8

9

11

3-1 3-2

2

3-3

10

4

2-10 General Description

With 2.5-inch Disk Cage Installed

With duct cover mounted

With duct cover removed

Duct cover

1 6-1 5 6-2 5 7

8

9

11

3-1 3-2

2

3-3

10

4

General Description 2-11

1

Power supply unit

2

Mother board

3

Cooling fan (factory-installed)

3-1 PCI (FAN5)

3-2 Front (FAN7)
3-3 Rear (FAN1)

4

Redundant fan

Front (FAN4)

5

DIMMs

6

CPU heat sink

5-1 CPU 1

5-2 CPU 2 (additional)

7

Optical disk drive

8

5.25-inch device bay

An optical disk drive is factory-installed in the bottom slot.

9

Hard disk drive bay

10

PCI guide rail

11 Additional battery bracket

2-12 General Description

Mother Board

1

Power connector

15

CMOS clear jumper switch

2 Processor-1 socket 16 Password clear jumper switch

3

DIMM sockets

17

USB connector (for internal USB device)

4

Processor-2 socket

18

Front USB connector

5 Power connector 19 COM A connector

6

Front cooling fan connector (standard)

20

Rear cooling fan connector (standard)

7

Power connector

21

Buzzer

8 Front switch/LED connector 22 SGPIOB connector

9

Connector for redundant power supply

23

SGPIOA connector

10

PCI cooling fan connector (standard)

24

PCI board slots

11

Jumper switch for optional fan

(PCI #1 to #6 from top)

12

SATA connector for hard disk drive

25

Lithium battery

13 SATA connector for optical disk drive 26 Rear cooling fan connector (option)

14

SGPIO2 connector

27

Connectors for external device

* Described above are for connectors used when

upgrading or maintaining the server (including
replacement of components). Leave any other
connectors or components as factory-set.

1 2 3 4 5

6

3

7

8

9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

General Description 2-13

STANDARD FEATURES

High performance

High-reliability

 Intel® Xeon® Processor

– N8100-1668F: 2GHz
– N8100-1669F: 2.13GHz
– N8100-1670F: 2.4GHz
– N8100-1671F: 2.66GHz
– N8100-1672F: 2.26GHz

 High-speed memory access

(DDR3-800/1066)

 High-speed

1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
interface (2 ports)
(1Gbps/100Mbps/10Mbps supported)

 High-speed disk access

(SATA2 300 and SAS 6G (option))



Dual channel memory configuration

 Memory monitoring feature (error

correction/error detection)

 Memory RAS feature (memory mirroring,

memory sparing, and LockStep features)

 BIOS password feature
 Temperature detection
 Cooling fan monitoring feature
 Internal voltage monitoring feature
 Memory degradation feature
 RAID System (SATA2/SAS)
 Bus parity error detection
 Error notification
 Redundant fans
 Redundant power supply


Mechanical security lock

Expandability



Large memory of up to 192GB

(twelve 16GB DIMMs)

 USB interface (USB 2.0)
 Five integrated I/O expansion PCI slots

– PCI Express (x8): 4 slots
– PCI Express (x4): 1 slot (x8 connector)
– PCI (32-bit/33 MHz): 1 slot

 Serial ATA x6 channels
 Up to two multi-processors
 Can be used as rack-mount type.

(N8143-71F rack conversion kit is
required.)

Many Available Features

Management Utilities



El Torito Bootable CD-ROM (no emulation

mode) format support

 Remote power-on feature
 AC-LINK feature
 RAID System (SATA2)
 IPMI v2.0 compliant Baseboard

Management Controller (BMC)



NEC ESMPRO

 NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2
 Power monitoring feature (optional

redundant power supply required)

 RAID System Management Utility
 Hard disk drive monitoring feature


NEC ExpressUpdate feature

Power Saving Feature

Easy and Fine Setup

 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
 Enhanced Halt State supported
 80 PLUS compliant power supply

 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system setup

utility)

 BIOS setup utility
 Parameter File Creator

Maintenance Feature

Self-diagnosis



Off-line Maintenance Utility

 Memory dump collection using the DUMP

switch



Power On Self-Test (POST)

 Test and Diagnosis utility (TeDoLi)

2-14 General Description

Peripheral Bays

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

 Three 5.25-inch file bays for installing 5.25-inch peripheral devices such as an optional

tape drives. (An optical disk drive is factory-installed.)

 The 3.5-inch disk cage can contain up to four SATA or SAS hard disk drives.

The 2.5-inch disk cage can contain up to eight SAS hard disk drives.

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. The AC LINK feature can be enabled or disabled with Power Management Setup in
the Server menu of the BIOS setup utility, "SETUP". (See Chapter 4.)

Security

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:

 Set and enable an administrative password.

 Set and enable a user password

 Check the user account when entering the BIOS setup utility or booting the system.

General Description 2-15

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER

The DVD of this server's accessories contains a setup utility called "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER".

The major functions of the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are:

 To install the Operating System.

"Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. (See Chapter 5)

 To diagnose the server.

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER includes System Diagnostics to check this server. (See Chapter

7)

 To create a driver disk.

Use this function to create "OEM-disk for Windows" used for a manual installation of
Windows. (See Appendix D-F)

 To update System BIOS

Use this function to update the server's system BIOS or firmware. (See Chapter 8)

 To update Windows system*

"Update the system" in the Autorun menu (See Chapter 6) updates the several drivers of
Windows on the server.

