N8100-941F/942F/943F NEC Express5800/120Lh User's Guide 1st Edition 08-2004 856-124032-101-00
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Keep this manual at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use the NEC Express server. Your server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards. Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them as well as described in this manual.
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL AND WARNING LABELS Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified. Indicates that improper use may cause loss of eyesight due to laser beam.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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i PREFACE Congratulations on the purchase of your NEC Express server. Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet your needs, both now and in the future. Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the NEC Express server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
ii ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This manual is a guide for proper setup and use of your server. This manual also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise during setup or operation of your server. Keep this manual for future use. The following describes how to proceed with this manual.
iii Appendix B Other Precautions provides supplementary notes on using the server. Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned. Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003. See Chapter 5 for details.
iv CONTENTS Preface ..............................................................................................................................................i About This User's Guide..................................................................................................................ii In the Package.................................................................................................................................iii Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server........................
v Selecting Server Site.....................................................................................................................3-4 Connecting Peripheral Devices.....................................................................................................3-6 Connecting Power Cord................................................................................................................3-8 Turning On the Server ..........................................................................
vi NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)..............................6-13 Configuration Diskette Creator...................................................................................................6-14 NEC ESMPRO ...........................................................................................................................6-17 Functions and Features...........................................................................................................
vii Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information ......................................................................8-31 Memory Dump .......................................................................................................................8-31 Saving the Dump File.............................................................................................................8-32 Recovery for Windows 2000 System.....................................................................................
viii Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 ..............................................................D-1 Before Installing Windows Server 2003 ......................................................................................D-1 Installing Service Pack ............................................................................................................D-1 Updating System ....................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of your server.
1-2 Notes on Using Your Server WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not take off any label or soil it.) If you find any label unattached, almost peeled off, or soiled, making the warning illegible, contact your sales agent. Attached to the internal component.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-3 SAFETY NOTES This section provides notes on using your server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the server. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier. General WARNING Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly affect human lives.
1-4 Notes on Using Your Server Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. CAUTION Plug in to a proper power source. Use a proper wall outlet. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a power leak. Do not install the server where you need an extension cord.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection CAUTION Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself. Your server weighs max. 35 kg (depending on its hardware configuration). Carrying the server only by yourself may strain your back. Hold the server firmly by its bottom with at least three or more people. Do not hold the front door to lift the server. The front door may be disengaged from the server, causing personal injury.
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server. Do not look into the CD-ROM drive. A laser beam used in the CD-ROM drive is harmful to the eyes.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 During Operation CAUTION Stay away from the fan. Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the server. Failure to follow this warning may get your hand or hair caught in the fan, resulting in injury. Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is approaching. If it starts thundering before you disconnect the power plug, do not touch any part of the server including the cables.
1-8 Notes on Using Your Server FOR PROPER OPERATION Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server. Use of the server ignoring the Install the server in a place that meets requirements for successful operation. For details, see Chapter 3, "Setting Up Your Server." Do not delete the hard disk partition exclusively provided for maintenance of the server although it may appear on the OS.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: Server hardware Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party. IMPORTANT: It is the user's responsibility to completely erase or modify all the data stored in storage device such as hard disk so that the data cannot be restored.
1-10 Notes on Using Your Server DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES Dispose of the server, all the internal devices, floppy disks, and CD-ROMs according to all national laws and local ordinance. IMPORTANT: For disposal (or replacement) of the battery on the mother board of the server, consult with your sales agent. It is the user's responsibility to completely erase or modify all the data stored in storage device such as hard disk so that the data cannot be restored.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 USER SUPPORT Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: 1. Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. 2. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the recommended measure for it. 3. Check if the software required for operation of the server is properly installed.
1-12 Notes on Using Your Server Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer: • You sit on a chair with your back straight. • Your hands are parallel with the floor when you put them on the keyboard.
Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel® Xeon microprocessor family. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
General Description 2-3 SYSTEM CHASSIS Names and functions of the components are shown below. Front View 2 1 1 2 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front door Open this door to access the POWER switch, 5.25-inch devices, the CD-ROM drive, or the floppy disk drive, or to install/remove hard disks to 3.5-inch bays. You can lock the front door using the provided security key. Key lock When locked, secures the front door not allowing access to the front system controls.
2-4 General Description Front View (Door Opened) 7 1 1 2 2 8 9 10 8 6 5 4 3 5-1 5-2 5-3 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 CD-ROM Drive 2-5 2-6 Floppy Disk Drive
General Description 2-5 1 5.25-inch device bay Backup tape drives may be installed in the 5.25-inch device bay. 2 CD-ROM drive The CD-ROM drive reads data from the inserted CD-ROM. (Depending on your hardware configuration, the DVD-ROM drive may be installed.
2-6 General Description Rear View The following figure shows the redundant hot-plug power supply model. For the non-redundant power supply model (fixed power supply is installed), you cannot find the items 2, 4, 5, and 6.
General Description 2-7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Power supply The power unit supplies DC powers to the server. Handle Grasp this handle install or remove the power supply. AC inlet The AC inlet is connected with the power cord. Power lamp The Power lamp blinks green if the power supply receives the AC power through the power cord. The lamp goes on green when the power of the server is turned on. Power fail lamp The amber lamp goes on if the power is defected.
2-8 General Description Internal View The following figure shows an internal view of your system. 1 2 3 4 9 5 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 6 Power supply Air duct Front cooling fan (Fan 3) 5.25-inch device bays (4 slots) A standard CD-ROM drive is installed in slot #3. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay The hard disk drive bay can hold up to six 1.0-inch hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives.
General Description 2-9 MOTHER BOARD 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 7 24 23 8 9 10 11 22 12 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13
2-10 General Description 1 DIMM sockets (slots 1 to 8 from top to bottom) 2 Power signal connector (redundant hot-plug power supply only) 3 Power connector 4 Front cooling fan connector (Fan 3) 5 Processor 1 socket 6 Power connector 7 Processor 2 socket 8 Cooling fan signal connector (Fan 2: option) 9 Cooling fan connector (Fan 2: option) 10 IDE connector (for CD-ROM drive) 11 Floppy disk drive connector 12 Ultra320(B) connector (for internal file devices) 13 Ultra320 (A) connector
General Description 2-11 STANDARD FEATURES High performance Expandability Wide variety of optional I/O slots Intel Xeon 3DGHz or 3.4GHz Processor Two PCI EXPRESS (8-bus) slots High-speed 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/ One 64-bit, 133MHz PCI-X slot 10BASE-T interface Two 64-bit, 100 MHz PCI-X slots (1000Mbps/100Mbps/10Mbps supported) One 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI slot High-speed disk access 512MB to 16GB of DDR333 SDRAM (Ultra320 SCSI) two way interleaved memory, using up to USB 2.
2-12 General Description SYSTEM FUNCTIONS The following subsections describe system functions. Degradation Feature The degradation feature automatically isolates a failed DIMM or processor to assure continuous operation of the server when the POST (Power On Self-Test, self-diagnosis program after power on) detects such a DIMM or processor. Failed DIMMs and processors may be identified on the screen that the POST displays, or with the BIOS setup utility, "SETUP.
General Description 2-13 Remote Management Card (RMC) Server management is concentrated in the optional Remote Management Card (RMC). The RMC and associated circuitry are powered from a 5Vdc standby voltage, which remains active when system power is switched off, but the ac power source is still on and connected. The RMC supports the NEC DianaScope, which allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection to a manager system.
2-14 General Description SECURITY To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front panel and Server Management software that monitors the system intrusion switches. Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring The front door of the server contains a mechanical lock to prevent access to the front of the computer chassis.
General Description 2-15 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The CD-ROM that comes with your server contains a setup utility called "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER." When you have first installed the server or append features to the server, use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to set up your server. Refer to Chapter 6 for details. The major functions of the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are: To install the OS. It installs an operating system. To diagnose the system. It diagnoses the server. To create a support disk.
2-16 General Description NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO Agent for the NEC Express server. NOTE: For details of major functions of the NEC ESMPRO, system configuration and setups with the NEC ESMPRO, see Chapter 6. Available functions of the NEC ESMPRO depend on the OS you install. Ask your sales agent for details.
General Description 2-17 USING NEC EXPRESS SERVER This section describes basic operations of your server including how to use devices such as the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the floppy disk, CDROM, and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse. Front Door Open the front door to power on/off the server, to access the floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive, and 5.25-inch devices, and to install/remove hard disks to the 3.5-inch device bays.
2-18 General Description POWER Switch Use the POWER switch to turn on/off the server. Power On Press the POWER switch on the front of the computer chassis. The POWER/SLEEP lamp lights in green. POWER/SLEEP lamp IMPORTANT: If the power cord is connected to a power control device such as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), make sure that the power control device is powered. If the power cord is connected to the server, an initial diagnosis of the hardware starts.
General Description 2-19 POST POST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the system memory. When you power on the server, the system automatically runs POST to check the mother board, ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress. With the factory setup of the server, the NEC logo appears on the display unit while POST is in progress.
2-20 General Description POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any Key" to prompt a key entry. This message is driven by BIOS of an installed optional board. Make sure to read the manual that comes with the optional board before any key entry.
General Description 2-21 4. POST displays SCSI ID numbers used by the connected SCSI devices on the screen. 5. After a few seconds, POST displays the following message prompting you to launch the BIOS setup utility, SETUP, stored in the system memory of the server. This message appears at bottom left on the screen. Press to enter SETUP Launch the BIOS setup utility when you need to change the settings to meet the requirements for the server.
2-22 General Description POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. See Chapter 8 for POST error codes. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your sales agent. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance. Power Off Follow the procedure below to power off the server.
General Description 2-23 SLEEP Switch You can use the POWER switch as the SLEEP switch if the ACPI compliant operating system is installed in your system. The SLEEP switch allows you to save almost all power of the server (power-saving mode or sleep mode). NOTE: To use the SLEEP switch, an OS supporting the sleep feature is required. (Available for Windows 2000.) POWER/SLEEP lamp Press the SLEEP switch on the front of the server to place the server in the power-saving mode. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp blinks.
2-24 General Description Floppy Disk Drive Your server is provided with the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive on its front to write/read data to/from a floppy disk. Your server supports the following 3.5-inch floppy disks: 2HD floppy disk (double-sided high-density track type) Stores data of 1.44MB. 2DD floppy disk (double-sided double-density track type) Store data of 720KB. Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp is lit) before inserting a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
General Description 2-25 NOTE: Use of the floppy disk The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to use it: Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far as it goes. Attach the label to the correct position. Do not write anything directly onto the disk surface with a pencil or ball-point pen. Do not open the shutter. Do not use the floppy disk in a dusty place.
