® NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide MAS001523-00, 10/97
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Unpacking ........................................................................................................... 1-2 Setup .................................................................................................................. 1-3 Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 1-8 Removing the System Cover ....................................................................
Chapter 1: Setting Up Your System Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Unpacking .................................................................................... 1-2 Check the Packaging ......................................................................................... 1-2 Unpack Your System ......................................................................................... 1-2 Check Your Packing List ....................................................................................
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Unpacking Check the Packaging As soon as the packages containing your new system arrive, carefully inspect them for any signs of damage. In particular, look for wrinkled or bent corners, holes, or other signs of bad handling or abuse. If you notice any damage to the packaging, immediately open the boxes and inspect the contents for damage. Pay close attention to the components near the area where the packing material was damaged.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Your System Setup Getting Started Before your new system left the factory, Micron configured the hardware. The display adapter was set to work with your monitor and the hard disk was partitioned and formatted with DOS using the standard default settings for your machine. Your computer system is ready to go. All you have to do is plug it in.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide 7. Find the video cable and attach the appropriate end into the monitor (if not already attached) and attach the other end into the video connector (located in one of the expansion slots at the rear of the unit). If the connection is loose on either end, tighten the integrated screws at both ends of the cable for a secure connection.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Your System Figure 1-5. Tower Case-Front Micron Electronics, Inc.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Figure 1-6. Tower Case-Rear 1-6 Micron Electronics, Inc.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Your System Running Your System for the First Time 1. Power up the monitor. If you are unsure about this, please refer to the monitor’s manual for more information. 2. Remove any floppy disks from the floppy drive. 3. Power up the computer system by firmly pushing and releasing the On/Off button on the front panel of the system. The power indicator should light up and the fan and hard drive should begin to run. The system diagnostics begins at this time.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Maintenance Operating Environment Your Micron computer has been manufactured to the highest standards. With proper care, it should provide years of trouble-free service. To ensure that your system has the longest life possible, it should be placed in an area with good ventilation and low humidity, out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or lamps. Be sure the rear cooling-fan opening is not obstructed as it is necessary to keep the system cool.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Your System Protecting To prevent normal electrical problems such as spikes or surges, install a power surge/filter between the power outlet and all of the connected components. If even one component is not connected, the entire system could be at risk. If a severe storm enters your area, completely unplug the entire system from all electrical sources, including phone lines. Lightning can travel in on any line and destroy all connected components.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Removing the System Cover Refer to the Figure on page 1-13. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver or a 1/4" hex driver. 1. It is not necessary to disconnect the cable connectors on the back of the computer before opening the cover. However, note where the cables connect to the back for future reference . (If you have a video camera, a quick scan of the rear case is helpful). 2. Remove the screws from the back of the case cover.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Your System Figure 1-7. System Cover Removal Micron Electronics, Inc.
Chapter 2: Technical Information Chapter 2 Technical Information Overview ...................................................................................... 2-2 System Features ................................................................................. 2-2 System Board .............................................................................. 2-3 Jumper Settings .......................................................................... 2-5 Configuration ......................................
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Overview Micron's NetFRAME LV2000 features a high-performance system board designed to be the basis for your server system. The NetFRAME LV2000 is based on Intel’s 440LX chipset and the Pentium II processor.. System Features 2-2 ❏ ATX form factor. ❏ Supports up to two Pentium II processors. ❏ Four 72-bit sockets for SDRAM dual inline memory modules (DIMM), 32 to 512 MB. ❏ 512 KB of flash ROM. ❏ One ISA and four PCI expansion slots.
Chapter 2: Technical Information System Board Figure 2-1. NetFRAME LV2000 System Board Micron Electronics, Inc.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Figure 2-2. Back Panel Connector Layout 2-4 Micron Electronics, Inc.
Chapter 2: Technical Information Jumper Settings Configuration The jumpers on the Micron NetFRAME LV2000 are preset at the factory and in most cases do not need to be changed. However, if certain functions need to be changed, the jumpers may need to be reconfigured. The following figure shows an example of a jumper. Figure 2-3. Example of a Jumper and Jumper Block Micron Electronics, Inc.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Figure 2-4. Jumpers J3J1 and J2J1 General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting The short general procedure described here for changing a configuration setting is the same for most of the jumper functions. 1. Observe the safety precautions at the beginning of this manual. 2. Turn off all connected peripherals, turn off system power, and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the cover.