 To install several management utilities*

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER includes the management utilities (NEC ESMPRO, Universal
RAID utility and so on). You can install the applications from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
(See Chapter 6)

 To read several documents*

You can refer to the documents from the Autorun menu. (See Chapter 6)

* These functions are available on Windows system.

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

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

2-16 General Description

NEC ESMPRO

The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS.

The NEC ESMPRO Manager is a management software that enables you to manage and monitor the
servers remotely. To use this software, it is required to install apposite bundled software on the
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.

Maintenance Tools

The Maintenance Tools is used for maintenance and fault analysis of the server. This tool is usually
used by the service representative.

System Diagnostic Utility

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

General Description 2-17

Remote Management

The server may be monitored and managed via LAN/WAN by using EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2
and NEC ESMPRO Manager utility stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.

The EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 provides the following features:

 Monitoring of temperature, voltage, fans, and electric power status

 Monitoring of power supply unit

 Monitoring of hard disk drives

 Generation of SEL (system event log) at occurrence of hardware failure

 Monitoring of the system management watchdog timer

 Monitoring of the periodic SMI timer

 Remote management by using Web browser (e.g., resetting the server, power on/off,

viewing System Event Log (SEL))

 Remote KVM and remote device features (A separately priced remote management

license is required.)

 Remote management via LAN/WAN by using NEC ESMPRO Manager and centralized

management of several systems

For more information about remote management using Web browser, remote KVM feature, and
remote device feature, refer to the "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 User's Guide" stored in NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.

NOTE: To use the Remote Management Extended License (N8115-03),

visit our Web site to see the latest information about remote
console/remote media feature.

2-18 General Description

USING YOUR SERVER

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

POWER/SLEEP Switch

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

Power On

Press the POWER/SLEEP 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 (Uninterruptible Power Supply), make sure that the power
control device is powered.

 Do not turn off the server until characters appear on the screen.

General Description 2-19

POST

POST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the mother board.

When you power on the server, the system automatically runs POST to check the mother board,
memory, processor (CPU), keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS Setup
utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress.

With the factory setup of the server, the NEC logo appears on the display unit while POST is in
progress. (To display the POST check results, press Esc.)

NOTE: You can set the POST check results to appear on the display

unit without pressing Esc. To do so, select [Disabled] for [Quiet Boot]
under the Boot menu of the BIOS SETUP utility.

You don't always need to check the POST check results. Check messages that POST displays when:

 you use the NEC Express server for the first time.

 the server appears to fail.

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

 an error message appears on the display unit.

2-20 General Description

POST Execution Flow

The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not power off the server while POST is in progress.

 Do not make unnecessary keyboard entries or perform mouse

operations while POST is in progress.

 Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any

Key" to prompt a keyboard entry. This message is driven by BIOS
of an installed optional board. Make sure to read the manual that
comes with the optional board before any keyboard entry.

 Powering on the server, after you installed or removed an optional

PCI board or moved it to another slot, may display the message that
indicates incorrect board configuration and suspend POST.
In such a case, press F1 to continue POST. Board configuration can
be made using the utility described later.

1. After a few seconds from power-on, POST starts checking the memory. The count

message of the basic and expansion memory appears at top left on the display unit screen.
The memory check may take a few minutes to complete depending on the memory size of
the server. Also, it may take approximately one minute for the screen display to appear
after rebooting the server.

2. Some messages appear upon completion of the memory check. These messages appear to

indicate that the system has detected the CPU, keyboard, and mouse.

3. After a while, POST displays the startup menu of network controllers on mother board.

You don't need to launch the utility.

4. If the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) is enabled, the following

message is displayed to prompt you to run RAID utility. See Chapter 4 for jumper switch
setting.

Press <Ctrl><M> to Run LSI SoftwareRAID Configuration Utility

Press Ctrl + M to run the utility to configure the RAID System with hard disk drives. For
detail explanation, see Chapter 4 for detail.

General Description 2-21

5. If the server has an optional RAID controller, POST displays the message prompting you

to launch the WebBIOS Setup utility. (POST will automatically proceed a few seconds
later.)

Press <Ctrl><H> for WebBIOS

Press Ctrl + H to run the utility to configure the RAID System with hard disk drives. For
detail explanation, see Chapter 4 for detail.

When you exit the utility, a message prompting you to restart the system. Press Ctrl + Alt
+ Del. The server automatically restarts POST all over again.

6. If the POST detects the optional add-in card, it displays the message prompting you to

launch the add-in card BIOS configuration utility. (You can ignore the message. POST
will automatically proceed a few seconds later.)

<Example: SCSI BIOS setup utility>

Press <Ctrl> <A> for SASSelect(TM) Utility!

Press Ctrl + A to run the utility. Refer to the manual that comes with the optional add-in
card for detail.

7. After a while, POST displays the following message prompting you to launch the BIOS

SETUP utility, stored in the mother board of the server. This message appears at bottom
left on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

Launch the BIOS SETUP utility when you need to change the settings to meet the
requirements for the server. As long as the above message is not displayed with an error
message, you don't have to launch the utility. (Ignore the message. POST will
automatically proceed.)

To launch the BIOS setup utility, press F2 while the above message is displayed. See
Chapter 4 for setup and parameters.

The server automatically restarts POST all over again when you exit the SETUP utility.

8. If you set a password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screen appears

upon successful completion of POST.

Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries disable
the server to boot. In such a case, turn off the power and wait about ten seconds before
turning on to boot the server.

IMPORTANT: Do not set a password before installing an OS.

9. The OS starts when POST completes.

2-22 General Description

POST Error Messages

When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen or emits beep
code. 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/SLEEP switch on the front of the server.

The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes out.

3. Power off peripheral devices.

NOTE: The standby function of Windows Server is not available. Do

not select "Standby" in the Windows shutdown menu.

General Description 2-23

Optical Disk Drive

The server is provided with the optical disk drive on its front to read/write data from/to a disc.

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 1-9 for details.



Do not leave the tray ejected from the optical disk drive.



Take off the headphone before you plug in the headphone jack.

Setting and Removing the Disc

1.

Make sure that the power of the server is on (with the POWER/SLEEP lamp being lit in
green) before setting the disc on the optical disk drive.

2. Press the Open/Close button on the front of the optical disk drive.

The tray comes out.

3. Put the disc on the tray carefully and securely with the character printed surface facing

upward.

4. Press the Open/Close button or gently push on the tray front.

The tray is automatically retracted into the optical disk drive.

IM PORTANT: If a noisy sound in driving the optical disk drive occurs
after setting a disc, set it again correctly.

To take out the disc from the optical disk drive, press the Open/Close button in the similar way in
setting the disc to make the tray go out. If the access LED is lit, the disc is being accessed. Confirm
that the access LED is not lit before pressing the Open/Close button.

Your OS may have a command to eject the tray.

When you have taken out the disc, retract the tray back in place.

2-24 General Description

When you fail to eject:

When you fail to eject the tray with the Open/Close button and take out the disc from the server,
follow the procedure below.

1. Press the POWER/SLEEP 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 front
of the optical disk 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 DVD/CD-ROM,

contact your service representative.

3. Hold the tray and pull it out.

4. Take out the disc.

5. Push the tray back into position.

Emergency hole

General Description 2-25

Use of the Disc

Keep the following notes in mind to use the disc for the server:

 For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with

the CD drive is not guaranteed.

 Do not drop the disc.

 Do not place anything on the disc or bend the disc.

 Do not attach any label onto the disc.

 Do not touch the signal side (nothing is printed on this side) with your hand.

 Place the disc with its printed side upward and gently put it on the tray.

 Do not scratch the disc or write anything directly on it with a pencil or ball-point pen.

 Keep the disc away from cigarette smoke.

 Do not leave the disc 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 disc, wipe the disc from its center to edge

with a dry soft cloth slowly and gently.

 Use the CD cleaner to clean the disc. Do not use record spray/cleaner, benzene, or thinner.

 Keep the disc in a disc case when not in use.

 If the disc emits large noise in the optical disk drive, remove the disc and insert it back

again.

2-26 General Description

Flash FDD

A Flash FDD is a device that has capacity compatibility with a floppy disk drive.

One Flash FDD can be connected to a USB connector of this server. If a floppy disk drive is
connected to this server, be sure to disconnect it.

CAUTION

Be extremely careful not to lose the Flash FDD or have it stolen.

If the Flash FDD is lost, stolen, misappropriated, or fraudulently obtained,

there is a risk of leaking confidential information to a third party. NEC
assumes no responsibility for damages caused by leaking confidential

information in this way.

IM PORTANT:

 The status of the write protection switch of the Flash FDD from

before it is connected to this server is applied. Therefore, flipping
this switch after connecting the Flash FDD has no effect. If it is
necessary to flip this switch during use, temporarily disconnect the
Flash FDD from the server, and then flip the switch.

 Be careful not to accidently slide the write protection switch while

connecting the Flash FDD to or disconnecting it from the server.

Notes

The Flash FDD is only intended as a temporary means of performing processing such as reading
device drivers during installation, so do not use the FDD to back up data.

Compensation for recorded data

NEC will not pay compensation for data recorded on the Flash FDD if the data is lost.

General Description 2-27

Notes on handling the Flash FDD

 Do not turn off the server while the access LED of the Flash FDD is blinking.

Turning off the server at this time can cause a failure or data corruption.

 The Flash FDD is a consumable.

If the Flash FDD causes an error, use a new Flash FDD.

 The Flash FDD cannot be connected by way of a USB hub.

Directly connect the Flash FDD to a USB connector of the server.

 Before touching the Flash FDD, discharge static electricity from your body by touching a

nearby metal object (such as a doorknob or aluminum frame).

 Do not disassemble the Flash FDD.

 Do not apply a strong force to the Flash FDD.

 Do not place the Flash FDD in an area directly exposed to sunlight or near a heater.

 Do not handle the Flash FDD while eating, drinking, or smoking. Also, be careful not to

get thinner, alcohol, or other corrosive substances on the Flash FDD.

 Be careful when connecting the Flash FDD to the server.

 Do not move the server or Flash FDD while the Flash FDD is inserted into a server USB

connector. Doing so might cause a Flash FDD failure.

 After using the Flash FDD, disconnect it from the server.

2-28 General Description

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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.

Unpacking the system

Unpack the server and accessories from the shipping carton box.

Installing optional devices

If you have purchased any optional device for the server, see Chapter 9 to install it.

Selecting the server site

Select a suitable site for the server.

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 DVD.

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

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.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL DEVICES

To install any optional device, see Chapter 9, "Upgrading Your Server", for the installation
procedure. Proceed to the next section if you have no optional devices to install.