2-26 General Description CD-ROM Drive Your server is provided with the CD-ROM drive on its front to read data from a CD-ROM (readonly compact disk). The CD-ROM provides larger and faster data read than the floppy disk. NOTE: Depending on your order, the DVD-RAM drive may be installed at the factory. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
General Description 2-27 IMPORTANT: If the CD-ROM drive produces large noise after the setting of a CD-ROM, re-set the CD-ROM. To remove a CD-ROM, press the Open/Close button to eject the tray, as described for inserting it, and then take the CD-ROM out of the tray. (The orange-lit access lamp indicates ongoing disk access. The Open/Close button does not work while the lamp is lit.) Your OS may have a command to eject the tray. When you have taken out the CD-ROM, retract the tray back in place.
2-28 General Description Use of the CD-ROM Keep the following notes in mind to use the CD-ROM for the server: For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the CD drive is not guaranteed. Do not drop the CD-ROM. Do not place anything on the CD-ROM or bend the CD-ROM. Do not attach any label onto the CD-ROM. Do not touch the signal side (nothing is printed on this side) with your hand.
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up your server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
3-2 Setting Up Your Server SETUP FLOW Follow the flowchart below to set up the server. Installing optional devices If you have purchased any optional device for the server, see Chapter 9 to install it. Selecting the server site Select a suitable site for the server. Connecting peripheral devices Connect peripheral devices to the server. Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord to the server. Turning on the server Power on the server to start software setups.
Setting Up Your Server INSTALLING OPTIONAL DEVICES To install any optional device, see Chapter 9, "Upgrading Your Server," for the installation procedure. Proceed to the next section if you have no optional devices to install. IMPORTANT: There are third-party products (memory modules, hard disks, etc.) available for the server in the markets. However, NEC recommends that you should use NEC products for stable operation.
3-4 Setting Up Your Server SELECTING SERVER SITE Read the following precautions before selecting a suitable site for your server. The following describes installation of the server and connections to the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. ■ ■ Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself.
Setting Up Your Server 3-5 When you have selected a server site, hold the server by its bottom with at least three persons and carry it to the site, then place it slowly and gently. IMPORTANT: Do not hold the server by its front door to lift the server. The front door may be disengaged and damage the server. Do not place the server in the following places. Placing the server in such places may cause malfunctions of the server. Places with drastic changes in temperature (e.g.
3-6 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices on its rear panel. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Setting Up Your Server Keyboard 3-7 Connect appropriate power source. Mouse Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) Device with the serial interface (e.g., modem) Direct connection to the leased line is prohibited. Display unit Hub (multiport repeater) REAR Printer with the parallel interface Device with the serial interface (e.g., modem) Direct connection to the leased line is prohibited.
3-8 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 13 to 1-8 for details. ■ Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Setting Up Your Server 3-9 To connect the power cord from the server to an interruptive power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the rear of the UPS. The UPS service outlets are categorized into two groups: SWITCH OUT and UN-SWITCH OUT. (They may be called "OUTPUT1" and "OUTPUT2".) To control power supply with an application that controls the UPS, connect the power cord to an SWITCH OUT outlet. For constant power supply, connect the power cord to a UN-SWITCH OUT outlet.
3-10 Setting Up Your Server TURNING ON THE SERVER Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup. IMPORTANT: Before turning on the server: Some optional boards require setups with the SETUP utility before installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to-PCI bridge installed, the SETUP utility is enabled to launch. Check on the board specifications to find out whether it requires preinstallation setups before actually installing the board.
Setting Up Your Server 3-11 The POWER/SLEEP lamp on the front of the server comes on. In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen and the Power On Self-Test (POST) begins. The POST runs automatically when you power on the server or reset it with a keyboard operation (Ctrl + Alt + Delete). The POST runs diagnostics, initializes the server, sets interrupt vectors, detects installed peripheral devices, and boots the operating system (if installed). See Chapter 2 for detailed description on POST.
3-12 Setting Up Your Server INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEM See Chapter 5 for installing the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system. To install the other operating system listed above, contact your sales agent. IMPORTANT: Use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for initial setup of your server. The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is a support software for the server. It simplifies the process of installing and configuring your server. See Chapter 6 for details on NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS Setup Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS Setup, which is stored in the system FLASH memory. The Adaptec Configuration Utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the system board.
4-2 Configuring Your Server Starting SETUP Utility Powering on the server starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEC logo is displayed, press Esc. After a few seconds, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen. Press to enter SETUP Press F2 to start the SETUP utility and display its Main menu. If you have previously set a password with the SETUP utility, the password entry screen appears. Enter the password.
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen.) Indicates the current menu. Online help window Indicates there are submenus. Setup item menu* Explanation of key functions menu Parameter (high-lights upon selection) menu * The menus displayed in gray indicates the information only or unchangeable secured by BIOS password.
4-4 Configuring Your Server Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu.
Configuring Your Server 4-5 Main Option System Time System Date Legacy Floppy A Legacy Floppy B Hard Disk Pre-Delay Primary IDE Master/ Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Serial ATA Channel 0 Master Serial ATA Channel 1 Master Processor Settings Language Parameter HH:MM:SS MM/DD/YYYY Disabled 360Kb 51/4 1.2MB 51/4 720Kb 31/2 [1.44/1.25MB 31/2] 2.88MB 31/2 [Disabled] 360Kb 51/4 1.2MB 51/4 720Kb 31/2 1.44/1.25MB 31/2 2.
4-6 Configuring Your Server Primary IDE Master/Primary IDE Slave/Secondary IDE Master/Secondary IDE Slave/Serial ATA Channel 0 Master/ Serial ATA Channel 1 Master Correspondence between the menu items and devices: Primary IDE Master: ATA hard disk drive 1 (option) Primary IDE Slave: ATA hard disk drive 2 (option) Secondary IDE Master: CD-ROM drive (standard) Secondary IDE Slave: None Serial ATA Channel 0 Master: Serial ATA hard disk drive 1 (option) Serial ATA Channel 1 Master:
Configuring Your Server 4-7 Processor Settings Option Processor Retest Parameter [No] Yes Processor Speed nnn GHz Processor 1 CPUID Numeral Disabled Processor 1 L2 Cache Processor 2 CPUID nnn KB Processor 2 L2 Cache Hyper-Threading Technology nnn KB Displays CPU ID for processor, if present. "Disabled" indicates that the processor is defected. (View only) Displays L2 cache size for processor. [Enabled] Disabled Disable or enable the HyperThreading Technology.
4-8 Configuring Your Server Memory Configuration Option System Memory Parameter nnn KB Extended Memory nnnnnnn KB DIMM Group #1 #4 Status Normal Not installed Disabled Memory Retest Extended RAM Step [No] Yes 1MB 1KB Every location [Disabled] Online Spare Memory [Disabled] Enabled Description Indicates the total capacity of the basic memory. (View only) Indicates the total capacity of the extended memory. (View only) Displays the current status of the memory group.
Configuring Your Server 4-9 – Embedded Video Controller submenu Option Onboard VGA Control Parameter Disabled [Enabled] Description If Disabled, the BIOS will hold the embedded chip in reset. In this configuration, the controller hardware is completely disabled, and will be invisible to the PnP operating systems. Your Setting [ Option PCI Slot 1 Option ROM – PCI Slot 6 Option ROM Parameter [Enabled] Disabled Description Enable option ROM scan of the selected device.
4-10 Configuring Your Server Peripheral Configuration IMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are not overlapped with others. If the value set for the interrupt or base I/O address is used in another resource, the yellow asterisk (*) appears. Reset any item with the yellow asterisk properly.
Configuring Your Server 4-11 Option Parallel ATA Serial ATA Parameter Disabled Channel 0 Channel 1 [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Description Selects parallel ATA is enabled or disabled. Your Setting Selects whether the serial ATA is enabled or disabled.
4-12 Configuring Your Server Security The Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security." Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password," to display the following screen. Enter the passwords on the dialog box. Passwords may have up to eight characters including alphanumerics and symbols. IMPORTANT: User password can be set only when Administrator password is already set. Set the passwords only after OS is installed. See the table below for the items.
Configuring Your Server 4-13 Option Set Supervisor Password Parameter Up to eight alphanumerics Password on boot [Disabled] Enabled [Normal] Write Protect Fixed disk boot sector Secure Mode Timer Security Hot Key CTRL-ALT- [Disabled] 1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 20 min 1 hr. 2 hr. [L] Z Description When the key is pressed, the user is prompted for a password; press ESC key to abort.
4-14 Configuring Your Server Server Option System Management Console Redirection Assert NMI on PERR Assert NMI on SERR Post Error Pause Parameter – AC LINK Stay Off [Last State] Power On – Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Description System Management submenu is displayed. Console Redirection submenu is displayed. Indicates whether PCI PERR is supported or not. Indicates whether PCI SERR is supported or not.
Configuring Your Server 4-15 System Management Submenu Option BIOS Version Parameter - Board Part Number - Board Serial Number - System Part Number - System Serial Number Chassis Part Number - Chassis Serial Number IPMI Specification Version * BMC Device ID * BMC Device Version * BMC Firmware Version * PIA Version * - - SDR Revision * - - - Description Displays the current BIOS version. (View only) Displays the mother board part number. (View only) Displays the mother board serial number.
4-16 Configuring Your Server Boot If you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set the boot priority. The factory-default boot order is listed below. 1. CD-ROM drive 2. Removable Devices 3. Hard Drive 4. IBA GE Slot 0910 v1216 5. IBA GE Slot 0910 v1216 The server searches for devices in the order set in this menu on booting. Finding the boot software, the server starts the software.
Configuring Your Server 4-17 SCSI BIOS (SCSISelect) The SCSISelect utility is provided to configure the SCSI controller on the mother board (or the SCSI controller on an optional board). This utility may be started with a simple key operation while POST is in progress and requires no specific start-up disk.
4-18 Configuring Your Server Running the Utility To run the utility, perform the following procedures: 1. Power on the Express server. The following message appears while POST is in progress. IMPORTANT: The message appears for each additional SCSI controller. Adaptec SCSI BIOS Vxxx xxxxx (c) 2000 Adaptec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Press for SCSISelect(TM) Utility! 2. Press and hold Ctrl and A. The SCSISelect utility starts and its Main menu appears. 3.
Configuring Your Server 4-19 Exiting the Utility To exit the utility, press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any setting, you are prompted to save the changes before you exit). Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings The Configure/View Host Adapter Settings has the following menu items and parameters. descriptions to select a correct parameter for each menu item.
