SGI 1450 Server User’s Guide 007-4274-001
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Contents 1. 2. 007-4274-001 Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Obtaining Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Reader Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Chassis Description . . . .
Contents USB Interface 3. vi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Network Interface Controller (NIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Video. . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCSI Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 IDE Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . .
Contents Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 When to Run the SSU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 What You Need to Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Running the SSU Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Creating SSU Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Running the SSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Chinese Class A Regulatory Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Industry Canada Notice (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 CE Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 . . . Shielded Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Electrostatic Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 B. Physical Environment Specifications . . . . . . . . .
Figures 007-4274-001 Figure 1-1 Server in Rack-Mountable Configuration . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 1-2 Top Cover Thumbscrew . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Figure 1-3 Server without Covers and Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Figure 1-4 Hard Drive in Drive Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Figure 1-5 Fan Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Figure 1-6 Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . .
Tables 007-4274-001 Table 1-1 SGI 1450 Server Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . 2 Table 1-2 Chassis Feature Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Table 1-3 Hard Drive LED State Status . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Table 2-1 Baseboard Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Table 2-2 Slot State Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Table 2-3 Software Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables xii Table 3-22 Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu . . . . . . . 54 Table 3-23 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu . . . . . . . . . . 55 Table 3-24 Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Table 3-25 Server Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Table 3-26 System Management Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Table 3-27 Console Redirection Submenu. . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide This guide describes the features of the SGI 1450 server and provides information on installing customer-replaceable components and on configuring software and utilities.
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Chapter 1 1. Chassis Description This chapter provides a description of the external and internal structure of the SGI 1450 server.
1: Chassis Description Chassis Features The SGI 1450 server is designed to be either mounted in a standard 19-inch rack (rack mode) or standing upright (pedestal mode). Table 1-1 shows the physical specifications for the SGI 1450 server in rack mode. For instructions on mounting the SGI 1450 server in a 19-inch rack, see the SGI 1450 Server Mounting Instructions. Table 1-1 SGI 1450 Server Physical Specifications Specification Rack Mode Height 4u (7 inches) Width 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) Depth 26.
Chassis Features Figure 1-1 shows a SGI 1450 server in rack-mountable configuration. A B C D Figure 1-1 Server in Rack-Mountable Configuration A. Top Cover. The top cover protects the contents of the chassis. B. Front Cover. The front cover protects the peripheral devices. C. Front Bezel Door. When this door is open, you can access hard drives and peripheral devices. D. Front Bezel.
1: Chassis Description The chassis has two covers: a front cover and a top cover. The front cover is secured by screws and should be removed only by a qualified service technician. The top cover is secured by thumbscrews and provides user access to hot-pluggable PCI components. One of two thumbscrews is noted by “A” in Figure 1-2. Note: At this time, the Linux operating system does not support use of the PCI Hot-Plug (PHP) feature.
Chassis Features E E1 D C Figure 1-3 A1 A2 B E2 Server without Covers and Bezel Warning: The total power requirement for the SGI 1450 server exceeds the 240 VA energy hazard limit that defines an operator-accessible area. Only qualified service technicians should access the processor, memory, power subsystem, and non hot-plug/hot-swap areas of the baseboard.
1: Chassis Description Table 1-2 summarizes the SGI 1450 server chassis features, using the labels provided in Figure 1-3. Table 1-2 Chassis Feature Summary Feature Description A. Peripheral Bay [A1 and A2] A peripheral bay in the front of the system has a 5.25-inch device bay and a media bay. A1. Peripheral Bay: Device Bay The device bay can hold a 5.25-inch CD-ROM or DAT device. A2. Peripheral Bay: Media Bay The media bay holds a 0.5-inch slim-line floppy drive and a 0.
Peripherals Table 1-2 Chassis Feature Summary Feature Description E. Electronics Bay (E-Bay) The E-Bay contains the baseboard. The baseboard has the following major components: Up to four Intel Pentium III Xeon processors Server Set III HE chipset Up to sixteen PC/100-compliant Registered ECC SDRAM memory modules, allowing up to 16 gigabytes of Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Synchronous Dynamic RAM 32-bit, 33 MHz, 5V PCI slots and several embedded devices 64-bit, 66/33 MHz, 3.
1: Chassis Description Device Bay The device bay accommodates either a 5.25-inch CD-ROM or a DAT drive. Only qualified service technicians should remove and install components in the device bay. Media Bay The media bay accommodates a 0.5-inch slim line floppy drive and 0.5-inch slim line CD-ROM drive. Only qualified service technicians should remove and install components in the media bay. Hard Drive Bay The chassis contains one hard drive bay. The hard drive bay can accommodate up to five 3.
