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Contents Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Using This Guide Text Conventions ............................................................................................................... viii Related Documents .............................................................................................................. ix Safety Notices .......................................................................................................................
Mounting the Server in the Rack Cabinet............................................................2-13 Attaching the Cable Retention Arm to the Server ...............................................2-14 Getting Familiar with the System .....................................................................................2-16 Front View with Front Bezel Closed...........................................................................2-16 Opening the Front Bezel................................................
Upgrading Your System General Information ........................................................................................................... 4-2 Static Precautions ............................................................................................................... 4-2 Preparing Your System for Upgrade.................................................................................. 4-3 Equipment Log..........................................................................................
Problems with Application Software...........................................................................5-12 Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected............................................................................5-12 Problems with the Network ..............................................................................................5-12 Plug and Play Installation Tips .........................................................................................5-13 BIOS User’s Information............
Using This Guide The EXPRESS5800/120Rc-2 User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your system. Its goal is to familiarize you with your system and the tasks necessary for system configuring and upgrading. This guide contains the following information: ! Chapter 1, “System Overview” provides an overview of your system and describes your system’s major system components. See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your system.
Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions. Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings: ! WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life. ! CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software. Note: Notes give important information about the material being described. ! Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard. For example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.
Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following system documentation is included with your server either as electronic files on EXPRESSBUILDER or as paper copy shipped with your server. ! System Release Notes Release Notes provide you with the latest information about your system. This information was not available to be included in your user's guide at the time it was developed and released.
Safety Notices ! ! Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury, follow all safety notices. The symbols shown are used in your documentation and on your equipment to indicate safety hazards. ! Warning: Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Improper handling of lithium batteries may result in an explosion. Dispose of lithium batteries as required by local ordinance or as normal waste if no local ordinance exists.
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada ! PELV (Protected Extra-Low Voltage) Integrity: To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity of the equipment, connect only equipment with mains-protected electricallycompatible circuits to the external ports. ! Remote Earths: To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office) computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring.
Care and Handling Use the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system. Protect the system from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the system warm (or cool) to room temperature before using it. Keep the system away from magnetic forces. Keep the system dry. Do not wash the system with a wet cloth or pour fluid into it. Protect the system from being bumped or dropped. Check the system for condensation. If condensation exists, allow it to evaporate before powering on the system.
1 System Overview ! Overview ! System Chassis ! Power Supplies ! Peripheral Bays ! SAF-TE Logic ! System Board Features ! AC Link Mode ! Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function ! System Security
Overview Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Pentium® III 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.
As application requirements increase, you can expand your server with an additional processor, additional memory, add-in boards and peripheral devices: tape devices, CD-ROM, and hard disk drives. Your server features the following major components: ! Single or dual high-performance Pentium III processors. ! 64 MB to 4 GB of memory, using up to four DIMMs. ! Three 64-bit/33Mhz PCI expansion slots and one 32-bit/33Mhz PCI expansion slot for add-in boards.
System Chassis The server chassis (Figure 1-2) is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. The major system components are shown in the following illustration. E D F G H I C B J A A. CD-ROM Drive Removable Media Bay B. 3.5” Diskette Drive C. System Power Supply D. System Power Supply Slot (Optional) E. System Board F. Memory G. PCI I/O Riser Card H. Pentium III Processor (2 I. System Fans (4) J. SCSI Hard Disk Drive Bays (5) nd Processor is optional) Figure 1-2.
Power Supplies The system contains one auto-sensing 330 watt power supply at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. A second optional power supply may be added as part of a fault-tolerant hot-swap design. With two power supplies installed, in the unlikely event of a power supply failure, the load is transferred to the remaining power supply without interruption to normal operation. In this case the faulty power supply can be replaced without powering down the system.
SAF-TE Logic Note: SAF-TE Logic is in systems that include the hot-swap SCSI disk drive cage. SAF-TE Logic is not available in systems that include the standard SCSI disk drive cage. The SCSI backplane includes SAF-TE (SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosure) logic that provides an interface to the disk subsystem that supports status signals, hot swapping drives, and enclosure monitoring. The transport mechanism for the standardized alert detection and status reporting is the SCSI bus.
System Board Features The system board (Figure 1-3) offers a “flat” design with the processor and memory subsystems residing on the board. This figure shows the major components on the system board. The following subsections describe the system board major components. H I G F E J D C B A V U TS R Q P O N M L K A. Mouse (top) and keyboard (bottom) connectors L. Secondary processor socket B. Serial port connectors (top COM 1, bottom COM2) M. SCSI backpanel connector C.
Pentium III Processor Depending on system configuration, your server includes one or two Pentium III processors. Each Pentium III plugs into a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket on the system board. The processor includes a numeric coprocessor, a 256KB L2 cache and operates at a bus speed of 133MHz. The optional second Pentium III processor enhances performance and enables symmetric multiprocessing (SMP). System Memory The system board contains four 168-pin DIMM sockets.
A B PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI 2 PCI 1 C A 64 Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slots B PCI I/O Riser Board C 32 Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slots Figure 1-4. I/O Board PCI Connector Slots Real-Time Clock/Calendar The real-time clock provides system clock/calendar information stored in a non-volatile memory (NVRAM). The real-time clock battery provides power backup for the realtime clock.
Keyboard and Mouse Controller The keyboard and mouse controller is PS/2 compatible. Network Controller The system board includes a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network controller based on the Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. As a PCI bus master, the controller can burst data at up to 132 MB/sec. The controller contains two receive and transmit FIFO buffers that prevent data overruns or underruns while waiting for access to the PCI bus.
Peripheral Controller The advanced integrated peripheral controller supports two serial ports, two universal serial ports, one parallel port, diskette drive, PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse, and integrated Real Time Clock (RTC). The system provides the connector interface for each port. Serial Ports Both serial ports are relocatable. Each serial port can be set to one of four different addresses and can be enabled separately. When disabled, serial port interrupts are available to add-in boards.
