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Model: Toshiba M500D FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection agains t harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, an d can radiate radi o frequenc y ener gy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his o wn ex pense.

NOTE: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class A limits may be attached to this equiptment.Operation with non-compliant peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer’ s parallel port, seri al ports, US B ports, PS/2 PS/2mouse port, and monitor port. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by T oshiba, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference in a commerc ial area.

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This device must accept any interferenc e received, including in terference that may cause undesired operation.

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T oshiba declares that the product: Toshiba M500D (SYU3120U-000ZZ, SYU3120U-000Z1, SYU3120U-000Z2, SYU3120U-000Z3, SYU3120U-00001, SYU3120U-00002, SYU3120U-00003) conforms to the following standards:

T oshiba erklärt, daß das Produkt: Toshiba M500D (SYU3120U-000ZZ, SYU3120U-000Z1, SYU3120U-000Z2, SYU3120U-000Z3, SYU3120U-00001, SYU3120U-00002, SYU3120U-00003) folgenden Normen entspricht:

T oshiba déclarent que le produit cité ci-dessous: T oshiba M500D (SYU3120U-000ZZ, SYU3120U000Z1, SYU3120U-000Z2, SYU3120U-000Z3, SYU3120U-00001, SYU3120U-00002, SYU3120U-00003) est conformé aux normes suivantes:

T oshiba declaran que el producto: Toshiba M500D(SYU3120U-000ZZ, SYU3120U-000Z1, SYU3120U-000Z2, SYU3120U-000Z3, SYU3120U-00001, SYU3120U-00002, SYU3120U-00003) cumple los sigulentes estándares:

T oshiba dichiara, che il prodotto: Toshiba M500D (SYU3120U-000ZZ, SYU3120U-000Z1, SYU3120U-000Z2, SYU3120U-000Z3, SYU3120U-00001, SYU3120U-00002, SYU3120U-00003) è conforme alle seguenti norme:

T oshiba intygar att produkten: Toshiba M500D (SYU3120U-000ZZ, SYU3120U-000Z1, SYU3120U-000Z2, SYU3120U-000Z3, SYU3120U-00001, SYU3120U-00002, SYU3120U-00003) överensstämmer med föijande normer:

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Notice to user of EN55022

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

CD-ROM Safety Instruction

The CD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, see “CD-ROM drive” on page 4 for information on operating the CD-ROM drive and handling compact discs. Should the CD-ROM drive require maintenance, contact an authorized service technician.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performan ce of procedures o ther than those specified this user ’ s guide may result in hazardous radiation e xposure. To prev ent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the Required Label

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Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started........................................................... 1

Make sure you have everything............................................. 1

Environmental considerations................................................ 2

System overview..................................................................... 4

Front of the server............................................................... 4

Back of the server............................................................... 8

Inside the server................................................................ 10

Hard disk drive (HDD)........................................................... 11

Power supply......................................................................... 12

General maintenance............................................................ 12

Care of the server.............................................................. 12

Care of the mouse............................................................. 12

Care of the keyboard......................................................... 13

Keyboard comfort................................................................. 13

Developing good work habits.......................................... 14

Arranging your work area................................................ 14

Seating and posture.......................................................... 15

Using your arms and wrists............................................. 16

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Chapter 2: Connecting Components....................................... 19

Installing optional devices.................................................... 19

Before you start................................................................. 19

Maintenance overview..................................................... 21

Removing and installing the bezel and side panel............. 24

Removing the bezel.......................................................... 24

Removing the side panel................................................. 25

Installing the side panel.................................................... 26

Installing the bezel............................................................ 26

Adding a secondary CPU module....................................... 27

Replacing a CPU module................................................. 30

Adding memory.................................................................... 34

Installing a memory module............................................ 35

Removing a memory module......................................... 36

Adding an IDE hard disk drive............................................. 37

Using System Setup after installing an IDE HDD............... 43

Adding a SCSI hard disk drive............................................. 44

SCSI configuration........................................................... 45

Removing SCSI HDDs..................................................... 49

RAID configuration........................................................... 50

Starting the SCSI utility.................................................... 50

Adding SCSI I/O devices...................................................... 55

SCSI ID.............................................................................. 55

Termination....................................................................... 55

Installing SCSI devices..................................................... 55

Removing SCSI devices................................................... 57

Expansion cards.................................................................... 58

IRQ setup........................................................................... 58

Installing expansion cards............................................... 59

Removing expansion cards............................................. 60

Connecting peripherals......................................................... 61

Connecting the power cable............................................ 63

T urning on the server....................................................... 64

T urning off the server....................................................... 65

System startup...................................................................... 65

Starting up from the floppy disk drive............................. 65

Starting from the HDD (with an operating system)....... 66

Starting from a bootable CD-ROM.................................. 66

Chapter 3: System Configuration Setup................................. 69

Setup...................................................................................... 69

Starting the Setup utility................................................... 70

Operating procedures....................................................... 73

Setup items........................................................................ 74

How to return to the T oshiba defaults............................... 103

Chapter 4: If Something Goes Wrong.................................. 107

Troubleshooting................................................................... 107

Before calling for service................................................ 109

Error check...................................................................... 109

Initial startup.................................................................... 110

Application software problems...................................... 110

Common problems........................................................ 111

Hardware Diagnostic Program.......................................... 113

Starting the HW Diagnostic Program........................... 113

HW Diagnostic Program menu..................................... 114

Diagnostic function tests................................................ 118

Log utilities....................................................................... 128

System Configuration screen........................................ 136

T oshiba Technical Support................................................. 136

Appendix A: Specifications..................................................... 139

Appendix B: Interfaces............................................................ 145

Appendix C: Battery Replacement......................................... 157

Appendix D: Device Log......................................................... 161

Appendix E: CMOS Setup...................................................... 165

Glossary................................................................................... 169

Index......................................................................................... 205

About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Safety icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Other documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Service options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

Maintenance contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the T oshiba M500D server. This server combines high performance with great flexibility , including:

Dual Intel Pentium III processors - 500 MHz, 600 MHz, or

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700 MHz

HINT: Future Toshiba M500D server may support faster processor speeds.

High-speed ECC SDRAM memory , e xpandable to 1 GB

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512 KB internal second lev el ECC cache memory (500 MHz

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Pentium III processor), 256 KB OD cache memory (600 MHz and 700 MHz Pentium III processors

40x IDE CD-ROM dri ve

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Six I/O expansion slots - Fiv e 32-bit PCI slots; one A GP slot

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occupied by an A GP PCI graphics adapter with 8 MB DRAM

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Seven de vice bays - Tw o front-accessible 3.5-inch dri ve bays

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(one occupied by a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy driv e); four front accessible 5.25-inch half-height bays (one occupied by a 40x IDE CD-R OM driv e); one internal 3.5-inch driv e bay

Easy to install memory modules and expansion cards

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NOTE: The Toshiba M500D meets the FCC regulations for a Class A digital device, suitable for use in a business installation. There is a possibility of radio interference when using the Toshiba M500D in a home environment.

About this guide

This user’ s guide introduces the Toshiba M500D’ s features and explains how to set up, configure, and maintain the serv er.

Read through the guide to gain an overall understanding of operating procedures and safety precautions before you use the Toshiba M500D server.

TECHNICAL NOTE: There may be system limitations that apply to your server depending on the BIOS release version you have installed. Future BIOS releases may address these limitations. Throughout this manual, there may be notations and instructions wherever these limitations affect server performance.

To determine the BIOS version, turn on the server. The BIOS release version appears on the fourth line of the Power On Self Test (POST) screen.

Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or damage your equipment. The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and the following icons highlight these instructions:

DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

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WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed.

NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items.

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Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:

TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about the server.

HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.

DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.

Other documentation

In addition to this user’ s guide, Toshiba pro vides:

A Toshiba M500D Quick Start Card, which identifies the

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major server components, and provides a quick reference to connection, setup, and system configuration information.

Supplemental information and documentation provided on

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the Toshiba M500D compact disc that shipped with the server . Refer to the Readme f ile on the compact disc for a complete list of the documentation provided to support your server .

Labels

T wo caution labels are af fixed Toshiba M500D serv er—one to the rear of the server and the other on the inside of the side panel.

DANGER: Never remove the caution labels. If the labels are illegible, consult your authorized service repair office or sales office.

CAUTION

DANGER: Power supply poses hazards of electrical shock injury to persons and damage to equipment. It should be removed and replaced only by trained service technicians.

Inside of side panel

CAUTION

When you open the panel and work inside the server, observe the precautions below: 1 Turn off the server and disconnect the power cable to prevent injury by fans or an electric

shock.