IMPORTANT: There are third-party products (memory modules, hard

disk drives, etc.) available for the server in the markets. However, NEC
recommends that you should use NEC products for stable operation.
NEC assumes no liability for data errors and failures due to malfunction
of the server resulted from installation of those third-party products.

3-4 Setting Up Your Server

SELECTING SERVER 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 1-9 for details.

 Never attempt to lift the server only by two or less persons.
 Do not install the server in any place other than specified.


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

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

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

temperature is in the range between 15 to 25ºC.

Clean and tidy room

Allow clearance of at least 150 mm in

front of and behind the server.

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

Room that satisfies the

following conditions: *
<While operating>
Temperature: 10 to 35ºC

Humidity: 20 to 80%
Temperature gradient: ±10ºC/h
Atmosphere: 749 to 1040 hpa
<While halting>
Temperature: –10 to 55ºC
Humidity: 10 to 80%
Temperature gradient: ±15ºC/h
Atmosphere: 749 to 1040 hpa

Close enough to connect the

mouse and the display.

Install the server on

a flat, rigid desk

The server must be

fixed with stabilizers.

Setting Up Your Server 3-5

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

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

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

Do not install the server in the following locations as it 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 with corrosive gas in presence, near chemicals, or with possibilities of chemicals

sprayed over

 On a non-antistatic carpet

 Places with possibilities of falling objects

 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 a device generating intense magnetic field (such as a TV, radio,

broadcast/communication antenna, power transmission wire, and electromagnetic crane) is
placed

 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.

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. 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

1-3 to 1-9 for details.



Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.



Do not connect a ground wire to gas pipe.

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 1-9 for details.



Do not use any damaged cable connector.

 Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.
 Do not use the server with any loose interface connection.


Do not step on the interface cable or place any heavy object on it.

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.

 Do not connect the serial ports with the telephone line directly.

 Do not connect any devices to the connectors not instructed in this

subsection. Doing so could damage the device, your server, or both.

Setting Up Your Server 3-7

Device with the USB interface

(e.g., terminal adapter)

FRONT

Device with the USB interface

(e.g., terminal adapter)

With 2.5-inch Disk Cage Installed

With 3.5-inch Disk Cage Installed

3-8 Setting Up Your Server

* When using the remote management feature (SOL) by EXPRESSSCOPE Engine, the UPS

management is disabled.

REAR

With redundant power supply

Device with the

serial interface *

Keyboard

Mouse

Display unit

Hub / Switching hub

Device with the USB interface

(e.g., terminal adapter)

Finally connect the
power cord to the
receptacle.

Hub

(multiport repeater)

Management LAN port
(100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)
Unavailable for data
transmission.

Data transmission

LAN ports
(1000BASE-T/
100BASE-TX/
10BASE-T)

Setting Up Your Server 3-9

* When using the remote management feature (SOL) by EXPRESSSCOPE Engine, the UPS

management is disabled.

Device with the

serial interface *

Keyboard

Mouse

Display unit

Hub / Switching hub

Device with the USB interface

(e.g., terminal adapter)

Finally connect the

power cord to the
receptacle.

Hub
(multiport repeater)

Management LAN port

(100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)
Unavailable for data

transmission.

Data transmission

LAN ports
(1000BASE-T/
100BASE-TX/
10BASE-T)

REAR

With non-redundant power supply

3-10 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

1-3 to 1-9 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 1-9 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 power receptacle on the rear of the server.

The figure below shows the rear side of the server with redundant power supply installed.

Setting Up Your Server 3-11

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

NOTES:

 To connect the power cord from the server to an uninterruptible

power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the rear of the UPS.
Refer to the manual that comes with the UPS.

 You may need to change the BIOS setup of the server to link with

power supply from the UPS. Run BIOS SETUP and select [Server] ­[AC-LINK] and set parameter appropriately.

3-12 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 BIOS setup utility

before installation. If the server has a PCI board with the
PCI-to-PCI bridge installed, the BIOS setup utility is enabled to
launch. Check on the board specifications to find out whether it
requires pre-installation 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 all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and mouse have been

connected, and the power cords are connected.

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

3. Press the POWER/SLEEP 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 a few seconds before pressing the

POWER/SLEEP switch. The POWER/SLEEP switch does not work
in a few seconds after connecting the power cord due to firmware
start-up.

Setting Up Your Server 3-13

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 Tab. To change the start-up screen, use the
BIOS setup utility. (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 the mother board or on an installed option board.

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

IMPORTANT: Always allow POST to complete before turning off

your system.

3-14 Setting Up Your Server

INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEM

See Chapter 5 for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

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

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. Connect Flash FDD or USB FDD to the USB connector.

2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive and reboot the

system.

3. Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)].

4. Select [English].

5. Select [Maintenance Utility].

6. Select [System Information Management].

7. Select [Save].

Chapter 4

Configuring Your Server

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

The RAID configuration utility configures the RAID System and logical drives connected to the
Onboard RAID controller or optional RAID Controller.

If your system has been factory configured, the BIOS SETUP or RAID configuration utility do not
need to be run unless you want to change the password or security features, add certain types of
option boards or devices, upgrade your system board, or change the RAID configuration.

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

4-2 Configuring Your Server

SYSTEM BIOS (SETUP)

This section describes how to specify Basic Input Output System (BIOS) settings.