The BMC performs the following: ! Monitors server board temperature and voltage ! Monitors processor presence and controls Fault Resilient Boot (FRB) ! Detects and indicates baseboard fan failure ! Manages the SEL interface ! Manages the SDR Repository interface ! Monitors the SDR/SEL timestamp clock ! Monitors the system management watchdog timer ! Monitors the periodic SMI timer ! Monitors the event receiver ! Controls secure mode, including video blanking, diskette write-protect monito
! s5: Soft off. Only the RTC section of the chipset and the BMC are running in this state. AC Link Mode The AC link mode allows the system to monitor its AC input power so that when the AC input power is lost and then restored the system will return itself to one of three preselected settings, listed as follows: ! Power On ! Last State (Factory Default Setting) ! Stay Off. The AC link mode settings can be changed by running the BIOS Setup Utility (F2). Refer to Chapter 3 "Configuring Your System.
Software Locks via the System Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility provides a number of security features to prevent unauthorized or accidental access to the system. Once the security measures are enabled, access to the system is allowed only after the user enters the correct password(s). For example: ! Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period1 to 120minutes.
2 Setting Up the System ! Overview ! Selecting a Site ! Unpacking the System ! Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly ! Getting Familiar with the System ! Making Connections ! Connecting the Power Cord ! Powering On Your System
Overview This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the server, install your rackmount server, make cable connections, and power your server. Selecting a Site The system operates reliably in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: ! Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets. Note: For the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-15R outlets for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlets for 200-240 VAC.
Unpacking the System ! WARNING Your system weighs approximately 65 pounds (29.25 kg). If your system contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will weigh more. To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system. When you receive your system, inspect the shipping containers prior to unpacking. If the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if possible, photograph it for reference.
Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly This section provides the instructions for assembling the rack-mount server unit into a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet. Before You Begin Before you begin, please review the following cautions, warnings, and general guidelines. ! WARNING Be sure that power to the system is turned off and unplugged. All voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged. ! Avoid excessive vibration and shock. Dropping an electronic component can cause serious damage.
Assembly ! CAUTION Ensure that the location of the rack-mount server does not create an unstable condition when installed in the rack cabinet. Before you begin select an appropriate location in your rack cabinet for the rack-mount server. To improve rack stability, mount heavier items towards the bottom of the rack cabinet. If the rack is a stand-alone unit and the rack is more than 75% filled with components, consider installing an optional stabilizer kit.
Preparing the Slide Rail Assemblies 1. Locate the two slide rail assemblies. Each slide rail assembly consists of an outer bracket (B) and an inner bracket (A). See Figure 2-2. The assembly also has a slide rail assembly attached to its inner bracket consisting of an extension rail assembly (C) with a center slide bar (F). The slide rail outer bracket and inner bracket are the parts of the assembly that attach to the rack cabinet. The center slide bar attaches to the side of the server. A.
3. With each slide rail assembly on a flat surface loosen the eight screws that attach their outer and inner brackets together. See Figure 2-3, B. 4. Set the slide rail assemblies aside for rack.
Attaching the Center Slide Bar to the Server Note: Perform this procedure if the center slide rails are not factory-installed on your server. If the center slide rails are installed on each side of your server, go to “Installing the Slide Rail Assemblies into the Rack Cabinet.” Using the two center slide bars removed in the previous procedure attach them to the server as follows: 1. Align the mounting holes in each slide bar to the threaded holes on the side of the server (see Figure 2-4).
Installing the Slide Rail Assemblies into the Rack Cabinet Before you can mount the server in the rack cabinet, you must install the slide rail assemblies in the rack cabinet. Note: You must use the following procedure to prepare the rack cabinet before mounting the server into it. Observe all safety precautions, warnings, and cautions noted throughout this chapter. 1. Determine where you want to install the server in the rack cabinet.
4. Adjust each slide rail to the approximate length measurement determined in Step 3. The outer bracket adjustment screws (8) may need to be removed and repositioned. See Figure 2-6, A. Loosely tighten the screws. Final adjustment will be made once the slide rails are installed into the system rack. A A Figure 2-6. Adjusting the Slide rail 5. Align one of the slide rail assemblies behind the mounting holes in the vertical mounting rail (see Figure 2-7) located on the left side of the rack cabinet.
7. Carefully align the rear holes of the slide rail assembly with the holes in the rear vertical-mounting rail. 8. Install two screws that secure the rear of the slide rail assembly to the vertical-mounting rail. See Figure 2-8. 9. Tighten all four screws holding the slide rail assembly to the vertical mounting rails. Note: The screws in the oblong slots of the outer slide rail may need to be readjusted. 10.
Note: The next step is performed at the rear of the system rack cabinet. 11. Remove the outer bracket adjustment screws in the left slide rail assembly (viewed from the rear of the system cabinet) and install the cable arm assembly. See Figure 2-9. Tighten all screws. Figure 2-9. Installing the Cable Arm Assembly 12. Tighten the outer bracket adjustment screws (8) in the right slide rail assembly. See Figure 2-6, A. 13. Attach the cable arm bracket to the rear on the server as shown in Figure 2-10.
Mounting the Server in the Rack Cabinet Use the following procedure to mount the server into the rack cabinet (see Figure 2-11). ! WARNING Anchor the Rack Cabinet. The rack cabinet must be anchored to an unmovable support or a front stabilizer to prevent it from falling over when one or more units are extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The anchors must be able to withstand a force of up to 113 kg (250 lbs.). You must also consider the weight of any other device installed in the rack.
2. With someone assisting you, lift and slide the server into the extended rail slider assemblies. ! Align the server center slide bars with the extended rail assemblies. ! Carefully slide the server into the extended rail assemblies until it stops. ! Carefully press in on the safety latches (Figure 2-11, B) on the center slide bars, ensure that the safety latch on the extension rail assemblies are centered and slide the server all the way into the rack cabinet.
Figure 2-13.