2 Disconnect cables inside the server carefully to prevent your hand from hitting against the

inside of the server and being injured.

3 Add or remove expansion cards carefully to prevent your hands from being injured by their

edges.

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Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of service options b uilt around its warranty programs. See the warranty material included with the server for registration information.

Maintenance contracts

Periodic maintenance and inspection is essential to keep the server fully operational and assure its safe use. Toshiba recommends purchasing a maintenance contract for this purpose.

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Chapter

Make sure you hav e ev erything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Environmental considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System overvie w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hard disk drive (HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ke yboard comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Getting Started

This chapter describes the Toshiba M500D server and the environmental conditions in which it is designed to operate.

Make sure you have everything

Unpack the boxes and check the contents against the T oshiba M500D Quick Start card provided with your system.

If the server contains optional devices, those components will be listed on the content list and your purchase order . If an y items are missing or damaged, notify your Toshiba representative immediately .

Getting Started

Environmental considerations

Place the server on a level surface in a clean, dust-free, and wellventilated area free from:

Direct sunlight

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V ibration

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Liquids and corrosive chemicals

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CAUTION: If you spill liquid into the server, turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the server does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba authorized service provider.

Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such

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as large motors or speaker phones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of

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temperature change such as air conditioner vents, fans, or heaters

Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . Use the server within the

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following range of ambient conditions:

T emperature: 50° F to 95° F (10º C to 35º C) Relative humidity: 30% to 80% RH (no condensation)

If the server is exposed to conditions that could result in

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condensation accumulating on the server’ s cabinet or it’s internal components, wait one to two hours before operating the server .

Getting Started

Environmental considerations

HINT: To inspect the server for moisture, remove the side panel. For instructions on removing the side panel, see “Removing the side panel” on page 25.

CAUTION: Condensation can corrode server components and short-circuit it’ s electrical circuits if the unit is on. Av oid exposing the server to condensation during use and storage.

Allow suf ficient space around the serv er and other equipment to allow for installation and maintenance.

2 in. (5 cm)

12 in. (30 cm)

Minimum installation clearances

8 in. (20 cm)

2 in. (5 cm)

Getting Started

System overview

The illustrations in this section identify the server’ s major components, ports and hardware.

Front of the server

CD-ROM drive

Floppy disk drive Power switch

Status indicators Reset switch

Foot plates

CD-ROM drive

Manual eject pinhole

Disc tray

Headphone jack

Volume control dial

On/Busy light

Play/Skip button

The CD-ROM dri ve reads single-sided (3.15-in and 4.72-in) discs. Disc tray - Holds compact discs in the CD-R OM dri ve. Headphone jack - Allows you to connect a headset or earphones to

the CD-ROM dri v e.

Stop/Eject button

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System overview

Volume control dial - Allows you to adjust the audio output volume of the CD-R OM driv e.

Manual eject access pinhole - This pinhole provides access the a manual eject button, allo wing you to manually release the disc tray if it does not open when you press the Stop/Eject button. T o open the disc tray manually , turn off the server and insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the pinhole.

On/Busy light - Illuminates when the CD-ROM dri v e is in use. Play/Skip button - Pressing the Play/Skip button begins playback

of selected content. Pressing this button while a track is playing advances the content to the track and resumes playback.

Stop/Eject button - Stops content playback. When content is not playing, pressing this button either opens or closes the disc tray.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the CD-ROM drive, never manually open the disc tray while the server is on.

Never insert a pencil lead, plastic stick, or any other easily breakable object into the manual eject button pinhole.

Never press the Stop/Eject button while the On/Busy light is lit. Doing so could affect the system.

Never remove the compact disc from the CD-ROM drive when the On/Busy light is lit.

When handling compact discs:

Hold the compact disc by the center and outer edge, taking

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care not to touch the surface. Place the compact disc on the disc tray with the label side up.

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Keep the compact disc in its protectiv e case when not in use.

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A v oid e xposure to high temperature.

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Never bend or place hea vy objects on the compact disc.

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System overview

If a compact disc is dirty, clean it carefully with a soft dry

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cloth. Always use gentle strokes from the center of the disc outward. Never wipe in a circular motion.

Floppy disk drive (FDD)

The drive reads 3.5-inch diskettes (1.44 MB/720 KB).

In-use light Eject button

In-use light - Glows while the diskette is being accessed. Eject button - Releases the diskette from the driv e.

TECHNICAL NOTE: To prevent data loss, never press the eject button while the in-use light is lit.

When handling diskettes:

Never open the shutter.

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A v oid touching the diskette’s magnetic surface.

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Keep diskettes a way from objects such as large motors or

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speaker phones that generate strong magnetic fields. Magnetic fields may erase the data on the diskettes.

A v oid exposing diskettes to direct sunlight or to any source of

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heat. Never place heavy objects on disk ettes.

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Store diskettes under the following ambient conditions:

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T emperature: 32° F to 127° F (0° C to 53°C) Humidity: 8% to 90% RH

Getting Started

System overview

System indicator lights

Power button

Power light

Disk light

Reset button

Each system light provides information on the state of the server .

T ype of light State of light State of server

Power Off Not running

Green Running normally

Disk Off Disk not running

Flashing green Disk running

TECHNICAL NOTE: Never turn off the server or reset the system while the disk light is lit. Data could be lost or destroyed.

Operation switches

T y pe of bu tton Usage

Power Press to turn the server on or of f.

Reset Press to restart the server . Use a slender

object to press the button.

The procedures for turning the server on and off v ary depending on the system. See “Turning on the server” on page 64.

Getting Started

System overview

Foot plates

For better stabilization, four foot plates are installed on the bottom of the server. To stabilize the server , rotate the four foot plates out to their extended position.

Back of the server

AC connector

115/230 VAC switch

I/O ports

Monitor port

Ethernet port

(optional on some models)

Foot plate

Cooling fans

Communication and Link Speed lights

Getting Started

System overview

AC connector - Use this port to connect the A C po wer cable.

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See “Connecting the power cable” on page 63. 115/230 VAC switch - This switch allows you to choose the

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correct voltage for your geographic location. See “Connecting the power cable” on page 63.

Cooling fans - These fans pre vent de vices in the serv er from

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overheating. The cooling fans are not user -replaceable. If a cooling fan fails, contact your T oshiba authorized service representative.

CAUTION: To ensure proper ventilation and avoid overheating, keep the area around the cooling fans clear.

I/O ports - Use these ports to connect the PS/2 keyboard, P/S

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mouse, printer, and serial peripherals. See “Connecting peripherals” on page 61.

Keyboard

*USB

Serial 2 (COM2)

Serial 1 (COM1)

Monitor port - Use this port to connect the monitor .

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Ethernet port - This port allows you to connect to a

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100BASE-TX or 10B ASE-T Ethernet

Mouse

Parallel

*Functional if supported

by installed operating system

LAN (optional on

some models).

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System overview

Communication and speed lights - The Communication

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(ACT) and Link lights indicate the communication status.

On: Connected normally and waiting Flashing: Communicating Off: Network cable unconnected or connected

incorrectly

The Link Speed light (100M) indicates the communication

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speed.

On: Communication at 100 Mbps Off: Communication at 10 Mbps

Inside the server

JP1

USB PS/2

CPU 1

CPU 2

COMA COMB

JP10

AGP

PCI5 PCI4 PCI3 PCI2 PCI1

5.25-inch device bay - This de vice bay has four slots which

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FAN2

PIIX4

FAN1

82443BX

6BXD

BAT1

SB-LINK

FLOPPYIDE2

IDE1

11111111

PWR

SOFT

J12

JP12

PWR

SPRREST HD IR GN GD

5.25-inch device bay Memory slots

3.5-inch device bay (front accessible)

Expansion slots

are accessible from the front of the server (one has a CDROM dri ve installed). The serv er supports built-in SCSI devic es.

Memory slots - The server has four memory slots that support

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128 MB and 256 MB modules. See “Adding memory” on page 34 for more information.

3.5-inch device bay - This de vice bay has two slots which are

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accessible from the front of the server (one contains the floppy disk driv e). In addition, the serv er has one internal 3.5inch device bay .

Expansion slots - The system board has 6 expansion slots—

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one AGP and fi v e 32-bit PCI slots. The PCI slots accept PCI expansion cards and support PCI2.1 specifications.

Hard disk drive (HDD)

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Hard disk drive (HDD)

The disk light flashes green while the disk driv e is reading or writing data.

CAUTION: Installing or replacing the HDD requires special skills and knowledge.Toshiba recommends that, instead of replacing the hard disk drive yourself, you contact an authorized service provider to do it for you. While the system is running, an error in the course of installing or replacing it could cause failures and destruction or loss of important programs and data.