Make sure you understand the information in this section so you can specify the correct settings
when installing the server or adding or removing an optional component.

The SETUP utility is used to change system configuration parameters. 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 with the
best settings. 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: Administrator and User. With
the Administrator 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 that appear on your SETUP utility might therefore differ from
descriptions in this manual. If you find anything unclear, see the
online help or ask your service representative.

 Use the Save & Exit menu or the Esc or F4 key when exiting the

SETUP utility. Exiting the utility by turning off the power or
resetting results in the parameters being lost.

Configuring Your Server 4-3

Starting SETUP Utility

Turning on the server starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEC
logo is displayed, press Esc.

After a few seconds, the following message appears at the bottom left of the screen.

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

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.

Enter password

Up to three password entries will be accepted. If you fail to enter the password correctly three times
in a row, the server halts. (You can no longer proceed.) Turn off the server.

NOTE: The server is provided with two levels of password:

Administrator and User. With the Administrator password, you can
view and change all system parameters. With the User password,
system parameters available for viewing and changing are limited.

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Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage

Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility.

* Items displayed in gray are automatically specified or detected, cannot be changed, or can only

be changed by entering a password.

Cursor (↑, ↓):

Selects an item on the screen. The highlighted item is currently

selected.

Cursor (←, →):

Selects the Main, Advanced, Security, Server, Boot, or Save & Exit
menu.

– and +:

Changes the value (parameter) of the selected item. When a
submenu option (an option preceded by "

") is selected, these

keys are disabled.

Enter

Press Enter to select (determine) parameters.

Esc

Return to the previous screen.

Indicates

there are
submenus.

Parameter (high-lights upon selection) menu

Indicates the current menu.

Setup item

menu(s)*

Help

window

Configuring Your Server 4-5

Menu and Parameter Descriptions

The SETUP utility has the following six major menus:

 Main

 Advanced

 Security

 Server

 Boot

 Save & Exit

To specify detailed feature settings, select a submenu from the above menus. The following
describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory settings, for each menu.

4-6 Configuring Your Server

Main

When you start up the setup utility, the Main menu is displayed first.

The following table shows the items that can be specified on the Main menu screen and their
functions.

Option Parameters Description

BIOS Information – –

BIOS Version

–

Displays the BIOS version (display only).

Build Date

MM/DD/YYYY

Displays the BIOS build date (display only).

Access Level

[Administrator] or

[User]

Displays whether the setup menu is currently

being accessed by an administrator or user
(display only).

If no password is specified, [Administrator] is

displayed.

Memory Information – –

Total Memory

–

Displays the basic memory capacity (display
only).

System Language [English]

Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano

Select which language BIOS displays.
If you run SETUP with [BIOS Redirection

Port] being enabled, [English] is selected for
[System Language] forcedly. At that time,
you cannot change setting of [System
Language].

If [BIOS Redirection Port] is disabled, the
default setting is restored at the next startup
of SETUP, and you can select the language.

System Date

WWW MM/DD/YYYY

Set the system date.

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

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Configuring Your Server 4-7

IMPORTANT:

Be sure to confirm that the date and time in the BIOS parameters are
correctly specified. In any of the following situations, check the system
time before using the server:

 After transporting the server

 After removing the server from storage

 After setting the server to "Hibernate" under any conditions for

which server operation is not guaranteed (any temperature outside
the range from 10 to 35°C or any humidity outside the range from
20 to 80%)

Check the system time approximately once per month. In addition, if
incorporating the server into a system for which high time precision is
required, it is recommended to ensure the precision by using a time
server (an NTP server) or similar means.

If the system time becomes considerably slow or fast over time even
though you regularly adjust it, contact the dealer where you purchased
the server or the maintenance service company for maintenance.

4-8 Configuring Your Server

Advanced

When the cursor is moved to the [Advanced] position, the Advanced menu is displayed.

If an item with an arrow displayed to its left (all menus in this section) is selected and then the
Enter key is pressed, a submenu is displayed in which settings are specified.

Configuring Your Server 4-9

Processor Configuration submenu

When [Processor Configuration] is selected in the Advanced menu and then the Enter key is
pressed, the screen below is displayed. If an item with an arrow displayed to its left is selected and
then the Enter key is pressed, a submenu is displayed.

For details about the options, see the following table.

Option

Parameters

Description

Processor Information – –
Processor C3 Report Disabled

ACPI C2

[ACPI C3]

Specify the processor C3 state.

EIST

Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the

SpeedStep feature provided by Intel
processors. This setting is only displayed
and can only be specified if a processor

that supports the feature is installed.

Turbo Boost Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the
Turbo Boost Technology feature provided
by Intel processors.

Performance/Watt Traditional

[Power Optimized]

Specify the optimization setting for the
Turbo Boost feature.

Server Class

Enterprise

[HPC]
Custom

Select the performance level of processor.

Enterprise: Specify when using the server
with less power consumption.

HPC: Specify when using the server with
high performance.

Custom: Specify when providing setting
individually.

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Option

Parameters

Description

Hardware Prefetcher Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the
Hardware Prefetcher of the processor.

This menu appears and becomes
accessible when [Custom] is specified for
[Server Class].

Adjacent Cache Line

Prefetch

Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the

optimal access to the cache line from the
memory.

This menu appears and becomes
accessible when [Custom] is specified for
[Server Class].

L1 Data Prefetcher Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the
prefetcher of the L1 data.

