Sun Microsystems X4100, X4200 User Manual

Sun Fire

™

X4100 and

Sun Fire X4200 Servers

Service Manual

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Part No. 819-1157-15 June 2006, Revision A

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Preface

This Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Service Manual contains information and procedures for maintaining and upgrading the servers.

Before You Read This Document

It is important that you review the safety guidelines in the Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Safety and Compliance Guide (819-1161).

Product Updates

For product updates that you can download for the Sun Fire X4100 or Sun Fire X4200 servers, please visit the following Web site:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

This site contains updates for firmware and drivers, as well as CD-ROM .iso images.

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CHAPTER

1

Introduction to the Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers

This chapter contains overviews of the Sun Fire™ X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 servers, including features and orderable components.

1.1 Features of the Servers

The Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 servers were designed to take full advantage of the exceptional power and performance of the AMD Opteron™ processor.

The servers include an extensive set of reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features. The servers also provide a remote, integrated lights-out management (ILOM) service processor function, including remote boot and remote software upgrades.

TABLE 1-1 summarizes the features of the Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 servers.

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TABLE1-1 Summary Comparison of Features

Feature or Component Sun Fire X4100 Server Sun Fire X4200 Server

CPU Two AMD64 Opteron dual-core processors

(1MByte L2 cache per CPU chip)

Memory Up to eight DIMMs (up to 32GB capacity)

Qualified DIMMs:

• PC3200 400-MHz Registered ECC DIMMs

• PC2700 333-MHz Registered ECC DIMMs

(512MB, 1GB, or 2GB per DIMM)

Hard disk drives (HDDs)

Two Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) HDDs (2.5 inch or 63.5 mm); up to four HDDs as a

Two AMD64 Opteron dual-core processors (1MByte L2 cache per CPU chip)

Up to eight DIMMs (up to 32GB capacity) Qualified DIMMs:

• PC3200 400-MHz Registered ECC DIMMs

• PC2700 333-MHz Registered ECC DIMMs

(512MB, 1GB, or 2GB per DIMM)

Four Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) HDDs (2.5 inch or 63.5 mm)

factory-configured option

Board

Motorola MPC8248 @ 266MHz Motorola MPC8248 @ 266MHz management controller (BMC)

RAID options Four-channel SAS RAID disk controller Four-channel SAS RAID disk controller

Network I/O • Four 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit

Ethernet ports (RJ-45 connectors)

• One 10/100BASE-T Ethernet management port (RJ-45 Connector)

• One RS-232 serial port (RJ-45 Connector)

PCI I/O

Sun Fire X4100:

• One 133-MHz low-profile PCIX slot

• One 100-MHz low-profile PCIX slot

• Four 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ-45 connectors)

• One 10/100BASE-T Ethernet management port (RJ-45 Connector)

• One RS-232 serial port (RJ-45 Connector)

Sun Fire X4200:

• One 133-MHz PCIX slot

• One 100-MHz PCIX slot

• Three 66-MHz PCIX slots

Other I/O

Removable media devices

Sun Fire X4100:

• Three USB 1.1 ports

• One VGA video port

Internal slim DVD-ROM drive (not available if four-HDD option is ordered)

Sun Fire X4200:

• Four USB 1.1 ports

• One VGA video port

Internal slim DVD-ROM drive

Power Two 550W power supplies Two 550W power supplies

Fans Six front fan modules, containing 12,

40-mm fans; also one fan in each power supply

Six front fan modules, containing 6, 80-mm fans; one rear fan tray; also one fan in each power supply

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1.2 Sun Fire X4100 Server Orientation

This section contains illustrations that you can use to become familiar with the components of the Sun Fire X4100 server.

1.2.1 Sun Fire X4100 Server Front Panel Features

FIGURE 1-1 shows the features of the front panel.

Power buttonPower/OK LED

USB port Hard disk drives (2)

FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire X4100 Server Front Panel

Serial number sticker on bezel

DVD-ROM drive

1.2.2 Sun Fire X4100 Server Back Panel Features

FIGURE 1-2 shows the features of the back panel.

Power supplies (2)

Video connector

Serial management port

USB connectors (2)

PCI card slots (2)Grounding post

10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports (4)

10/100 Ethernet port for net management

FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4100 Server Back Panel

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1.2.3 Sun Fire X4100 Server Components

FIGURE 1-3 shows the locations of the Sun Fire X4100 server replaceable components,

with the top covers removed.

Power supplies (2)

PCIX card slots (2)

Graphics Redirect and Service Processor (GRASP) board

Flex cable (under cable retainer) Power distribution board

Battery Motherboard

CPUs and heatsinks (2)

DIMMs (up to 4 for each CPU)

Hard disk drive backplane

DVD-ROM drive

Hard drives (2) (4-HDD option available with no DVD-ROM)

Fan modules (6) Fan connector

boards (2) (not visible under fan modules)

Front panel indicator board

Front I/O board

FIGURE 1-3 Sun Fire X4100 Replaceable Component Locations

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1.3 Sun Fire X4200 Server Orientation

This section contains illustrations that you can use to become familiar with the components of the Sun Fire X4200 server.

1.3.1 Sun Fire X4200 Server Front Panel Features

FIGURE 1-4 shows the features of the front panel.

Power buttonPower/OK LED DVD-ROM drive

USB ports (2) Hard disk drives (4)

FIGURE 1-4 Sun Fire X4200 Server Front Panel

Serial number sticker on bezel

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1.3.2 Sun Fire X4200 Server Back Panel Features

FIGURE 1-5 shows the features of the back panel.

Rear fan tray

Power supplies (2)

FIGURE 1-5 Sun Fire X4200 Server Back Panel

Grounding post

Video connector

Serial management port

USB connectors (2)

PCI card slots (5)

10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports (4)

10/100 Ethernet port for net management

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1.3.3 Sun Fire X4200 Server Components

e

FIGURE 1-6 shows the locations of the Sun Fire X4200 server replaceable components,

with the top covers removed.

Rear fan tray

Power supplies (2)

PCIX card slots (5)

Flex cable (under cable retainer) Power distribution board

Hard disk drive backplane

DVD-ROM driv

Hard drives (4)

Fan modules (6)

Fan connector boards (2) (not visible under fan modules)

Graphics-redirect and service processor (GRASP) board

FIGURE 1-6 Sun Fire X4200 Replaceable Component Locations

Battery Motherboard

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CPUs and heatsinks (2)

DIMMs (up to 4 for each CPU)

Front panel indicator board

Front I/O board

1.4 Accessory Kits

TABLE 1-2 lists the contents of the accessory kit that is shipped with the Sun Fire

X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 servers.

TABLE1-2 Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Accessory Kit

Item Part Number

Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Tools and Drivers CD (In earlier servers, this CD was called the Resource CD.)

Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Bootable Diagnostics CD 705-1439

Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Sun Installation Assistant CD 705-1440

Sun N1 System Manager DVD (depending on availability) 825-6459

Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Installation Guide (printed manual)

Where to Find Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Documentation (printed sheet)

Serial-to-RJ45 cable adapter (DB9S-to-RJ-45F) 530-3100

705-1438

819-1155

819-3119

1.5 Additional Options and Replaceable Components

TABLE 1-3 lists the after-factory options and replaceable components for the Sun Fire

X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 servers. Items that are specific to only one of the servers are noted in the first two columns of the table. Whether the items are customerreplaceable units (CRUs) or field-replaceable units (FRUs) is indicated in the last column of the table.

Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

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Note – The Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 servers are now fully compliant with

the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. new part numbers have been assigned to new RoHS-compliant components.

TABLE1-3 Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Replaceable Components

TABLE 1-3 indicates where

Sun Fire

X4100

Sun Fire

X4200 Component Part Number

CPUs

X X AMD 248 (2.2 GHz) Opteron single-core CPU 370-7711 FRU

X X AMD 252 (2.6 GHz) Opteron single-core CPU 370-7272 FRU

X X AMD 254 (2.8 GHz) Opteron single-core CPU 370-7962 FRU

X X AMD 256 (3.0 GHz) Opteron single-core CPU 371-1776 FRU

X X AMD 270 (2.0 GHz) Opteron dual-core CPU 370-7799 FRU

X X AMD 275 (2.2 GHz) Opteron dual-core CPU 370-7800 FRU

X X AMD 280 (2.4 GHz) Opteron dual-core CPU 371-0839 FRU

X X AMD 285 (2.6 GHz) Opteron dual-core CPU

371-0856 FRU

* See the caution after this table.