Avoid exposing the server to shock or vibration while the power is on. Even if the light is off, the hard disk drive head stays in the data area while the disk is spinning.

When the server is turned off, the hard disk drive head automatically retracts and continues spinning. W ait 30 seconds for the drive head to stop spinning before remo ving the hard disk drive.

Getting Started

P ower supply

Power supply

The server has one po wer supply rated at 300 watts.

General maintenance

Care of the server

If the server is dusty , wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. If it is

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very dirty, wipe it lightly with a damp cloth. A void e xposing the server to chemicals such as benzine, paint

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thinner and insecticide, which could damage or discolor the case.

To prevent system malfunctions, a v oid exposing the serv er to

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shock or vibration.

Care of the mouse

If the mouse is used for a long period of time, dust may adhere to the ball, making the mouse pointer action sluggish or erratic.

Clean the mouse periodically:

Turn of f the serv er.

Rotate the cover on the bottom of the mouse in the direction

of the arrow (counterclockwise), remove the cov er , then remove the ball.

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Keyboard comfort

Using a dry cloth, remove any foreign matter adhering to the

rollers inside the mouse.

W a sh the ball with tap water or a neutral detergent.

Dry the ball and place it back in the mouse.

Position the cover on the bottom of the mouse and rotate it in

the opposite direction to the arrows (clockwise) until it clicks

into its locked position.

Care of the keyboard

If the keyboard is dusty, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth.

Keyboard comfort

You can work more comfortably and efficiently b y thoughtfully organizing your work space. Dev eloping good work habits is the best way to av oid strain and stress to your hands, back, neck and eyes.

Getting Started

Ke yboar d comfort

CAUTION: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury. If your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician.

Developing good work habits

The key to av oiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your acti vities. If possible, schedule a v ariety of tasks into your working day . Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your ef f iciency.

Take recovery pauses from typing.

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Take short breaks to change position, stretch your muscles,

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and rest your eyes. A two or three minute break e v ery half hour is more effecti ve than one long break after se veral hours.

Stretch spontaneously throughout the day to reduce tension.

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A v oid performing repetiti v e acti vities for long periods.

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Intersperse repetitive acti vities with other tasks. T o reduce e ye strain, look away from the computer ev ery 15

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minutes or so, and focus your eyes on a distant object for 30 seconds.

Arranging your work area

Carefully planned placement of your computer and desktop tools can help you avoid stress-related injuries and make working more efficient. Adjusting the lighting can mak e it easier to see your work and reduce eye strain.

Getting Started

Keyboard comfort

Place the keyboard on a flat surface, directly in front of you, at

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a comfortable distance. When you use the keyboard, your arms and hands should be in a relaxed position with your forearms parallel to the floor . You should be able to type without twisting your body or neck.

Place the monitor so that its top is at eye le vel (lo wer for

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bifocal or progressiv es wearers). Adjust the screen to avoid reflections and glare.

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Set your paper holder at the same distance as the screen. If

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possible, adjust the holder so that the paper is at the same height as the screen.

Position the monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting

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does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windo ws or shades to reduce glare.

A v oid placing the monitor in front of a bright light that could

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shine directly in your eyes. If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work

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area.

Seating and posture

Correct postur e and computer placement

Getting Started

Ke yboar d comfort

When using the computer, sit comfortably . Proper seating is one of the primary factors in reducing work strain.

Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly belo w

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the level of your elbo w. You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed.

Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If

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necessary , use a foot rest to raise the le v el of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs.

Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower

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curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support.

Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips and elbows

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approximately form 90-degrees angles when you work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far.

Using your arms and wrists

Keep your wrists straight while typing. If necessary , adjust the

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keyboard and chair height to keep wrists straight. A v oid resting on your wrists while typing.

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Use a light touch on the keys and mouse.

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A void bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. Keep them in

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a relaxed, neutral position while typing. Exercise your hands, wrists and arms several times during the

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day to improve circulation.

Regular attention to your work habits can make your time at the computer more productive.

Getting Started

Keyboard comfort

Chapter

Installing optional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Removing and installing the bezel and side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adding a secondary CPU module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adding memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adding an IDE hard disk driv e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Starting the SCSI utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Adding SCSI I/O devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Connecting peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

System startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Connecting Components

Installing optional devices

You should install all optional devices before setting up the server.

Before you start

Before installing an optional device, read the manuf acturer’s

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instructions and the installation instructions in this manual. The procedures described in this chapter require specific

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technical knowledge and experience. If you hav e no experience installing/removing optional de vices, or if the job seems diff icult, consult your authorized service provider. Toshiba assumes no liability for damages if you install and/or remove optional de vices yourself.

DANGER: Never handle any electrical component that is not described in this manual. Some parts carry high voltages and are dangerous.To avoid electrical shock, shut down the server and disconnect the power cable before performing any server maintenance.

Connecting Components

Installing optional devices

HINT: Toshiba recommends using Toshiba-certified devices or peripherals. Consult your authorized service repair office, sales office, or log on to the Web site at www.support.toshiba.com for recommended devices.

Selecting a workplace

Before performing server maintenance, select a place that

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does not have high humidity and is as free of dust and direct sunlight as possible.

The ambient temperature and humidity should range between

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50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) and 30% to 80% RH. A v oid exposing the server to sharp temperature fluctuations that could cause condensation.

Never install or remov e de vices in a static-inducing

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environment (on a carpet, for e xample). Electronic devices can fail if they are e xposed to electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Working safely

Make sure you read and understand the instructions and

❖

precautions in this guide before performing server maintenance.

Perform the steps in each procedure in the order written.

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Before disconnecting any cables, check their positions to

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make sure you reconnect them correctly. Check cable connectors for broken or bent pins. If a cable

❖

connector has screws, tighten the scre ws f inger-tight when securing the cable.

If a failure occurs, consult your authorized service provider .

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Connecting Components

Installing optional devices

WARNING: To avoid electrical shock, never operate the server with the side panel removed.

CAUTION: Internal server components can be seriously damaged by static electricity. Wear a wrist or heel ground cable to discharge static electricity carried on your body. If such equipment is not available, touch a grounded metal object to discharge static electricity before working on sensitive electronic components.

Once you remove a device from its antistatic package, if necessary, place the antistatic package and the device on a flat, grounded surface. Store the antistatic package.

To prevent static build-up, never drag the server when moving it.

Maintenance overview

WARNING: Never disassemble the server more than described in this manual. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock, cause a system fault, or void your warranty.

When performing maintenance on the server , follow these general steps.

Turn of f all peripherals connected to the serv er.

Turn of f the server.

Unplug all power cables from their A C outlets. Disconnect all

cables connected to the back of the server .

Connecting Components

Installing optional devices

To access the inside of the server , remov e the bezel and side

cover. For instructions, see “Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Perform any required maintenance.

CAUTION: Make sure that components handled during system maintenance are properly installed and connections are securely seated. Also check that no tools or hardware items are left inside the server.

HINT: The procedures for removing and installing hard disk drives depend on the drive type—IDE or SCSI. Be sure to check the drive’s specifications before attempting to install or remove a drive.

Reinstall the side panel and bezel. “Removing and installing

the bezel and side panel” on page 24. Reconnect all signal and power cables.

Turn on the serv er and run an y required system checks.

Some optional devices require you to reconf igure the server’s software, change jumper , and/or DIP switch settings before the device can be used.

In addition to the instructions in this chapter, refer to the manufacturer’ s user manuals for the de vices you are installing/ removing.

Connecting Components

Installing optional devices

T oshiba supplied hardware items

The following table lists the hardware item that Toshiba provides with your server.

T ype Usage

Screw A (SAE) Installing HDDs on the driv e carrier

Installing SCSI HDDs and adapter plate in the 5.25-inch device bay Installing expansion cards

Screw B (metric)

Screw C (SAE) Installing HDDs or SCSI devices in the 5.25-inch de vice bay

Stud Reserved parts. Usually, they are not used.

Rail Used for in stalling HDDs or SCSI de vices in the 5.25-inch

Installing units except HDDs (MO or D AT) on the drive carrier or the rails

Installing the drive carrier on the serv er When installing devices, use the accessories that came with the devices. Use this scre w to replace missing scre ws.

device bay

When performing server maintenance:

Use the appropriate type and size of screwdri ver. A

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screwdri ver that is too small or too lar ge can damage the screw head. Check the scre w type before use.

Be careful not to lose any removed scre ws or drop them inside

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the equipment. Use the same type of screws when installing de vices.