This menu appears and becomes
accessible when [Custom] is specified for
[Server Class].

Data Reuse Optimization Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the
optimal reuse of data.

This menu appears and becomes
accessible when [Custom] is selected for

[Server Class].

Execute Disable Bit

Disabled

[Enabled]

This is only displayed for a processor that

supports the Execute Disable Bit feature.
Specify whether to use this feature.

VT-x Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the
virtualization technology features provided

by Intel processors.

Active Processor Cores [All]

1
2
3
4
5

Specify how many active cores are in the
processor. The number of optional cores
differs depending on the installed
processor.

Hyper-Threading Disabled

[Enabled]

This feature is used to show one physical
CPU as two logical CPUs. This setting is
only displayed and can only be specified if
a processor that supports the feature is

installed.

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Configuring Your Server 4-11

Processor Information submenu

For details about the options, see the following table (display only).

Option

Parameters

Description

Processor 1 CPUID A number

Not Installed

If a number is displayed, it is the processor 1 ID.
[Not Installed] indicates that processor 1 is not installed.

Processor Type

–

Displays the processor 1 type.

Processor Speed

–

Displays the processor 1 clock speed.

Processor Cores

–

Displays the number of internal processor 1 cores.

L2 Cache RAM

–

Displays the secondary cache size for processor 1.

L3 Cache RAM – Displays the tertiary cache size for processor 1.
Microcode Revision –

Displays the revision of the microcode applied to
processor 1.

EMT64 Supported

Displays whether processor 1 supports the Intel 64

architecture.

Hyper-Threading

Supported

Displays whether processor 1 supports Hyper-Threading
features.

Processor 2 CPUID A number

Not Installed

If a number is displayed, it is the processor 2 ID.
[Not Installed] indicates that processor 2 is not installed.

Processor Type

–

Displays the processor 2 type.

Processor Speed

–

Displays the processor 2 clock speed.

Processor Cores

–

Displays the number of internal processor 2 cores.

L2 Cache RAM

–

Displays the secondary cache size for processor 2.

L3 Cache RAM – Displays the tertiary cache size for processor 2.
Microcode Revision –

Displays the revision of the microcode applied to
processor 2.

EMT64

Supported

Displays whether processor 2 supports the Intel 64
architecture.

Hyper-Threading

Supported

Displays whether processor 2 supports Hyper-Threading
features.

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Memory Configuration submenu

When [Memory Configuration] is selected in the Advanced menu and then the Enter key is pressed,
the screen below is displayed. If an item with an arrow displayed to its left is selected and then the
Enter key is pressed, a submenu is displayed.

For details about the options, see the following table.

Option

Parameters

Description

Memory Information

–

–

Hardware Memory
Test

[Disabled]
Enabled

Specify whether to perform a memory test. Specifying
Enable increases the POST startup time.

Memory Retest [No]

Yes

Specify whether to clear the memory error information
and test all DIMMs on the next startup. After the next
startup, this option is automatically switched to [No].

Memory RAS Mode

[Independent]

Mirroring
Lock Step
Sparing

Specify the memory RAS mode. For details about this

feature. See Chapter 9 for details.

Memory Frequency Auto

800MHz
1066MHz
1333MHz

Specify the memory clock frequency.

Memory Voltage Normal

[Low]

Specify the voltage at which the memory operates.
Selecting Normal increases power consumption, but

the memory operation clock speeds up.

NUMA Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the Non-Uniform
Memory Access feature (displayed only in 2-CPU
configuration).

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Configuring Your Server 4-13

Memory Information submenu

For details about the options, see the following table (display only).

Option Parameters Description

Total Memory

−

Displays the basic memory capacity.

Available under 4GB

−

Displays the amount of available memory in
an area at 4GB or less.

CPU1_DIMM1-6 Status
CPU2_DIMM1-6 Status

A number
Disabled
Not Installed
Error

Displays the current memory status.
A number is displayed if the memory is normal
and indicates the capacity. [Disabled] indicates

that the memory has failed, [Not Installed]
indicates that no memory is installed, and
[Error] indicates forced memory startup.

The displayed names and DIMM socket
names are the same.

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4-14 Configuring Your Server

PCI Configuration submenu

When [PCI Configuration] is selected in the Advanced menu and then the Enter key is pressed, the
screen below is displayed.

For details about the options, see the following table.

Option Parameters Description

LAN Controller

Disabled
[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the onboard LAN
Controller.

LAN1 Option ROM
Scan

Disabled
[PXE Boot]

iSCSI Boot

Specify the boot method for LAN1, which is onboard.

LAN2 Option ROM

Scan

Disabled

[PXE Boot]

iSCSI Boot

Specify the boot method for LAN2, which is onboard.

PCI Slot 1-6
Option ROM

Disabled
[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable an option ROM for
a RAID controller installed in a slot dedicated to RAID

controllers.

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IMPORTANT: For a RAID controller, LAN card (network boot), or
Fibre Channel controller, if no hard disk drive on which an OS is
installed is connected, set the option ROM for that slot to [Disabled].

Configuring Your Server 4-15

Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu

When [Advanced Chipset Configuration] is selected in the Advanced menu and then the Enter key
is pressed, the screen below is displayed.

For details about the options, see the following table.

Option

Parameters

Description

HPET Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the multimedia timer.

VT-d Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable Intel

®

Virtualization
Technology for Directed I/O, which is provided by the Intel
chipset. This setting is only displayed for a processor that
supports this feature.