4-20 Configuring Your Server SCSI Device Configuration Move the cursor onto "SCSI Device Configuration" and press Enter to display the submenu. The following table lists submenu items, available parameters, and descriptions. IMPORTANT: Select a parameter for each submenu item on a perSCSI ID basis. Verify the SCSI ID of a desired device before configuration. NOTE: To find out the SCSI ID for the optional device connected, select "SCSI Disk Utilities" on the Options menu and press Enter.
Configuring Your Server 4-21 Advanced Configuration Move the cursor onto "Advanced Configuration" and press Enter to display the submenu. The following table lists submenu items, available parameter, and descriptions.
4-22 Configuring Your Server SCSI Disk Utilities This utility scans the SCSI bus for SCSI devices, reports a description of each device. Run these utilities before configuring SCSI devices. To enter the utility, select "SCSI Disk Utilities" on the Options menu. The SCSI ID scan begins displaying the message as shown below. AIC-7901 at Slot 00. 23 03:03:00 Scanning SCSI ID:14: Lun Number When the SCSI ID scan completes, the screen listing SCSI IDs and associated devices appears.
Configuring Your Server 4-23 Configuring SCSI Controller on Optional Board To configure SCSI devices connected to an optional SCSI controller board, use the SCSI BIOS utility provided with the optional SCSI controller board. Refer to the manual that comes with the optional SCSI controller board for details. When the server has multiple SCSI controller boards installed, the server first displays the start-up message of the SCSISelect utility for the SCSI controller on the mother board.
4-24 Configuring Your Server RAID BIOS The RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices) option available for your system is N810380F/81F/86F RAID controller boards which give your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you want to change the RAID level or add additional hard disks to the array, use the RAID configuration utility. The RAID configuration utility is included with a RAID controller.
Configuring Your Server 4-25 CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS With the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data stored in the server against access from unauthorized users. When you forget the passwords, however, you may want clear them. The following describes how to clear these passwords. You can also use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server. IMPORTANT: Clearing the CMOS data resumes the factory-set configuration data.
4-26 Configuring Your Server The following describe the clearing procedure. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 13 to 1-8 for details. ■ ■ ■ Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not remove the lithium battery. Do not connect the ground line to a gas pipe. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems to the server. Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition / Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server / Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server To use the server with the other operating systems described in this section, contact your service representative.
5-2 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About Express Setup "Express Setup" contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM is intended for initial setup of the server. Its automatic installation mode guides the user easily through the process by detailing specific hardware features and providing screen prompts for software selection and configuration. The program loads the utilities and drivers, applies RAID settings, partitions the disk, and installs the desired operating system.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3 Express Setup uses "Configuration Diskette". The Configuration Diskette is a floppy disk that includes the configuration information for the server setup used in the automatic installation mode. Express Setup will perform all the process of the setup using the information in the floppy disk. During this procedure, you do not have to be in front of the Express server to confirm the state of the setup.
5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Microsoft Windows Server 2003 This subsection provides information on installing Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition / Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition in the Server. Read instruction in this section before proceeding the installation. NOTE: If you install Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup, see Appendix D.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 Windows Server 2003 Express Setup can install Windows Server 2003 operating system.
5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Creating Partition Size The minimum size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size Size necessary to install the system = 2900MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size × 1.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup The Flow of Setup This section visually describes the flow of the setup operated by Express Setup. : Process that continues automatically : Process that need to input or select Read notes and restrictions. Go back Confirmed Select how to install No Yes Insert floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Confirmed Select Setup Parameter File.
5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing the Windows Server 2003 This section describes on how to setup the system using Express Setup. Prepare Configuration Diskette. You can operate the installation if you do not have Configuration Diskette specified in advance, but one floppy disk formatted by MS-DOS 1.44MB is necessary also in such case. For Configuration Diskette, use the blank disk in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER package or prepare other floppy disk personally. IMPORTANT: 1.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9 [Using the specified Configuration Diskette] The Setup File included in "Configuration Diskette" will be displayed. 1) Select the Setup File name to use during the installation. NOTE: If there is any problem that can not be modified in the Setup File you selected, the message to set another "Configuration Diskette" appears. In such case, confirm the floppy disk you inserted.
5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: Reserve the partition to install the OS more than the minimally required size. If you select "Use Existing Array" at "New/Existing RAID Configuration", the information included in the first partition (excluding maintenance partition) will all be formatted and deleted. The information included in the other partition will be retained.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 NOTES: If you click [Cancel] in [Basic Information] screen, the screen will go back to select the Setup File. [Cancel] exists only in [Basic Information] screen. If you click [OK] in [Role of Computer] screen, the setup automatically selects default value for the later specification to continue the installation. When all the specification has completed, the system reboots automatically. 9.
5-12 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver. Utilizing PROSet enables the following items: Confirm detailed information of the adapter. Diagnose loop back test, packet transmission test and so on. Setup of teaming.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] 1. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu 1. Click Start menu, Click [Control Panel], Click [Network Connections], and Click [Local Area Connection].
5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup NOTE: We recommend you to add [Network Monitor] at [AddingServices]. [Network Monitor] can monitor the frame (or the packet)that the computer installing [Network Monitor] sends or receives. This tool is valuable when analyzing network trouble. For information on how to install the tool, see the "Setting for Solving Problems" described later in this chapter.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Click [Network adapters] and Double-Click [(Network Adapter Name)]. [(Network Adapter Name) Properties] appears. NOTE: [(Intel(R) PRO/1000...)] is the name of On-Board adapter. All other names show the Optional Network Board. 3. Click [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver...]. [Hardware Update Wizard] appears. 4.
5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 Installing SCSI Controller Driver If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-65F/75F), install it according to the following procedure: 1. Start [Device Manager] from [Start] menu → [Control Panel]→ [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. 2. Double click the SCSI Controller driver which Device Manager lists as unknown device. 3. Click [Update Driver]. 4.
5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Setting for Solving Problems Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server. IMPORTANT: Cautions for the Memory Dump The staff of maintenance service representative is in charge of collecting memory dump.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 4. 5-19 Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP 5. Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears. 6. Click [Advanced] tab on the [Performance Options] window. 7. Click [Change] on the [Virtual memory] group box. 8.
5-20 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Windows Dr. Watson Windows Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information. 1. Click [Run] on Start menu. 2. Type "drwtsn32.exe" in the [Open] box, and click [OK]. The [Dr. Watson for Windows] dialog box appears. 3.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21 Network Monitor Utilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network trouble. To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend to install Network Monitor before any network trouble may occur. 1. Point to [Settings] from Start menu and click [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] dialog box appears. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Updating the System Update the system in the situation below: Modified system configuration. Recovered the system using recovery process. Log on to the system with the account that has administrative authority (e.g. Administrator) and insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Setup Software] in [Master Control Menu] screen appears, so left-click the item.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 Exceptional Setup This section explains how to setup with the exceptional way. You usually do not have to do as follows. If your system has any Mass storage devices, you have to set as follows depending on your system. The detailed information is provided by the manual of the Mass storage device.
5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Microsoft Windows 2000 This subsection provides information on installing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 in the server. Read instruction in this section before proceeding the installation. NOTE: If you install Windows 2000 without using Express Setup, see Appendix D. Installation Notice This section explains precautions and matters you should be aware of before beginning installation in order to install Windows 2000 correctly.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25 Windows 2000 Express Setup can install Windows 2000 operating system.
5-26 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Creating Partition Size The minimum size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size Size necessary to install the system = 1000MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size × 1.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup The Flow of Setup This section visually describes the flow of the setup operated by Express Setup. : Process that continues automatically : Process that need to input or select Read notes and restrictions. Go back Confirmed Select how to install No Yes Insert floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Confirmed Select Setup Parameter File.
5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing the Windows 2000 This section describes on how to setup the system using Express Setup. Prepare Configuration Diskette. You can operate the installation if you do not have Configuration Diskette specified in advance, but one floppy disk formatted by MS-DOS 1.44MB is necessary also in such case. For Configuration Diskette, use the blank disk in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER package or prepare other floppy disk personally. IMPORTANT: 1.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 [Using the specified Configuration Diskette] The Setup File included in "Configuration Diskette" will be displayed. 1) Select the Setup File name to use during the installation. NOTE: If there is any problem that can not be modified in the Setup File you selected, the message to set another "Configuration Diskette" appears. In such case, confirm the floppy disk you inserted.
5-30 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: Reserve the partition to install the OS more than the minimally required size. If you select "Use Existing Array" at "New/Existing RAID Configuration", the information included in the first partition (excluding maintenance partition) will all be formatted and deleted. The information included in the other partition will be retained.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31 NOTES: If you click [Cancel] in [Basic Information] screen, the screen will go back to select the Setup File. [Cancel] exists only in [Basic Information] screen. If you click [OK] in [Role of Computer] screen, the setup automatically selects default value for the later specification to continue the installation. When all the specification has completed, the system reboots automatically. 9.
5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver. Be sure to install. Utilizing PROSet enables the following issues: Confirm detailed information of the adapter. Diagnose loop back test, packet transmission test and so on. Specify teaming.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33 Network Driver [When PROSet is not installed] 1. Click Start menu and click [Network and Dial-Up Connection]. The [Network and Dial-Up Connection] dialog box appears. 2. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] from pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. 3. Click [Configure]. The property dialog box for network adapter appears. 4.
5-34 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Optional Network Board Driver If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-84/111/86/103/113), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. Refer to the re-installation procedure described in Appendix E.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-35 Installing SCSI Controller Driver If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-65F/75F), install it according to the following procedure: 1. Start [Device Manager] from [Start] menu → [Control Panel]→ [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. 2. Double click the SCSI Controller driver which Device Manager lists as unknown device. 3. Click [Update Driver]. 4.
5-36 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Graphics Accelerator Driver Install Graphics Accelerator Driver mounted in standard. If you want to utilize optional Graphics Accelerator Driver board, follow the document attached to the board to install the driver. 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Start menu, point to [Programs], [Accessories] and click [Windows Explorer]. 3. Run "Setup.exe" in the following directory.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-37 Setting for Solving Problems Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server. IMPORTANT: Cautions for the Memory Dump The staff of maintenance service representative is in charge of collecting memory dump.
5-38 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump" instead. Specify the drive where there is a free area more than the size of "the memory capacity mounted on Express server + 12MB".
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Windows 2000 Dr. Watson Windows 2000 Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information. 1. Click [Run] on Start menu. 2. Type "drwtsn32.exe" in the [Open] box, and click [OK]. The [Dr. Watson for Windows 2000] dialog box appears. 3.