Power Subsystem C. Hard Drive D. Connector E. Locking Handle Each hard drive is connected to an Ultra 160 SCSI hot-swap backplane. The backplane provides industry-standard 80-pin SCA-2 connectors for each hard drive and accepts 10,000 RPM or slower drives that consume up to 23 watts of power. If another type or a slower Ultra 160 SCSI SCA drive is installed, make sure that the drive meets these backplane and carrier requirements. An LED above each hard drive displays the status of that hard drive.
1: Chassis Description Warning: The total power requirement for the SGI 1450 server exceeds the 240 VA energy hazard limit that defines an operator-accessible area. Only qualified service technicians should access the processor, memory, power subsystem, and non hot-plug/hot-swap areas of the baseboard. The power subsystem consists of a power subsystem bay, with up to three power supply modules.
System Cooling A Figure 1-5 Fan Board Assembly The cooling system can operate in either a non redundant configuration or a redundant configuration. A non redundant configuration includes just three fans. If any one of these three fans ceases to function normally, environmental conditions within the chassis may exceed the environmental regulations in this guide and the chassis may not function normally. Three fans support any system configuration but without fan redundancy.
1: Chassis Description Chassis Front Controls and Indicators Figure 1-6 shows the front panel controls and indicators. A B D0 Figure 1-6 D1 D2 C D3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators The following front controls and indicators are shown in Figure 1-6. A. Power on/off button: If you press this button when the system is off, you turn on the power subsystem. If you press this button when the system is in sleep state, you activate it.
Rear Panel I/O Ports and Features Rear Panel I/O Ports and Features Figure 1-7 shows a detailed view of the rear panel I/O ports and features. O B A N M L K Figure 1-7 G F I J E D C H Rear Panel I/O Ports and Features A. AC input power connector B. External SCSI connector ports C. Hot-plug 64-bit, 33 MHz PCI add-in board slots D. Hot-plug 64-bit, 66/33 MHz PCI add-in board slots E.
Chapter 2 2. Baseboard Description This chapter provides a description of the SGI 1450 server baseboard.
2: Baseboard Description Baseboard Features Table 2-1 provides a summary of the baseboard features. Table 2-1 Baseboard Features Feature Description Processor Up to four Intel Pentium III Xeon processors, packaged in single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridges and installed in 330-pin SC330.1 compliant edge connectors, operating at 1.8 V to 3.5 V. The baseboard's voltage regulator is automatically programmed by the processor's VID pins to provide the required voltage.
Baseboard Features Table 2-1 Baseboard Features Feature Description Graphics ATI Rage IIc VGA Graphics Accelerator, along with video SGRAM and support circuitry for an embedded SVGA video subsystem. SCSI Two embedded SCSI controllers: Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI controller-dual channel wide Ultra II/Ultra 160 SCSI controller. Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI controller-PCI narrow/wide Ultra SCSI controller. System I/O PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse ports, 6-pin DIN.
2: Baseboard Description Baseboard Connector and Component Locations Figure 2-1 shows a detailed view of the baseboard connectors and components. A B Z JJ C Y X W V U T AA S BB R CC Q DD II J D E HH F K L M G H O N P EE FF GG I Figure 2-1 Baseboard Connector and Component Locations A. Legacy Narrow SCSI B. Legacy Wide SCSI C. SMM Connector D. IMB Connector E. HDD Activity F. HPIB Connector G. ICMB Connector H. Connector not Used I. Lithium Battery J. Memory Module Connector K.
Processor N. Parallel Connector O. COM1, COM2 Connector P. Keyboard/Mouse Q. Main Power 1 R. Auxiliary Power S. Main Power 2 T. SMBus U. Front Panel V. IDE Connector W. Floppy Connector X. Configuration Jumpers Y. Ultra 160 SCSI A Z. Ultra 160 SCSI B AA. Processor #1 BB. Processor #2 CC. Processor #3 DD. Processor #4 EE. Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) Connector #2 FF. Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) Connector #3 GG. Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) Connector #4 HH. 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-length PCI Slots II.
2: Baseboard Description Each S.E.C. cartridge connects to the baseboard through a 330-pin SC330.1 compliant edge connector. A retention module attached to the baseboard secures the cartridge. Depending on configuration, the system supports one to four processors. The processor external interface is multiprocessor (MP) ready and operates at 100 MHz.
Memory A1, A2, A3, and A4. Banks B, C, and D each contain 4 DIMM sockets and are named in the same fashion. There are silk screens on the module next to each DIMM socket to label its bank number. For the best thermal results, populate the banks from A to D. For example, populate bank A and then bank B. For best performance results, populate adjacent banks. For example, populate bank A and then bank C. Figure 2-2 shows a detailed view of the memory module slots.