Getting Familiar with the System Before setting up your system, you should become familiar with the system’s features, such as the location of your system's front and rear panel switches, indicators and connectors. Front View with Front Bezel Closed Figure 2-14 shows the location of the front system features. A ACT/LINK 100TX B A. System indicators Refer to Figure 2-18. B. Keylock When locked, secures the front bezel not allowing access to the system devices. Figure 2-14.
Opening the Front Bezel Refer to the Figure 2-15 and open the front bezel of the cabinet as follows: 1. Open the front door of the system rack. 2. If the front bezel is locked, unlock it by inserting the key and turning the key to the unlocked position. 3. Grasp the indentation located on the right edge of the front door and pull the bezel towards you to open it. 4. Slide the bezel to the right and remove it from the system. 5. Remove the two screws securing the server to the front of the system rack. 6.
Front View Figure 2-16 shows the location of the hard disk drives and peripheral devices mounted at the front of the system. A B D E F G C A 3.5” Slim Diskette Drive B Slim CD-ROM Drive C Hot-swap Hard Disk Drives Bays D LED Indicators E Power/Sleep OFF/ON Button F Front Serial Port Connector (COM2) G Interlock Switch Figure 2-16. System Component Layout Alternately, your server can be configured to include a 5.25” removable media device bay. This configuration includes a 3.
Figure 2-18 shows the location of the front system controls and indicators. ACT/LINK 100TX E A B C F G H J D N I K L M O A. Activity light, 3 ½-inch diskette drive When lit, diskette is in use. B. Activity light, CD-ROM reader When lit, CD-ROM reader is in use. C. Load/eject button, CD-ROM reader Press to load CD and eject CD. D. Eject button, 3 ½-inch diskette drive Press to eject diskette. E.
Rear View Figure 2-19 shows the location of the rear system features and controls. D A B E C F Q P O N M L K J I H G A 33 MHz, 64-bit PCI slot Three 33 MHz, 64-bit PCI add-in board slot locations B Wide Ultra 2 SCSI Connector Connects external SCSI devices with internal SCSI or RAID controller. Note: This connector is not connected internally unless a RAID controller is factory installed in the system. C Power supply door Power supply located behind this door.
Status LED Indicator Descriptions Table 2-1 lists the system status LED indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Table 2-2 lists the disk drive status LED panel indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Refer to Figures 2-18 for the location of the LED indicators listed in Tables 2-1 and 2-2. Table 2-1.
LED Status Description Response Status LED (See Figure 2-18, F) Blinking Amber Detected a problem with the redundant power supply subsystem Check the LED's on the power supply to determine which power supply may be causing the problem. Red Detected an error with the RAS controller Contact your field service representative. Off No disk activity; no disk fault None required (normal) Blinking Green Disk Activity None required (normal) Amber Internal disk failure Replace disk drive.
Making Connections If your system normally operates without a video display or keyboard (for example, as a network server), you must install a video display and keyboard to configure the system. You may remove them after running the BIOS Setup Utility. For information on running the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to Chapter 3 "Configuring Your System" of this User’s Guide. Refer to Figure 2-20 and connect your keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
1 2 1 2 Figure 2-20.
Connecting the Power Cord Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the input receptacle on the rear of the power supply cage. Plug the male end of the power cord into NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC. If the power cord supplied with the system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, obtain a suitable power cord that meets the following criteria.
After a few seconds your system begins the internal Power-On Self Test (POST). POST automatically checks the system board, CPU module, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. ! CAUTION Always allow POST to complete before powering down your system. ! CAUTION The server management logic on your system board monitors and logs system voltage changes.
3 Configuring Your System ! Configuring Your System ! BIOS Setup Utility ! Adaptec SCSI Utility ! Configuring the RAID Controller ! Configuring System Board Jumpers
Configuring Your System 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.
BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run. Using the BIOS Setup Utility You access the BIOS Setup utility when you turn on or reboot your system. To run the BIOS Setup Utility, perform the following procedure: 1. Power-on or reboot the system. “Press to enter SETUP” displays. 2. Press F2.
Key Function in Setup Menu F1 or Alt-H Get Help about an item. ESC Exit the current menu and return to the previous menu. Left or right arrow keys Move between menus. Up or down arrow keys Move cursor up and down. The cursor moves only to the settings that you can change. HOME or END Move cursor to top or bottom of window. PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN Move cursor to next or previous page. F5 or - Select the previous value for the field. F6 or + or SPACE Select the next value for the field.
Main Menu Feature Choices or Display Only Processor Type ——————— (Display Only). Shows the type of processor installed. Processor Speed XXX (Display Only). Indicates the processor speed. Cache RAM XXX KB (Display Only). Indicates the cache RAM size. System Memory XXX KB (Display Only). Indicates the total capacity of the basic memory. Extended Memory XXXXXX KB (Display Only). Indicates the total capacity of the extended memory.
Advanced Menu Feature Description Advanced Refer to Advanced Submenu. Memory Reconfiguration Refer to Memory Reconfiguration Submenu. CPU Reconfiguration Refer to CPU Reconfiguration Submenu. Peripheral Configuration Refer to Peripheral Reconfiguration Submenu. Monitoring Configuration Refer to Monitoring Configuration Submenu. It sets POST Monitoring and Boot Monitoring. PCI Device Refer to PCI Device Submenu. Option ROM Refer to Option ROM Submenu.
Advanced Submenu Feature Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting Installed O/S Other PnP O/S Select the operating system installed on your system that will be used most of the time. Note: An incorrect setting can cause some operating systems to display unexpected behavior. Reset Configuration Data No Yes Select Yes if you want to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area.
CPU Reconfiguration Submenu Feature Choices or Display Only Description CPU #1 Status Normal* (Display Only) CPU #2 Status Normal* (Display Only) Clear CPU Errors Press ENTER CPU Error Pause Enabled Disabled Clears the CPU error information. The POST operation pauses if a CPU error occurs. Your Setting *Possible Values: Normal, None, or Error.