5-40 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Monitor Utilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network trouble. To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend to install Network Monitor before any network trouble may occur. 1. Point to [Settings] from Start menu and click [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] dialog box appears. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-41 Updating the System - Installing Service Pack Update the system in the situation below: Modified system configuration. Recovered the system using recovery process. Log on to the system with the account that has administrative authority (e.g. Administrator) and insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Setup Software] in [Master Control Menu] screen appears, so left-click the item.
5-42 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Exceptional Setup This section explains how to setup with the exceptional way. You usually do not have to do as follows. If your system has any Mass storage devices, you have to set as follows depending on your system. The detailed information is provided by the manual of the Mass storage device.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-43 HostRAID The following explains the overview of HostRAID and the setup procedure. Overview of HostRAID HostRAID provides RAID feature through the Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI interface installed as standard in the system. HostRAID consists of the driver that controls disk arrays and "Adaptec Storage ManagerTM Browser Edition (hereinafter abbreviated to ASMBE) that is a disk array management utility.
5-44 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Notes The following explains general notes on HostRAID: For notes on the BIOS and SCSISelect utility, refer to Chapter 4 of this guide or SCSISelect Utility User's Manual. For notes on ASMBE, refer to Adaptec Storage ManagerTM - Browser Edition User's Guide. NOTE: You may view or print the SCSISelect Utility User's Manual and Adaptec Storage ManagerTM - Browser Edition User's Guide from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-45 HostRAID Setup Flow The flowchart below shows the HostRAID system setup procedure. Start Is HostRAID used as boot disk? No Yes Enable the HostRAID feature and create RAID by using SCSISelect Utility Refer to SCSISelect Utility User's Manual.*1 Install driver (install OS). See Appendix D or E of this guide. Update system. See this chapter. Install ASM. See ASMBE User's Guide*2. Install Standby/Hibernation Lock driver.
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Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
6-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is an automated software integration tool to help simplify the process of installing and configuring your server. Shipped with all NEC servers, the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM provides a flexible, guided installation process for system administrators to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows 2000 or other operating systems (contact your service representative for the server certified operating systems).
Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 Windows-based This program is called as "Master Control Menu" that can run under the Microsoft Windows system (Windows 95 or later and Windows NT 4.0 or later). You can install the several applications and read the documentation from the menu.
6-4 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console This subsection describes the procedures for using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with local console. Starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The following procedure instructs you to start NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CDROM while NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is running. 1. Turn on peripheral devices and the server in this order. 2.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-5 Express Setup "Express Setup" is intended for initial setup of the server. Its automatic installation mode guides the user easily through the process by detailing specific hardware features and providing screen prompts for software selection and configuration. The program loads the utilities and drivers, applies RAID settings, partitions the disk, and installs the desired operating system.
6-6 Installing and Using Utilities – Save Disk Array Configuration Data The configuration information on the disk mirroring controller is saved into the floppy disk. If you set or change RAID, always use this function to save the configuration information into a floppy disk. IMPORTANT: Some Disk Array Controllers do not support this function. In that case, this menu will not be shown.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-7 – Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Creates a support disk for installing Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition. (No need to create this disk when installing the operating system with the Express Setup.) – Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Creates a support disk for installing Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Advanced Server. (No need when installing the operating system with the Express Setup.
6-8 Installing and Using Utilities – Install Maintenance Partition Utilities Various utilities are installed in the maintenance partition from the CD-ROM. – Update Maintenance Partition Utilities Various utilities are copied in the Maintenance Partition from the update disk. This menu is only used when the update disk is supplied from your service representative or attached with your system. – FDISK Execute FDISK command of ROM-DOS system. You can create/delete partitions, etc. BIOS/FW/etc.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console This subsection describes the procedures for using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with remote console. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER contains the remote console feature that allows the system administrator to set up the server from the management workstation (management PC) via the network or the server's COM B (serial) port.
6-10 Installing and Using Utilities Starting The following two methods are available to start the server. Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via LAN Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via direct connection (COM B) For the procedure for starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console, see "NEC DianaScope". IMPORTANT: Do not change the boot device order in BOOT menu in BIOS SETUP.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-11 Main Menu Shown below are the main menu items. Setup Automatically sets up the server. Tools Launch the features of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER individually. Help Help message on NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Quit Quit NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Setup The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER checks the hardware configuration of the server. The disk array and maintenance partition are automatically configured.
6-12 Installing and Using Utilities Tools When you select the [Tools] on the Main Menu, the following screen appears. The menu items available only in remote console operation among those described in section "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Local Console" are displayed. See the previous subsection for detailed explanation of menu items. IMPORTANT: The followings are varied from the [Tools] menu in the local console mode. Test items and operation method of System Diagnostics.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-13 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based (Master Control Menu) The Master Control Menu is used to, Read documentation, Install the management software, and Install the viewer application (Adobe Acrobat Reader). NOTES: Master Control Menu requires Microsoft Windows 95 (or later) or Windows NT 4.0 (or later). Some documents are provided in the PDF format. Use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these documents.
6-14 Installing and Using Utilities CONFIGURATION DISKETTE CREATOR "Configuration Diskette Creator" is a tool to create [Configuration Diskette] that is used for configuring the server with the Express Setup (see Chapter 5 for details). If you use the Configuration Diskette created by the Express Setup and Configuration Diskette Creator to operate the setup, you can setup from the installation of OS to several utilities automatically except for a few key input to confirm the specification.
Installing and Using Utilities 5. 6-15 Click [Create New Information files] from the [File] menu. The [Disk Environment] dialog box will be displayed. 6. Specify each item and click [OK]. The dialog boxes to specify setup information will be displayed in order, such as [Basic Information] dialog box.
6-16 Installing and Using Utilities 7. Follow the message to specify each item on the dialog box and click [Next]. NOTE: If you click [Cancel], all the input value will be deleted. When completing the specification of setup information, the [Save the Files] dialog box will appear. 8. Confirm that the [Configuration Diskette] check box is checked, and input file name for the Setup File in [File Name]. 9. Insert the floppy disk formatted by 1.44MB into the floppy disk drive and click [OK].
Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO (referred to as ESMPRO hereafter) lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. With log data collected by ESMPRO, a system administrator can track long-term and short-term performance, monitor server usage, create graphs to record trends, and check server failure rates.
6-18 Installing and Using Utilities Adaptec Storage Manager Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition (hereinafter abbreviated to ASMBE) is a Web-based application that locally or remotely manages HostRAID storage system and provides RAID functions through the SCSI interface in your server. You can use the following functions for HostRAID by installing ASMBE in your system.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-19 Power Console Plus Power Console Plus is a utility to control the RAID system of the disk array controller (MegaRAID controller) produced by LSI Logic. Use of Power Console Plus enables operations (e.g., monitoring and maintenance) of RAID systems that are constructed on local NEC Express servers and NEC Express servers connected through networks (TCP/IP). The operations can be done online on graphical screens without the system being stopped.
6-20 Installing and Using Utilities MegaRAID Registration Server Enables control of the MegaRAID controller via the network. Install in one of NEC Express servers and management PCs that are connected through network. The above components must be installed correctly for establishing the environment to use Power Console Plus. Power Console Plus components to be installed are different between the target servers and management PC.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-21 Server Setup This section explains Power Console Plus setup in the NEC Express server in which the MegaRAID controller is mounted. Operating Environment This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a server.
6-22 Installing and Using Utilities Management PC Setup This section explains Power Console Plus setup in a computer that manages servers via the network (TCP/IP). Operating Environment This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a management PC.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-23 NEC DianaScope The NEC DianaScope is a software for the remote management of the NEC Express5800 series. See the online documents for details on the functions and installation of the NEC DianaScope. NOTE: To activate NEC DianaScope, purchase the following license key.
6-24 Installing and Using Utilities BMC ONLINE UPDATE The optional remote management card includes the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware. The BMC firmware is updated with the BMC Firmware file. NOTE: When the remote management card is installed in the system, you can use. IMPORTANT: Do not turn DC off during BMC Firmware is updated. The BMC firmware which is renewed becomes effective after restarting the system. Update procedure 1. Insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Chapter 7 Maintenance This chapter describes the daily maintenance of the server and precautions when relocating or storing the server. MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disks of the server on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the server and backup tools, consult with your sales agent.
7-2 Maintenance CLEANING Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not look into the CD-ROM drive. Do not remove the lithium battery. Disconnect the power plug before working with the server.
Maintenance Cleaning the Server For daily cleaning, wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the procedure below if stains remain on the surfaces: IMPORTANT: To avoid altering the material and color of the server, do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzene to clean the server. The power receptacle, the cables, the connectors on the rear panel of server, and the inside of the server must be kept dry. Do not moisten them with water. 1.
7-4 Maintenance Cleaning the Interior One of the most important items in a good maintenance program is regular and thorough cleaning of the interior of the server, especially around the mother board. Dust buildup inside the server can lead to several problems. As dust acts as a thermal insulator, a buildup can prevent proper system cooling. Excessive heat will shorten the life of server components.
Maintenance 7-5 Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are all off-powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off), and then wipe the keyboard surface with a dry cloth. The mouse operation depends on the degree of smoothness of the internal ball rotation. To keep the mouse ball clean, use the mouse in a place with little dust. Follow the steps below to clean the mouse regularly: 1.
7-6 Maintenance Cleaning CD-ROM A dusty CD-ROM or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and CD-ROM regularly: 1. Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp is lit). 2. Press the CD tray Open/Close button on the front of the CD-ROM drive. The tray opens. 3. Hold the CD-ROM lightly and take it out from the tray. NOTE: Do not touch the signal side of the CD-ROM with your hand. 4.
Maintenance 7-7 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Use the System Diagnostics program in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER provided with the server to diagnose the server. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics. Memory CPU cache memory Hard disk used as a system IMPORTANT: When executing the System Diagnostics, make sure to remove the LAN cable. Executing the System Diagnostics with the LAN cable connected, the network may be influenced.
7-8 Maintenance Starting and Ending the System Diagnostics There are two ways to diagnose the server: to use the local console(keyboard) of the server itself, and to use the management PC via serial port(remote console). IMPORTANT: Two methods of LAN and the serial port are mentioned in Chapter 6 "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" in the way of communicating in remote console. Use the serial port to execute System Diagnostics with remote console. The LAN connection is not for System Diagnostics.
Maintenance 6. 7-9 Select [System Diagnostics]. The System Diagnostics starts and completes in approximately three minutes. When the diagnosis completes, the test window title shows "Test End", as the following figure. Diagnosis tool title Test windows title TeDoLi(TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00(Build020901.1.
7-10 Maintenance 7. Follow the Guide line showed in the bottom of the screen and press ESC to show the End user Menu showed below. TeDoLi (TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00 (Build020901.1.1m) Enduser Menu
Maintenance 7-11 RELOCATING/STORING THE SERVER Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server: CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. ■ ■ ■ Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself. Do not install the server in any place other than specified.