Chapter 2: Technical Information Function Pins (default in bold) What it does at system reset: CMOS clear 1-2, Protect 2-3, Erase Preserves the contents of NVRAM. Replaces the contents of NVRAM with the manufacturing default settings. Password clear 5-6, Protect 6-7, Erase Maintains the current system password Clears the password. Recovery Boot 9-10, Normal System attempts to boot using the BIOS stored in flash memory.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide CMOS Jumper The jumper at pins 1, 2, and 3 controls whether settings stored in CMOS nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) are retained during a system reset. Procedure to restore the system’s CMOS and RTC to default values: 1. 2. See “General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting” on page 2-6. Move the CMOS jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 (the Clear CMOS memory position). 3. Reinstall the side cover for your safety, and connect the power cord to the system. 4.
Chapter 2: Technical Information 3. 4. Reinstall the side cover for your safety, connect the power cord to the system. Turn the system on, and insert the Flash Memory Update Utility diskette in drive A. After the system boots, the speaker emits a single beep and the recovery process starts. This takes about three minutes. When the recovery process completes, the speaker emits two beeps. While in the recovery mode, there is no screen display on the monitor.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide CPU Speed Jumper The jumper at pins 1, 2, and 3 controls whether you can configure the speed of the processor. Note Depending on your configuration, this jumper is either available to set the speed of the processor, or not available at all. If available, enabling this jumper will activate the CPU Speed Setting field in the Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. See Chapter 3. Procedure to enable processor speed configuration: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Chapter 2: Technical Information Chassis Intrusion Detection Jumper The chassis contains an alarm switch that sends a notification signal to the server management software if a cover is removed. The jumper at pins 9, 10, and 11 controls whether this alarm feature is enabled or disabled. Procedure to disable (bypass) the chassis intrusion switch: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See “General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting” on page 2-6.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Installing Add-On Peripherals The NetFRAME LV2000 accommodates ISA and PCI Local Bus cards. Extra SDRAM can also be added to the system board. The following describes how to install the PCI card and SDRAM memory. PCI Local Bus Card PCI Local Bus slots accommodate most PCI-approved Local Bus cards. To install a PCI Local Bus card: 1. Power OFF the computer system. 2. Locate an unused PCI slot on the system board. 3.
Chapter 2: Technical Information Add-in Board Slots The system board has one full-length dedicated ISA bus slot, which can have a bus master in it. ISA features: ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Bus speed up to 8.33 MHz 16-bit memory addressing Type A transfers at 5.33 Mbps Type B transfers at 8 Mbps 8- or 16-bit data transfers Plug and Play ready The system board also has four dedicated full-length PCI slots.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Memory Only SDRAM is supported by the system board. Memory is partitioned as four banks of SDRAM DIMMs, each providing 72 bits of noninterleaved memory (64-bit main memory plus ECC): ❏ Install from 32 MB to 512MB of memory, using up to four doublebanked DIMMs. ❏ Install from 32 MB to 512 MB of memory, using up to four singlebanked DIMMs. DIMM sizes and compatibility We do not test every possible combination of DIMM sizes and vendors.
Chapter 2: Technical Information DIMM Modules The memory in this system can be increased up to a maximum of 512MB by installing DIMMs (dual in-line memory modules). To install DIMMs, first locate the memory banks on the system board (refer to Figure 2-1). Follow the table on page 2-14 for the possible installation combinations. CAUTION: Modules are Electrostatic Sensitive. Even a small electrostatic discharge could damage the module.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Step 1: Using both hands, carefully set the DIMM into the center of the left and right latching levers. Center the module over the socket so that the notches are aligned with the socket keys. Do not force it in or damage may result. Note that the DIMM modules are keyed in such a way that they cannot be inserted incorrectly (refer to the figure below).
Chapter 2: Technical Information Figure 2-7. DIMM Fully Seated Removing DIMM Modules To remove DIMM modules, simply reverse the installation procedure with the following differences. Using the thumbs of both hands, gently pry the latching levers open so they no longer hold the module in the socket. Gently lift the module upward to clear the latching levers. Micron Electronics, Inc.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Chapter 3 Configuring the System Setup ............................................................................................ 3-2 BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................ 3-2 When Setup Should be Run ............................................................................... 3-2 Power On Self Test ............................................................................................