Memory

X X 1 GB (DIMM pair 2 x 512-MB DDR1/400) 540-6454 CRU

X X 2 GB (DIMM pair 2 x 1-GB DDR1/400) 540-6453 CRU

X X 4 GB (DIMM pair 2 x 2-GB DDR1/400) 540-6497 CRU

Hard Disk Drives and Optical Drives

X X 36-GB 10K RPM 2.5-inch SAS drive

540-6610 CRU

(RoHS-compliant, replaces 540-6358)

X X 73-GB 10K RPM 2.5-inch SAS drive

540-6611 CRU

(RoHS-compliant, replaces 541-0323)

X X Slim-slot DVD-ROM drive

390-0320 FRU

(RoHS-compliant, replaces 540-6368)

CRU or

FRU

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TABLE1-3 Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Replaceable Components (Continued)

Sun Fire

X4100

Sun Fire

X4200 Component Part Number

PCIX Cards

X X LSI single-port U320 SCSI HBA 375-3255 CRU

X X 2-GB single-port x86 HBA 375-3253 CRU

X X 2-GB dual-port Fibre Channel HBA 375-3108 CRU

X X 4-GB single-port Fibre Channel HBA 375-3354 CRU

X X 4-GB dual-port Fibre Channel HBA 375-3294 CRU

X X Sun 2-port 4x IB HCA, LP 375-3260 CRU

X X Dual Gigabit-Ethernet (copper) 371-0911 CRU

X X Dual Gigabit-Ethernet (Fibre Channel) 371-0912 CRU

X X Sun 10-GB Ethernet LP 375-3301 CRU

Boards and Other Components

X X Power supply (550W)

300-1945 CRU

(RoHS-compliant, replaces 300-1757)

X Fan tray assembly (Sun Fire X4100 fan module) 541-0266 CRU

X Fan tray assembly (Sun Fire X4200 fan module) 541-0269 CRU

X Blower tray assembly (Sun Fire X4200 rear fan tray) 541-0645 CRU

X X Flex cable assembly 541-0648 FRU

X X Ribbon cable (front I/O interconnect cable) 530-3338 CRU

X Motherboard, Sun Fire X4100

501-7513 FRU

(RoHS-compliant, replaces 501-7261 and 501-7644)

X Motherboard, Sun Fire X4200

501-7514 FRU

(RoHS-compliant, replaces 501-6974 and 501-7645)

X X Power distribution board 501-6920 FRU

X Front I/O board (for Sun Fire X4100) 501-6918 FRU

X Front I/O board (for Sun Fire X4200) 501-6978 FRU

X X Fan connector board 501-6917 CRU

X X Indicator board (front panel) 501-6916 CRU

X Hard disk drive backplane (for Sun Fire X4100) 501-6919 FRU

X Hard disk drive backplane (for Sun Fire X4200)

501-6976 FRU

This backplane is also used in Sun Fire X4100 servers that have the four-HDD option)

CRU or

FRU

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TABLE1-3 Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Replaceable Components (Continued)

Sun Fire

X4100

Sun Fire

X4200 Component Part Number

X X PCIX riser board 501-6914 CRU

X X Graphics Redirect and Service Processor (GRASP)

501-6979 CRU

board

X X Rail kit for rack mounting 370-7669 CRU

X X Cable management arm (CMA) for rack mounting 370-7668 CRU

X X Battery, system 150-3993 CRU

Caution – Some AMD CPUs are released as Special Editions, which might differ in

wattage from non-Special Edition versions of the CPU. Do not mix Special Edition CPUs with non-Special Edition versions. Always make sure that all CPUs in the server have the same part number.

CRU or

FRU

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CHAPTER

2

Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings

This chapter contains the following procedures and information:

■ Section 2.1, “Powering On the Server” on page 2-2

■ Section 2.2, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3

■ Section 2.3, “Conﬁguring BIOS Settings” on page 2-4

■ Section 2.4, “Resetting SP and BIOS Passwords Using Jumper P4” on page 2-28

■ Section 2.5, “Using the Force-Recovery Jumper P5” on page 2-31

■ Section 2.6, “Using the Clear CMOS Jumper TP51/TP52” on page 2-32

■ Section 2.7, “Using the Reset and NMI Switches” on page 2-33

■ Section 2.8, “Updating the BIOS” on page 2-34

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2.1 Powering On the Server

Note – Before powering on your server for the first time, follow the installation and

cabling instructions provided in the Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Installation Guide, which is shipped with the system and is also available online at

the URL described in “Related Documentation” on page -xii.

Caution – Do not operate the server without all fans, component heatsinks, air

baffles, and covers installed. Severe damage to server components can occur if the server is operated without adequate cooling mechanisms.

1. Verify that AC power cords have been connected to the server's power supplies and that standby power is on.

In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes, indicating that the service processor is working and the system is ready to be fully powered on to main power mode. See

2. Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the server front panel. See

When main power is applied to the full server, the Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit.

FIGURE 2-1 or FIGURE 2-2 for the LED location.

FIGURE 2-1 or FIGURE 2-2 for the Power button location.

Power buttonPower/OK LED

FIGURE 2-1 Sun Fire X4100 Server Front Panel

Power buttonPower/OK LED

FIGURE 2-2 Sun Fire X4200 Server Front Panel

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2.2 Powering Off the Server

1. Choose a method for shutting down the server from main power mode to standby power mode.

■ Graceful shutdown: Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the

Power button on the front panel. This causes Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled operating systems to perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system. Servers not running ACPI-enabled operating systems will shut down to standby power mode immediately.

■ Emergency shutdown: Press and hold the Power button for four seconds to force

main power off and enter standby power mode.

When main power is off, the Power/OK LED on the front panel will begin flashing, indicating that the server is in standby power mode.

Caution – When you use the Power button to enter standby power mode, power is

still directed to the Graphics Redirect and Service Processor (GRASP) board and power supply fans, indicated when the Power/OK LED is flashing. To completely power off the server, you must disconnect the AC power cords from the back panel of the server.

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2.3 Configuring BIOS Settings

This section describes how to view and/or modify the BIOS settings.

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) has a Setup utility stored in the BIOS flash memory. The Setup utility reports system information and can be used to configure the BIOS settings. The configured data is provided with context-sensitive Help and is stored in the system's battery-backed CMOS RAM. If the configuration stored in the CMOS RAM is invalid, the BIOS settings will default to the original state specified at the factory.

The first BIOS Setup menu screen is displayed. The BIOS Setup utility contains seven menu screens, which are displayed in this order: Main, Advanced, PCI/PnP, Boot, Security, Chipset, and Exit.

Use the left and right arrow keys to move sequentially back and forth through the seven screens. Fields that can be reconfigured are displayed in color. All other fields are non-configurable. Use the up and down arrows, on the keyboard, to scroll through a screen's menu. Use the Tab key to move back and forth across columns.

2.3.1 Changing the Configuration of a BIOS Menu Item

You can change the BIOS configuration in several different interfaces:

■ Use a USB keyboard and mouse, and a VGA monitor connected directly to the

server.

■ Use the remote video console of the ILOM Service Processor and redirect the

server’s console output. See Section B.1.2, “Redirecting Console Output” on

page B-2.

■ Use a terminal (or terminal emulator connected to a computer) through the serial

port on the back panel of the server.

1. To change the system’s parameters, enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is performing the power-on self-test (POST).

POST testing is indicated when the Power/OK LEDs on the front and back panels go into slow-blink mode.

2. Highlight the field to be modified using the arrow and Tab keys.

3. Press Enter to select the field.

A dialog box appears. The box presents you with the options available for the setup field that you have chosen.

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4. Modify the setup field and close the screen.

5. If you need to modify other setup parameters, use the arrow and Tab keys to navigate to the desired screen and menu item, then repeat Steps 1 through 3. Otherwise, go to Step 5.

6. Press and release the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen is displayed.

7. Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save your changes and exit the Setup utility.

2.3.2 BIOS Considerations

This section contains information and considerations regarding the system BIOS.

2.3.2.1 PCI Card Slot Booting Priority

See Section 3.4.14, “Replacing PCI Cards” on page 3-60 for Sun Fire X4100 servers or

Section 4.4.14, “Replacing PCI Cards” on page 4-61 for Sun Fire X4200 servers for the

locations of the PCI slots.

The slots for the PCI cards are detected by the BIOS during startup in this order:

■ Sun Fire X4100: PCIX Slot 0, PCIX Slot 1

■ Sun Fire X4200: PCIX Slot 0, PCIX Slot 2, PCIX Slot 3, PCIX Slot 4, PCIX Slot 1

2.3.2.2 BIOS Option ROM Size Limitation

The BIOS Option ROM is 128 KB. Of these 128 KB, approximately 80 KB are used by the VGA controller, the LSI controller, and the network interface card. Approximately 48 KB remain for the Option ROM.

2.3.2.3 AMD PowerNow! Feature Disabled by Default

The AMD PowerNow! feature, which is accessed from the BIOS Setup utility Advanced menu, is disabled by default on Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 servers. Some problems have been observed when using this feature on certain operating systems. If you want to enable this feature, first check the Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Product Notes (819-1162) for any outstanding known issues for your operating system.

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2.3.3 Descriptions of the BIOS Setup Screens

TABLE 2-1 contains summary descriptions of the seven top-level BIOS setup screens.

TABLE2-1 BIOS Setup Screens Summary

Screen Description

Main General system information.

Advanced Configuration interface for the CPUs, IDE, SuperIO, ACPI, Event

Log, HyperTransport, IPMI, MPS, PowerNow!, Remote Access, and USB.

PCI/PnP Plug-and-Play (PnP) devices can be configured by the BIOS

(default), or by the operating system (if applicable).

Boot Configure the boot device priority (hard disk drives and the ATAPI

DVD-ROM drive).

Security Install or change the user and supervisor passwords.

Chipset Configuration options for the NorthBridge and SouthBridge devices,

and PCI-X devices. Note that the Memory Chipkill option is enabled by default.

Enabling Chipkill improves system reliability but degrades system performance under specific applications.

Exit Save or discard changes.

FIGURE 2-3 summarizes the BIOS menu tree, with differences between versions of the

server noted. See Section 2.3.4, “BIOS Setup Menu Screens” on page 2-8 for examples of each of these screens.

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Main menu

Advanced menu

PCI/PnP menu

Boot menu

Security menu

Chipset menu

Exit menu

CPU Conﬁguration

IDE Conﬁguration

Super I/O Conﬁguration

ACPI Settings

Event Logging

HyperTransport Conﬁguration

IPMI Conﬁguration

MPS Conﬁguration

ACPI Conﬁguration

BMC Event Log

LAN Conﬁguration

Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Hard Disk Drives

Removable Drives

CD/DVD Drives

* *This screen is available only on original Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 servers

NorthBridge Conﬁguration

SouthBridge Conﬁguration

PCI-X Conﬁguration

Memory Conﬁguration

ECC Conﬁguration

IOMMU Mode

PowerNow!