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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If your server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install the Off-line Maintenance Utility, NEC ESMPRO, to the server and client computers.
8-2 Troubleshooting SYSTEM VIEWERS Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the management PC. Check whether any alert is reported on the Operation Window, Data Viewer, or Alert Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Troubleshooting 8-3 LAMPS The following describes lamps on the server and their indications. See Chapter 2 for each location. LAN ACCESS Lamp ( 1 ) The LAN ACCESS lamp is lit green when the server is connected to LAN. The lamp blinks while the server is accessed through the LAN (for packet transmission). The value next to the icon indicates the number of the network port on the rear panel. STATUS Lamp ( ) The STATUS lamp stays lit in green when the server is in successful operation.
8-4 Troubleshooting STATUS lamp indication On (green) Flashing (green) Off* Description Procedure The server is operating normally. – Check the AC POWER lamp indication on the rear panel of the server. Identify the device in degraded state by using the BIOS setup utility "SETUP," and replace it as soon as possible. – Wait for a while. The STATUS lamp turns green when POST is completed. Turn the power off and then turn it on.
Troubleshooting 8-5 POWER/SLEEP Lamp ( ) The green POWER/SLEEP lamp lights to indicate normal operation while the server is powered. When the server is off-powered, the POWER/SLEEP lamp stays unlit. The POWER/SLEEP lamp indicates that the server is running in the power-saving mode (sleep mode). If the OS supports the power-saving mode such as Windows 2000, pressing the SLEEP switch blinks the POWER/SLEEP lamp in green and places the server in the power-saving mode.
8-6 Troubleshooting Hard Disk Drive Lamp The disk lamp on the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay has different meanings depending on the display status. Lamp Lighting green Indicates that the power is supplied to the hard disk. Blinking green Indicates that the hard disk is accessed. Lighting amber Indicates that the installed hard disk is defected in the disk array configuration.
Troubleshooting 8-7 Power Supply Lamps (hot-swap power supply model only) The power supply on the rear of the server has two lamps. NOTE: The server equipped with an optional power unit can continue the operation with the normal power unit if the other power unit is defected (redundant function). The defected power unit can be replaced with a new one in the hot-swap mode without power interruption.
8-8 Troubleshooting LAN Connector Lamps Each of the two LAN connectors on the rear panel has two lamps as follows. LINK/ACT lamp LAN1 Speed lamp LINK/ACT lamp LAN2 Speed lamp LINK/ACT lamp The link/ACT lamp indicates the state of each network port normally equipped with the server. If the power is supplied to the server and the hub and they are correctly connected with each other, the lamp is lit green (LINK state).
Troubleshooting 8-9 ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs in the server, an error message appears on the display unit connected to the server. Error Messages after Power-on Powering on the server automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On SelfTest). When the POST detects any error, it displays an error message and its measure on the display unit. Follow the table below to troubleshoot such errors.
8-10 Troubleshooting POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table lists error codes, error messages, and actions to take. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your sales agent. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance. Error code 0200 0210 0213 Error message Recommended Action Failure Fixed Disk. Stuck Key. Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch.
Troubleshooting 8-11 Error code 02D1 02F4 02F5 02F6 02F7 0B22 0B28 0B29 0B30 0B31 0B32 0B5F 0B60 0B61 0B62 0B63 0B70 0B71 0B74 0B75 0B80 0B81 0B82 0B83 0B8B 0B8C 0B8D 0B8E 0B8F 0B90 0B91 Error message Recommended Action System Memory exceeds the CPU's caching limit. EISA CMOS not write able. DMA Test Failed. Software NMI Failed. Fail-safe Timer NMI Failed. Processors are installed out of order. Unsupported Processor detected on Processor 1. Unsupported Processor detected on Processor 2.
8-12 Troubleshooting Error code 0B92 Error message Recommended Action Internal Use Area of BMC FRU corrupted. This is not a fatal error. Turn off the power once and then on again to restart the server. If the error cannot be corrected, contact your service representative. Turn off the power once and then on again to restart the server. If the error cannot be corrected, contact your service representative. This is not a fatal error. Turn off the power once and then on again to restart the server.
Troubleshooting 8-13 Beep Codes If an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error. Each number indicates the number of short beeps, and a hyphen indicates a pause. For example, the beep interval 1-2-2-3 indicates 1 beep, pause, 2 beeps, pause, 2 beeps, pause, and 3 beeps notifying that the checksum error occurred on ROM.
8-14 Troubleshooting SOLVING PROBLEMS When the server fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the instruction given before asking for repair. If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the onscreen message and contact your sales agent. Problems with NEC Express Server No screen display appears with beep: T Are DIMMs installed securely? → Check whether DIMMs are connected to the mating connectors firmly.
Troubleshooting 8-15 Fail to power off the server: T Is the POWER switch enabled? → Restart the server and start the BIOS SETUP utility.
8-16 Troubleshooting Fail to access to internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate): T Are cables properly connected? → Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also make sure that the cables are connected in the correct order. T Is the power-on order correct? → When the server has any external devices connected, power on the external devices first, then the server.
Troubleshooting 8-17 The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: T Is the cable properly connected? → Make sure that the cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the server. → The keyboard or mouse does not operate if it is connected when the server is powered (not applicable to USB devices). Power of the server first and connect it properly. T Is BIOS configuration correct? → The keyboard and mouse may be disabled with the BIOS SETUP utility of the server.
8-18 Troubleshooting T Is the server in the Secure Mode? → In the Secure Mode, write access to the floppy disk may be disabled. To release the Secure Mode, enter the password specified with the BIOS SETUP utility. Fail to access to the CD-ROM: T Is the CD-ROM properly set in the CD-ROM drive tray? → The tray is provided with a holder to secure the CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM is placed properly in the holder.
Troubleshooting 8-19 Fail to access the (internal or external) SCSI devices: T Is the SCSI device applicable to the server? → Operation of any SCSI device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed. T Is the cable connection changed? → The SCSI connector on the motherboard in the server can be used for either builtin file devices or external SCSI devices. The connection to built-in or external devices can be switched by modifying cable connection properly. See Chapter 10.
8-20 Troubleshooting Problems with Windows Server 2003 When network cable isn't connected with a port, the following log may be found in event log. But this has no affect on the behavior of LAN driver. Event ID: 6 Source: E100B Type: Error Description: Hardware failure detected. Machine: Express5800/ Lan: 100BASE Solution: Connect a network cable in a port and then reboot the system or change the [Smart Power Down] value to "Off", the log will not be found in event log any more.
Troubleshooting 8-21 Problems with Windows 2000 Cannot install the operating system correctly. T Did you confirm the notes on installing the operating system? → See Chapter 6. During Windows 2000 installation, the following warning is registered in the System Log of the Event Viewer: Error detected on the device \Device\CdRom0 during the paging operation. → There is no problem on this issue.
8-22 Troubleshooting The system does not restart automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is adjusted to automatically restarting: → When the system does not restart automatically, restart it manually. The system restarts automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is NOT adjusted to automatically restarting: → There is no problem about this issue. Check the System Event Log to confirm that STOP error occurred.
Troubleshooting 8-23 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, check the following: T Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot. T Is BIOS configuration correct? → The boot device order may be specified with the BIOS SETUP utility of the server.
8-24 Troubleshooting Problems with Express Setup Following message appeared when you tried to install Express Setup to the hard disk that has smaller capacity than the specified partition size: The specified partition size has exceeded the capacity of the hard disk. The setup created the partition at the maximum size that can be reserved on the hard disk. Setup will continue the process. OK → It is not an abnormal condition. Press Enter to continue the installation.
Troubleshooting 8-25 [Complete] does not appear on [Role of Computer] screen. → The [Complete] does not appear if the Setup File that has already been created is loaded. → [Complete] appears only when you first entered the [Role of Computer] screen. Once you go to the next screen from [Role of Computer], the [Complete] will not appear even if you enter [Back] to go back to the [Role of Computer] screen.
8-26 Troubleshooting The following message appears on the screen and the setup is suspended while the Express Setup is executing: Bad Command or filename Insufficient disk space → Follow the procedure described below and check the BIOS settings for the SCSI controller. As for the procedure on the SCSI controller which is not described in this User's Guide, refer to the manual accompanied with the controller and check the setting for "Int13 Extensions". 1.
Troubleshooting 8-27 When more than two Network adapter are specified, the detailed specification of TCP/IP protocol are all set to use DHCP. → When more than two Network adapter are specified, the detailed specification of the protocol may all be set by default value. Re-specify the details from Control Panel. Not more than two Network adapter is connected, but the detailed specification of the protocol are all set by default.(e.g.
8-28 Troubleshooting Error Message during Disk Array Configuration When an error is detected during the automatic Disk Array Configuration of the Easy Setup process, any of the following messages appears. An illegal device status exists in the status table. An illegal status is returned during the Configuration Data read. Configured device(s) is not responded. The configuration in NvRAM does not agree with the configuration in EEPROM. The number of pack configuring disks is 0 or 9 or above.
Troubleshooting 8-29 Collecting Event Log This section describes on how to collect the log of various events that occurred on the server. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. NOTE: The different revision processor may be mixed in additional CPU kit.
8-30 Troubleshooting Collect Configuration Information This section describes on how to collect the information on hardware configuration and inside specification. In order to collect information, "Diagnostic Program" is used. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Refer to Windows online help. 1. Point to [Settings] in Start menu, and click [Control Panel].
Troubleshooting 8-31 Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information Dr. Watson collects diagnostic information related to application errors. The location to save the information can be specified as you like. For more information, refer to Chapter 5. Memory Dump If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information. If you saved the dump to DAT, write down that it is saved as "NTBackup" or "ARCServe" on the label.
8-32 Troubleshooting Saving the Dump File Press the DUMP switch to save the dump file when an error occurs. Insert a metal pin (a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the switch hole to press the DUMP switch. 1 2 DUMP switch Pressing the DUMP switch saves the dump file in the specified directory. (Memory dumping may not be available when the CPU stalls.
Troubleshooting 8-33 RECOVERY FOR Windows 2000 SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the system. IMPORTANT: After recovering the system, see "Updating the System" in Chapter 5 and be sure to update the system. Also on Windows 2000, you need to update all the drivers after the system update. For more information, see "Installing and Setting Device Drivers" in Chapter 5.
8-34 Troubleshooting 7. If the optional board or SCSI HostRAID is installed, select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – Adaptec HostRAID U320 Driver Ver 1.02 For Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When SCSI HostRAID is installed.) – INITIO INI-A10XU2W SCSI Host Adapter (When N8103-65F board is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 Controller Driver (When N8103-80F board is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-2 Controller Driver (When N8103-81F board is installed.