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide SETUP BIOS Setup Every AT-compatible computer has a battery supported CMOS memory location that stores information about the system and peripheral configuration. Because of the attached battery, the CMOS is constantly provided with power, even when the computer has been turned off.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Power-on Self Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, POST starts running. POST checks the system board, processor, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access and test. The length of time needed to test memory depends on the amount of memory installed. POST is stored in flash memory. 1. Turn on your video monitor and system. After a few seconds POST begins to run. 2.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Using the System Configuration Utility (SCU) The System Configuration Utility (SCU) is the main tool to configure the system or to check or change the configuration. Many system settings can be entered from either the SCU or Setup, but the SCU provides conflict resolution as well as access to information about ISA, ISA Plug and Play, and PCI adapters. The SCU is PCI-aware, and it complies with the ISA Plug and Play specifications.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System When to Run the SCU ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ When you first set up and configure the system If you get a configuration error message at power-on Whenever you add, remove, or move an ISA adapter that is not Plug and Play Whenever you add or remove memory In general, whenever you add hardware to or remove hardware from the system Running the SCU is also recommended but optional for Plug and Play and PCI adapters. Record Your SCU Settings Record your SCU settings.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide From diskette after installing your operating system. Insert your SCU diskette in drive A. At the DOS prompt, type a: and press to change to drive A. Type AUTOEXEC and press to start the SCU. From a hard drive after installing your operating system. Insert your SCU diskette in drive A and copy the contents to a directory on your hard drive. Change to that directory, and type AUTOEXEC and press .
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Six Steps in Using the SCU The SCU main menu lists six steps to configure your system. System Configuration Utility Step 1: About System Configuration Step 2: Add and Remove Boards Step 3: Change Configuration Settings Step 4: Save Configuration Step 5: View Switch/Jumper Settings Step 6: Exit Step 1 displays a brief text overview of the SCU and some important terms and definitions. Most experienced users will skip this step.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Add and Remove Boards Use step 2 to add, delete, or move boards. Most ISA boards cannot be detected automatically by the SCU, so you MUST use this step to add them to the system. However, PCI and ISA Plug and Play boards ARE automatically detected and added by the SCU. If the SCU did not detect a board, you can add a board using this step. To add a board: 1. Press . 2. From the Select the Board to Add dialog box, select the board’s .
Chapter 3: Configuring the System If there is no ISA board installed, do the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. In the Board Name box, type a description of the board. In the Manufacturer box, type the name of the board manufacturer. From the Board Type box, choose the type of board. From the Board Slot box, choose the type of slot. In the DMA box, define up to four DMA channels. In the IRQ box, define up to seven IRQ levels. In the Ports box, define up to eight ranges of I/O ports.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Save Configuration This step saves the configuration settings to nonvolatile RAM as well as to a backup file (.CMS file). You must save your settings once they have been configured. View Switch/Jumper Settings Use this step to view manufacturer’s instructions about setting dip switches and jumpers on add-in boards and about running utilities to ensure the correct configuration of each adapter.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System SCU Utilities At the bottom of the main SCU menu, there is an option to press to display the Utilities menu. The menu lists options that control how a configuration is produced. For most of these choices, select the option line and press the spacebar to enable/disable the option. For descriptions of the options, press for help while the Utilities menu displays on the screen.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Configuration Settings for the System Board When you select SCU step 3, Change Configuration Settings, there are many menus and options available under that heading. This section about the SCU shows the screen information that displaysafter you select the system board from the Change Configuration Settings screen. ❏ ❏ ❏ Default values are in bold type. Select an option and press to display the menu for an option.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Onboard Disk Controllers Onboard Floppy Controller Primary Onboard IDE Controller Enable Primary/Enable Secondary/ Disable Enable/Disable Onboard Communication Devices Serial Port 1 Configuration Port:3F8h IRQ:4 Port:2F8h IRQ:3 Port:3E8h IRQ:4 Port:2E8h IRQ:3 Port 1 Disable (COM1) (COM2) (COM3) (COM4) Serial Port 2 Configuration Port:2F8h IRQ:3 Port:3F8h IRQ:4 Port:3E8h IRQ:4 Port:2E8h IRQ:3 Port 2 Disable (COM2) (COM1) (COM3) (COM4) Serial Port 2 Mode Serial Port