* This screen is available only on Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 servers with PCIE

FIGURE 2-3 BIOS Menu Tree

Conﬁguration

RemoteAccess Conﬁguration

USB Conﬁguration

PEF Conﬁguration

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2.3.4 BIOS Setup Menu Screens

The following figures show sample BIOS setup menu screens.

Note – The screens shown are examples. The version numbers and the screen items

and selections shown are subject to change over the life of the product.

2.3.4.1 BIOS Main Menu Screen

Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ******************************************************************************** * System Overview ** Use [ENTER], [TAB] * * ***************************************************** or [SHIFT-TAB] to * * AMIBIOS ** select a field. * * Version : 08.00.10 ** * * Build Date: 06/22/05 ** Use [+] or [-] to * * ID : 0ABGA018 ** configure system Time. * * ** * * Product Name : Sun Fire X4200 ** * * System Serial Number : 0525AMF002 ** * * BMC Firmware Revision : 1.00 ** * * ** * * Processor ** * * Type : AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 254 ** ** Select Screen * * Speed : 2.8 GHz ** ** Select Item * * Count : 2 ** +- Change Field * * ** Tab Select Field * * System Memory ** F1 General Help * * Size : 3.0 GB ** F10 Save and Exit * * ** ESC Exit * * System Time [14:23:56] ** ESC Exit * * System Date [Wed 07/20/2005] ** * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.2 BIOS Advanced Menu Main Screen

Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ******************************************************************************** * Advanced Settings * Options for CPU * * *************************************************** * * * WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections * * * may cause system to malfunction. * * * * CPU Configuration * * * * IDE Configuration * * * * SuperIO Configuration * * * * ACPI Configuration * * * * Event Log Configuration * * * * Hyper Transport Configuration * * * * IPMI 2.0 Configuration * * * * MPS Configuration * ** Select Screen * * * AMD PowerNow Configuration * ** Select Item * * * Remote Access Configuration * Enter Go to Sub Screen * * * USB Configuration * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.3 BIOS Advanced Menu CPU Configuration Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * CPU Configuration * This option should * * Module Version: 14.05 * remain disabled for * * Physical Count: 2 * the normal operation. * * Logical Count : 2 * The driver developer * * *************************************************** * may enable it for * * AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 254 * testing purpose. * * Revision: E4 * * * Cache L1: 64KB * * * Cache L2: 1024KB * * * Speed : 2800MHz * * * Current FSB Multiplier: 14x * * * Maximum FSB Multiplier: 14x * * * Able to Change Freq. : Yes * ** Select Screen * * uCode Patch Level : None Required * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * GART Error Reporting [Disabled] * F1 General Help * * MTRR Mapping [Continuous] * F10 Save and Exit * * Speculative TLB Reload [Enabled] * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.4 BIOS Advanced Menu IDE Configuration Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * IDE Configuration * DISABLED: disables the * * *************************************************** * integrated IDE * * OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Primary] * Controller. * * * PRIMARY: enables only * * * Primary IDE Master : [ATAPI CDROM] * the Primary IDE * * * Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] * Controller. * * * SECONDARY: enables * * Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] * only the Secondary IDE * * IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [5] * Controller. * * * BOTH: enables both IDE * * * Controllers. * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.5 BIOS Advanced Menu SuperIO Chipset Configuration Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * Configure Smc27X Super IO Chipset * Allows BIOS to Select * * *************************************************** * Serial Port1 Base * * Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] * Addresses. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.6 BIOS Advanced Menu ACPI Settings Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * ACPI Settings * Yes / No * * *************************************************** * ACPI support for * * ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] * Operating System. * * * * * * Advanced ACPI Configuration * Yes: If OS * * * supports ACPI. * * * * * * No: If OS * * * does not support * * * ACPI. * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.7 BIOS Advanced Menu ACPI Configuration Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * Advanced ACPI Configuration * Enable RSDP pointers * * *************************************************** * to 64-bit Fixed System * * ACPI 2.0 Features [Yes] * Description Tables. * * ACPI APIC support [Enabled] * * * ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] * * * AMI OEMB table [Enabled] * * * Headless mode [Enabled] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.8 BIOS Advanced Menu Event Logging Details Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * Event Logging details * View all unread events * * *************************************************** * on the Event Log. * * View Event Log * * * Mark all events as read * * * Clear Event Log * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * Enter Go to Sub Screen * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.9 BIOS Advanced Menu HyperTransport Configuration Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * Hyper Transport Configuration * The HyperTransport * * *************************************************** * link will run at this * * * speed if it is slower * * CPU0:CPU1 HT Link Speed [Auto] * than or equal to the * * CPU0:CPU1 HT Link Width [Auto] * system clock and the * * * board is capable. * * CPU0:PCI-X0 HT Link Speed [Auto] * * * CPU0:PCI-X0 HT Link Width [Auto] * * * * * * CPU0:PCI-X1 HT Link Speed [Auto] * * * CPU0:PCI-X1 HT Link Width [Auto] * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.10 BIOS Advanced Menu IPMI Configuration Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * IPMI 2.0 Configuration * View all events in the * * *************************************************** * BMC Event Log. * * Status Of BMC Working * * * * View BMC System Event Log * It will take up to * * Reload BMC System Event Log * 60 Seconds approx. * * Clear BMC System Event Log * to read all * * * LAN Configuration * BMC SEL records. * * * PEF Configuration * * * BMC Watch Dog Timer Action [Disabled] * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * Enter Go to Sub Screen * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.11 BIOS Advanced Menu IPMI, View BMC Event Log Screen

Advanced

******************************************************************************** * Total Number Of Entries: 36 * Use +/- to traverse * * *************************************************** * the event log. * * SEL Entry Number: [ 1] * * * SEL Record ID: 0100 * * * SEL Record Type: 02 (System Event) * * * Event Timestamp: 1166s from SEL init * * * Generator ID: 0020 * * * Event Message Format Ver: 04 (IPMI ver 1.5) * * * Event Sensor Type: 25 (Entity Presence) * * * Event Sensor Number: 1F * * * Event Dir Type: 08 * * * Event Data: 00 FF FF * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.12 BIOS Advanced Menu IPMI, LAN Configuration Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * LAN Configuration. * Enter for IP Address * * *************************************************** * Configuration. * * Channel Number [01] * * * Channel Number Status: Channel number is OK * * * * IP Address * * * * MAC Address * * * * Subnet Mask * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * Enter Go to Sub Screen * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.13 BIOS Advanced Menu IPMI, PEF Configuration Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * Set PEF Configuration Parameters Command. * Enable or Disable PEF * * *************************************************** * Support. * * PEF SUPPORT [Enabled] * Refer Table 24.6 of * * * PEF Action Global Control * IPMI Specification 1.5 * * Alert Startup Delay [Disabled] * * * Startup Delay [Disabled] * * * Event Message For PEF Action [Disabled] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.14 BIOS Advanced Menu MPS Configuration Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * MPS Configuration * MPS Revision * * *************************************************** * * * MPS Revision [1.4] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.15 BIOS Advanced Menu, AMD PowerNow Configuration

Note – The AMD PowerNow! feature is disabled by default on Sun Fire X4100 and

Sun Fire X4200 servers. Some problems have been observed when using this feature on certain operating systems. If you want to enable this feature, first check the Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Product Notes (819-1162) for any currently known issues for your operating system.

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * AMD PowerNow Configuration * Enabled/Disabled * * *************************************************** * PowerNow * * PowerNow [Disabled] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * *

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2.3.4.16 BIOS Advanced Menu Remote Access Configuration Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * Configure Remote Access type and parameters * Select Remote Access * * *************************************************** * type. * * Remote Access [Enabled] * * * * * * Serial port number [COM1] * * * Base Address, IRQ [3F8h, 4] * * * Serial Port Mode [09600 8,n,1] * * * Flow Control [None] * * * Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] * * * Terminal Type [ANSI] * * * VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] * * * Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay] * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.17 BIOS Advanced Menu USB Configuration Screen

Advanced ******************************************************************************** * USB Configuration * Enables support for * * *************************************************** * legacy USB. AUTO * * Module Version - 2.23.0-7.4 * option disables * * * legacy support if * * USB Devices Enabled : * no USB devices are * * 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 1 Hub, 2 Drives * connected. * * * * * Legacy USB Support [Enabled] * * * Hotplug USB FDD Support [Auto] * * * Hotplug USB CDROM Support [Auto] * * * * * * * USB Mass Storage Device Configuration * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.18 BIOS PCI/PnP Menu

Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ******************************************************************************** * Advanced PCI/PnP Settings ** NO: lets the BIOS * * ***************************************************** configure all the * * WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections ** devices in the system. * * may cause system to malfunction. ** YES: lets the * * ** operating system * * Plug & Play O/S [No] ** configure Plug and * * PCI Latency Timer [64] ** Play (PnP) devices not * * Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] ** required for boot if * * Palette Snooping [Disabled] ** your system has a Plug * * PCI IDE BusMaster [Disabled] ** and Play operating * * OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] ** system. * * Onboard LSI SAS/SATA [Enabled] ** * * Onboard PCI NIC [Enabled] ** ** Select Screen * * PCIX SLOT1 [Enabled] ** ** Select Item * * PCIX SLOT2 [Enabled] ** +- Change Option * * PCIX SLOT3 [Enabled] ** F1 General Help * * PCIX SLOT4 [Enabled] ** F10 Save and Exit * * PCIX SLOT5 [Enabled] ** ESC Exit * * Onboard PCI NIC MAC Address ** * * GE NIC 1 : 00 03 BA CD 51 39 ** * * GE NIC 2 : 00 03 BA CD 51 38 ** Available: Specified * * GE NIC 3 : 00 03 BA CD 51 3B ** DMA is available to be * * GE NIC 3 : 00 03 BA CD 51 3B ** used by PCI/PnP * * ** devices. * * IRQ3 [Available] ** Reserved: Specified * * IRQ4 [Reserved] ** DMA is reserved for * * IRQ5 [Available] ** use by legacy ISA * * IRQ7 [Available] ** devices. * * IRQ9 [Available] ** * * IRQ10 [Available] ** * * IRQ11 [Available] ** * * IRQ14 [Available] ** * * IRQ15 [Available] ** ** Select Screen * * ** ** Select Item * * DMA Channel 0 [Available] ** +- Change Option * * DMA Channel 1 [Available] ** F1 General Help * * DMA Channel 3 [Available] ** F10 Save and Exit * * DMA Channel 5 [Available] ** ESC Exit * * DMA Channel 6 [Available] ** * * DMA Channel 7 [Available] ** * * ** * * Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] ** * ********************************************************************************