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Connecting Components

Removing and installing the bezel and side panel

To access the CPU slots, memory module slots, expansion slots, and device bays, you need to remove both the bezel and the side panel.

Bezel

Removing the bezel

Grasp the latch at the bottom edge of the bezel.

Squeeze the latch, then pull it toward the front of the serv er to

release the lower edge of the bezel from the server chassis.

Side panel

Removing the bezel

Rotate and lift the bezel away from the serv er.

Removing and installing the bezel and side panel

CAUTION: Never use force to remove the bezel. Using force may break the bezel’s hooks.

Removing the side panel

Remove the bezel as described in the pre vious section.

Remove the scre w securing the side panel to the server.

Connecting Components

Removing the side panel scre w

Slide the side panel toward the front of the server , then lift and

remove the panel.

Removing the side panel

Connecting Components

Removing and installing the bezel and side panel

Installing the side panel

Position the side panel on the server chassis, then slide the

panel to the back of the server until it locks in place.

Installing the side panel

Secure the side panel to the server with a screw.

Installing the bezel

Align the upper hooks on the bezel with the slots in the server

chassis.

Attaching the upper bezel hooks

Connecting Components

Adding a secondary CPU module

Rotate the bezel toward the serv er chassis making sure the

lower bezel hooks align with the slots in the server chassis. Press the lower edge of the bezel against the server chassis

until it locks into place.

Adding a secondary CPU module

TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba M500D servers support dualCPU configurations. All CPU modules used in multi-CPU server configurations must operate at the same clock speed (frequency) and have the same cache size.

If the server is in use, shut it do wn and unplug the po wer

cable.

WARNING: Installing a CPU module with the power on could result in electrical shock, and damage the CPU and/or the server.

To avoid burn injuries, never install a CPU module immediately after turning off the server. Wait until the heat around the CPU slot dissipates.

CAUTION: CPU modules can be seriously damaged by static electricity. Wear a wrist or heel ground cable to discharge static electricity carried on your body. If such equipment is not available, touch a grounded metal object to discharge static electricity before working on sensitive electronic components.

Remove the bezel and side panel. F or instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Connecting Components

Adding a secondary CPU module

Press the tabs on the secondary (right) CPU slot outward to

release the termination board, then lift and remove the termination board.

Termination board

Secondary (right) CPU slot

Primary (left) CPU slot

Removing the termination board

HINT: The primary CPU module resides in the Primary (left) CPU slot. The secondary CPU module installs in the right CPU slot. Servers shipped with a single CPU module have a CPU termination board installed in the secondary CPU slot.

Position the new CPU module in the secondary (right) CPU

slot. Using equal pressure, press both ends of the CPU module into

the CPU slot until you hear a click—indicating that the CPU module is securely locked into place.

CAUTION: To avoid deforming the CPU module’s heatsink, avoid applying pressure to the heatsink while installing the CPU module.

Connecting Components

Adding a secondary CPU module

Connect the fan cable attached to the secondary CPU module

to connector FAN PWR2 on the system board.

CPU module

CPU fan cable

Secondary (right) CPU slot

FAN PWR2

FAN PWR1

Installing the new CPU module

Short pins 2 and 3 on jumper JP10 to configure the server to

auto-detect the processing speed of the CPU module.

CPU2

2 3

PIIX4

JP10

CPU1

82443BX

6BXD

OFF

1 2 3 4

Short pins 2 and 3

JP10

System board JP10 jumper setting

Connecting Components

Adding a secondary CPU module

Reinstall he side panel and bezel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Plug in the power cable, then press the Po wer b utton to turn

on the server.

Del

During system boot up, press the

Setup Utility . In the Chipset features Setup of the System Setup Utility, set

the following parameters:

CPU2 Fan Control -

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CPU2 Fan Fail Alarm -

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Enabled

key to start the System

Save the changed values, then restart the server.

Follow the on-screen messages to confirm that the serv er

recognizes the installed CPU module.

HINT: When the server detects both CPU modules correctly, two lines of CPU information appear on screen.

Reinstall the operating system.

Replacing a CPU module

TECHNICAL NOTE: All CPU modules used in multi-CPU server configurations must operate at the same clock speed (frequency) and have the same cache size.

Connecting Components

Adding a secondary CPU module

If the server is in use, shut it do wn and unplug the po wer

cable.

WARNING: Installing a CPU module with the power on could result in electrical shock, and damage the CPU and/or server.

To avoid burn injuries, never install a CPU module immediately after turning off the server. Wait until the heat around the CPU slot dissipates.

Remove the bezel and side panel. F or instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Disconnect the fan cable attached to the CPU module you are

going to remove from the system board. Press the tabs on the CPU slot outward to release the CPU

module, then lift and remove the module.

Connecting Components

Adding a secondary CPU module

CPU fan cable

Removing the CPU module

Position the new CPU module in the CPU slot.

CPU module

FAN PWR1

Installing the new CPU module

Using equal pressure, press both ends of the new CPU

module into the CPU slot until you hear a click—indicating that the module is securely locked into place.

FAN PWR2

Connecting Components

Adding a secondary CPU module

CAUTION: To avoid deforming the CPU module’s heatsink, don’t apply pressure to the heatsink while installing the CPU module.

Connect the fan cable attached to the new CPU module to the

appropriate connector system board.

If you are replacing the primary CPU module, connect

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the fan cable to connector FAN PRW1 on the system board.

If you are replacing the secondary CPU module, connect

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the fan cable to connector FAN PRW2 on the system

board.

HINT: The primary CPU module resides in the left CPU slot. The secondary CPU module installs in the right CPU slot.

Reinstall the side panel and bezel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Plug in the power cable, then press the Po wer button to turn

on the server . Follow the on-screen messages to confirm that the server

recognizes the installed CPU module.

HINT: When the server detects both CPU modules correctly, two lines of CPU information appear on screen.

Connecting Components

Adding memory

The server contains four memory slots. You can install one Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) with Error-Correcting Code (ECC) in each slot—64 MB, 128 MB and 256 MB modules are av ailable. When installing memory modules, use one of the module combinations listed in the following table.

Memory slot

64 64 64 64 128 64 64 64 192 64 64 64 64 256 64 128 192 64 128 128 320 64 128 128 128 448 64 256 320 64 256 256 576 64 256 256 256 832 128 128 128 128 256

Total memory

(MB)BANK 0 B ANK 1 B ANK 2 B ANK 3

128 128 128 384 128 128 128 128 512 128 256 384 128 256 256 640 128 256 256 256 896 256 256 256 256 512 256 256 256 768 256 256 256 256 1024

Connecting Components

Adding memory

JP1

USB PS/2

CPU 2

COMA COMB

AGP

PCI5 PCI4 PCI3 PCI2 PCI1

JP10

CPU 1

FAN2

FAN1

82443BX

PIIX4

Bank 0 Bank 1

FLOPPYIDE2

Bank 2

IDE1

6BXD

SB-LINK

11111111

PWR

SOFT

BAT1

J12

JP12

PWR

SPRREST HD IR GN GD

Bank 3

Memory bank locations

WARNING: Never install or remove memory modules immediately after turning off the server. To avoid burn injuries, wait for the heat around the memory modules to dissipate.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Memory modules can be seriously damaged by static electricity. Wear a wrist or heel ground cable to discharge static electricity carried on your body. If such equipment is not available, touch a grounded metal object to discharge static electricity before working on sensitive electronic components.

Installing a memory module

Remove the bezel and side panel. F or instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Connecting Components

Adding memory

Align the notch in the memory module with the notch in the

connector, then carefully press do wn on the module until the latches on the connector lock the memory module into place.

CAUTION: Installing a memory module the wrong way could damage the memory module and/or the memory slot.

Inserting the memory module

Reinstall the side panel and bezel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Removing a memory module

Remove the bezel and side panel. F or instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Connecting Components

Adding an IDE hard disk drive

Rotate the levers securing the memory module away from the

module, then lift the memory module from the connector .

HINT: Handle the module with care. The memory module may pop out when you open the latches.

Reinstall the side panel and bezel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Adding an IDE hard disk drive

Specific technical knowledge is required to install or replace a hard disk drive (HDD). If you are not sure ho w to proceed, Toshiba recommends that you ask your authorized service provider to install or replace HDDs.

CAUTION: Take care when handling hard disk drives. Avoid subjecting the hard disk drive to shock or vibration. The disk could be damaged and its data destroyed.

IDE interface

You can connect up to two hard disk drives to the primary IDE interface on the server’ s system board. The first hard disk dri v e is the assigned “primary” or “master” and the second drive is the “secondary” or “slave.”

In the T oshiba M500D, the primary hard disk drive is connected as the master drive the primary IDE interface and the CD-R OM drive is connected as the master drive on the secondary IDE interface.