Troubleshooting 8-35 OFF-LINE MAINTENANCE UTILITY The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used. IMPORTANT: The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your sales agent.
8-36 Troubleshooting Features of Off-line Maintenance Utility The Off-line Maintenance Utility provides the following features. (Available features vary depending on the way you started the Off-line Maintenance Utility.) IMPORTANT: See the on-line help for details of the Off-line Maintenance Utility. For further information, ask your sales agent.
Troubleshooting 8-37 RESETTING THE SERVER There are two ways to reset the server. IMPORTANT: Resetting the server clears the DIMM memory and the data in process. To reset the server when it is not frozen, make sure that no processing is in progress. Hard reset Press the RESET switch at the front of the server. Soft reset If the server halts before starting the OS, press and hold Ctrl and Alt and press Delete. This restarts the server.
8-38 Troubleshooting FORCED SHUTDOWN Use this function when an OS command does not shut down the server, the POWER switch does not turn off the server, or resetting does not work. Press and hold the POWER switch on the server for at least four seconds. The power is forcibly turned off. To turn on the power back again, wait approximately 10 seconds after turning off the power (forced shutdown). Press here for at least 4 seconds.
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server This chapter describes internal optional devices available for the server, procedures for install or removing such optional devices, and notes on using them. IMPORTANT: You may conduct the installation and removal procedures described in this section by yourself. However, NEC is not responsible for any machine or component defects or bad influences resulting from the operation of the server subject to the installation or removal.
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 13 to 1-8 for details. ■ ■ ■ Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not remove the lithium battery. Disconnect the power plug before working with the server.
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 STATIC PRECAUTIONS An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. Electronic device can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, observe the following information. Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist. If no wrist strap is available, touch an unpainted metal part of the cabinet before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your body.
9-4 Upgrading Your Server CONFIRMATION AFTER INSTALLATION/REMOVAL Confirm the following after installing an additional option and removing a component: Installing removed components exactly as they were Install the components and cables, which were removed and disconnected for addition of an option, exactly as they were. Assembling without a component being installed or a cable being disconnected causes the server to malfunction.
Upgrading Your Server 9-5 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Prepare the installation or removal of a component depending on the following procedure: 1. Shut down the OS. 2. Press the POWER switch to turn off the power of the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) 3. Pull out all the power cords from the AC inlet on the server. 4. Remove all the cables connected to the server on the rear panel. 5.
9-6 Upgrading Your Server DEVICE INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL PROCEDURE Install or remove a component from the server in the following procedure. Side Cover The left side cover should be removed to access to built-in devices and/or mother board in the server. It is not necessary to remove the right side cover. Removal Remove the left side cover in the following procedure. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Upgrading Your Server 9-7 Installation The side cover can be installed in the reverse procedure of the removal. Make sure that the hooks on the side cover are inserted into the frames and holes of the server securely. IMPORTANT: After one or more optional devices are installed or removed completely, install the removed side cover securely. The installation of the left side cover is monitored by a cover sensor.
9-8 Upgrading Your Server Processor Air Duct To install or remove the DIMM or processor, you will need to remove the air duct. IMPORTANT: Do not assemble the server without installing the air duct. No duct installed in the system reduces cooling efficiency and can affect performance or cause damage due to overheating. Removal Follow these steps to remove the air duct. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2.
Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Installation Follow these steps to install the air duct. 1. Holding the internal cables clear, place the air duct into the chassis. 2. Adjust the air duct until the tab on the right end of the duct is aligned with the slot on the chassis. Insert the frame into the hook on the chassis. 3. Reinstall the side cover.
9-10 Upgrading Your Server 3.5-inch Hard Disk The 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay on the front of the server contains six slots on which hard disks can be installed. The drive bay is not equipped with any hard disks (excluding when one or more builtin hard disks are ordered). Purchase the hard disks additionally if required. IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disks not approved by NEC.
Upgrading Your Server 9-11 Installation If installing new drives, follow an installation scheme starting with the bottom-most drive. Fill the bays bottom-to-top. Install a hard disk in the following procedure. A hard disk may be installed in any other slot in the similar procedure. NOTE: Hard disks can be installed or removed from the server only by opening the front door. In the disk array configuration, hard disks may be installed or removed with the power of the server being on.
9-12 Upgrading Your Server 5. Unlock the lever of the hard disk drive carrier and open the handle. 6. Align the drive carrier with the bay guide rail. 7. Slide the drive carrier into the bay until if docks with the SCSI backplane connector. IMPORTANT: Push the hard disk drive carrier until the hook of the handle hits the frame. Hold the hard disk drive carrier with both hands securely and carefully.
Upgrading Your Server 8. Close the lever ensuring it is secured. The handle is locked with a click. IMPORTANT: Note that your fingers may not be caught between the handle and the tray. NOTE: Make sure that the hook of the handle is hanged on the frame. Hook Frame 9. Handle Close the door opened in step 2.
9-14 Upgrading Your Server Removal Remove the hard disk in the following procedure. NOTE: To remove a defected hard disk, first check the slot on which the disk lamp of the hard disk is lit amber. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare (in other than the disk array configuration). 2. Release the lock of the front door by using the security key to open the front door. 3. Press the locking tab to release the lock.
Upgrading Your Server 9-15 4. Grasp the drive carrier handle and pull the handle toward you to disengage the drive connector from the backplane. 5. Hold the drive carrier handle and hard disk securely and remove the hard disk from the drive bay. 6. To use the server with the hard disk removed, insert a dummy tray into the empty slot. IMPORTANT: To maintain the cooling effect in the server, install the dummy tray in the vacant slot of the disk bay. 7. Close the door opened in step 2 securely.
9-16 Upgrading Your Server In the disk array configuration, the auto rebuild function can be used. The auto rebuild function can record the information saved in a defected hard disk into the new replaced disk to recover the server to the state before the occurrence of the fault. The auto rebuild function is valid for disk arrays set to RAID1 or RAID5. The auto rebuild is automatically started only by the hot-swap of a defected hard disk (or disk replacement in the power-on state).
Upgrading Your Server 9-17 Power Supply (Hot-swap Power Supply Model Only) Your server can contain one or two power supplies. The second power supply is optional and provides a redundant configuration that ensures continued operation of the system in the unlikely event one of the power supplies fails. Installation Install the power supply in the following procedure. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2.
9-18 Upgrading Your Server 4. Connect two power cords to the AC inlets. Use the standard power cord coming with the server and the cord coming with the power supply. The Power lamp (green) blinks when the power cords are connected. Power lamp 5. Power failure lamp Turn on the power of the server. The Power lamps on the power supplies go on. 6. Make sure that any error on the power supply occurs with the status lamp and POST. See Chapter 8 for details of error indications.
Upgrading Your Server 9-19 Replacement of Defected Power Supply The power supply should be replaced only when it is defected. IMPORTANT: Do not remove any power supply if it operates normally. NOTE: When the server (or disk expansion unit) is equipped with two power supplies and one of the power supplies operates normally (with the power lamp of the power supply being on), the other defected power supply can be replaced under the system operation (or in the power-on status).
9-20 Upgrading Your Server Cooling Fan Unit Your server can contain up to three cooling fans for cooling the CPU, memory, PCI devices, and hard disk drives. Rear fan Front fan Option fan Installation 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Remove the side cover. 3. Disconnect the SCSI cable from the hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bay.
Upgrading Your Server 4. Insert the cooling fan unit into the chassis as shown in the figure below. NOTES: Pass the cooling fan cables to the mother board connector (see the figure). For easy installation, remove the hot-swap fan from the cooling fan unit during installation.
9-22 Upgrading Your Server 5. Insert the tabs into holes on the frame of the server, and push the cooling fan unit toward the frame. The cooling fan unit is locked with locking tab. Locking tabs Tabs Cables 6. Connect the cooling fan cable to the mother board (see the figure below). CN21 Fan 5 7. Reassemble the removed components. 8. Connect the SCSI interface cable disconnected in Step 3.
Upgrading Your Server Removal 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Remove the side cover. 3. Remove the SCSI interface cable from the hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bay. 4. Remove the connectors of the fan unit from the mother board. 5. Push the locking tab to unlock the cooling fan unit, and remove the fan unit from the server. 6. Reassemble the removed components.
9-24 Upgrading Your Server Hot-swap Fan Your server accommodates two standard hot-swap fans and one optional hot-swap fan. IMPORTANT: Do not remove a fan unless you have a replacement unit available. Once you remove a fan from the system, replace it within two minutes. Checking a Fan Status When a fan is not functioning normally, you can observe the fan failure in the following manner.
Upgrading Your Server Installation 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Remove the side cover. 3. Place the fan module into the empty slot of the cooling fan unit. 4. Reassemble the removed components.
9-26 Upgrading Your Server 5.25-inch Device The server contains four slots in which backup devices including CD-ROM and magnetic tape drives can be installed. Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 IMPORTANT: With the standard configuration, the optional SCSI add-in card and SCSI cable are required. Set the SCSI termination of the 5.25-inch device to be installed to OFF and the SCSI ID to a value which is not duplicated or corrupted with that of any other device.
Upgrading Your Server 9-27 Installation 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Remove the side cover. 3. Disconnect the front cooling fan cable connector from the mother board and remove the front cooling fan unit from the chassis (see the figure below). Locking tabs Fan cable 4. Remove the two screws fixing the dummy cover. 5. Pull out the dummy cover toward you carefully. NOTE: When installing a full-height device, remove two dummy covers.
9-28 Upgrading Your Server 6. Fix the rails coming with the server to the 5.25-inch device by using the four screws coming with the device. IMPORTANT: 7. Always use the screws coming with the 5.25-inch device. Using longer screws or those of different diameter may cause the device to be broken. When installing a double-height device, use the DLT device rails that come with the server. Push the 5.25-inch device to the device bay carefully.
Upgrading Your Server 10. Connect the SCSI and power cables to the 5.25-inch device installed from the left side of the server. See "Cable connection" for details. IMPORTANT: Connector pin bending or incomplete connection may cause a malfunction to occur. Provide the connection securely watching the 5.25-inch device and cable connectors. NOTE: Make sure that the cable is not caught. Not used To device installed in To SCSI connector slot 1 of 5.
9-30 Upgrading Your Server PCI Board The server contains six slots into which PCI boards can be inserted. IMPORTANT: Any PCI board is easily affected by static electricity. Handle a PCI board after making your body contact with a metallic frame section of the server to discharge the static electricity on your body. Do not make bare hands contact with terminals and components on the PCI board. In addition, do not put the PCI board on a desk directly.