2: Baseboard Description • Conventional and extended memory: IBM OS/2, Microsoft Windows NT, and various UNIX systems MS-DOS does not use extended memory; however, some MS-DOS utility programs like RAM disks, disk caches, print spoolers, and windowing environments use extended memory for better performance.
Add-in Board Slots Add-in Board Slots The baseboard has eight slots for PCI add-in boards supported by three PCI bus segments called PCI-A, PCI-B, and PCI-C. There are two slots on PCI-A, four slots on PCI-B, and two slots on PCI-C. PCI-C supports half-length boards (5.6 inches to 6.3 inches) only; the other slots support full-length boards. The two slots for the PCI bus segment PCI-C consume a maximum of 375 mA of standby current on a 3.3 V Aux power line. The remaining six slots do not have any 3.
2: Baseboard Description Table 2-2 Slot State Indicators LED State Status Green blinking Amber Off Slot power is transitioning from either ON to OFF or OFF to ON. Off The slot is powered off. PCI features include: • 33 or 66 MHz bus speed • 32-bit or 64-bit memory addressing • 3.3 V or 5 V signaling environment • Independent bus structure supports transfers up to 1.2 GB/sec.
IDE Interface The DesotoE2 is responsible for: • Managing power application and removal to individual slots • Properly resetting newly added PCI boards prior to bringing the board online • Managing connection and disconnection of the PCI signals between the PCI bus and the add-in board • Managing seamless addition and removal of individual PCI add-in boards without impacting bus functionality IDE Interface The Open South Bridge (OSB4) acts as a PCI-based fast IDE controller.
2: Baseboard Description • Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization • Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data • On-chip counters for network management • Auto-detect and auto-switching for 10 or 100 Mbps network speeds • Support for both 10 and 100 Mbps networks • Integrated physical interface to TX magnetics • The magnetics component terminates the 100BASE-TX connector interface and a flash device stores the network ID Video The baseboard provide
SCSI Controller The Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI controller contains two independent SCSI channels that share a single PCI bus master interface as a multifunction device, packaged in a 352-pin ball grid array (BGA). Internally, each channel is identical, capable of operations using either 16-bit Single-Ended (SE) or Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI providing 40 MBps (Ultra-wide SE), 80 MBps (Ultra 2), or 160 MBps (Ultra 160). Both channels attach to 68-pin 16-bit differential SCSI connector LVD interfaces.
2: Baseboard Description IDE Controller IDE is a 16-bit interface for intelligent disk drives with AT disk controller electronics onboard. The Open South Bridge (OSB4) acts as a PCI-based fast IDE controller. The device controls: • PIO and IDE DMA/bus master operations • Mode 4 timings • Transfer rates up to 33 MBbs.
Server Management Server Management Server management features are implemented using one micro controller called the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). The BMC and associated circuitry are powered from 5 V standby, which remains active when system power is switched off. The BMC is IPMI 1.0 compliant. The primary function of the BMC is to autonomously monitor system platform management events and log their occurrence in the nonvolatile System Event Log (SEL).
2: Baseboard Description • Secure mode control, front panel lock/unlock initiation, and video blank and diskette write protect monitoring and control • ACPI Support • Direct Platform Control (DPC) support • Platform Event Paging (PEP) / Platform Event Filtering (PEF) • Power distribution board monitoring • Speaker beep capability.
Software Locks via the SSU or BIOS Setup Using Passwords If a user password is set and enabled, but an administrator password is not set, a user password must be entered to boot the system and run the SSU. If both a user and administrator password are set: • Enter either one to boot the server and enable the keyboard and mouse • Enter the administrator password to access the SSU or BIOS Setup to change the system configuration Secure Mode Configure and enable the secure boot mode by using the SSU.
2: Baseboard Description Table 2-3 Software Security Features Feature Description Secure mode How to enter secure mode: Setting and enabling passwords automatically places the system in secure mode. If a hot key combination is set (through the SSU or Setup), the system can be secured simply by pressing the key combination. This means that the user does not have to wait for the inactivity time-out period.
Software Locks via the SSU or BIOS Setup Table 2-3 Software Security Features Feature Description Set a time out period so that Specify and enable an inactivity time-out period of from 1 to 120 keyboard and mouse input minutes. are not accepted. If no keyboard or mouse action occurs for the specified period, attempted keyboard and mouse input will not be accepted.
2: Baseboard Description Table 2-3 34 Software Security Features Feature Description Boot without keyboard The system can boot with or without a keyboard. During POST, before the system completes the boot sequence, the BIOS automatically detects and tests the keyboard if it is present and displays a message. There is no entry in the SSU to enable or disable a keyboard. Specify the boot sequence The sequence specified on the menu in the SSU MultiBoot Group will determine the boot order.