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Floppy Drive B Options Disable or Not Installed 3.5inch 1.44/1.25MB drive 5.25inch 360KB drive 5.25inch 1.2MB drive 3.5inch 720KB drive 3.5inch 2.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Keyboard (KB) and Mouse Subsystem Group Typematic Speed 30 CPS, 26 CPS, 21 CPS, 18 CPS, 13 CPS, 10 CPS, 6 CPS, 2 CPS Mouse Control Option Mouse Auto detected Console Redirection Console Redirection Control COM Port for Redirection Disable Port Selection Serial Port Baud Rate 2400 9600 19.2K 115.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Disable Enable down to Enable, and then to Enter New Hot Key. Type one character, either a letter or number. Lockout Timer Disable Press to display menu of possible choices. Secure Boot Mode Disable/Enable Video Blanking Disable/Enable Floppy Writes Enable/Disable Security—the BIOS includes security features to prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Management Subsystem Group System Sensor Control Press to modify the System Sensors.* System Management Mode Enable/Disable Event Logging Enable/Disable *Select and enter values to be used by server management software.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide System Management Options System Management Mode* Disable/Enable Event Logging* Disable Enable (controls onboard event logging.) PCI System Error Detection* Disable Enable Reserved System Resources * Enable all three options if you are using server management software. System Management Mode—if enabled, the embedded Server Management firmware is loaded.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Server Management The system board includes hardware components that process information about system status and that monitor power supply voltages and operating temperature. You can use server management software to send and log messages about conditions reported if the system is not operating within specified limits.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Using Setup This section describes the BIOS Setup options. Use Setup to change the system configuration defaults. You can run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Setup stores most of the configuration values in battery-backed CMOS; the rest of the values are stored in flash memory. The values take effect when you boot the system.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System If You Cannot Access Setup If the diskette drive is misconfigured so that you cannot access it to run a utility from a diskette, you may need to clear CMOS memory. You will need to open the system, change a jumper setting, use Setup to check and set diskette drive options, and change the jumper back. For a step-by-step procedure, see Chapter 5, under the heading, “CMOS Jumper.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Setup Menus Setup has six major menus and several submenus: 1. Main Menu • Primary IDE Master and Slave • Secondary Master and Slave • Keyboard Features 2. Advanced Menu • PCI Configuration - PCI Device, Embedded SCSI - PCI Device, Slot 1 - Slot 4 - PCI/PNP ISA UMB Region Exclusion - PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion • Integrated Peripheral Configuration 3. Security Menu • Set Supervisor Password • Set User Password 4.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Main Menu Default values are bold in the following tables. You can make the following selections on the Main Menu itself. Use the submenus for other selections. Feature Choices Description System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date Legacy Diskette A: Disabled 360KB 1.2MB 720KB 1.44/1.25MB 2.88 MB Selects the diskette type Legacy Diskette B: Disabled 360KB 1.2 MB 720KB 1.44/1.25 MB 2.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Primary IDE Master and Slave Feature Choices Description Type Auto None CD-ROM User Auto allows the system to attempt auto-detection of the drive type. None informs the system to ignore this drive. CD ROM allows the manual entry of fields described below. User allows the manual entry of all fields described below. Cylinders 1 to 2048 Number of Cylinders on Drive. This field is changeable only for Type User.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System 32 Bit I/O Disabled Enabled Enabling allows 32 bit IDE data transfers. This field is informational only for Type Auto. Transfer Mode Standard Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 4 Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive. This field is informational only for Type Auto. Secondary Master and Slave Feature Choices Description 32 Bit I/O Disabled Enabled Enabling allows 32 bit IDE data transfers. This field is informational only for Type Auto.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu includes selections that take you to two other configuration menus: 1. PCI configuration, which includes the following submenus: • PCI Device, Embedded SCSI • PCI Device, Slot 1 - Slot 4 • PCI/PNP/ ISA UMB Region Exclusion • PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion 2. Integrated Peripheral Configuration. You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu itself.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System PCI Configuration The PCI Configuration Menu only contains selections that access other submenus. PCI Device, Embedded SCSI Feature Choices Option ROM Scan Enabled Disabled Enable Master Enabled Disabled Latency Timer Default 0020h 0040h 0060h 0080h 00A0h 00C0h 00E0h Description Enables option ROM scan of the selected device. Enabled selects the device as a PCI bus master. Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device may be master on a PCI bus.