I/OAT Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the Intel I/O acceleration
technology feature.

QPI Frequency [Auto]

4,800 GT/s
5,866 GT/s

6,400 GT/s

Specify the QPI bus speed.

Wake On
LAN/PME

Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the feature for remotely
turning the power on through a network.

Wake On Ring

[Disabled]
Enabled

Specify whether to enable or disable the feature for remotely

turning the power on through a serial port (modem).

Wake On RTC
Alarm

[Disabled]

Enabled

Specify whether to enable or disable the feature for remotely
turning the power on by using the real-time clock alarm feature.

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IMPORTANT: If the AC power is turned off while the Wake On Ring

feature is enabled, this feature is disabled at the next system boot after
AC power-on. Press the power switch to start up the system. If the AC
power is turned off, the Wake On Ring feature on the power
management chip is disabled until the next DC power-on.

4-16 Configuring Your Server

SATA Configuration submenu

When [SATA Configuration] is selected in the Advanced menu and then the Enter key is pressed,
the screen below is displayed. If an item with an arrow displayed to its left is selected and then the
Enter key is pressed, a submenu is displayed.

For details about the options, see the following table.

Option Parameters Description

SATA Information

−

This is not displayed when SATA Mode is set to
[RAID Mode].

SATA Mode [IDE Mode]

RAID Mode

Displays the SATA Mode status (display only).

Hard Disk Pre-Delay [Disable]

3 Seconds
6 Seconds
9 Seconds
12 Seconds
15 Seconds
21 Seconds

30 Seconds

The system waits the specified time before first
accessing HDD devices during the POST
processing.

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Configuring Your Server 4-17

SATA Information submenu

For details about the options, see the following table (display only).

Option

Parameters

Description

SATA Port0
SATA Port1
SATA Port2
SATA Port3
SATA Port4

SATA Port5

−

Displays the devices
connected to each channel.

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4-18 Configuring Your Server

USB Configuration submenu

When [USB Configuration] is selected in the Advanced menu and then the Enter key is pressed, the
screen below is displayed.

For details about the options, see the following table.

Option

Parameters

Description

USB 2.0 Support Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or
disable USB 2.0.

Device Reset Timeout

10 sec

[20 sec]
30 sec
40 sec

Specify the time to wait

when issuing a Start Unit
command to a USB mass
storage device until a

timeout occurs.

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Configuring Your Server 4-19

Serial Port Configuration submenu

When [Serial Port Configuration] is selected in the Advanced menu and then the Enter key is
pressed, the screen below is displayed.

For details about the options, see the following table.

Option

Parameters

Description

Serial Port A Settings

− −

Serial Port A Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable
serial port A.

Serial A Base I/O [3F8h]

2F8h
3E8h
2E8h

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

Serial A Interrupt [IRQ 4]

IRQ 3

Specify the interrupt for serial port A.

Serial Port B Settings

−

−

Serial Port B Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable
serial port B.

Serial B Base I/O 3F8h

[2F8h]
3E8h
2E8h

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

Serial B Interrupt IRQ 4

[IRQ 3]

Specify the interrupt for serial port B.

Console Redirection
Settings

− −

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Option

Parameters

Description

BIOS Redirection Port [Disabled]

Serial Port A
Serial Port B

Specify whether to enable or disable
direct connections from the
management terminal using the
ESMPRO Manager or hyper terminal
from the serial port specified for this
menu item. If this menu item is enabled,
the following setting menu items are

displayed.

Terminal Type

[VT100+]

VT-UTF8
ANSI

Select the terminal type.

Baud Rate 9600

19200
57600
[115200]

Specify the baud rate used for the
interface with the connected hardware
console.

Data Bits 7

[8]

Specify the data bit width.

Parity [None]

Even

Odd

Specify the parity bits.

Stop Bits [1]

2

Specify the stop bit setting.

Flow Control None

[Hardware
RTS/CTS]
Hardware
RTS/CTS+CD

Specify the flow control method.

Continue C.R. after POST Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable
the continued execution of console

redirection after the POST finishes.

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Configuring Your Server 4-21

Security

When the cursor is moved to the [Security] position, the Security menu is displayed.

If an item with an arrow displayed to its left is selected and then the Enter key is pressed, a
submenu is displayed in which settings are specified.

When the Enter key is pressed while Administrator Password or User Password is selected, the
screen for registering or changing the password is displayed.

Specify your password here.

IMPORTANT:

 A user password can be set only if an administrator password is

already set.

 Set the passwords only after the OS is installed.

 If you forget your password, contact your service representative.

4-22 Configuring Your Server

For details about the options, see the following table.

Security settings can be specified in the submenu that opens by selecting [Security Configuration]
and pressing Enter.

Option

Parameter

Description

Password

Configuration

– –

Administrator

Password

Up to 20 alphanumeric

characters

When the Enter key is pressed, the

administrator password entry screen is
displayed. This password can be used to
access all setup menus. This setting can
only be specified by logging in as an
administrator when starting up the setup

utility.

User Password

Up to 20 alphanumeric

characters

When the Enter key is pressed, the user

password entry screen is displayed. This
password can only be used to access
certain setup menus. This setting can only
be specified by logging in as an
administrator when starting up the setup
utility.

Security
Configuration

–

–

Password On Boot [Disabled]

Enabled

Specify whether to enable or disable
password entry on boot. An administrator
password must be specified in advance. If
an administrator password is specified and
this option is set to [Disabled], BIOS is
judged to have been started up by a normal

user.