Peripheral Configuration Submenu (Continued) Feature Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting Mouse Disabled Enabled Auto Detect Disabled prevents any installed PS/2 mouse from functioning, but frees up IRQ12. Enabled forces the PS/2 mouse port to be enabled regardless if a mouse is present. Auto Detect enables the PS/2 mouse only if present. OS Controlled is displayed only if the OS controls the mouse. SCSI Controller Disabled Enabled Disables or enables on-board SCSI controller.
Option ROM Submenu Choices or Display Only Description Onboard SCSI Enabled Disabled Disables/Enables the mapping of the onboard SCSI BIOS.
Security Menu Note: Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Feature Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting Supervisor Password is Clear Status only, user cannot modify. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (see System Board Jumpers in this Chapter). User Password is Clear Status only, user cannot modify.
System Hardware Menu Feature Choices or Display Only Description Thermal Sensor Refer to Thermal Sensor Submenu. Wake On Events Refer to Wake On Events Submenu. AC Link Power On Last State Stay Off Determines the mode of AC Link. ESM IRQ Disabled IRQ5 IRQ10 IRQ11 Determines routing of the ESM interrupt. Error Log Initialization Press Enter Request to initialize the Error Log now.
Console Redirection Submenu Feature Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting Serial Port Address Disabled Serial Port 2 (3F8h/IRQ4) Serial Port 2 (2F8h/IRQ3) If enabled, the console will be redirected to this port. If console redirection is enabled, this address must match the settings of serial port 2. Baud Rate 57.6K 19.2K Enables the specified baud rate. Flow Control No Flow Control XON/OFF Enables flow control.
Exit Menu You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option using the up or down arrow keys, then press to execute the option. Pressing does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit. Exit Menu Choices Description Save Changes and Exit Exits System Setup after saving all changes to CMOS. Exit Without Saving Changes Exits System Setup without saving setup data to CMOS.
Adaptec SCSI Utility The Adaptec SCSI Utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the server board. Use the Adaptec SCSI Utility to: ! Change default values ! Check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices in the server Running the SCSI Utility You access the Adaptec SCSI Utility when you turn on or reboot your system. To run the Adaptec SCSI utility, perform the following procedure: 1. Power-on or reboot the system. 2.
Adaptec SCSI Utility Configuration Settings The following keys are active for all Adaptec SCSI Utility screens: Key Action Arrows Up and down arrows move from one parameter to another within a screen. ENTER Displays options for a configurable parameter. Selects an option. ESC Moves back to previous screen or parameter or EXIT if at the Main menu. F5 Switches between color and monochrome. F6 Resets to host adapter defaults.
Table 3-1.
Configuring the RAID Controller The RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices) option available for your system is the single channel SecuRAID 110 (Mylex AcceleRAID 150) RAID controller board which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with a RAID controller, the system is pre-configured at the factory according to Table 3-2. Table 3-2.
Configuring System Board Jumpers Before You Begin Only a qualified technical person should perform the procedures in this section. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the system board. Modify the system board only at an ESD workstation. Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground. The system board jumpers enable you to set specific operating parameters for your system. A jumper is a small plastic-encased conductor (shorting plug) that slips over two jumper pins.
Table 3-3. System Board Jumper Summary Jumper Function Jumper On/Off Description 1-2 CMOS clear Off, Protect Preserves the contents of CMOS. On, Erase Clears CMOS. Off, Enable Enables password protection. On, Disable Disables the password. 3-4 Password disable 5-6 Reserved Off, Not Used Required. Do Not Change. 7-8 Reserved Off, Not Used Required. Do Not Change. 9 - 10 Reserved Off, Not Used Required. Do Not Change.
Clearing and Changing the Passwords To clear and change the passwords: 1. Power off the system and remove the front bezel and top cover as described in Chapter 4 of this guide. Remove the power cord from the server. 2. Remove the spare jumper from position 11 - 12 on jumper block. 3. Reinstall the spare jumper on position 3 - 4 (Password Disable) of the jumper block. Refer to the previous illustration “System Board Jumpers” to find the location of this jumper. 4.
4 Upgrading Your System ! General Information ! Static Precautions ! Preparing Your System for Upgrade ! Equipment Log ! Front Bezel ! Top Cover ! Modifying the System Board ! Option Boards ! Hard Disk Drives ! Power Supply ! Removable Media Devices
General Information WARNING The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before opening your system can result in personal injury and equipment damage.
Electronic devices can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, keep them in their protective packaging when they are not installed in your system.
Front Bezel Removing the Front Bezel Refer to the Figure 4-1 and remove the front bezel of the server as follows: 1. Terminate all applications. 2. Open the front door of the system rack. 3. If the front server bezel is locked, unlock it. 4. Grasp the right edge of the front bezel and pull the bezel towards you to open it. 5. Slide the front bezel left to disengage the mounting tabs and remove the front bezel from the chassis. 6. Press the power ON/OFF button (Figure 4-1, A) to power down the server. 7.
Replacing the Front Bezel 1. Position the front bezel so the mounting tabs of the front bezel are aligned with their mounting holes on the front of the system. Slide the bezel right until the bezel snaps into place. 2. Close and lock the front bezel. Figure 4-2.
Top Cover To install options into the system board of your server or to install a 5.25” removable media device, you must remove the top cover. ! CAUTION For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system with the top cover removed. Always replace the cover before powering on the system.
Replacing the Top Cover To replace the top cover: 1. Position the top cover above the server and slide the cover towards the front of the server chassis until its tab fasteners lock into the chassis. See Figure 4-4. 2. Tighten the captive thumbscrew securing the top cover to the chassis. See Figure 4-4 Figure 4-4.
Modifying the System Board The following sections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring the system board in your system. Topics covered include: ! Replacing the real-time clock battery ! Removing and Installing a Pentium III processor ! Installing or removing DIMMs. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add-in boards and other components; place them on an antistatic surface. Modify the system board only at an ESD workstation.