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2.3.4.19 BIOS Boot Menu Main Screen

Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ******************************************************************************** * Boot Settings * Configure Settings * * *************************************************** * during System Boot. * * * Boot Settings Configuration * * * * * * * Boot Device Priority * * * * Hard Disk Drives * * * * Removable Drives * * * * CD/DVD Drives * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * Enter Go to Sub Screen * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.20 BIOS Boot Menu Boot Settings Configuration Screen

Boot ******************************************************************************** * Boot Settings Configuration * Allows BIOS to skip * * *************************************************** * certain tests while * * Quick Boot [Disabled] * booting. This will * * System Configuration Display [Disabled] * decrease the time * * Quiet Boot [Disabled] * needed to boot the * * Language [English] * system. * * AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] * * * Bootup Num-Lock [On] * * * Wait For 'F1' If Error [Disabled] * * * Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] * * * Default Boot Order [CRHB] * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.21 BIOS Boot Menu Boot Device Priority Screen

Boot ******************************************************************************** * Boot Device Priority * Specifies the boot * * *************************************************** * sequence from the * * * available devices. * * 1st Boot Device [CD/DVD Drives] * * * 2nd Boot Device [Removable Dev.] * A device enclosed in * * 3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive] * parenthesis has been * * 4th Boot Device [IBA GE Slot 0108 v] * disabled in the * * 5th Boot Device [IBA GE Slot 0109 v] * corresponding type * * 6th Boot Device [IBA GE Slot 0110 v] * menu. * * 7th Boot Device [IBA GE Slot 0111 v] * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.22 BIOS Boot Menu Hard Disk Drives Screen

Boot ******************************************************************************** * Hard Disk Drives * Specifies the boot * * *************************************************** * sequence from the * * 1st Drive [#218 ID00 LUN0 FUJ] * available devices. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.23 BIOS Boot Menu Removable Drives Screen

Boot ******************************************************************************** * Removable Drives * Specifies the boot * * *************************************************** * sequence from the * * 1st Drive [USB:AMI Virtual Fl] * available devices. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * *

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2.3.4.24 BIOS Boot Menu CD/DVD Drives Screen

Boot ******************************************************************************** * CD/DVD Drives * Specifies the boot * * *************************************************** * sequence from the * * 1st Drive [CD/DVD:PM-QSI DVD] * available devices. * * 2nd Drive [USB:AMI Virtual CD] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.25 BIOS Security Settings Menu

Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ******************************************************************************** * Security Settings * Install or Change the * * *************************************************** * password. * * Supervisor Password :Not Installed * * * User Password :Not Installed * * * * * * Change Supervisor Password * * * Change User Password * * * Clear User Password * * * * * * Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * Enter Change * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.26 BIOS Chipset Menu Main Screen

Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ******************************************************************************** * * Options for NB * * * NorthBridge Configuration * * * * SouthBridge Configuration * * * * PCI-X Configuration * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * Enter Go to Sub Screen * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.27 BIOS Chipset Menu NorthBridge Configuration Screen

Chipset ******************************************************************************** * NorthBridge Chipset Configuration * * * *************************************************** * * * * Memory Configuration * * * * ECC Configuration * * * * IOMMU Option Menu * * * Power Down Control [Auto] * * * *************************************************** * * * Memory Timing Parameters [CPU Node 0] * * * Memory CLK :200 MHz * * * CAS Latency(Tcl) :3.0 * * * RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) :3 CLK * * * Min Active RAS(Tras) :8 CLK * * * Row Precharge Time(Trp):3 CLK * ** Select Screen * * RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) :2 CLK * ** Select Item * * Row Cycle (Trc) :11 CLK * Enter Go to Sub Screen * * Row Refresh Cycle(Trfc):14 CLK * F1 General Help * * Read Write Delay(Trwt) :4 CLK * F10 Save and Exit * * Read Preamble :7.0 ns * ESC Exit * * Asynchronous Latency :8 ns * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.28 BIOS Chipset Menu NorthBridge Memory Configuration Screen

Chipset ******************************************************************************** * Memory Configuration * MEMCLK can be set * * *************************************************** * by the code using * * Memclock Mode [Auto] * AUTO, or if you use * * MCT Timing Mode [Auto] * LIMIT, you can set * * User Config Mode [Auto] * one of the standard * * Bank Interleaving [Auto] * values. * * Burst Length [4 Beats] * * * Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] * * * SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] * * * HardWare Memory Hole [Disabled] * * * Node Interleaving [Disabled] * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.29 BIOS Chipset Menu NorthBridge ECC Configuration Screen

Chipset ******************************************************************************** * ECC Configuration * DRAM ECC allows * * *************************************************** * hardware to report * * DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] * and correct memory * * MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Enabled] * errors automatically * * ECC Chip Kill [Enabled] * maintaining system * * DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] * integrity. * * DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] * * * L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] * * * Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.30 BIOS Chipset Menu NorthBridge IOMMU Mode Screen

Chipset ******************************************************************************** * IOMMU Mode [AGP Present] * Set GART size in * * * systems without AGP, * * * or disable altogether. * * * Some OSes require * * * valid GART for proper * * * operation. If AGP is * * * present, select * * * appropriate option to * * * ensure proper AGP * * * operation. * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.31 BIOS Chipset Menu SouthBridge Configuration Screen

Chipset ******************************************************************************** * South Bridge Chipset Configuration * Enable/disable * * *************************************************** * SMBUS 2.0 Controller * * 2.0 SM Bus Controller [Enabled] * in South Bridge * * Restore on AC/Power Loss [Power Off] * * * Power Button Behavior [Instant Off] * * * * * * HT Link 0 P-Comp Mode [Auto] * * * HT Link 0 N-Comp Mode [Auto] * * * HT Link 0 RZ-Comp Mode [Auto] * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

2.3.4.32 BIOS Chipset Menu PCI-X Configuration Screen

Chipset ******************************************************************************** * PCI-X Chipset Configuration * PCI clock is disabled/ * * *************************************************** * enabled for 8131 * * Errata 56 PCLK [Enabled] * Errata 56 if a PCI * * HT Link 0 P-Comp Mode [Auto] * card behind 8131 * * HT Link 0 N-Comp Mode [Auto] * bridge has more than * * HT Link 0 RZ-Comp Mode [Auto] * 4 functions and bus * * HT Link 1 P-Comp Mode [Auto] * speed is 133 MHz. * * HT Link 1 N-Comp Mode [Auto] * * * HT Link 1 RZ-Comp Mode [Auto] * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * +- Change Option * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.3.4.33 BIOS Exit Option Menu Screen

Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ******************************************************************************** * Exit Options * Exit system setup * * *************************************************** * after saving the * * Save Changes and Exit * changes. * * Discard Changes and Exit * * * Discard Changes * F10 key can be used * * * for this operation. * * Load Optimal Defaults * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Select Screen * * * ** Select Item * * * Enter Go to Sub Screen * * * F1 General Help * * * F10 Save and Exit * * * ESC Exit * * * * * * * ********************************************************************************S

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2.4 Resetting SP and BIOS Passwords Using Jumper P4

This procedure describes how to reset the Administration password (the root password) for the ILOM Service Processor back to the default after it has been set once during initial setup.

Note – This procedure simultaneously removes any BIOS password that was set.

1. Shut down the server to standby power mode by using a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel.

See Section 2.2, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3.

2. Disconnect the AC power cords from the server.

Caution – Before handling components, attach an ESD wrist strap to the grounding

post that is built into the rear of the chassis (see location). The system’s printed circuit boards and hard disk drives contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity.

3. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove the main cover. If you cannot safely view and access the motherboard, remove the server from the rack.

FIGURE 1-2 or FIGURE 1-5 for the

4. Remove the main cover from the server.

See Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover” on page 3-3 or Section 4.2.2, “Removing

the Main Cover” on page 4-3.

5. Install the shorting jumper across the P4 header pins.

See

FIGURE 2-4 for the P4 jumper location. The P4 jumper’s function is to clear the

ILOM SP password.

6. Reinstall the main cover to the server.

7. Reconnect AC power cords to the server.

The server powers up to standby power mode, indicated when the Power/OK LED on the front panel is flashing.

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8. Return the server to main power mode by using a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel.

Note – You must allow the entire server, not just the SP, to reboot to main power

mode to complete the password reset. This is because the state of the P4 jumper cannot be determined without the host CPU running. Wait until the end of POST, when you see the CMOS password cleared by jumper message, after which both the BIOS and SP passwords are reset.

■ The ILOM SP password is reset to the default, changeme.

■ The BIOS password is also reset by a separate operation performed by the BIOS

when it discovers the presence of the P4 jumper. The BIOS password is not reset to changeme, it is removed so that there is no longer a BIOS password set. If you had a BIOS password set, you are no longer prompted for one.