Connecting Components

Adding an IDE hard disk drive

USB PS/2

COMA COMB

PCI5 PCI4 PCI3 PCI2 PCI1

JP1

CPU 2

CPU 1

FAN2

FAN1

FLOPPYIDE2

Primary IDE interface

JP10

AGP

82443BX

6BXD

PIIX4

BAT1

SB-LINK

JP12

IDE1

Secondary IDE interface

11111111

PWR

SOFT

J12

PWR

SPRREST HD IR GN GD

IDE interface locations on the system board

Drive ID jumper setting for IDE HDDs

To connect an additional HDD to the IDE interface, you must set each drive as either master or slav e. The settings for Fujitsu and Western Digital hard disk drives are sho wn belo w.

9-pin drive jumper settings

9 7 5 3 1

Single & Dual (Master) (Standard installation)

8 6 4 2

Dual (Slave)

8 6 4 2

40-pin IDE connector

Jumper shunt

Jumper block Power connector

Drive ID jumper setting for Fujitsu IDE hard disk drives

Connecting Components

Adding an IDE hard disk drive

10-pin drive J8 jumper settings

9 7 5 3 1

10 8 6 4 2

9 7 5 3 1

10 8 6 4 2

Single(Standard installation)

Dual (Master)

9 7 5 3 1

10 8 6 4 2

40-pin IDE connector

Jumper shunt

Dual (Slave)

J8 Jumper block Power connector

Drive ID jumper setting for Western Digital IDE hard disk drives

When adding IDE devices, set the de vices according to the following table:

T o add a second (sla ve) de vice to the secondary IDE interface you will need to purchase a new cable with an additional connector for connecting the slave de vice.

Primary IDE interface Secondary IDE interface

Master Slave Master HDD

connected.

First additional HDD

CD-ROM dri v e connected.

connected.

Slave Second

additional HDD connected.

Installing IDE HDDs

Remove the bezel and side panel. F or instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Disconnect the power and signal cables from the hard disk

and floppy disk drives. Remove the two scre ws securing the driv e carrier.

Connecting Components

Adding an IDE hard disk drive

Press the latches on the sides of the driv e carrier, then slide the

carrier out of the server chassis.

CAUTION: When removing the drive carrier, be careful not to tangle system cables or touch the memory board.

Removing the drive carrier

Remove the 3.5-inch shield co ver from the dri v e carrier and

store it in a secure place.

Removing the drive shield

Loosen the eight screws that secure the FDD and HDD to the

drive carrier. There are four screws on each side.

Slave HDD

Scre w locations on the drive carrier

Master HDD

Connecting Components

Adding an IDE hard disk drive

Install the additional HDD in the driv e carrier and secure it

with two screws. Use “Scre w A” listed in “Toshiba supplied hardware items” on page 23.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the HDD or the data it contains, avoid subjecting the drive to shock or vibration.

Rails

Placing a HDD into the drive carrier

Tighten the eight scre ws loosened in step 5.

Position the drive carrier into the server and secure it with two

screws. Insert the dri ve carrier so that the rails on the upper side of the carrier latch to the ones in the server . Push the drive carrier in until you hear a click—indicating that carrier is locked in place.

Inserting the drive carrier into the server

Connecting Components

Adding an IDE hard disk drive

Reconnect the power and signal cables to the hard disk and

floppy disk drives. Reinstall the side panel and bezel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Removing IDE HDDs

Remove the bezel and side panel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Remove the po wer and signal cable from the hard disk and

floppy disk drives. Remove the two scre ws securing the driv e carrier.

Press the latches on the sides of the driv e carrier, then slide the

carrier out of the server chassis.

CAUTION: When removing the drive carrier, be careful not to tangle system cables or touch the memory board.

Remove the two scre ws securing the hard disk driv e to the

drive carrier , then slide the dri v e from the carrier. Save the screws for future use.

Install the 3.5-inch shield cover.

Insert the drive carrier in the serv er chassis and secure it with

two screws. Connect the power and signal cables to the floppy disk dri v e

and any remaining hard disk dri ve. Reinstall the side panel and bezel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Connecting Components

Using System Setup after installing an IDE HDD

To add a hard disk driv e when the manufacturer’s installation software is not av ailable, perform the follo wing to conf igure the system to recognize the new dri ve.

Del

Turn on the server and press

The BIOS SETUP display appears. Select

to “Auto.”

STANDARD CMOS SETUP

T ype of Primary Sla ve

and press

is “None,” press the

Enter

key to set it

Press

Select

Press

The settings are saved and the server restarts. Click

then The Disk Administrator screen appears. The new disk should be labeled “Disk x.” It should appear in

the last line and have no partitions. Refer to the Help files and other user manuals for complete details on how to set up partitions and format the driv e.

To partition and format the new disk, continue. Click on the new disk’s area.

Esc

Enter

SAVE & EXIT SETUP

, then

Start, Programs, Administrative tools (Common),

Disk administrator

Enter

and press

The disk’ s border highlights. From the menu bar, select

you are sure of the results (see Help). Follow the screen prompts to set up your disk en vironment.

Partition

, then

Create

. Click

Yes

Connecting Components

Adding a SCSI hard disk drive

After the partition is established, go to the menu bar and select

Partition

Follow the screen prompts to conf irm the setup.

The disk partition is created. When the partition is completed, go to the menu bar and

select From the Format page, make the proper selections for your

environment, then click Follow the screen prompts to complete this process, then Exit

the utility . The new disk is no w ready for use.

, then

Tools

Commit Changes Now

, then

Format

Start

Adding a SCSI hard disk drive

Specific technical kno wledge is required to install or replace a

hard disk drive (HDD). If you are not sure ho w to proceed, Toshiba recommends that you ask your authorized service provider to install or replace HDDs.

CAUTION: Take care when handling hard disk drives. Avoid subjecting the hard disk drive to shock or vibration. The disk could be damaged and its data destroyed.

SCSI configuration

SCSI installation guidelines

When installing SCSI HDDs, start at the bottom of the 3.5-inch device bay and w ork up to the top of the 5.25-inch de vice bay.

Connecting Components

Adding a SCSI hard disk drive

JP1

USB PS/2

COMA COMB

PCI5 PCI4 PCI3 PCI2 PCI1

CPU 2

FAN2

FAN1

PIIX4

82443BX

6BXD

BAT1

SB-LINK

FLOPPYIDE2

IDE1

11111111

PWR

SOFT

J12

JP12

PWR

SPRREST HD IR GN GD

CPU 1

JP10

AGP

SCSI HDD 3 (SCSI-ID = 3) SCSI HDD 2 (SCSI-ID = 2)

SCSI HDD 1 (SCSI-ID = 1) SCSI HDD 0 (SCSI-ID = 0)

SCSI HDD installation order

Jumper settings for SCSI HDDs

To connect a hard disk driv e to the SCSI-chain, you must set the jumper for each driv e according to its position in the chain.

Locate the option jumper blocks on the SCSI driv e.

C o n n e c t o r

Location of option jumper blocks (top view)

Position #A

Option Jumper Block J-6

Position #G

Position #1

Option Jumper Block J-4

Position #12

Connecting Components

Adding a SCSI hard disk drive

Set the jumpers according to your particular configuration.

Option Jumper block J-6Option Jumper block J-4

SCSI Bus

GroundGroundLED Anode Open

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

LED Cathod

Disable SCSI Parity Check

Delay Start 6/12

Enable Auto Start Delay

*80 pin models do not have Option Jumper Block J-6

Setting the jumpers

0123 SCSI ID Bits

Enable Auto Spin Up

Force SE Mode

Disable Unit Attention

Enable TI-SDTR/WDTR

SCSI ID 0

SCSI ID 1

SCSI ID 2

SCSI ID 3

GFEDCBA

ReservedOpen

Enable T erminator Power Supply (Default jumper setting)

SCSI ID Settings

Short

Installing SCSI HDDs

T o install a SCSI hard disk dri ve (SCSI ID 0 and 1) in the 3.5-inch device bay:

Set the SCSI ID for the hard disk dri ve. F or instructions, see

“Jumper settings for SCSI HDDs” on page 45. Follow the instructions in “Installing IDE HDDs” on page 39.

To install a SCSI HDD (SCSI ID 2 and 3) in a 5.25-inch de vice bay:

Remove the bezel and side panel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Connecting Components

Adding a SCSI hard disk drive

Set the SCSI-ID for the hard disk drive. For instructions, see

“Jumper settings for SCSI HDDs” on page 45. Position the rails on the SCSI hard disk drive and secure them

with four screws. Remove the scre ws securing the 5.25-inch shield co ve r and

store the cover in a safe place.