1. Remove the system front bezel and top cover as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected. 3. If present, remove the protective plastic cover located over the top of the lithium battery. 4. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screwdriver, or equivalent, under the plastic tab on the San-in plastic retainer. See Figure 4-5. 5. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery. 6. Remove the battery from its socket. 7.
Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor This subsection provides the procedures for removing and installing a Pentium III processor in your system. The system board includes two Pentium III ZIF sockets. The primary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-6, A; the secondary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-6, B. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components; place them on an antistatic surface. Modify the system board using an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground.
Figure 4-7. Removing the PCI I/O Board 6. Referring to Figure 4-8, grasp the Pentium Processor air duct (A), slide it to the left and lift up on the left side to release the tabs that attach it to the system board. Remove the air duct from the system board. A Figure 4-8.
7. Press down on the heat sink clip retention latch until it springs outward from the fastener tab on the base of the ZIF socket of the processor that you are removing. See Figure 4-9. ! CAUTION When performing the remaining steps in this procedure, do not touch the thermal tape located between the heat sink and the processor as the tape is easily damaged. 8.
Installing a Processor ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold the processor only by its edges. ! CAUTION Installing a second processor that is of a different type than the first processor will result in system damage. Do not touch or bend the processor's exposed pins. Note: If you are adding a second processor to your system, you must remove the terminator from the secondary processor socket. Also, you must install a VRM into the VRM socket on the system board.
A Figure 4-11. Positioning the Processor 10. Insert the processor pins into the socket. Apply pressure equally over the top surface of the processor until it seats in the socket. The processor should easily fit, do not force the processor into the socket. 11. Lower the ZIF socket lever into the locked position. See Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12.
! CAUTION The thermal pad is very delicate and tears easily. Handle with extreme care. Perform the next two steps exactly as described to ensure proper heat transfer from the processor to the heat sink. 12. One side of the thermal pad is shiny metallic foil. The other side of the thermal pad is covered with a clear plastic liner. Carefully peel the liner away from the pad. The clear liner is not used and may be discarded. 13.
A A Figure 4-14. Positioning the Heat Sink Clip 16. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, press down on the heat sink clip retention latch and hook it under the fastener tab on the base of the ZIF socket, as shown in Figure 4-15, A. The heat sink clip is now secured to the fastener tab of the ZIF socket. A Figure 4-15.
17. If you installed a processor into the secondary socket, install a VRM board into the system board. See Figure 4-16. Position the board over the socket on the board and press down evenly on the board until it seats correctly. Figure 4-16. Installing the VRM Board 18. Reinstall the PCI I/O board removed in step 5 of these procedures by grasping each side of the frame of the PCI I/O board and position the board above the system board.
Figure 4-18. Securing an PCI I/O Board 20. Reinstall the Pentium Processor air duct removed in step 6 of these procedures. 21. Connect any external cables (if they are needed) to all installed option boards. 22. Record the processor in the equipment log. 23. Replace the top cover. 24. Slide the server into the system rack and secure it to the rack. 25. Plug in the server power cord, and power on the server. 26. Install and secure the front bezel following procedures described earlier in this chapter.
DIMMs The system board contains four DIMM sockets labeled 1 through 4 (Figure 4-19). Each socket can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB of memory. When all four sockets are populated, the system board supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with 1GB DIMMs. A DIMM will always be installed in socket 1. When you install additional DIMMs, you must start with the first empty socket next to the DIMMs already installed.
Installing DIMMs 1. Remove the system front bezel and top cover as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected. ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold DIMMs only by their edges. 3. Holding the DIMM module only by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package. 4. Position the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM align with the keyed socket. See Figure 4-20. 1 2 3 4 Figure 4-20.
Removing DIMMs ! CAUTION Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much pressure can damage the socket slot. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic ejector levers to release the DIMM. 1. Remove the system front bezel and top cover as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected. 3. Gently push the plastic ejector levers out and down to eject a DIMM from its socket. See Figure 4-21. 1 2 3 4 Figure 4-21. Removing Memory DIMMs 4.
Option Boards This section describes how to install and remove PCI option boards. The PCI I/O board plugs into the system board and has four PCI bus expansion slots. The PCI I/O board is shown in Figure 4-22. Option boards plugged into PCI slots 1, 2, and 3 may be accessed from the rear of the system in order to connect external cables. An option board plugged into PCI slot 4 is reserved for boards that do not require external cable connections. PCI 4 may be used for installing a RAID controller.
Installing a PCI Option Board 1. Remove the system front bezel and top cover as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected. 3. Ensure the LED located on the PCI I/O board is OFF. 4. Tag and disconnect any cables attached to option boards already installed. 5. Grasp each side of the frame of the PCI I/O board and pull upwards to disconnect and remove it from the system board. See figure 4-23. Figure 4-23.
6. Locate the slot in which you are installing the PCI board. Remove and save the expansion slot screw and cover. See Figure 4-24. Figure 4-24. Removing the Expansion Slot Screw and Cover ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. 7. Remove the dust cover from the PCI expansion slot, if applicable. See Figure 4-25. Figure 4-25. Removing the Expansion Slot Dust Cover 8. Remove the option board from its protective wrapper, holding the board only by the edges.
10. Set any board jumpers or switches as described in the documentation that comes with the option board. Refer to the documentation accompanying the option board. 11. Holding the board by its top edge or upper corners, firmly press the board into an expansion slot on the system board. The tapered foot of the option board retaining bracket must fit into the mating slot in the expansion slot. See Figure 4-26. Figure 4-26. Installing an Option Board 12.
14. Grasp each side of the frame of the PCI I/O board and position the board above the system board. Slide the PCI I/O board down into the system board, ensuring the two tabs on the system chassis are inserted into the slots on the PCI I/O board frame. See Figure 4-28, A. A Figure 4-28. Installing the PCI I/O Board Figure 4-29. Securing an PCI I/O Board 15. Exert a downward pressure on the PCI I/O board at the points shown in Figure 4-29 until the board is seated in its connector on the system board.