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide PCI/PNP ISA UMB Region Exclusion Feature Choices Description C800 - CBFF Available Reserved Reserves the specified block of upper memory for use by legacy ISA devices. CC00 - CFFF Available Reserved Reserves the specified block of upper memory for use by legacy ISA devices. D000 - D3FF Available Reserved Reserves the specified block of upper memory for use by legacy ISA devices.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Integrated Peripheral Configuration Feature Choices Description Serial Port A Disabled Enabled Auto PnP OS Auto forces BIOS to configure the port. PnP OS forces OS configures the port. Base I/O Address 3F8 2F8 3E8 2E8 Selects the base I/O address for COM port A. Interrupt IRQ 4 IRQ 3 Selects the IRQ for COM port A. Serial Port B Disabled Enabled Auto PnP OS Auto forces BIOS to configure the port. PnP OS forces OS configures the port.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Feature Choices Description DMA channel DMA 1 DMA 3 Selects the DMA for LPT port. Floppy disk controller Disabled Enabled Enables onboard diskette controller. Base I/O Address Primary Secondary Selects base I/O address for diskette controller. PS/2 Mouse Disabled Enabled Enables or disables onboard mouse. Disabling the mouse frees up IRQ 12. If enabled, the OS can determine whether to enable or disable the mouse. 3-30 Micron Electronics, Inc.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Security Menu You can make the following selections on the Security Menu itself. Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Feature Choices Description Administrator Password is Clear Status only; user cannot modify. User Password is Clear Status only; user cannot modify.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Feature Choices Description Virus Check Reminder Disabled Daily Weekly Monthly Displays reminder message at boot. Secure Mode Timer Disabled 1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 20 min 1 hr 2 hr Period of key/PS/2 mouse inactivity specified for secure mode to activate. A password is required for secure mode to function. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. Secure Mode Hot Key (Ctrl-Alt- ) [] [A, B, ...
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Server Menu The Server Menu includes selections that take you to two other configuration menus: 1. System Management • Server Management Information 2. Console Redirection You can make the following selections on the Server Menu itself. Feature Choices Description PCI IRQs to IO-APIC mapping Disabled Enabled If enabled, BIOS will describe direct PCI interrupt connections to IO APIC in multiprocessor table. Do not enable if OS does not support this feature.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Feature PERR Reporting Choices Description Lvl-3 Disabled SMI Only SMI &NMI If selected, system detects and reports PERR on PCI buses. SERR Reporting Disabled Enabled Test Extended Memory Enabled Disabled SMM Debug Mode Enabled Disabled CPU Slot1 and Slot2 Presence Enabled Disabled Enabled generates a PCI bus system error report. Diagnostic option only. If enabled, the SMM outputs to video and Port 80.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Boot Menu The Boot Menu includes selections that take you to two other configuration menus: 1. Boot Device Priority 2. Hard Drive Items on the Boot Menu can be prioritized. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list. You can make the following selections on the Boot Menu itself.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Hard Drive For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list Option Description 1. Other Bootable Device N/A 2. WDC AC21600H N/A 3-36 Micron Electronics, Inc.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Exit Menu You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option using the up or down arrow keys, then press to execute the option. Pressing does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit. Choices Description Exit Saving Changes Exits after writing all modified Setup item values to NVRAM. Exit Discarding Changes Exits leaving NVRAM unmodified.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Using SCSISelect The SCSISelect utility detects the number of AIC-7880 wide/fast-20 SCSI III host adapters in the system. Use the utility to: • Change default values • Check or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices in the system • Perform a low-level format on SCSI devices installed in the system How to Enter and Start SCSISelect 1. Turn on your video monitor and system. After a few seconds POST begins to run.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Main Menu, SCSISelect The main SCSISelect menu shows the name of the host adapter and its address: at Bus:Device xx:xxh. There are two menu options. Options Comment Configure/View Host Adapter Settings Press to display the Configuration menu. SCSI Disk Utilities Press to display the SCSI Disk Utilities menu. The utility scans for all SCSI devices installed in the system and lists them.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Host Adapter SCSI ID—Each device on the SCSI bus, including the adapter, must have a unique ID. The ID defines the device, and the priority of the ID determines which device controls the bus when two or more devices try to use it at the same time. Each adapter on the bus, whether 8- or 16-bit, has a default ID of 7, so the adapter always has the highest priority.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Boot Device Options, SCSISelect Feature Option Comment Boot Target ID 0-15 The default boot device is at SCSI ID 0 with logical unit number (LUN) 0. To specify a different boot device, choose a different SCSI ID (0 through 7 on 8-bit adapters, 0 through 15 on 16-bit adapters). Boot LUN Number 0-7 The logical unit number (LUN) can be 0 through 7 (on 8-bit or 16-bit adapters).