Removing the shield

Insert the SCSI HDD into the slot and secure it with two

screws.

Inserting the SCSI hard disk drive

Connect the power and SCSI cable to the SCSI HDD.

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Adding a SCSI hard disk drive

Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI adapter.

SCSI cable

Connecting the SCSI cables

Remove the blank panel from the slot in the bezel where the

SCSI hard disk drive will reside and store it for possible reuse.

Removing the blank panel

Reinstall the side panel and bezel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Removing SCSI HDDs

To avoid equipment damage, review the precautions described in “Before you start” on page 19 before removing a SCSI device.

To remove a SCSI hard disk driv e from a 3.5-inch device bay, follow the instructions in “Removing IDE HDDs” on page 42.

To remove a SCSI hard disk driv e from a 5.25-inch device bay:

Remove the bezel and side panel. F or instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on

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Adding a SCSI hard disk drive

page 24. Remove the two scre ws that secure the SCSI driv e and metal

fittings, then partially extract the SCSI dri v e. Disconnect the power cable and the SCSI cable from the

driv e. Remove the SCSI HDD.

Install the shield cover and secure it with screws.

Install the blank panel in the empty slot in the bezel.

Reinstall the side panel and bezel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

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Adding a SCSI hard disk drive

RAID configuration

When using a RAID configuration in the Toshiba M500D server, follow the procedures sho wn in “SCSI configuration” on page 45.

Installing the RAID card

To install a RAID card, see “Installing expansion cards” on page 59.

Setting up the RAID card

Refer to the user’s guide that came with the RAID card.

Starting the SCSI utility

When you start or reboot the server , the initialization screen of the built-in SCSI BIOS appears.

Adaptec AHA 2940U2B SCSI BIOS vX.XX

Press <Ctrl><A> For SCSISelect(TM) Utility! >>>

SCSI ID: 0 IBM XXXXX

SCSI BIOS initialization screen

When the settings are correct, the names and SCSI IDs of the SCSI devices connected to the b uilt-in SCSI controller appear .

To start the utility , simultaneously press during system boot.

ULTRA2-LVD

Ctrl

+ A, when prompted

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Adding a SCSI hard disk drive

Menu composition

When you start the SCSI utility , the follo wing Adaptec SCSISelect

AHA-2940U2B at Bus=xxh Device=xxh.

Would you like to configure the host adapter,

or run the SCSI disk utilities? Select the

option and press<Enter>. Press <F5> to switch between

color and monochrome mode.

Arrow Keys to move cursor, <Enter> to select option, <Esc> to exit (*=default)

option screen appears:

Adaptec AHA 2940U2B < SCSISelect(TM)>Utility vX.XX

Bus:Device:Channel

00:0C:A 00:OC:B

OPTION

Configure/View Host Adapter Setting

SCSI Disk Utilities

Adaptec SCSISelect option screen

Basic SCSI utility operations

Use the following k eys to perform basic SCSI utility operations:

Esc Return to the preceding screen Enter Select an item

↑ ↓

Return to the preceding item Proceed to the next item

SCSI disk utility operating procedures

To set up the utility:

↑

Use the up arrow (

item you wish to change. Press

Enter

to select the item.

) and down arro w (↓) keys to highlight the

The selected menu or submenu appears. Make your changes.

After setting all the necessary values, sa ve the data.

Press

Esc

a few times and follo w the on-screen instructions.

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Adding a SCSI hard disk drive

Device configuration (Configure/View Host Adapter Setting)

To change the settings of a SCSI device or SCSI controller , f irst select the SCSI controller, then select

“Configure/View Host

Adapter Setting.”

The table below lists the conf iguration parameters with their default values and descriptions.

Item Parameter/Setting Description

Host Adapter SCSI ID

SCSI Parity Checking

Host Adapter SCSI T ermination:

7 Selects the SCSI host

adapter’ s SCSI ID.

Don’t chang e this setting

Enabled When enabled, the host

adapter uses SCSI parity checking to verify the accuracy of data transfer on the SCSI bus.

Sets the SCSI bus termination.

Enabled

Don’t cha nge this setting

Boot Device Options

Selects the device which starts up the system. When you select this item, the following options appear:

Boot CSCSI ID: 0 Selects the SCSI ID of the

device which starts the system.

Don’t cha nge this setting .

Boot LUN Number: 0 Selects the LUN of the device

which starts the system.

Don’t cha nge this setting .

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Item Parameter/Setting Description

SCSI Device Configuration

Initiate Sync Negotiation: Yes

Initiate Wide Negotiation: Yes

Sync Transfer Rate (MD/Sec.): 80.0

Enable Disconnection: Yes

For detailed settings of each SCSI device (SCSI ID). When you select this item, the following options appear:

When this option is set to Yes, the adapter initiates wide negotiation with each 16-bit SCSI device.

Sets the maximum synchronized transfer rate of the on-board SCSI controller .

When this option is set to Yes, a SCSI device can disconnect temporarily from the bus, while the host adapter continues to do other bus operations.

Send Start Unit Command: Yes

BIOS Multiple LUN Support: No

Include in BIOS Scan: Yes

Controls whether the SCSI Start Unit Command is sent to the SCSI device.

Controls whether the BIOS supports multiple logical units.

Controls whether the SCSI device is included in the BIOS scan.

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Item Parameter/Setting Description

Adding a SCSI hard disk drive

Advanced Configuration Options

Reset SCSI at IC Initialization: Enabled

Extended BIOS T ransl ation f or DOS Drive>1Gbyte: Enabled

Host Adapter BIOS: Enabled

Support Removable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Disks: Boot Only

Sets detailed settings for the SCSI controller . When you select this item, the following options appear:

Enables or disables the resetting of the SCSI Bus when the SCSI controller is reset.

Sets the BIOS translation mode.

Enables/disables the host SCSI adapter BIOS.

Controls which removable drives are supported b y the SCSI BIOS.

Display <Ctrl><A> Message During BIOS Initialization: Enabled

BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM: Enabled

BIOS Support for INT13 Extensions: Enabled

Sets the SCSI utility startup message during booting.

Enables/disables booting from the CD-ROM.

Enables/disables the Int13 Extensions.

Adding SCSI I/O devices

Installing SCSI devices on IDE HDD models requires SCSI host adapters. To install the SCSI host adapter, refer to “Expansion cards” on page 58.

NOTE: Installing SCSI devices requires specific technical knowledge and experience. If you have no experience installing SCSI devices, or if the job seems difficult, consult your authorized service provider.

SCSI ID

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The ID of the installed SCSI device must be dif ferent from the IDs of other devices. Refer to the de vice manuals for more information.

T ermination

The termination setting is required for the end of the SCSI bus. You must set the termination on the last device of the SCSI chain

or connect the terminator to the end of the SCSI cable.

Installing SCSI devices

You can install up to three 5.25-inch internal SCSI devices in the

5.25-inch device bays. Remove the bezel and side panel. F or instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

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Adding SCSI I/O devices

Set the SCSI-ID of the SCSI device.

Position the rails on the SCSI device and secure them with

four screws. Use “Screw B” designated in the table “Toshiba supplied hardware items” on page 23.

Installing the rails for a SCSI device

Remove the scre ws securing the 5.25-inch shield cover and

store the cover in a safe place.

Removing the shield

Insert the SCSI device into the slot and secure it with tw o

screws.

Inserting the SCSI device

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Adding SCSI I/O devices

Connect the power cable and the signal cable to the SCSI

device. Remove the blank panel from the bezel and store it for

possible future use.

Removing the blank panel

Reinstall the bezel and side panel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Removing SCSI devices

Revie w the precautions described in “Before you start” on page 19 in this chapter before removing any SCSI de vice.

Remove the bezel and side panel. F or instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Remove the two scre ws securing SCSI de vice with metal

fittings and partially extract the SCSI device. Disconnect the power cable and the signal cable from the

device. Remove the SCSI de vice.

Install the shield cover and secure it with screws.

Install a blank panel in the empty slot in the bezel.

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Expansion cards

Reinstall the bezel and side panel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

NOTE: Use only SCSI devices that Toshiba recommends. Toshiba assumes no responsibility for devices not specifically recommended.

Expansion cards

The system board supports PCI expansion cards. T o conf igure the system for new de vices, refer to “System Configuration Setup” on page 69.

Expansion slot hierar chy

IRQ setup

Set an appropriate IRQ level for the expansion card.