9. Log in to the ILOM web GUI using root as the user name and changeme as the password.

Refer to the Integrated Lights Out Manager Administration Guide, 819-1160.

10. Change the default password to a password of your choice.

11. Repeat steps 1 through 8 to remove the P4 jumper. (Remove the jumper in step 5 rather than inserting it.)

Note – If you do not remove the P4 jumper, the ILOM SP and BIOS passwords will

be reset every time you power-cycle the server.

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P4, Password Clear

P5, Force Recovery

TP51/TP52, CMOS Clear

FIGURE 2-4 Location of Jumpers on the Motherboard (Sun Fire X4200 Server Shown)

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2.5 Using the Force-Recovery Jumper P5

You can use this jumper to force the server to flash a new BIOS, in the case of a system hang. For example, if the system hangs after an ILOM SP firmware/BIOS update, use this procedure to force the server to look for the new BIOS.

1. Shut down the server to standby power mode by using a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel. See

Section 2.2, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3.

2. Disconnect the AC power cords from the server.

Caution – Before handling components, attach an ESD wrist strap to the grounding

post that is built into the rear of the chassis (see location). The system’s printed circuit boards and hard disk drives contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity.

3. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove the main cover. If you cannot safely view and access the motherboard, remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the main cover from the server.

See Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover” on page 3-3 or Section 4.2.2, “Removing

the Main Cover” on page 4-3.

FIGURE 1-2 or FIGURE 1-5 for the

5. Install the shorting jumper across the P5 header pins.

See

FIGURE 2-4 for the P5 jumper location. The P5 jumper’s function is to instruct the

system to force recovery of the latest BIOS at system reboot.

6. Reinstall the main cover to the server.

7. Reconnect AC power cords to the server.

The server powers up to standby power mode, indicated when the Power/OK LED on the front panel is flashing.

8. Return the server to main power mode by using a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel.

You must fully power on the server to complete the reset. This is because the state of the P5 jumper cannot be determined without the host CPU running.

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 to remove the P5 jumper. (Remove the jumper in step 5 rather than inserting it.)

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Note – If you do not remove the P5 jumper, the server will force a recovery of the

new BIOS every time that you power cycle the server.

2.6 Using the Clear CMOS Jumper TP51/TP52

You can use this jumper to clear the server’s CMOS settings in the case of a system hang. For example, if the server hangs because of incorrect settings and will not boot, use this jumper to invalidate the settings and reboot with defaults.

1. Shut down the server to standby power mode by using a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel.

See Section 2.2, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3.

2. Disconnect the AC power cords from the server.

Caution – Before handling components, attach an ESD wrist strap to the grounding

post that is built into the rear of the chassis (see location). The system’s printed circuit boards and hard disk drives contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity.

FIGURE 1-2 or FIGURE 1-5 for the

3. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove the main cover. If you cannot safely view and access the motherboard, remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the main cover from the server.

See Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover” on page 3-3 or Section 4.2.2, “Removing

the Main Cover” on page 4-3.

5. Install the shorting jumper across the TP51/TP52 header pins.

See

FIGURE 2-4 for the TP51/TP52 jumper location.

6. Wait 10 seconds, then remove the shorting jumper.

This jumper removes battery power from the SouthBridge chipset where the CMOS settings are stored, thereby removing the CMOS settings.

7. Reinstall the main cover to the server.

8. Reconnect AC power cords to the server.

The server powers up to standby power mode, indicated when the Power/OK LED on the front panel is flashing.

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2.7 Using the Reset and NMI Switches

Caution – Do not use the Reset and NMI switches unless you are instructed to do

so by authorized Service personnel.

The Reset switch (SW3 on the motherboard) sends a reset order to the CPUs, resetting the main system, but not the service processor. The button for this switch can be pushed by sticking a paper clip or similar object through the hole provided on the rear of the chassis (see Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 servers).

The Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) switch (SW2 on the motherboard) sends an NMI order to the CPUs, which is used by Field Service for debugging activities at the request of Service personnel. The button for this switch can be pushed by sticking a paper clip or similar object through the hole provided on the rear of the chassis (see

FIGURE 2-5, which shows the locations on both the Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200

servers).

FIGURE 2-5, which shows the locations on both the Sun

FIGURE 2-5 Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Back Panels

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NMI switch (SW2)

NMI switch (SW2) Reset switch (SW3)

Reset switch (SW3)

2.8 Updating the BIOS

The BIOS is updated whenever you update the ILOM Service Processor firmware. For instructions on updating the firmware, refer to the Integrated Lights-Out Manager Administration Guide, 819-1160.

2.9 Power-On Self-Test (POST)

For information about BIOS POST testing, POST codes, POST code checkpoints, and console redirection, see Appendix B, “BIOS POST Codes” on page B-1.

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CHAPTER

3

Maintaining the Sun Fire X4100 Server

This chapter contains information and procedures for servicing the Sun Fire X4100 server hardware, including component removal and replacement procedures.

3.1 Tools and Supplies Needed

The Sun Fire X4100 server can be serviced with the following items:

■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver

■ Antistatic wrist strap

■ Ballpoint pen or other pointed object (to press the recessed Power button)

■ 8-mm nut-driver (for motherboard replacement)

■ Long-nosed pliers (optional for Graphics Redirect and Service Processor (GRASP)

board removal)

3-1

3.2 Powering Off the Server and Removing the Covers

Use the preparatory procedures in this section when you are referred to them from the removal and replacement procedures.

3.2.1 Powering Off the Server

1. Choose a method for shutting down the server from main power mode to standby power mode. See

■ Graceful shutdown: Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the

recessed Power button on the front panel. This causes Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled operating systems to perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system. Servers not running ACPI-enabled operating systems shut down to standby power mode immediately.

■ Emergency shutdown: Press and hold the Power button for four seconds to force

main power off and enter standby power mode.

When main power is off, the Power/OK LED on the front panel will begin flashing, indicating that the server is in standby power mode.

Caution – When you use the Power button to enter standby power mode, power is

still directed to the GRASP board and power supply fans, indicated when the Power/OK LED is flashing. To completely power off the server, you must disconnect the AC power cords from the back panel of the server.

FIGURE 3-1.

Power/OK LED

FIGURE 3-1 Power Button and Power/OK LED Location

2. Unplug both power cords from the server’s power supplies.

3. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system.

4. Label any peripheral cables and/or telecommunication lines that must be disconnected in order to remove and replace a specific component.

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Power button

3.2.2 Removing the Main Cover

Caution – Before handling components, attach an electrostatic-discharge (ESD)

wrist strap to the grounding post that is built into the rear of the chassis (see

FIGURE 1-2 for the location). The system’s printed circuit boards and hard disk drives

contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity.

1. Press down on the cover release button and, using the indent for leverage, slide the main cover toward the rear of the chassis approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm). See

FIGURE 3-2.

2. Grasp the cover by its rear edge and lift it straight up from the chassis.

Note – When you remove any cover, the intrusion switch that is on the front I/O

board automatically powers down the system to standby power mode.

FIGURE 3-2 Removing the Main Cover

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3.2.3 Removing the Front Bezel

Remove the bezel from the front of the chassis by following these steps:

1. Open the fan bay door and use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to unfasten the captive screw that locks the bezel in place. See

2. Pull the bezel away from the chassis.

Note – Be careful to avoid bending the bezel by loosening it from the middle and

both end sockets simultaneously.

FIGURE 3-3.

FIGURE 3-3 Unfastening the Front Bezel Locking Screw

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3.2.4 Removing the Front Cover

1. Open the door to the fan bay. See FIGURE 3-4.

2. While holding the fan bay door open, slide the front cover toward the front of the chassis approximately 0.25 inch (6 mm).

3. Raise the rear edge of the cover first and then lift it off of the chassis.

Note – When you remove any cover, the intrusion switch that is on the front I/O

board automatically powers down the system to standby power mode.

Note – When you replace the front cover, place the front edge on the chassis first,

then set it down into the keyed slots on the chassis sides before sliding it back.

Note – For Sun Fire X4100 servers with the factory-configured option for four

hard disk drives: You must remove the top two hard disk drives before reinstalling the front cover to provide clearance for the front cover to slide on the chassis. Reinstall the top two hard disk drives after you reinstall the front cover.

FIGURE 3-4 Removing the Front Cover

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3.3 Locations of the Sun Fire X4100 Components

FIGURE 3-5 shows the locations of the replaceable Sun Fire X4100 components that are

documented in this chapter.

Power supplies (2)

PCI card slots (2)

Graphics Redirect and Service Processor (GRASP) board

Flex cable (under cable retainer) Power distribution board

Battery Motherboard

CPUs and heatsinks (2)

DIMMs (up to 4 for each CPU)

Hard disk drive backplane

DVD-ROM drive

Hard drives (2) (4-HDD option available with no DVD-ROM)

Fan modules (6) Fan connector

boards (2) (not visible under fan modules)

Front panel indicator board

Front I/O board

FIGURE 3-5 Sun Fire X4100 Replaceable Component Locations

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3.4 Replaceable Component Procedures

Note – Some of the procedures in this section are for customer-replaceable units

(CRUs) and some are for field-replaceable units (FRUs), as noted in the procedures and in the list below. FRU components should be replaced only by trained service technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance with FRU replacements.