Disable USB Ports [Disabled]

Front
Rear
Internal
Front + Rear
Front + Internal
Rear + Internal
Front + Rear + Internal

Specify whether to enable or disable the
USB ports.

Trusted Computing

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Configuring Your Server 4-23

Trusted Computing submenu

When [Trusted Computing] is selected in the Security menu and then the Enter key is pressed, the
screen below is displayed.

For details about the options, see the following table.

Option

Parameter

Description

TPM Configuration

–

–

TPM Support [Disabled]

Enabled

Specify whether to enable or disable TPM
feature support. This option is selectable only if
an administrator password is set. If this menu
is enabled, the TPM setting menus below are
displayed.

TPM State [Disabled]

Enabled

Specify whether to enable or disable the TPM
feature.

This option can only be selected when [TPM
Support] is set to [Enabled].

Pending TPM Operation [None]

Enable Take
Ownership
Disable Take
Ownership

TPM Clear

Specify the TPM operation.
This option can only be selected when [TPM
State] is set to [Enabled].

Current TPM Status

Information

– –

TPM Enabled Status Enabled

Disabled

These items display the status of the TPM
feature (display only).

TPM Active Status Activated

Deactivated

TPM Owner Status Owned

UnOwned

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4-24 Configuring Your Server

Server

When the cursor is moved to the [Server] position, the Server menu is displayed. If an item with an
arrow displayed to its left (all menus in this section) is selected and then the Enter key is pressed, a
submenu is displayed in which settings are specified.

This section describes the options that can be specified on the Server menu and their functions. If
[System Management], [BMC LAN Configuration], or [Event Log Configuration] is selected and
then the Enter key is pressed, a submenu is displayed in which settings are specified.

For details about the options, see the following table.

Option

Parameters

Description

System

Management

– –

BMC LAN
Configuration

–

–

Event Log
Configuration

–

–

Assert NMI on
PERR

Disabled
[Enabled]

Specify whether to support PCI PERR.

Assert NMI on

SERR

Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to support PCI SERR.

FRB-2 Policy

[Retry 3 Times]

Disable FRB2
Timer

Always Reset

Specify the system operation when an FRB level 2

error occurs.

Boot Monitoring [Disabled]

5 to 60 minutes

Specify whether to enable or disable the boot
monitoring function on booting, or select the timeout
time limit.

To use this function, install NEC ESMPRO Agent. Set
this item to [Disabled] if the system is booted from an
OS without NEC ESMPRO Agent installed.

Configuring Your Server 4-25

Option

Parameters

Description

Boot Monitoring
Policy

[Retry 3 Times]
Always Reset

Specify the processing when a timeout occurs during
boot monitoring. This option can only be specified if
[Boot Monitoring] is specified.
If [Retry 3 times] is selected, the system is reset after
the occurrence of a timeout and booting up the OS is
retried up to three times.

If [Always Reset] is selected, the system is reset
after the occurrence of a timeout and booting up the

OS is retried repeatedly.

Thermal Sensor Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the thermal
sensor monitoring function. If a thermal error is
detected with this item set to [Enabled], the system

stops at the end of POST.

Check previous
System Config

Disabled
[Enabled]

If the system configuration has been changed since
the previous startup, the system waits for user
intervention before booting the system.

BMC IRQ [IRQ 11]

Disabled

Determines routing of the BMC interrupt.

Post Error Pause

Disabled
[Enabled]

Specify whether to stop the POST once at the end of

POST if an error occurs during the POST.

Memory Error Halt

[Boot]

Specify whether to stop operation once at the end of
POST processing if there is a memory resource error
while executing POST processing. This setting is
effective if [POST Error Pause], which is on the
[Server] menu, is set to [Enabled].

Even if this option is set to [Boot], operation stops at
the end of POST processing if errors occurred for all
resources.

Power Switch
Inhibit

[Disabled]
Enabled

Specify whether to enable or disable the power
switch.

Note that it is not possible to disable the ability to
forcibly turn off the power by holding down the switch
for four seconds.

AC-LINK Stay Off

[Last State]

Power On

Specify the state of power when the AC power to the
server is turn off once and then on.

Power ON Delay
Time (Sec)

[20] - 255

Specify the power on delay time within the range
between 20 and 255 seconds. The time specified is
valid when "Power On" or "Last State" is specified for

AC LINK.

Platform Event
Filtering

Disabled
[Enabled]

Specify whether to enable or disable the platform
event filtering (PEF) feature.

CLI SETUP [Disabled]

Enabled

Set to [Enabled] to run teh CLI SETUP (Command
Line Interface SETUP Menu) instead of SETUP
menu of this GUI. To use the SETUP menu of this

GUI, set this item to [Disabled] on CLI SETUP menu.

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4-26 Configuring Your Server

The table below shows the operation when the AC power to the server is turned off once and then
back on, in accordance with the [AC LINK] setting.

System status before AC power off

Setting of AC LINK

Stay Off Last State Power On

Operating

Off

On

On

Aborting (DC power being off also)

Off

Off

On

Forced shutdown

Off

Off

On

* Press the power switch continuously for four seconds or longer. This forcibly turns off the

power.

IMPORTANT: To turn on the server from the UPS (Uninterruptible

Power Supply), select [Server] - [AC LINK] - [Power On].