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Initiate Sync Negotiation—when enabled (set to Yes), the host adapter initiates synchronous negotiation with the SCSI device; when No, the adapter does not initiate synchronous negotiation. Normally you should leave this set to Yes, because the SCSI adapter and its attached devices can transfer data faster in synchronous mode than in asynchronous.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Do not enable the Send Start Unit option before checking... Make sure the AIC-7880 BIOS option is enabled (see Advanced Configuration Options). Check the manual that comes with your SCSI device to make sure the device supports the command. If so, it is likely that you will need to change a switch or jumper setting on the device so it can respond to the command.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Host Adapter BIOS—The AIC-7880 BIOS must be enabled to allow these actions: • Boot from a SCSI hard drive on the bus. • Enable any of the other options listed on the same menu (Advanced Configuration Options). • Boot from a SCSI CD-ROM drive. If any IDE devices are selected in the boot order, they will be chosen first over the SCSI device.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GB—when Enabled, drives handled by the AIC-7880 BIOS can use extended translation (255 heads, 63 sectors per track) if their formatted capacity is greater than 1 GB and standard translation if smaller than 1 GB. CAUTION, before changing option, back up hard disks! First back up the hard disks if you need to change this setting and the translation scheme! All data is erased when you change from one translation scheme to another.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Utility What it does Comment Format Disk Does a low-level format on the hard disk drive. Before it starts, a prompt appears asking you to confirm that you want to format the hard disk. CAUTION You cannot stop the formatting once it starts! Do NOT answer yes unless you intend to format the disk. Verify Disk Media Scans the selected hard disk for bad blocks and prompts you to reassign them. You can press at any time to stop the verification task.
Chapter 3: Configuring the System Installing Video Drivers After configuring the system, you need to install video drivers to take full advantage of the features of the onboard Cirrus Logic CL-GD5446 super VGA video controller. • The Configuration Software CD includes video drivers for use with DOS and Windows NT. Check the README.TXT file on the CD for information on installing these drivers. • For other operating systems, see your OS instructions for installing device drivers.
s Guide Chapter 4: Common Problems Chapter 4 Common Problems Introduction .............................................................................................. 4-2 Problems During Boot ........................................................................................ 4-2 System Problems ............................................................................................... 4-6 Hard Disk Problems .......................................................................................
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Introduction Occasionally while setting up and configuring a computer system, an error may occur or an important element may be forgotten. This section provides information regarding the most frequently encountered problems, as well as many quick and simple solutions. If you continue to experience problems and this section fails to provide solutions, please feel free to contact Micron technical support (see Appendix A: Contacting Technical Support).
s Guide Chapter 4: Common Problems Problem When the power switch is turned on, the system has power (i.e., the exhaust fan runs, the power indicator light is illuminated, the hard disk begins to spin, etc.), but the system appears dead. Generally the keyboard LEDs will stay on. Possible Cause ❏ The monitor may not be turned on or plugged in. ❏ A peripheral card may not be seated correctly on the system board. ❏ A peripheral card may be defective. ❏ A floppy drive may be defective.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Problem System powers on, the display works, but the system does not complete the boot process or you see one of the following error messages: “Hard Disk Controller Failure.” “Fixed Disk Configuration Error.” “Operating System Not Found.” Possible Cause ❏ Hard drive is incorrectly set up in CMOS. ❏ Hard drive cable may not be properly connected. ❏ CMOS may have lost settings. ❏ SCSI controller card may have lost settings.
s Guide Chapter 4: Common Problems Problem The system displays the error message “Non-system Disk or Disk Error” or “Operating System Not found.” Possible Cause ❏ The System files are missing from the Boot Sector of the hard drive. ❏ The diskette in Drive A: is not bootable. ❏ CMOS is incorrectly configured. Solution Checklist ❏ Your system is designed to first check the floppy drive for a bootable diskette.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide System Problems Problem A large number of damaged sectors are encountered when attempting to format diskettes. Possible Cause ❏ Typically, Micron computers are provided with a 1.44MB 3.5" floppy drive. An attempt may have been made to format a lowdensity disk in one of the Micron high-density floppy drives. Solution Checklist ❏ Please refer to the DOS manual for more information about how to format low-density diskettes in high-density floppy drives.