This section contains procedures for replacing the following components:

■ Section 3.4.1, “Replacing the Battery” on page 3-8 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.2, “Replacing a CPU and Heatsink” on page 3-10 (FRU)

■ Section 3.4.3, “Replacing the DVD-ROM Drive” on page 3-16 (FRU)

■ Section 3.4.4, “Installing a DVD-ROM Drive Upgrade Kit” on page 3-19 (FRU)

■ Section 3.4.5, “Replacing a Fan Module” on page 3-24 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.6, “Replacing a Fan Connector Board” on page 3-26 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.7, “Replacing the Front Panel Indicator Board” on page 3-29 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.8, “Replacing the Front I/O Board” on page 3-31 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.9, “Replacing the Graphics Redirect and Service Processor (GRASP)

Board” on page 3-37 (FRU)

■ Section 3.4.10, “Replacing a Hard Disk Drive” on page 3-39 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.11, “Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Backplane” on page 3-42 (FRU)

■ Section 3.4.12, “Replacing Memory Modules (DIMMs)” on page 3-47 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.13, “Replacing the Motherboard” on page 3-51 (FRU)

■ Section 3.4.14, “Replacing PCI Cards” on page 3-60 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.15, “Replacing a Power Supply” on page 3-64 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.16, “Replacing the Power Distribution Board” on page 3-66 (FRU)

Caution – Before handling components, attach an ESD wrist strap to the grounding

post that is built into the rear of the chassis (see

FIGURE 1-2 for the location). The

system’s printed circuit boards and hard disk drives contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity.

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3.4.1 Replacing the Battery

Follow these steps to remove and replace the system battery.

Note – This component is a CRU and can be replaced by anyone.

TABLE 3-1 lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

TABLE3-1 Sun Fire X4100 Supported Battery Part Numbers

Component Part Number

Battery, system 150-3993

1. Power off the server as described in Section 3.2.1, “Powering Off the Server” on

page 3-2.

2. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove the main cover. If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

3. Remove the main cover as described in Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover”

on page 3-3.

Note – Note the orientation (polarity) of the battery in its holder before it is

removed. The positive polarity, marked with a “+” symbol, should be facing toward the chassis center.

4. Remove the battery by gently pulling the clip away from the battery face and lifting the battery straight up. See

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FIGURE 3-6.

Positive polarity (+) facing chassis center

Clip

FIGURE 3-6 Removing the Battery

Installation is the reverse of this procedure.

Note – Install the new battery in the holder with the same orientation (polarity) as

the battery that you removed. The positive polarity, marked with a “+” symbol, should be facing toward the chassis center.

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3.4.2 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink

Follow these steps to remove and replace the a CPU and its heatsink.

Note – This component is a FRU and should be replaced only by qualified service

technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance.

TABLE 3-2 lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

TABLE3-2 Sun Fire X4100 Supported CPU Part Numbers

Component Part Number

AMD 248 (2.2 GHZ) Opteron single-core CPU 370-7711

AMD 252 (2.6 GHZ) Opteron single-core CPU 370-7272

AMD 254 (2.8 GHZ) Opteron single-core CPU 370-7962

AMD 256 (3.0 GHz) Opteron single-core CPU 371-1776

AMD 270 (2.0 GHZ) Opteron dual-core CPU 370-7799

AMD 275 (2.2 GHZ) Opteron dual-core CPU 370-7800

AMD 280 (2.4 GHz) Opteron dual-core CPU * See the caution after this table.

AMD 285 (2.6 GHz) Opteron dual-core CPU * See the caution after this table.

371-0839

371-0856

Caution – Some AMD CPUs are released as Special Editions, which might differ in

wattage from non-Special Edition versions of the CPU. Do not mix Special Edition CPUs with non-Special Edition versions. Always make sure that all CPUs in the server have the same part number.

1. Power off the server as described in Section 3.2.1, “Powering Off the Server” on

page 3-2.

2. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove the main cover. If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

3. Remove the main cover as described in Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover”

on page 3-3.

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4. Identify which CPU and heatsink you are replacing.

The internal system software designation of the two CPUs in the server is shown in

FIGURE 3-7. There is a fault LED on the motherboard for each CPU (see FIGURE 3-8 for

the LED location):

■ LED is off: CPU is OK.

■ LED is lit (amber): CPU has encountered a voltage or heat error condition.

Back panel of server

CPU 1:

DIMM 3 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 0

CPU 0:

DIMM 3 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 0

CPU1 CPU0

FT1 FM0

FT0 FM0

FT1 FM1

FT0 FM1

FT1 FM2

FT0 FM2

Front panel of server

FIGURE 3-7 Sun Fire X4100 Designation of CPUs

5. Remove the CPU and heatsink from the motherboard:

a. Hold down on the top of the heatsink to prevent it from tipping unevenly

while you alternately loosen the two spring-loaded mounting screws that secure the heatsink to the motherboard. Turn the screws 180-degrees at a time, then remove the screws when they are detached. See

FIGURE 3-8 and FIGURE 3-9.

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CPU fault LEDs

FIGURE 3-8 Location of the Heatsink Screws and CPU Fault LEDs

The four screws are circled in red.

FIGURE 3-9 Removing the Heatsink

b. Twist the heatsink slightly to lift it off of the board. Turn the heatsink upside

down and allow the spring in each of the two mounting holes to fall out into your hand.

Note – Set the heatsink upside down on a clean, flat surface to prevent the thermal

grease from contaminating other components.

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c. Pull the CPU socket lever slightly away from the socket. See FIGURE 3-10.

d. Pivot the lever up, into the fully open, vertical, position.

FIGURE 3-10 Releasing the CPU Socket Lever

e. Lift the CPU out of the socket, leaving the lever in the vertical, open position.

See

FIGURE 3-11.

FIGURE 3-11 Removing the CPU From the Socket

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Alignment triangles

6. Install the new CPU and heatsink:

Note – Mixing CPU speeds or mixing dual-core CPUs with single-core CPUs is not

supported. Use two identical CPUs in your server.

a. Unpack the new CPU and heatsink.

b. Ensure that the CPU socket release lever is in the fully open, vertical position.

c. Align the CPU in the socket as shown in

FIGURE 3-11.

Note – Align the triangle that is printed on one corner of the CPU with the tiny

triangle that is imprinted on the CPU socket, as shown in the red circle in

FIGURE 3-11.

Caution – The pins on the CPU are very fragile. If the CPU is correctly aligned, it

will enter the CPU socket with little or no resistance. If you feel more than minimal resistance, stop and recheck the alignment. Forcing a misaligned CPU into the CPU socket could damage both devices.

d. Gently insert the CPU pins into the socket.

e. When the CPU is fully seated in the socket, pivot the release lever down and

into the locked position, at the side of the socket.

f. If you are reinstalling an existing CPU or heatsink, use an alcohol pad to clean

all old thermal grease from the component surface.

Caution – Ensure that the thermal grease in the syringe supplied with the CPU is

pliable and not stiff. If your syringe of grease has aged, the grease might be too stiff to adequately spread out and ensure thermal conductance.

g. Use one syringe of thermal grease (one ml) to carefully apply grease to the top

of the CPU in three lines in the pattern shown in

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FIGURE 3-12.

CPU surface

Lines of thermal grease

FIGURE 3-12 Required Pattern for Thermal Grease Application

7. Turn the heatsink upright and reinstall the two springs and mounting bolts.

Caution – Avoid moving the heatsink after it has contacted the top of the CPU. Too

much movement could disturb the layer of thermal grease, leading to component damage.

8. Carefully position and align the heatsink over the CPU.

Note – The heatsink is not symmetrical and it must be aligned before you place it on

the CPU. Turn the heatsink so that the “Lever Side” label and arrows imprinted on the top of the heatsink are pointing to the side of the CPU socket that has the release lever. Also note that the half of the Sun Microsystems logo imprinted on the top of the heatsink will create a complete logo when correctly aligned with the adjacent heatsink. See FIGURE 3-8.

9. Lower the heatsink onto the CPU, aligning the mounting bolts with their holes on the motherboard.

10. Alternately tighten the two heatsink mounting screws 180-degrees at a time until each spring is completely compressed.

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3.4.3 Replacing the DVD-ROM Drive

Follow these steps to remove and replace the DVD-ROM drive.

Note – This component is a FRU and should be replaced only by qualified service

technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance.

TABLE 3-3 lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

TABLE3-3 Sun Fire X4100 Supported DVD-ROM Drive Part Numbers

Component Part Number

Slim-slot DVD-ROM drive (RoHS-compliant, replaces 540-6368)

1. Power off the server as described in Section 3.2.1, “Powering Off the Server” on

page 3-2.

2. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove the main cover and front cover. If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

390-0320

3. Remove the main cover as described in Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover”

on page 3-3.

4. Remove the front bezel as described in Section 3.2.3, “Removing the Front Bezel”

on page 3-4.

Note – Always unfasten the bezel’s securing screw before removing the bezel.

5. Remove the front cover as described in Section 3.2.4, “Removing the Front Cover”

on page 3-5.

6. Remove the upper cable retainer from the chassis midwall. See

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FIGURE 3-13.

FIGURE 3-13 Removing the Upper Cable Retainer

7. Disconnect the flex cable connector from the rear of the DVD-ROM drive. See

FIGURE 3-14.

FIGURE 3-14 Releasing the DVD-ROM Drive Flex Cable Connector

8. Pull the spring latch at the front of the DVD-ROM drive to the left and hold it. Use your other hand to reach behind the drive and push it out through the front of the chassis. See

FIGURE 3-15.

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Spring latch

FIGURE 3-15 Removing the DVD-ROM Drive

Installation is the reverse of this procedure.

Note – When you replace the DVD-ROM drive, the flex cable, and its cable

retainers, reposition the flex cable to the folded position shown in

FIGURE 3-13.Do

not pinch the flex cable against the back of the DVD-ROM drive, which might damage the flex cable.