Removing a PCI Option Board Note: Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to assure proper cooling of the system components. 1. Remove the system front bezel and top cover as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected. 3. Ensure the LED located on the PCI I/O board is OFF. 4. Tag and disconnect any cables attached to installed option boards. 5.
Hard Disk Drives Your system supports a variety of SCSI hard disk drives. The SCSI drives must use the industry standard 80-pin Single Connector Attachment (SCA) connector. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved devices. The internal hard disk drives are located in the SCSI disk drive bays.
Table 4-2. SCSI ID Address Assignments Bay Device SCSI ID Address 1 First Hard Disk 0 2 Second Hard Disk 1 3 Third Hard Disk 2 4 Fourth Hard Disk 3 5 Fifth Hard Disk 4 - SAF-TE Controller 6 Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay This procedure describes installing a new drive or swapping out a faulty drive from one of the five hot-swap SCSI disk drive bays. The SCSI drives use the industry standard 80-pin Single Connector Attachment (SCA) connector.
After you determine which drive has been flagged as faulty, the procedure is the same to swap a drive or to install one for the first time. Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive 1. If your system includes a non-RAID SCSI controller, terminate all applications and remove the system front bezel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Power down the system. 3. If installing a new drive, go to Step 5.
! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. 6. Record the drive model and serial numbers in the equipment log. 7. Place the drive in the carrier, with its connector facing the rear of the carrier. 8. Secure the drive in the carrier with the four screws supplied with the disk drive. See Figure 4-32. Figure 4-32. Securing the Drive in the Carrier 9.
Power Supply Your system may 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. This section provides procedures for installing a second power supply as well as removing a faulty power supply. Installing the Optional Power Supply To install the optional power supply: 1. Remove the system front bezel as described earlier in this chapter. 2.
6. Connect the power cord to the input receptacle on the rear of the new power supply and to the AC outlet. 7. Observe the green LED on the installed power supply is lit indicating the supply is operational. 8. Close the system rack rear door. Replacing a Power Supply When a power supply unit fails, the red failure LED on the failed power supply lights and the green LED on the failed power supply is extinguished. See Figure 2-19 for the location of the power supply LEDs.
Removable Media Devices The illustration in Figure 4-36, A shows the standard system configuration. In this configuration the CD-ROM and floppy diskette drive are installed in a single peripheral bay (Bay 6). A hard disk drive may be install below the CD-ROM and floppy diskette drive in Bay 5. To install an optional removable media device in your system, the hard disk drive cage must be removed from Bay 5 and the CD-ROM and floppy diskette drives installed in its place.
Removing the CD-ROM/Diskette Drives from the System 1. Power down the system and remove top cover as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Disconnect the CD-ROM/diskette signal and voltage cables connected to these devices. See Figure 4-37.When removing the diskette signal cable, you must first push up on the cable lock (A) before pulling the ribbon cable (B) out of the connector. Disconnect the CDROM signal cable (C) and the voltage cable (D). B D C A Figure 4-37.
Note: Perform the next step if a drive carrier is located in Bay B. Otherwise go to Step 5 4. Grasp the handle of the hard disk carrier and unlock the lever located on the left side of the carrier handle, See Figure 4-39, A. The hard disk carrier will slide out approximately 1/2-inch so that its handle is fully accessible. Pull the drive carrier completely out of the bay. A Figure 4-39. Removing the Hard Disk Carrier from the Drive Bay 5.
6. Remove the hard disk drive peripheral bay by pushing in on the rail clips and then pulling the bay completely out of the system (Figure 4-41). Figure 4-41. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bay from the System 7. Remove the slide rails from the hard disk drive bay removed in the last step. See Figure 4-42, A. A A Figure 4-42. Removing Slides from the Hard Disk Drive Bay 8. Install the slide rails removed in the last step to the removable media device you are installing. See Figure 4-43.
Figure 4-43. Installing Slides on a Removable media Device 9. Install the CD-ROM/diskette devices into peripheral bay 5 by pushing the devices into the bay until a distinct click is heard as the drive rail clips engage. See Figure 4-44. Figure 4-44. Installing the CD-ROM/Diskette into Bay 5. 10. Connect the CD-ROM/diskette signal and voltage cables. See Figure 4-45.
B D C A Figure 4-45. Installing CD-ROM/Diskette Device Cables 11. Install the removable media device into peripheral bay A by pushing the device into the bay until a distinct click is heard as the drive rail clips engage. See Figure 4-46. Figure 4-46. Installing the Removable media Device 12. Connect the removable media device signal and voltage cables Refer to Figure 4-47.
Figure 4-47. Connecting the Removable Media Device Cables. 13. Replace the top cover, plug in the system power cord, and power on the system. 14. Slide the server into the system rack and secure it to the rack. 15. Install and secure the front bezel following procedures described earlier in this chapter.
5 Problem Solving ! Problem Solving ! Static Precautions ! Troubleshooting Checklists ! Diagnostic Testing ! Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ! Problems with the Network ! Plug and Play Installation Tips ! BIOS User’s Information ! How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision Levels ! How to Identify System Event Log Data
Problem Solving This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that may occur during system installation or while using your system. The first section of this chapter tells you how to reset your system in the event of problems. The next few sections provide troubleshooting checklists and procedural steps that help you isolate specific system problems. The last section includes BIOS, system, and disk status user information.
Troubleshooting Checklists The following subsections provide troubleshooting checklists for problems that occur at initial system startup, when you run new application software, and after the system hardware and software have been running correctly. Initial System Startup Incorrect installation or configuration usually causes problems that occur at initial system startup. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause.
Running New Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly. If you have problems while running new application software, check the following: ! Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? Refer to the software documentation. ! Is the software an authorized copy? Unauthorized copies often do not work.