Upgrading Your Server 9-31 Installation Install a board connected to a PCI board slot in the following procedure. IMPORTANT: For ease of installation, remove the external SCSI cable when installing the full-length PCI card. 3.3V or universal PCI boards can be installed in PCI board slots #2, #3, and #6. 5V or universal PCI boards can be installed in PCI board slot #1. NOTE: To install a PCI board, make sure that the board connecting section is engaged with the connector of the PCI board slot.
9-32 Upgrading Your Server 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Remove the side cover. 3. Remove a screw securing the expansion slot cover. 4. Remove the expansion slot cover. IMPORTANT: Keep the expansion slot cover being removed carefully. 5. On the edge opposite the connectors, grasp the board by both corners. Orient the board to the vacant slot so that the metal retention bracket is toward the rear of the chassis.
Upgrading Your Server 6. 9-33 Insert the board into the front retention mechanism and rear guide rails. Carefully push the board until it engages and fully seats in the slot connector. IMPORTANT: If the board cannot be installed easily, remove the board once and then reinstall it. cause the board to be broken. Excess force added to the board may Guide rail 7. Fix the board with a screw removed in Step 4. 8. Reinstall the removed components. 9. Turn on the power of the server.
9-34 Upgrading Your Server RAID Controller Board The RAID controller board is an optional PCI board developed to improve data reliability. The board can be installed to use the hard disks in the 3.5-inch disk bay of the server and those in additional disk unit in the disk array configuration. The server can include the following optional RAID controller.
Upgrading Your Server 9-35 details of the available RAIDs, data transfer rate, and array configuration. The available capacity of the hard disks in the disk array configuration is lower than the total capacity of the hard disks configuring the disk array while the disk reliability is improved. Set "PCI Slot n ROM (n: slot number)," a parameter of the slot in which a hard disk is installed, to "Enable" in "PCI Configuration" on the Advanced menu of the BIOS utility SETUP.
9-36 Upgrading Your Server Disk Array Configuration of Additional Disk Unit The N8141-36F additional disk unit is exclusively used for installation of hard disks. The cabinet can contain up to 14 hard disks. The server equipped with disk array controller boards can be connected with up to four additional disk units. (See Chapter 10 or the documentation coming with the additional disk unit for details of the additional disk units.) IMPORTANT: The additional disk unit does not contain hard disk drives.
Upgrading Your Server 9-37 SCSI Controller Board SCSI controller board (N8103-56F/65F/75F) is a PCI board to control hard disk drives and file devices that operate through the SCSI interface. The SCSI controller board is necessary in the following cases: Installing a file device in the 5.25-inch device bay of the server Using a SCSI hard disk as an internal hard disk Connecting external SCSI equipment.
9-38 Upgrading Your Server Processor The mother board includes two Intel Xeon ZIF sockets. The primary and secondary processor sockets are located as shown in the figure below. IMPORTANT: Any CPU is easily affected by static electricity. Handle a CPU after making your body contact with a metallic frame section of the server to discharge the static electricity on your body. Do not make bare hands contact with the CPU pins. In addition, do not put any CPU on a desk directly.
Upgrading Your Server 9-39 Installation Install a CPU in the following procedure. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Remove the components as follows: Side cover Top air duct 3. Locate the CPU socket which you are going to install CPU. 4. Raise the locking lever on the socket. IMPORTANT: Open the lever until it stops. The bar can be opened to approx. 120 degrees. 5.
9-40 Upgrading Your Server 6. Push the CPU lightly to the socket, and push down the lever to secure the CPU. 7. Put the heat sink on CPU. NOTE: Be aware of direction of heat sink (see figure below).
Upgrading Your Server 8. 9-41 Secure four screws to fix the heat sink. NOTE: Tighten four screws temporarily in the following order shown in the figure below, and then completely tighten all screws. 9. Make sure that the heat sink is level. NOTES: If the heat sink is not level, remove it, and then install it again. The following probably causes the heat sink not to be level: – The CPU is not positioned correctly. – The wire clip is not engaged correctly. Do not move the secured heat sink. 10.
9-42 Upgrading Your Server Removal To remove the CPU, prepare the removal referring to steps 1 and 7 in the installation procedure and do the reverse procedure of steps 13 to 9. IMPORTANT: Do not remove any CPU unless it is failed. To maintain the cooling effect in the server, install the dust cover onto the processor #2 socket when the CPU is not installed to #2 socket. After the operation, heat may make the cool seat at the bottom of the heat sink adhere to the CPU.
Upgrading Your Server 9-43 DIMM The DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) is installed in a DIMM socket on the mother board installed in the server. The mother board contains four sockets in which DIMMs are installed. Two DIMMs are normally installed in DIMMs #5 and #6. (The DIMMs normally installed may be replaced.) DIMMs are installed on the sockets in the ascending order of DIMM socket numbers in the unit of two modules.
9-44 Upgrading Your Server IMPORTANT: The DIMM is easily affected by static electricity. Handle the DIMM after making your body contact with a metallic frame section of the server to discharge the static electricity on your body. Do not make bare hands contact with terminals and components on the DIMM. In addition, do not put the DIMM on a desk directly. See "Static Precautions" for details of the static electricity. Do not use any DIMM not approved by NEC.
Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a DIMM in the following procedure. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Remove the components as follows: Side cover Top air duct 3. Confirm the socket in which a DIMM is installed. 4. Open the levers at both ends of the socket. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the lever, do not apply an excess force to the lever. 5. Push the DIMM to the socket straight.
9-46 Upgrading Your Server 6. Gently push the levers to the upright position until they engage the notches in the DIMM 7. Install the remove components. 8. Turn on the power of the server. Then make sure that any error message does not appear in POST. If an error message appears, write down the message and review the error message list in Chapter 8. 9. 10. Start SETUP to select "Advanced" → "Memory Configuration" on menus.
Upgrading Your Server 9-47 Removal Remove the DIMM depending on the following procedure. NOTES: To remove the defected DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to identify the DIMM socket (group) in which the defected DIMM is installed. The server operates only when at least two DIMMs are installed. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Remove the side cover. 3.
9-48 Upgrading Your Server Remote Management Card (RMC) Remote Management card (RMC) is an optional expansion card that includes the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) based on IPMI 1.5. See Chapter 2 for detail functions of RMC. IMPORTANT: The RMC is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the RMC. Do not touch the RMC terminal pins by bare hand or place the RMC directly on the desk.
Upgrading Your Server 9-49 Installation Follow these steps to install the RMC. 1. See section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Open the logic cover. 4. Adhere the shock absorbers to the back of the RMC. Refer to the manual that comes with the RMC for detail location. 5. Insert the RMC into the RMC connector. Align the notch in the bottom of the RMC with the keyed socket on the RMC connector. 6.
9-50 Upgrading Your Server 7. Check to see that the RMC is fixed with both levers on the RMC connector. 8. a) Assemble the management network card that attached to the ARMC and install the card to the riser card. b) Connect the internal cable that attached to ARMC to ARMC and the management network card as shown in the figure below. The following figure shows the cable routing of the internal cable. 9. 10. Reassemble the server.
Upgrading Your Server 9-51 11. Place the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the server. 12. Run "Initialize Remote Management Card". Refer to Chapter 6 for details. 13. Run BIOS SETUP utility and check to see that the menus related to the RMC are displayed. Refer to Chapter 4 for details. If no additional menus are displayed, reinstall the RMC. 14. In the BIOS SETUP utility, select "Yes" for [Reset Configuration Data] in the [Advanced] menu.
9-52 Upgrading Your Server Removal 1. See section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. IMPORTANT: The remote management card logic monitors and logs system voltage changes. When removing the RMC from the motherboard, you may experience a 3 - 4 second delay from the time your system powering down. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Open the logic cover. 4. Open the levers on the both sides of the RMC connector to unlatch the RMC. 5.
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams Internal cable connections of the server are shown below.
10-2 Internal Cabling Diagrams INTERFACE CABLES An example of the connections of interface cables between devices within the server and external devices is shown below. Standard Configuration The figure below shows an example of the connections in the standard configuration. Option Mother board 5.
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-3 Disk Array Configuration of Built-in Hard Disks Using Onboard RAID Controller The onboard SCSI controller supports the HostRAID feature that allows the internal hard disk drives to build the RAID configuration. The figure below shows the cabling diagram that the standard hard disk drive bay and optional HDD device expansion kit are used with the RAID configuration. HostRAID supports the RAID levels of RAID0 and RAID1.
10-4 Internal Cabling Diagrams Using Optional RAID Controller (N8103-80F/81F) The N8103-80F/81F is an optional add-in PCI RAID controller that supports the RAID levels of RAID0, RAID1, and RAID5.
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-5 Using Optional RAID Controller (N8103-86F) The N8103-86F (0ch) has no SCSI connectors. The N8103-86F controls the hard disk drives via the onboard SCSI channels. The connected SCSI hard disk drives are configured in the RAID levels of RAID0, RAID1, and RAID5. The both of two onboard SCSI channels are controlled by the N8103-86F (0ch) RAID controller. If you want to add the SCSI file devices in your system, an optional SCSI add-in controller is required (see figure below).
10-6 Internal Cabling Diagrams Installing a SCSI File Device With the standard configuration, you need an optional SCSI controller and internal SCSI cable to install a file device. IMPORTANT: Onboard SCSI channels are controlled for the RAID hard disk drives when an optional RAID controller (N8103-86F) is installed. Terminator SCSI deive ID2 Mother board SCSI device ID1 5.
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-7 Connecting with Additional Disk Unit / Sample Connection in Maximum Configuration To connect an additional disk unit, or an external SCSI hard disk cabinet, to the server, the disk array controller board is required. The additional disk unit can be connected to the server equipped with the disk array controller board. (A single N8141-32F cabinet contains 14 hard disks.
10-8 Internal Cabling Diagrams POWER CABLE Proper connector numbers of format Pnn (nn: numeral) are printed on the power cables connected to the power unit installed in the server. The connector numbers and the built-in devices to which the connectors are connected are shown in the figures below. N8100-941F Option Power supply CD-ROM 5.25-inch device bay Option Mother board Floppy disk drive 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Power cable 3.
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-9 N8100-942F/943F Option Power supply CD-ROM 5.25-inch device bay Option Mother board Floppy disk drive 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Power cable 3.
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Appendix A Specifications Item CPU Type Clock/2nd cache Standard Maximum Chipset Memory Standard Maximum Expansion unit Expansion times Memory module Error check Graphics (VRAM) Auxiliary Floppy disk (standard) storage Hard disk (standard) device Hard disk (maximum) CD-ROM (standard) 5.25-inch file bay 3.