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3.4.4 Installing a DVD-ROM Drive Upgrade Kit

■ Follow these steps to install a DVD-ROM upgrade kit to a system that previously

did not have a DVD-ROM drive.

■ If you are removing and replacing an existing DVD-ROM drive, see Section 3.4.3,

“Replacing the DVD-ROM Drive” on page 3-16.

Note – This component is a FRU and should be replaced only by qualified service

technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance.

TABLE 3-3 lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

TABLE3-4 Sun Fire X4100 Supported DVD-ROM Upgrade Kit Part Numbers

Component Part Number

DVD-ROM Upgrade Kit X8030A-Z

1. Power off the server as described in Section 3.2.1, “Powering Off the Server” on

page 3-2.

2. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove the main cover and front cover. If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

3. Remove the main cover as described in Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover”

on page 3-3.

4. Remove the front bezel as described in Section 3.2.3, “Removing the Front Bezel”

on page 3-4.

Note – Always unfasten the bezel’s securing screw before removing the bezel.

5. Remove the front cover as described in Section 3.2.4, “Removing the Front Cover”

on page 3-5.

6. Install the DVD-slot faceplate to the front bezel. See

FIGURE 3-16:

a. Lay the bezel face-down on a work surface.

b. Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the blank

filler panel to the bezel. Save the screws in a safe place because you will reinstall them in a following step.

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c. Remove the blank filler panel and set it aside.

d. Set the new DVD-slot faceplate in place in the bezel opening.

Ensure that the ejector button on the faceplate is oriented toward the bottom of the bezel.

e. Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to reinstall the two screws that secure the

faceplate to the bezel.

FIGURE 3-16 Installing the DVD-Slot Faceplate to the Front Bezel (Sun Fire X4200 bezel

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shown)

7. Install the DVD-ROM drive into the chassis. See FIGURE 3-17:

a. Align the rear of the DVD-ROM drive with the opening in the chassis.

b. Push the DVD-ROM drive into the chassis until the spring latch on the chassis

closes over the front corner of the drive.

Spring latch

FIGURE 3-17 Installing the DVD-ROM Drive (Sun Fire X4200 server shown)

8. Connect the unused flex cable connector to the rear of the DVD-ROM drive. See

FIGURE 3-18.

FIGURE 3-18 Connecting the DVD-ROM Drive Flex Cable Connector (Sun Fire X4200

server shown)

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9. Install the upper cable retainer to the chassis midwall. See FIGURE 3-19:

a. Insert the two pegs on the cable retainer into the two holes in the chassis

midwall.

b. Slide the cable retainer forward until it is locked in place and it is holding the

flex cable connector firmly against the rear of the DVD-ROM drive.

FIGURE 3-19 Installing the Cable Retainer (Sun Fire X4200 server shown)

10. Replace the front cover to the chassis. See FIGURE 3-4.

a. Place the front edge of the cover squarely onto the chassis top-front edge.

b. Set the rear of the cover down so that it fits into the keyed slots on the chassis

sides.

c. Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis to lock it in place.

Caution – Ensure that the front edge of the cover is seated tightly and squarely

against the gasket on the top-front edge of the chassis to avoid overheating the server.

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11. Replace the front bezel to the chassis:

a. Align the pegs on the rear of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the

front of the chassis.

Note – Ensure that the new DVD-slot faceplate is over the DVD-ROM drive and

that the button on the DVD-slot faceplate is oriented toward the chassis bottom. See

FIGURE 3-1.

b. Press the bezel evenly against the front of the chassis until it is flat against the

front of the chassis.

c. Open the fan bay door on the front cover and tighten the captive retaining

screw that secures the bezel in place. See

FIGURE 3-3.

12. Replace the main cover to the chassis:

a. Set the cover in place so that it aligns with the keyed openings in the chassis

sides.

b. Slide the cover toward the chassis front until it is firmly and squarely against

the edge of the front cover.

13. Return power to the server. See Section 2.1, “Powering On the Server” on page 2-2.

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3.4.5 Replacing a Fan Module

Follow these steps to remove and replace an individual fan module.

Note – This component is a hot-swappable CRU and can be replaced by anyone.

TABLE 3-5 lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

TABLE3-5 Sun Fire X4100 Supported Fan Module Part Numbers

Component Part Number

Fan tray assembly (Sun Fire X4100 fan module) 541-0266

Caution – The fans are hot-swappable and can be removed and replaced while the

system is running. Do not hold the fan bay door open for more than 60 seconds at a time to avoid overheating the server. Remove and replace only one fan at a time.

The internal system software designation of the fan connector boards, or fan trays (FT), and fan modules (FM) is shown in server).

FIGURE 3-20 (viewed from the front of the

FT1 FM0

FT0 FM0

FIGURE 3-20 System Designation of Fan Connector Boards and Fan Modules

FT1 FM1

FT0 FM1

Front of server

FT1 FM2

FT0 FM2

1. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can open the fan bay door. If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

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2. Open the door to the fan bay and identify the defective fan module(s).

■ Fan module LED lit: The fan module is faulty and should be replaced.

■ Fan module LED off: The fan module is operating properly.

Caution – When you open the fan bay door, be careful to hold it open with one

hand so that it does not spring shut and injure your fingers. Do not hold the fan bay door open for more than 60 seconds while the server is running to avoid overheating.

3. While holding the fan bay door open, grasp the faulty fan module by its plastic strap and lift it straight up out of the fan bay. See

FIGURE 3-21.

FIGURE 3-21 Opening the Fan Bay Door and Removing a Fan Module

Installation is the reverse of this procedure.

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3.4.6 Replacing a Fan Connector Board

Follow these steps to remove and replace a fan connector board.

Note – This component is a CRU and can be replaced by anyone.

TABLE 3-6 lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

TABLE3-6 Sun Fire X4100 Supported Fan Connector Board Part Numbers

Component Part Number

Fan connector board 501-6917

1. Power off the server as described in Section 3.2.1, “Powering Off the Server” on

page 3-2.

2. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can open the fan bay door. If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

3. Open the fan bay door and hold it open. See

FIGURE 3-22.

Caution – When you open the fan bay door, be careful to hold it open with one

hand so that it does not spring shut and injure your fingers. Do not hold the fan bay door open for more than 60 seconds while the server is running to avoid overheating the server.

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FIGURE 3-22 Opening the Fan Bay Door and Removing a Fan Module

4. Remove the three fan modules that are connected to the fan connector board that you are replacing. Grasp each fan module by its plastic strap and lift it straight up out of the fan bay.

5. Unfasten the single screw that secures the fan connector board to the chassis. See

FIGURE 3-23.

Note – In the following figures, the server is shown from a rear view with the front

cover off and all fans removed to provide visibility. Do not remove the covers for this procedure.

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FIGURE 3-23 Unfastening the Fan Connector Board Securing Screw

6. Slide the fan connector board toward the center of the chassis to disconnect it from the front I/O board and to release it from the two locating tabs on the chassis. See

FIGURE 3-24.

7. Lift the board straight up to remove it from the system.

FIGURE 3-24 Releasing the Fan Connector Board

Installation is the reverse of this procedure.

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3.4.7 Replacing the Front Panel Indicator Board

Follow these steps to remove and replace a front panel indicator board.

Note – This component is a CRU and can be replaced by anyone.

TABLE 3-7 lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

TABLE3-7 Sun Fire X4100 Supported Front Panel Indicator Board Part Numbers

Component Part Number

Indicator board (front panel) 501-6916

1. Power off the server as described in Section 3.2.1, “Powering Off the Server” on

page 3-2.

2. Remove the main cover as described in Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover”

on page 3-3.

3. Remove the front bezel as described in Section 3.2.3, “Removing the Front Bezel”

on page 3-4.

Note – Always unfasten the bezel’s securing screw before removing the bezel.

4. Remove the front cover as described in Section 3.2.4, “Removing the Front Cover”

on page 3-5.

5. Unfasten the two screws that secure the front panel indicator board to the chassis.

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FIGURE 3-25 Unfastening the Front Panel Indicator Board Screws

6. While supporting the indicator board with your right hand, use your left hand to gently push the indicator board toward the center of the chassis to disconnect it from the front I/O board. See

FIGURE 3-26 Removing the Front Panel Indicator Board

FIGURE 3-26.

7. Lift the front panel indicator board from the chassis.

Installation is the reverse of this procedure.

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3.4.8 Replacing the Front I/O Board

Follow these steps to remove and replace the front I/O board.

Note – This component is a FRU and should be replaced only by qualified service

technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance.

TABLE 3-8 lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

TABLE3-8 Sun Fire X4100 Supported Front I/O Board Part Numbers

Component Part Number

Front I/O board (for Sun Fire X4100) 501-6918

1. Power off the server as described in Section 3.2.1, “Powering Off the Server” on

page 3-2.

2. Disconnect any external cables from the front I/O board’s USB connectors.

3. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove the main cover and front cover. If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the main cover as described in Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover”

on page 3-3.

5. Remove the front bezel as described in Section 3.2.3, “Removing the Front Bezel”

on page 3-4.

Note – Always unfasten the bezel’s securing screw before removing the bezel.

6. Remove the front cover as described in Section 3.2.4, “Removing the Front Cover”

on page 3-5.

7. Remove all six fan modules by lifting each fan module by its plastic strap to disconnect it from its fan connector board.

8. Remove both fan connector boards:

a. Unfasten the single screw that secures each fan connector board to the chassis.

See

FIGURE 3-27.

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Note – In the following figures, the server is shown from a rear view with the front

cover off and all fans removed to provide visibility.

FIGURE 3-27 Unfastening the Fan Connector Board Securing Screw

b. Slide each fan connector board toward the center of the chassis, to disconnect

them from the front I/O board and to release each board from the locating tabs on the chassis. See

FIGURE 3-28.

c. Lift the fan connector boards straight up to remove them from the system.