After System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often indicate equipment failure. However, many situations that are easy to correct can also cause such problems. If you have problems after the system has been running correctly, check the following: ! If you are running the software from a diskette or CD-ROM, try a new copy of the software. ! If you are running the software from a hard disk drive, try running it from a floppy.
Diagnostic Testing This section provides a more detailed approach to diagnostic testing and identification of a problem and locating its source. Error Checking Each time you turn on the system, POST (Power-On-Self-Test) runs automatically and checks the system boards, processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. If POST finds an error, it displays an error message. Refer to the Error Message section in this chapter for an explanation of each error message.
Monitoring POST Each time you turn on the system, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs automatically and checks the system board, processor board, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access and test. Depending on the amount of memory, it may take several minutes to complete the memory test. Press F2 to enter SETUP.
POST Keys and Errors Action/Message Description If POST Beeps Before Video Appears Initialization failed before video initialized. Most beep code errors are fatal; initialization cannot continue. Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information” in this chapter. If Monitor Displays Error Note error; press F1 to continue boot or F2 to enter Setup. Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information” in this chapter. To Enter Setup Setup changes specific options, then writes to CMOS, NVRAM.
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems: ! Power LED does not light ! No beep or incorrect beep pattern ! No characters appear on screen ! Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect ! System cooling fan does not rotate ! Diskette drive activity LED does not light ! Hard disk drive activity LED does not light ! CD-ROM drive activity LED does not light ! Problems with application software ! The startup
Incorrect or No Beep Code If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the piezo buzzer located on the system board, may be defective. Contact your service representative for assistance. Record the beep code emitted by POST, and see the “Messages and Beep Codes” section found later in this chapter. No Characters Appear on Screen Check the following: ! Is the keyboard working? Check to see if the Num Lock light is functioning.
Characters are Distorted or Incorrect Check the following: ! Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video display? Refer to the documentation supplied with your video display. ! Are the video monitor's signal and power cables properly installed? ! If the problem persists, the video monitor may be faulty or it may be the incorrect type. Contact your service representative for assistance.
Problems with Application Software If you have problems with application software, perform the following: ! Verify that the software is properly configured for the system. Refer to the software installation and operation documentation for instructions on setting up and using the software. ! Verify a different copy of the software to see if the problem is with the copy that you are using. ! Make sure all cables are installed correctly. ! Verify that the system board jumpers are set correctly.
Plug and Play Installation Tips Some common PCI tips are listed here. ! Reserve interrupts (IRQs) and/or memory addresses specifically for an ISA adapter. This prevents PCI cards from trying to use the same settings an ISA card is using. Use the BIOS Setup Utility to keep track of ISA adapter resources. ! Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers. The BIOS Setup Utility can be used to adjust the interrupt numbers for PCI devices.
POST Error Codes and Messages Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, BIOS displays a message on the video display screen and causes the speaker to beep as the message appears. BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails or if an external ROM module does not a checksum of zero. The “POST Error Codes and Messages” table is a list of the error codes and messages written at the start of each POST test.
Table 5-1.
Table 5-1. Post Error Codes and messages (Continued Code Error Message 0C00 RomPilot reports error number xx None Expansion ROM not initialized None Invalid System Configuration Data None System Configuration Data Read error None Resource Conflict None System Configuration Data Write Source None NOTICE: Your System Redundant Power Supply is not configured None WARNING:IRQ not configured DIMM#1 DIMM#2 DIMM#3 DIMM#4 CPU#1 CPU#2 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 FAN4 Figure 5-1.
Table 5-2. Post Error Beep Codes Beeps Error Cause Recommended Action 1-2-2-3 ROM Checksum Error — Change system board 1-3-1-1 DRAM Refresh Test Error — Change memory DIMM's 1-3-1-3 Keyboard Controller Test Error — Change system board 1-3-3-1 Memory Not Detected No memory. Verify DIMM installation. Can not write to memory Change memory DIMM's No memory. Verify DIMM installation.
How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision Levels To help you identify your system's current BIOS and BMC revision levels, refer to the following subsections. BIOS Revision Level Identification During system Power-On Self Test (POST), which runs automatically when your system is powered on, your system monitor displays several messages, one of which identifies the BIOS revision level currently loaded on your system, see the example below.
How to Identify System Event Log Data To help you identify your System Event Log Data, refer to the following Tables. Table 5-3.
Table 5-3.
Table 5-4. Sensor Type Codes Sensor Number Sensor Type 01h Ambient Temp (MB) 02h CPU#1 Temp 03h CPU#2 Temp 20h +3.3V 21h +5V 22h +12V 23h +3.3Vs 24h VCCP0 (CPU#1 VRM) 25h VCCP1 (CPU#2 VRM) 29h +1.5V 2Ah +2.5V 2Ch SCSI A +2.85V 2Dh SCSI B +2.
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A System Cabling ! System Cabling ! Before You Begin ! Static Precautions ! Standard Configuration ! Optional Configuration ! RAID Configuration
System Cabling This appendix contains information and procedures on cabling configurations used in your system. The cabling configurations include: ! Standard Configuration ! RAID Configuration. Before You Begin ! WARNING The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cords are connected between the system and an AC outlet.
Standard Configuration Your system is cabled using a single channel on-board IDE Controller and dual channel on-board Adaptec 7899 SCSI Controller. The on-board IDE controller supports the standard internally mounted CD-ROM as its master device. If only one device is on a channel connector it must be set as the master device. The AIC7899 contains two independent SCSI channels that share a single PCI bus master interface.
F E G J D M H A C I K L B A – SCSI backplane H – IDE interface cable B – Five SCSI disk drive bays I – IDE CD-ROM drive C – SCSI hard disk drives J – Diskette drive connector D – Ultra-160/M SCSI interface cable K – Diskette interface cable E – Ultra-160/M SCSI connector (68 pin) L – Diskette drive F – Ultra2 SCSI connector (68 pin) M – System board G – IDE connector Figure A-1.