AGP PCI-1 PCI-2 PCI-3 PCI-4

PCI-5

USB PS/2

COMA COMB

PCI5 PCI4 PCI3 PCI2 PCI1

JP1

CPU 2

AGP

JP10

CPU 1

FAN2

FAN1

82443BX

PIIX4

FLOPPYIDE2

IDE1

6BXD

BAT1

SB-LINK

JP12

11111111

PWR

SOFT

J12

PWR

SPRREST HD IR GN GD

NOTE: Some expansion cards require you to change their jumper or DIP switch settings. Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for the correct settings.

Installing expansion cards

Remove the bezel and side panel. F or instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Remove the e xpansion slot cov er protecting the slot where

you are going to install the expansion card. To do this, press the cover in the direction of the arrow sho wn in the illustration below. Save the cover for future use.

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Expansion cards

Removing an expansion slot cover

Align the contacts on the edge of the expansion card with the

expansion slot connector on the system board, then press down on the card to secure it in the connector. Using “Scre w A” shown in the table of “Toshiba supplied hardware items” on page 23, secure the expansion card in the slot.

Installing an expansion car d

Reinstall the bezel and side panel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

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Expansion cards

Removing expansion cards

Remove the bezel and side panel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Remove the scre w securing the e xpansion card to the server

chassis. Save the scre w for future use. Grasp the expansion card firmly and lift it carefully to

separate it from the expansion card connector on the system board. Place the expansion card in an antistatic bag.

Insert the expansion slot cover in the opening to the expansion

slot. Reinstall the bezel and side panel. For instructions, see

“Removing and installing the bezel and side panel” on page 24.

Adding and removing an AGP video card

The top slot is the AGP video card slot. Add and remo ve an AGP video card using the same methods and precautions as with other adapter cards.

The Gigabyte GA-620, 8 MB video card has a “turbo” mode jumper . The server ships with the video card’ s engine clock speed and memory clock speed set to “normal”—the system’ s default setting.

CAUTION: The Toshiba M500D server does not support the Gigabyte GA-620 video card’s Turbo mode. Toshiba recommends that you use the “normal” mode to ensure reliability. Using the Turbo mode setting may damage your system.

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Jumper JP1

AGP GA-620 video car d

JP1: Normal = jumper on

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Turbo = jumper off (not supported)

Connecting peripherals

WARNING: Use genuine Toshiba peripherals or recommended equivalents, and refer to the manuals supplied with them. Some peripherals and interface cables that aren’t recommend may pose a fire hazard. Consult your authorized service repair office or sales office for recommended optional devices.

The server has sockets on the back for connecting a keyboard, a mouse, a monitor, a printer, or other peripheral devices.

Connect peripherals before the turning on the server.

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Connecting peripherals

NOTE: Some peripherals and interface cables made by other companies are unsuitable for connection to the server. Check that these devices can be used with the server before purchasing them.

T o plug or unplug the interface cables, hold them securely by the connector.

If you have any questions, refer to the manufacturer’s user’s guide.

To connect peripherals:

Turn of f the serv er and any connected peripheral de vices.

Unplug all power from the server and an y connected

peripheral devices. Connect the interface cables to their corresponding

connectors on the server and the peripheral de vices.

Connecting peripherals

Check that all cables are seated properly , then tighten any

connectors that secure with screws. Plug in the power cables of the peripherals.

Connecting the power cable

After connecting the peripherals, connect the power cable to the server. Use the supplied power cable and plug it into a grounded AC outlet. Be sure to set the voltage switch to the appropriate voltage for your location before turning on the server.

WARNING: Use the power cable provided with your server and plug it into a grounded 115V/230V AC outlet (depending on the supply voltage at your location). Failure to use a grounded AC outlet or set the voltage switch to the proper voltage can cause a fire or electric shock.

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Connecting peripherals

When plugging or unplugging the power cable, hold it securely by the connector. Otherwise you risk damaging the cable which can result in a fire hazard or cause an electrical shock.

Voltage switch settings

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Connecting peripherals

CAUTION: Check that the AC outlet has a capacity adequate for the power consumption of the server.

Never connect an air conditioner, copying machine or other appliance that has high power consumption or generates noise to the same AC outlets.

T urnin g on the server

CAUTION: After turning off the server, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it back on again. Failure to allow the system to completely shut down may cause operation errors or faults.

To avoid power surges, connect and turn on all peripheral devices before turning on the server.

Check that the monitor , keyboard, mouse, and all peripherals

are connected correctly. Connect the power supply cable to the grounded outlet and to

the connector on the server . Turn on the monitor.

Press the server’ s po wer b utton.

The Power light glo ws green.

When you start the server , the Power On Self Test (POST) is automatically performed. It checks the main microprocessor, memory , k eyboard, and some peripherals.

The memory test checks system memory then displays the total amount of memory installed in the server . Depending on the your system settings, the POST may display the “Press SETUP”, allowing you to enter the setup routine.

<Del>

to enter

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System startup

When you press sequence continues.

If an error is detected during the POST , a beep (beep code) sounds or a message is displayed. Refer to “Error check” on page 109 for more information.

T urning off the server

Always operate the shutdown function before turning of f the server . If you fail to do this, the server may not restart correctly.

Normal shutdown

Shut down the operating system. F or instructions, refer to the

user’ s guide provided with the operating system software. Press the Power b utton.

Del

, the setup function starts. Otherwise, the boot

Abnormal system shutdown

If the server fails to shut do wn normally, you can forcibly stop it, but data will be lost.

To perform a forced system shut down, simultaneously press the Power and Reset b uttons.

System startup

You can start the server from the hard disk drive, floppy disk driv e, or CD-ROM dri v e.

Starting up from the floppy disk drive

Insert a startup diskette into the floppy disk drive.

Turn on the po wer .

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System startup

Starting from the HDD (with an operating system)

Check that the floppy disk and CD-ROM dri ves are empty.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If a bootable startup CD is detected during system start-up, the server will not boot from the hard disk drive, even if you remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. To boot from the hard disk drive, restart the server.

Turn on the po wer.

Starting from a bootable CD-ROM

Make sure the floppy disk drive is empty.

Press the Power b utton to turn on the serv er.

Press the Stop/Eject button on the CD-ROM dri ve and insert a

bootable startup CD. If the startup CD is not recognized, simultaneously press the

Ctrl, Alt

TECHNICAL NOTE: When the startup CD has been recognized, you cannot start the server from the hard disk even if you remove the CD.

, and

Del

keys to restart the server.

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System startup

Chapter

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

How to return to the Toshiba defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

System Configuration Setup

Your T oshiba M500D serv er is configured before it lea v es the factory . Howe ver , you need to reconfigure the system if you add or remove de vices.

Setup

Setup is a program that sets system passwords and configures the hard disk drives and peripherals attached to the server .

The configuration data created by Setup is stored in CMOS memory which is powered b y an internal battery.

The configuration data is retained until you add more memory or another hard disk. Howe ver , if the internal battery discharges or is replaced, Setup will revert to the system’s default values. T o ensure your ability to restore your system’ s conf iguration, copy the data and store it in a safe place.

HINT: The screens in this chapter are examples. Your screens may look slightly different.

System Configuration Setup

Setup

Starting the Setup utility

The following screen appears when you start the server .

Sample Setup screen

CMOS Setup Utility screen

After the Power On Self T est (POST) completes, press the to start the Setup utility . If you don’ t press system then loads.

, the operating

Del

key

Sample CMOS Setup Utility screen

System Configuration Setup

Setup

CMOS Setup Utility menu options

The CMOS Setup Utility has 13 menus.

STANDARD CMOS SETUP - Sets the date and time.

❖

BIOS FEATURES SETUP - Sets detailed information about

❖

BIOS features. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP - Sets detailed information

❖

for chipset features. POWER MAN A GEMENT SETUP - Sets Green function

❖

features. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION - Sets PNP/ PCI resources.

❖

LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS - Don’t use this menu. Otherwise,

❖

the server may operate incorrectly. If you use it and change values, see “Ho w to return to the Toshiba defaults” on page 103.

LOAD PERFORMANCE DEFAULTS - Returns the BIOS

❖

settings to the default values. Other settings are needed for this function. See “How to return to the Toshiba defaults” on page 103.

INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS - Sets the operation modes

❖

for I/O and HDD. SUPERVISOR PASSWORD - Sets the supervisor password.

❖

The supervisor password is the higher-lev el password of the two passwords normally used on the system. On most systems, when the supervisor password has been set, it must be entered in order to access the BIOS setup program, or to change the user password.

System Configuration Setup

Setup

USER PASSWORD - Sets the user password. The user

❖

password is the lower -le vel passw ord of the two passw ords normally used on the system. The user password allows the system to be booted, but does not allo w access to the BIOS setup program. The supervisor password must be used to enter the BIOS setup program.