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FIGURE 3-28 Releasing the Fan Connector Board

9. Remove the front panel indicator board:

a. Unfasten the two screws securing the front panel indicator board to the chassis.

See

FIGURE 3-29.

FIGURE 3-29 Unfastening the Front Panel Indicator Board Screws

b. While supporting the indicator board with your right hand, use your left hand

to gently push the indicator board toward the center of the chassis to disconnect it from the front I/O board. See

FIGURE 3-30.

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FIGURE 3-30 Removing the Front Panel Indicator Board

c. Remove the indicator board from the chassis.

10. Disconnect the interconnect cable that connects the front I/O board to the motherboard. See

FIGURE 3-31 Disconnecting the Interconnect Cable From the Front I/O Board

FIGURE 3-31.

11. Unfasten the screw that secures the front I/O board to the chassis. See FIGURE 3-32.

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FIGURE 3-32 Unfastening the Front I/O Board Screw From the Chassis

Note – The white plastic sheath that is attached to the front I/O board is an

insulator, which protects the board components. Do not remove this insulator sheath from the front I/O board.

12. Gently push the front I/O board toward the rear of the chassis approximately 0.25 inch (6 mm), freeing the board from the two locating tabs at its bottom-left and bottom-right corners. See

FIGURE 3-33.

FIGURE 3-33 Releasing the Front I/O Board From the Chassis Locating Tabs

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13. Lift the front I/O board straight up and out of the chassis.

Installation is the reverse of this procedure.

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3.4.9 Replacing the Graphics Redirect and Service Processor (GRASP) Board

Follow these steps to remove and replace the Graphics Redirect and Service Processor (GRASP) board.

Note – This component is a FRU and should be replaced only by qualified service

technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance.

TABLE 3-9 lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

TABLE3-9 Sun Fire X4100 Supported GRASP Board Part Numbers

Component Part Number

GRASP board 501-6979

1. Power off the server as described in Section 3.2.1, “Powering Off the Server” on

page 3-2.

2. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove the main cover. If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

3. Remove the main cover as described in Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover”

on page 3-3.

Caution – There is a power status LED (CR1) on the GRASP board that indicates

whether 3.3V standby power is reaching the GRASP board. The GRASP board is not hot-swappable and should never be removed while this LED is lit.

4. Squeeze the plastic standoff that protrudes through the GRASP board to press the standoff’s locking tabs. See

If you have difficulty pressing the locking tabs with your fingers, you can use a pair of long-nosed pliers.

FIGURE 3-34.

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Power status LED CR1

FIGURE 3-34 Removing the GRASP Board

5. Raise the corner of the GRASP board until it is clear of the locking tab.

6. Pivot the front edge of the GRASP board upward to disengage it from the rear plastic bracket and to disengage its connector from the motherboard.

Note – Be careful to avoid bending the GRASP board while removing or installing

it.

Installation is the reverse of this procedure.

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3.4.10 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive

Follow these steps to remove and replace a hard disk drive (HDD).

Note – This component is a hot-swappable CRU and can be replaced by anyone.

The internal system software designation of the HDDs is shown in HDD 0 and HDD 1 are included in the standard system configuration; HDD 2 and HDD 3 are shown to represent the optional factory configuration of four hard drives (no DVD-ROM drive).

HDD 3HDD 2

HDD 0 HDD 1

FIGURE 3-35 Sun Fire X4100 Designation of Hard Disk Drives

A single HDD failure will not cause a data failure if the HDDs are configured as a mirrored RAID 1 volume (optional). The HDD can be hot-swapped, and when a new HDD is inserted, the contents are automatically rebuilt from the rest of the array with no need to reconfigure the RAID parameters. If the bad HDD was configured as a hot-spare, the new HDD is automatically configured as a new hot-spare to mirror the data from the good HDD.

FIGURE 3-35.

Caution – Possible data loss: If you insert a HDD that has been configured with a

RAID volume into a server that did not previously have its HDDs configured with RAID volumes, the existing HDD(s) in the server will be converted to RAID volumes during automatic synchronization and any existing data on the existing HDD(s) in the server will be erased. Before permanently removing a HDD that is part of an active RAID volume, use the LSI Configuration Utility to delete the RAID volume from the HDD to avoid causing this problem.

For information about the implementation of RAID on this server and instructions on how to use the LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) BIOS Configuration Utility to configure RAID for your server, see Section E.4, “Performing

RAID Conﬁguration Tasks” on page E-41.

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TABLE 3-10 lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

TABLE3-10 Sun Fire X4100 Supported HDD Part Numbers

Component Part Number

36-GB 10K RPM 2.5-inch SAS drive (RoHS-compliant, replaces 540-6358)

73-GB 10K RPM 2.5-inch SAS drive (RoHS-compliant, replaces 541-0323)

540-6610

540-6611

1. Observe the LEDs on the faces of the HDDs and identify the defective HDD:

■ Middle LED on (amber): The drive is faulty and should be replaced.

■ Bottom LED on (green): The drive is operating properly.

Note – When you replace the HDDs to their bays, you must return each HDD to the

bay from which it was removed. Use an adhesive note or another method to temporarily label the HDDs when you remove them.

2. Press the button on the face of the HDD to release the spring-loaded securing latch. See

FIGURE 3-36.

3. Grasp the securing latch and remove the HDD from the drive bay.

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Sun Microsystems X4100, X4200 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

Before You Read This Document

Product Updates

Related Documentation

Using UNIX Commands

Typographic Conventions

Third-Party Web Sites

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Introduction to the Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers

1.1 Features of the Servers

1.2 Sun Fire X4100 Server Orientation

1.2.1 Sun Fire X4100 Server Front Panel Features

1.2.2 Sun Fire X4100 Server Back Panel Features

1.2.3 Sun Fire X4100 Server Components

1.3 Sun Fire X4200 Server Orientation

1.3.1 Sun Fire X4200 Server Front Panel Features

1.3.2 Sun Fire X4200 Server Back Panel Features

1.3.3 Sun Fire X4200 Server Components

1.4 Accessory Kits

1.5 Additional Options and Replaceable Components

Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings

2.1 Powering On the Server

2.2 Powering Off the Server

2.3 Configuring BIOS Settings

2.3.1 Changing the Configuration of a BIOS Menu Item

2.3.2 BIOS Considerations

2.3.2.1 PCI Card Slot Booting Priority

2.3.2.2 BIOS Option ROM Size Limitation

2.3.2.3 AMD PowerNow! Feature Disabled by Default

2.3.3 Descriptions of the BIOS Setup Screens

2.3.4 BIOS Setup Menu Screens

2.3.4.1 BIOS Main Menu Screen

2.3.4.2 BIOS Advanced Menu Main Screen

2.3.4.3 BIOS Advanced Menu CPU Configuration Screen

2.3.4.4 BIOS Advanced Menu IDE Configuration Screen

2.3.4.5 BIOS Advanced Menu SuperIO Chipset Configuration Screen

2.3.4.6 BIOS Advanced Menu ACPI Settings Screen

2.3.4.7 BIOS Advanced Menu ACPI Configuration Screen

2.3.4.8 BIOS Advanced Menu Event Logging Details Screen

2.3.4.9 BIOS Advanced Menu HyperTransport Configuration Screen

2.3.4.10 BIOS Advanced Menu IPMI Configuration Screen

2.3.4.11 BIOS Advanced Menu IPMI, View BMC Event Log Screen

2.3.4.12 BIOS Advanced Menu IPMI, LAN Configuration Screen

2.3.4.13 BIOS Advanced Menu IPMI, PEF Configuration Screen

2.3.4.14 BIOS Advanced Menu MPS Configuration Screen

2.3.4.15 BIOS Advanced Menu, AMD PowerNow Configuration

2.3.4.16 BIOS Advanced Menu Remote Access Configuration Screen

2.3.4.17 BIOS Advanced Menu USB Configuration Screen

2.3.4.18 BIOS PCI/PnP Menu

2.3.4.19 BIOS Boot Menu Main Screen

2.3.4.20 BIOS Boot Menu Boot Settings Configuration Screen

2.3.4.21 BIOS Boot Menu Boot Device Priority Screen

2.3.4.22 BIOS Boot Menu Hard Disk Drives Screen

2.3.4.23 BIOS Boot Menu Removable Drives Screen

2.3.4.24 BIOS Boot Menu CD/DVD Drives Screen

2.3.4.25 BIOS Security Settings Menu

2.3.4.26 BIOS Chipset Menu Main Screen

2.3.4.27 BIOS Chipset Menu NorthBridge Configuration Screen

2.3.4.28 BIOS Chipset Menu NorthBridge Memory Configuration Screen

2.3.4.29 BIOS Chipset Menu NorthBridge ECC Configuration Screen

2.3.4.30 BIOS Chipset Menu NorthBridge IOMMU Mode Screen

2.3.4.31 BIOS Chipset Menu SouthBridge Configuration Screen

2.3.4.32 BIOS Chipset Menu PCI-X Configuration Screen

2.3.4.33 BIOS Exit Option Menu Screen

2.4 Resetting SP and BIOS Passwords Using Jumper P4

2.5 Using the Force-Recovery Jumper P5

2.6 Using the Clear CMOS Jumper TP51/TP52

2.7 Using the Reset and NMI Switches

2.8 Updating the BIOS

2.9 Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Maintaining the Sun Fire X4100 Server

3.1 Tools and Supplies Needed

3.2 Powering Off the Server and Removing the Covers

3.2.1 Powering Off the Server

3.2.2 Removing the Main Cover