s Guide Chapter 4: Common Problems Problem The system displays the error message COM Port 2F8 conflict during boot, or the system beeps, and displays the message “Press F1 to Continue, F2 for Setup.” Possible Cause ❏ System CMOS has been reset to defaults, and you have a modem installed on COM 2. Solution Checklist ❏ Check that the modem settings are set correctly and not conflicting with any other devices. On Windows 95™ systems Serial/Com Port B should be set to COM 4.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Problem After installing a new peripheral card, an unrelated part of the system suddenly stops working. Possible Cause ❏ The new card may be attempting to use some of the same system resources, such as address space, I/O ports, interrupt lines, etc., and may be conflicting with the failing part of the system. ❏ When installing the new card, a different peripheral card or a cable may have been knocked loose.
s Guide Chapter 4: Common Problems Hard Disk Problems Problem System has to be booted from a floppy disk. Hard drive is either unrecognized or unreadable. Possible Cause ❏ The connections between the drive and the controller may be defective or loose. ❏ The hard drive’s root directory or file allocation table may be corrupted. The controller or hard drive may also be defective. Solution Checklist ❏ Check that the hard drive and controller are connected properly.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Problem Read/write, sector, data, or seek errors occur when attempting to access files on the hard drive. Possible Cause ❏ The format may be fading. ❏ The hard drive may be developing media errors. ❏ The file allocation table may be corrupted. Solution Checklist ❏ Using a file-by-file backup method, backup as much data as you can, then reformat the drive.
Appendix A: Contacting Technical Support Introduction If you are experiencing problems with your Micron system and Chapter 4, "Common Problems" does not provide the information needed to correct your problem, feel free to contact Micron Technical Support at 1-800-877-8856. Additional areas of support may be found by contacting the Micron Technical Support BBS at 1-800-270-1207, Technical Support Internet Mail: techsupport.meic@micronpc.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Returning Equipment to Micron Electronics If it is determined that your system needs to be returned to Micron for repair or replacement, please observe the rules listed below. Failure to follow any of these rules may result in long delays in repair or the simple return of the system without repair. 1.
Appendix B: POST and BOOT Messages POST and Boot Messages POST (Power On Self Test) has two kinds of messages; those messages are the Error message and the Informational message. The following tables list these messages, their causes, and their solutions. Table B-1. Post and Boot Messages Micron Electronics, Inc.
Appendix C: Glossary Glossary Application: A software program that operates under an operating system to perform a specific task. BIOS: Basic Input/Output System. Programs that are permanently stored ithe system board’s ROM chips providing functions such as the power-on self test. Also see ROM. Boot: To start the computer system and load the operating system.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide DRAM: Dynamic Random Access Memory. Memory that requires a periodic refresh cycle to keep the stored information from being lost. Loss of power causes loss of data in this memory. EISA: Extended Industry Standard Architecture. Expansion Slot: A connector on the motherboard for holding a peripheral card. Floppy Disk: A 3.5 inch or 5.25 inch removable storage medium used for storing programs and files externally from the computer system.
Appendix C: Glossary Motherboard: See “System Board.” Non-Volatile Memory: Memory that is maintained even when power is not on. On-Board Floppy: A floppy disk drive controller that is incorporated into the system board. Open: A circuit that is not complete. Usually accomplished by removing a jumper from two pins on the system board or a peripheral card. Also see “Closed” and “Jumper.” Operating System: The software the provides a link between application programs and the computer hardware (e.g.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 Server System User’s Guide Setup Program: Used to inform the computer about installed peripheral, memory, configuration information, date and time, etc. Shadow RAM: A method of copying BIOS routines from slower ROM chips to much faster RAM, increasing system performance. SIMM: Single In-line Memory Module. A small circuit board containing memory components that plugs into special sockets located on the system board for upgrading the system memory.
Appendix D: Installing Sound Drivers Installing Sound Device Drivers This explains how to install the sound drivers necessary to utilize the onboard sound support. Prior to installing any drivers, follow the instructions on how to install a CD-ROM drive and how to connect external sound devices.