Optional Configuration Figure A-2 illustrates the optional system configuration. This system includes four hotswap hard disk drive bays and a bay dedicated to the installation of a SCSI removable media device. Referring to the Figure A-2, a 68-pin Ultra-160/M SCSI interface cable (D) is connected to the SCSI connector (E) on the system board. This cable connects to the rear of the hard disk drive's SCSI backplane (A).
F E I L D O G K C A B J M N H A – SCSI backplane I – IDE connector B – Four SCSI disk drive bays J – IDE interface cable C – SCSI hard disk drives K – IDE CD-ROM drive D – Ultra-160/M SCSI interface cable L – Diskette drive connector E – Ultra-160/M SCSI connector (68 pin) M – Diskette interface cable F – Ultra2 SCSI connector (68 pin) N – Diskette drive G – Ultra2 SCSI interface cable O – System board H – Optional SCSI removable media device Figure A-2.
RAID Configuration The RAID options available for your system provide your system with the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with a SecuRAID 110 controller, the system is pre-cabled at the factory as shown in Figure A-3. If you order a system with a SecuRAID 530 controller, the system is pre-cabled at the factory as shown in Figure A-4.
PCI 4 E P D C A F B I L O G J K M N H A – SCSI backplane I – IDE connector B – Five SCSI disk drive bays (Fifth bay is available in the standard configuration. See Figure A-1) .
Glossary A AC (Alternating Current) The type of current available in wall outlets. All computers must convert alternating current to direct current to operate. See also DC. address A label, name, or number that identifies a location in computer memory. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) A standard number assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters and keyboard control code keys to enable the transfer of information between different types of computers and peripherals.
BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) Contains all of the server management functions. One major function of the BMC is to monitor system management events and log their occurrence in the System Event Log (SEL). boot The process of loading the operating system into memory. bps (bits per second) The number of bits transferred in one second during serial communication, such as modem transmission. byte A group of eight bits.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) See microprocessor. CRT (Cathode-Ray Tube) The type of video display used in monitors for desktop computers. D DC (Direct Current) The type of current available in the rechargeable battery packs used in portable computers. See also AC. default The factory setting your computer uses unless you instruct it otherwise. For example, when powering up, the computer will boot from the default drive.
EMP The Emergency Management Port (EMP) provides an interface to the console manager. This interface allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection. EMS (Expanded Memory Specification) A method of accessing memory beyond the 640K limit of DOS by exchanging data in and out of main memory at high speeds. Some software requires EMS to operate. EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that is usually used to store system BIOS code.
H hard disk drive See disk drive. hardware The physical parts of your computer, including the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, cables, and circuit cards. hot swap A method used to insert or remove SCSI disk drives into or from an operating bus. This method is typically used in RAID subsystems. When used in non-RAID subsystems the operating system must typically be restarted. I IC (Integrated Circuit) An electronic device that contains miniaturized circuitry.
LED (Light-Emitting Diode) A small electronic device that glows when current flows through it. LPT1 or LPT2 The name you can assign a parallel port to specify its address. See also parallel port. LVD Super-fast Ultra 2 SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Parallel SCSI Interface. A new SCSI interface that provides greater I/O bandwidth, device connectivity, data reliability, and longer cable lengths for Ultra2 SCSI hard disk drives.
P parallel port The connector on the back of your computer that allows the transfer of data between the computer and a parallel device, such as a parallel printer. partition The process of dividing the storage space on a hard disk into separate areas so that the operating system treats them as separate disk drives. password A security feature that prevents an unauthorized user from operating your computer. See also EEPROM. PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect.
ROM (Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that usually is used to store system BIOS code. This code cannot be altered and is not lost when the computer is powered off. See also BIOS, EPROM, and flash EPROM. RS-232C port An industry standard serial port. See also serial port. S SAF-TE (SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosure) A specification for monitoring the state of the drives and enclosure environment (fan, power supply, temperature, etc.) using the SCSI bus to indicate faults.
SVGA (Super VGA) A type of video display system that provides very high-resolution text and graphics on analog color monitors. system board The main circuit board in your computer. It contains most of the connectors and ports. T tape drive A type of storage device using magnetic tape. TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) A type of integrated circuit used in computers. See also CMOS. U ultra 160/m SCSI Ultra 160/m is a parallel SCSI interface based on Ultra3 SCSI technology.
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Equipment Log Use this equipment log form to record pertinent information about your system. You will need some of this information to run the System Setup Utility. Be sure to update the equipment log when you add options. Record the model and serial numbers of the system components, dates of component removal or replacement, and the name of the vendor from whom the component was purchased.
Component Server System Board Processor 1 Processor 2 DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 4 Modem Diskette Drive Tape Drive CD-ROM Drive Hard Disk Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 Hard Disk Drive 3 Hard Disk Drive 4 Hard Disk Drive 5 Optional RAID Controller Network Controller 1 Network Controller 2 Network Controller 3 Monitor Keyboard Mouse External Peripheral 1 External Peripheral 2 Power Supply (standard) Power Supply (optional) 2 Equipment Log Manufacturer Name & Model Serial Number (if available
Index A M AC linkage mode, 1-13 Administrative password, 1-14 Advance menu configuring in setup, 3-6 Main menu configuring in setup, 3-5 Memory addresses, 1-8 Monitoring system status, 1-11, 1-12 B Battery installing, 4-9 BIOS, 3-3 BMC, 1-11, 1-12 Boot menu configuring in setup, 3-13 N C P Network controller, 1-10 O Overview, 1-2 Password Configuring system board jumpers administrative, 1-14 summary description, 3-20 clearing and changing, 3-21 Controller user, 1-14 network, 1-10 system board mana
advanced menu, 3-6 boot menu, 3-13 exit menu, 3-14 integrated peripheral configuration menu, 3-8 main menu, 3-5 security menu contents, 3-11 System, 5-19 configuring, 3-2 System board configuration jumpers, 3-20 System Chassis, 1-4 System hardware menu configuring in setup, 3-12 T Termination board removing, 4-13, 4-15 U User password, 1-14 Index-2
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