HINT: On some systems, either the supervisor or user passwords will allow access to the BIOS setup program. In this case the existence of two passwords could be to allow a single password to be set up for an administrator, which will work for multiple machines, while the user password is individual for each machine.

IDE HDD A UTO DETECTION - Automatically detects

❖

HDDs connected to the IDE BUS. SAVE and EXIT SETUP - Saves the settings to CMOS-RAM

❖

and exits Setup. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING - Abandons all changes and exits

❖

Setup.

System Configuration Setup

Setup

Basic key operations

Up arrow (↑) Move to pre vious item Down arro w (↓) Move to next item Left arrow (←) Move to the item to the l eft Right arrow (→) Move to the item to the righ t PgUp or + Increase a value PgDn or - Decrease a value F1 Display Help F2 Change the colors of the setup display F5 Restore the previous v alue from CMOS-RAM

(only for submenu pages)

F10 Saves all changes to CMOS-RAM (onl y for the

Esc Main menu - Display the menu prior to exit

Enter Select a menu and an item

Operating procedures

To change the value of an item:

Move the bar to the item you wish to change using the up (

or down ( Press

Select a value. For ke y usage, refer to the Basic key operations

↓)

arrow ke ys.

to display the submenu or the selected item.

Enter

Main menu). Exit Setup and start the system.

without saving changes Other menus - Exit the current page and return to

the Main menu

↑)

above. To exit from the submenu, press

Esc

System Configuration Setup

Setup

Exit Setup in one of these ways:

❖

Setup items

This section describes the Setup parameters and gives their def ault values.

Standard CMOS setup

In this menu, you set the date, time, HDD, and floppy disk driv e configuration.

Select press

Select or press

SAVE & EXIT SETUP

F10

EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

in the Main menu, or

, then follow the on-screen instructions.

in the Main menu,

, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Esc

Sample CMOS Setup screen

HINT: Settings are recommended values.

System Configuration Setup

Setup

Date - The date format is mm dd: yy (month, day year)

❖

Time - The time format is hh: mm ss (hour , minute, second)

❖

HARD DISKS (Primary Master / Primary Slave / Secondary

❖

Master / Secondary Slave) - This parameter identifies the type of each hard disk (from C to F) installed in the server. There are two types: auto and user . F or auto type hard disks, the server detects the driv e specification automatically. For user type hard disks, you enter the drive specif ication manually.

TECHNICAL NOTE: The information you enter must match the drive’ s specification. A hard disk will not work properly if you enter inaccurate information.

If you select user type, you will be asked to supply information about the drive. Enter the information directly

Enter

from the keyboard and press

. Such information should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer .

CYLS. Number of cylinders HEADS Number of heads PRECOMP Wri te precomp LANDZONE Landing zone SECTORS Number of sectors

If a hard disk has not been installed, select

Enter

NONE

and press

System Configuration Setup

Setup

Drive A type/ Dri ve B type - Identif ies the type of floppy disk

❖

drive A or dri v e B that has been installed in the server.

None No floppy disk dri ve inst alled 360K, 5.25-in. 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 KB

capacity

1.2M 5.25-in. 5.25-inch AT -type high-density d riv e;

1.2 MB capacity (3.5-inch when 3 Mode is enabled)

720K 3.5-in. 3.5-inch double-sided drive; 720 KB capacity

1.44M 3.5-in. (default)

2.88M 3.5-in. 3.5-inch double-sided drive; 2.88 MB

Floppy 3 Mode Support -

❖

by the floppy disk dri ve—720 KB, 1.2 MB, and 1.44 MB.

Disable (default) Normal floppy disk drive(s). Drive A Drive A is 3 mode floppy disk dri v e Drive B Drive B is 3 mo de floppy disk dri ve Both Drives A and B are 3 mo de floppy disk

3.5-inch double-sided drive; 1.44 MB capacity

capacity

Specifies the storage formats supported

drives

System Configuration Setup

Setup

V ideo - Specif ies the type of adapter used for the primary

❖

system monitor . The option you choose must match your video adapter and monitor . Although secondary monitors are supported, you don’t hav e to specify their type in Setup.

EGA/VGA (default)

CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter, start up in

CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter, start up in

MONO Monochrome adapter , includes

Halt on - Determines whether the server will stop if an error is

❖

Enhanced Graphics Adapter/V ideo Graphics Array . F or EGA, VGA, SV GA, or PGA monitor adapters

40-column mode

80-column mode

high-resolution monochrome adapters

detected during system startup.

No errors The system boot will not stop for an y error

that may be detected

All errors (default) Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error ,

the system will stop and display an error message

All, but ke yboard The system boot will not stop for a ke yboard

All, but diskett e The system boot will not stop for a diskette

All, but disk/k ey The system boot will not stop for a k eyboard

error; it will stop for all other errors

or disk error; it will stop for all other errors

System Configuration Setup

Setup

BIOS features setup

Sample BIOS setup

HINT: Settings are recommended values.

V irus Warning

❖

When set to Enable, the system will halt and display a warning message if there is any attempt to access the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk driv e. You can run an anti-virus program to locate the problem.

Enable Activates automatically when the system

boots up causing a warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table

Disable (default) No warning message appears when anything

attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table

System Configuration Setup

Setup

CPU Internal Cache/External Cache - Speed up memory

❖

access depending on CPU /chipset design.

Enable (default) Enables cache Disable Disables cache

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking - Detects and corrects errors in

❖

the level 2 cache.

Enable (default) Enables CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Disable Disables the function

Processor Number Feature - Specifies if the operating system

❖

is able to read the processor’ s serial number.

Enable Enables the Processor Number Feature Disable (default) Disables the Processor Number Feature

Quick Power On Self T est - Speeds up the Po wer On Self T est

❖

(POST) by skipping the memory test.

Enable (default) Quick POST Disable Normal POST

CPU Update Data

❖

Enable (default) Enables CPU Update Data Disable Disables the function

System Configuration Setup

Setup

Boot From LAN First - Determines whether the server tries to

❖

boot from the network before searching its drives for the bootup routines.

Enable (default) Enables Boot From LAN First Function Disable Disables this function

Boot Sequence - Determines the order in which the server

❖

searches its drives for the boot-up routines. Def ault order is A, CD-R OM, C.

A, CD-ROM, C System searches the X1 disk drive f irst,

then the X2 disk drive, and finally the X3 disk drive

Swap Floppy Driv e - Determines whether I/O requests for

❖

Drive A will access Dri v e A or Driv e B.

Enable Floppy A and B will be swapped under DOS Disable (default) Floppy A and B will have their normal

definition

VGA Boot From - In a dual monitor system, this setting

❖

specifies which monitor will display the boot sequence.

AGP (default) VGA boot From A GP PCI VGA boot From PCI

System Configuration Setup

Setup

Boot Up Floppy Seek - During the POST, the BIOS

❖

determines whether the floppy disk driv e installed has 40 or 80 tracks. A 360 KB drive has 40 tracks; 720 KB, 1.2 MB and

1.44 MB driv es all hav e 80 tracks.

Enable (default) The BIOS determines whether the floppy

disk drive is 360 KB b y detecting the number of tracks. Note that the BIOS cannot tell whether a driv e is 720 KB, 1.2 MB or

1.44 MB as they all hav e 80 tracks

Disable The BIOS will not determine the type of

floppy disk driv e by detecting the number of tracks. Note that there will not be any warning message if the driv e installed is 360 KB

Boot Up Num Lock Status - Determines whether the server

❖

boots up with Num Lock on or off.

On (default) Keypad is number keys Off K e ypad is arro w ke ys

Typematic Rate Setting - Determines whether you can alter

❖

the settings for the Typematic function.

Enable Enables Keyboard T ype matic rate setting Disable (default) Disables Keyboard Typematic rate setting

System Configuration Setup

Setup

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) - Sets the rate at which a

❖

character is repeated when you hold down a ke y. The default value is 6 characters per second, the minimum rate.

6 to 30 Sets the number of characters generated per

second. 6 chars/sec. (minimum) to 30 chars/sec. (maximum)

Typematic Delay (Msec) - Sets the time for which you must

❖

hold down a key before the character starts to repeat. The default value is 250.

250 to 1000 Sets the time delay in milliseconds before

the character repeats.

Security Option - Limits access to the system and/or Setup.

❖

System Th e system cannot boot or access the Setup

page. Access will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt

Setup (default) The system will boot, but access to Setup will

be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt

TECHNICAL NOTE: To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING on the Main menu. You will be prompted to enter a password. Don’t type anything and just press

Enter

to disable security. Once security is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter the Setup page.

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