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Appendix B Other Precautions Transfer Rate of the On-board LAN Controller The onboard network interface controller supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks and a capable of full or half duplex. The controller can automatically detect and switch for network speed and transfer mode connected to the HUB. However, for proper network operation, specify the link speed and duplex mode to the same value as the value specified for HUB.
B-2 Other Precautions Notes on use The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to use it: Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far as it goes. Attach the label to the correct position. Do not write anything directly onto the disk surface with a pencil or ball-point pen. Do not open the shutter. Do not use the floppy disk in a dusty place. Do not place anything on the floppy disk.
Other Precautions B-3 Write-protection A floppy disk has a write-protect switch that prevents the stored data from accidental erasure. You can read data from a write-protected floppy disk, but you cannot save data into the floppy disk or format it. NEC recommends that you should write-protect any floppy disk containing valuable data unless you are about to save data. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, use the write-protect switch provided on its back.
B-4 Other Precautions CD-ROM Keep the following notes in mind to use the CD-ROM for the server: Press the center of the storage case to remove the CD-ROM from the case. Do not drop the CD-ROM. Do not place anything on the CD-ROM or bend the CD-ROM. Do not attach any label onto the CD-ROM. Do not touch the signal side (nothing is printed on this side) with your hand. Place the CD-ROM with its printed side upward and gently put it on the tray.
Other Precautions B-5 This enables you, for example, to use tape B to restore the data when tape C makes a read error. Also when both tapes B and C make a read error, you can restore your valuable data by using the data stored in tape A. Keyboard The keyboard is a device to instruct you computer by entering alphanumeric characters or symbols. IMPORTANT: Do not pour any liquid such as water or put anything into the keyboard. Doing so may cause a failure of the keyboard.
B-6 Other Precautions Mouse Like the keyboard, the mouse is a device to instruct your computer. software require the mouse for operation. Many OS's and application NOTE: Functions assigned to the mouse buttons vary depending on the software. For details, refer to the manual provided with the software. Use the mouse on a clean desk. Using the mouse on a dusty or dirty desk disturbs smooth movement or normal operation of the mouse. When your mouse movement seems dull, clean your mouse.
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address The factory-set interrupt requests and I/O port addresses are listed below. to install an optional device.
C-2 IRQ and I/O Port Address I/O Port Address The factory-set I/O port addresses for the server are assigned as follows: Address *1 00 - 1F 20 - 2D 2E - 2F 30 - 31 34 - 35 38 - 39 3C - 3D 40 - 43 4E - 4F 50 - 53 60 61 62 63 64 70 - 77 80 - 91 92 93 - 97 A0 - A1 A4 - A5 A8 - A9 AC - AD B0 - B1 B2 - B3 B4 - B5 B8 - B9 BC - BD C0 - D1 D2 - DF F0 F1 - FF 170 - 177 1F0 - 1F7 2F8 - 2FF 376 370 - 377 378 -37F 3F0 -3F5 3F6 4D00 -4D1 678 -67D CA2 - CA3 CA4 - CA5 CF8 - CFB CFC - CFF Chip in Use *2 DMA controller In
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 This section describes the procedures for installing Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup tool. BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Please read carefully the following information BEFORE commencing your Windows Server 2003 Installation. Installing Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself.
D-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 MO Device If you specify the file system as NTFS with MO Device connected during the installation, the file system will not be converted normally. Disconnect MO Device and restart the installation from the beginning. Partition Size The minimum required partition size for installation of Windows Server 2003 is: 2900MB + Paging file size + Dump file size Paging file size (recommended) = Mounted memory size * 1.
Installing Windows Server 2003 D-3 INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (CD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" Before installing, create Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
D-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 7. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive according to the instruction on the screen. Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER will be created. Write-protect and attach a label, then keep it safely. Create from [Master Control Menu] [Master Control Menu] runs on the following operating systems. – – – – – Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Windows Me/98/95 Windows NT 4.
Installing Windows Server 2003 D-5 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003. 1. Turn on the system power. 2. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system. After a bootable operating system has been installed on the hard disk, press Enter while the message "Press any key to boot from CD..." is displayed at the top of the screen.
D-6 Installing Windows Server 2003 7. If the RAID controller (including embedded HostRAID feature) or SCSI controller is installed, select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – Adaptec HostRAID U320 Driver Ver 1.02 For Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When HostRAID is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 RAID Controller (When N8103-80F board is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-2 RAID Controller (When N8103-81F is installed.) – Adaptec I2O RAID Driver Disk for 32bit Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When N8103-86F is installed.
Installing Windows Server 2003 D-7 Upgrade Installation Procedures below upgrade the installed Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003. 1. Power on the system and start Windows 2000. 2. Log on as an administrator. 3. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Then, [Select an operation] dialog will appear. NOTE: If the [Select an operation] dialog box does not appear, start \SETUP.EXE from CD-ROM drive. 4. Select [Install Windows Server 2003].
D-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 8. Insert the Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Win XP/Server 2003 IA-32)] and press Enter. Then, it returns to the screen of Procedure 5. 9. If the optional board is installed, select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 RAID Controller (When N8103-80F board is installed.
Installing Windows Server 2003 D-9 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical drives This subsection describes the procedure for reinstalling the operation system if the multiple logical drives exist. Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System 1. Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. 2.
D-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. 1. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management]. 2. Specify the [Disk Management] in the left side of the window. 3. Right-click the volume you want to modify the drive letter and specify the [Change Drive Letter and Path...]. 4. Click [Yes]. 5.
Installing Windows Server 2003 D-11 Updating the System To ensure normal system operation you should update your system using the following procedures. 1. Logon to the system using the administrator account or other account which is a member of the Administrators group. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. 3. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click on [Update NEC Express5800 system] section. 4.
D-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver.
Installing Windows Server 2003 D-13 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] 1. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu 1. Click Start menu, Click [Control Panel], Click [Network Connections], and Click [Local Area Connection].
D-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 NOTE: We recommend you to add [Network Monitor] at [AddingServices]. [Network Monitor] can monitor the frame (or the packet) that the computer installing [Network Monitor] sends or receives. This tool is valuable when analyzing network trouble. For information on how to install the tool, see the "Setup for TroubleProcess" later in this document. Re-install the Network Driver The network driver will be installed automatically.
Appendix E Installing Windows 2000 This section describes the procedures for installing Windows 2000 without using Express Setup tool. BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS 2000 Please read carefully the following information BEFORE commencing your Windows 2000 Installation. Installing Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself.
E-2 Installing Windows 2000 MO Device If you specify the file system as NTFS with MO Device connected during the installation, the file system will not be converted normally. Disconnect MO Device and restart the installation from the beginning. Partition Size The minimum required partition size for installation of Windows 2000 is: 1000MB + Paging file size + Dump file size Paging file size (recommended) = Mounted memory size * 1.
Installing Windows 2000 E-3 INSTALLING WINDOWS 2000 Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM Microsoft Windows 2000 Server / Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server (CD-ROM) Windows 2000 Service Pack (CD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Creating "Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" Before installing, create Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
E-4 Installing Windows 2000 7. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive according to the instruction on the screen. Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER will be created. Write-protect and attach a label, then keep it safely. Create from [Master Control Menu] [Master Control Menu] runs on the following operating systems. – – – – – Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Windows Me/98/95 Windows NT 4.
Installing Windows 2000 E-5 Windows 2000 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows 2000. 1. Turn on the system power. 2. Insert the Windows 2000 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system. After a bootable operating system has been installed on the hard disk, press Enter while the message "Press any key to boot from CD..." is displayed at the top of the screen.
E-6 Installing Windows 2000 7. If the RAID controller (including embedded HostRAID feature) or SCSI controller is installed, select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – Adaptec HostRAID U320 Driver Ver 1.02 For Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When HostRAID is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 Controller Driver (When N8103-80F board is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-2 Controller (When N8103-81F is installed.) – Adaptec I2O RAID Driver Disk for 32bit Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When N8103-86F is installed.
Installing Windows 2000 E-7 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. 1. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management]. 2. Specify the [Disk Management] in the left side of the window. 3. Right-click the volume you want to modify the drive letter and specify the [Change Drive Letter and Path...]. 4. Click [Yes]. 5.
E-8 Installing Windows 2000 Updating the System - Installing Service Pack To ensure normal system operation you should update your system using the following procedures. 1. Logon to the system using the administrator account or other account which is a member of the Administrators group. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. 3.
Installing Windows 2000 E-9 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver. Be sure to install.
E-10 Installing Windows 2000 Network Driver [When PROSet is not installed] 1. Click Start menu and click [Network and Dial-Up Connection]. The [Network and Dial-Up Connection] dialog box appears. 2. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] from pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. 3. Click [Configure]. The property dialog box for network adapter appears. 4.
Installing Windows 2000 E-11 Re-install the Network Driver After installing OS and deleting the network drivers, if you want to re-install the network drivers, follow the procedure below. 1. Restart OS and logon to your system. 2. [Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next]. 3. Confirm that the [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)] radio button is selected and click [Next]. 4. Select the [Specify a location] check box and deselect other check boxes.
E-12 Installing Windows 2000 Install Graphics Accelerator Driver Mounted in Standard Install the display driver using the following procedure. 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Start menu, point to [Programs], [Accessories] and click [Windows Explorer] 3. Run "SETUP.EXE" in the following directory. :\WINNT\VIDEO\RADEON7000\W2K\SETUP.
Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table Use this table for information about setup and system environment change. Hardware Main Unit Model name Serial No. Date Installed #1 #2 Memory #1 #2 #3 Clock Clock Serial No. Serial No. Date Installed Date Installed Size Size Size Serial No. Serial No. Serial No. Date Installed Date Installed Date Installed #4 #5 Size Size Serial No. Serial No. Date Installed Date Installed #6 #7 #8 Monitor Size Size Size Serial No. Serial No. Serial No.
F-2 Product Configuration Record Table 5.25-inch Device Slot 4 Size Model name Slot 3 Size Capacity Type number Capacity Serial No. Date Installed Serial No. Model name Slot 2 (standard Size ATAPI CD-ROM Model name Type number Capacity Type number Date Installed Serial No. Date Installed Slot 1 drive) Size Capacity Serial No. Model name Type number Date Installed 3.5-inch Device Slot 1 (standard Size 1.44-MB floppy Model name Capacity Type number Serial No.
Product Configuration Record Table Software Firmware version OS Application of RUR media File system Bundled software installed Licensed software installed Application running when a failure occurred Remarks Apply FAT Others ( Name: Name: HPFS Version: Version: NTFS ) F-3
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