Chapter 3 3. Configuring Software and Utilities This chapter describes the Power-On Self Test (POST) and system configuration utilities. Table 3-1 briefly describes the utilities and refers to the page where the information can be found. Table 3-1 Configuration Utilities Utility Description and brief procedure Page BIOS Setup If the system does not have a diskette drive, or the drive “Using BIOS Setup” on is disabled or misconfigured, use Setup to enable it.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Table 3-1 Configuration Utilities Utility Description and brief procedure Page Server Setup Utility (SSU) Use for extended system configuration of onboard “Using the System resources and add-in boards, viewing the system event Setup Utility (SSU)” on log (SEL), setting boot device priority, or setting system page 68 security options. The SSU can be run from either the configuration software CD or from a set of bootable diskettes.
Power-On Self Test (POST) Table 3-2 Hot Keys To do this: Press these keys Enter BIOS Setup during BIOS POST. F2 Abort memory test during BIOS POST. Esc (Press while BIOS is updating memory size on screen.) Power-On Self Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, the BIOS begins execution of the Power-On Self Test (POST). POST discovers, configures, and tests the processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Using BIOS Setup This section describes the BIOS Setup options. Use Setup to change the system configuration defaults. You can run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Setup stores most of the configuration values in battery-backed CMOS; the rest of the values are stored in flash memory. The values take effect when the system is booted.
Using BIOS Setup • When you have moved the CMOS jumper on the baseboard to the “Clear CMOS” position (enabled); for a step-by-step procedure, see the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities 3. Security Menu • Passwords • Lockout Features 4. Server Menu • System Management • Console Redirection • EMP Configuration • PEP Management 5. Boot Menu • Boot Device Priority • Hard Drive • Removable Devices Selections 6. Exit Menu Table 3-3 shows the keys used to navigate through the Setup menus and submenus.
Using BIOS Setup See Table 3-4 if an option is shown but you cannot select or move the option. Table 3-4 Selecting Options When you see this: What it means: On screen, an option is shown but you cannot select it or move to that field. You cannot change or configure the option in that menu screen for one of the following reasons: The option is auto-configured or auto-detected. You must use a different Setup screen to change it. You must use the SSU.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Main Menu Table 3-5 Feature Choices Description Primary IDE Master N/A Enters submenu. Primary IDE Slave N/A Enters submenu. Processor Settings N/A Enters submenu. Language English (US) Selects which language BIOS displays. French Spanish German Italian Japanese (Kanji) NOTE: Serial redirection does not work with Kanji.
Using BIOS Setup Table 3-6 Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Feature Choices Description Transfer Mode Standard Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive. Fast PIO 1 For Type Auto, this field is informational only. Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3/DMA 1 Fast PIO 4/DMA 2 Ultra DMA Mode Disabled Enabled For use with Ultra DMA drives. Ultra DMA is disabled by default to work around a chipset erratum. For Type Auto, this field is informational only.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Processor Settings Submenu Table 3-7 Processor Settings Submenu Feature Choices Description Processor Retest No Select yes for the BIOS to clear historical processor status and retest all processors on the next boot. Yes Processor Serial Number Memory Cache Disabled If enabled, the system records the serial number of each processor. Enabled Controls cacheability. For debugging purposes only.
Using BIOS Setup Advanced Menu You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu itself. See the following submenu tables for information on a particular submenu. Table 3-8 Advanced Menu Feature Choices Description PCI Configuration N/A Enters submenu. Integrated Peripheral Configuration N/A Enters submenu. Advanced Chipset Control N/A Enters submenu. Reset Configuration Data No Yes Select Yes to clear the system configuration data during next boot.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Embedded Video Controller Submenu Table 3-9 Embedded Video Controller Submenu Feature Choices Description Embedded Video Controller Enabled Enables the embedded video controller. Disabled Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu Table 3-10 Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu Feature Choices Description Embedded Legacy SCSI Enabled Enables or disables embedded legacy SCSI controller hardware.
Using BIOS Setup Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu Table 3-11 Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu Feature Choices Description Embedded Legacy SCSI Enabled Disabled Enables or disables embedded legacy SCSI controller hardware. Enabled Initializes the device expansion ROM on the device. Option ROM Scan Disabled Latency Timer Default Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities PCI Device, Slot 1 Table 3-13 PCI Device, Slot 1 Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enabled Initializes device expansion ROM. Disabled Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default 020h 040h Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.
Using BIOS Setup Table 3-14 PCI Device, Slot 2 Submenu Feature Choices Description Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default 020h 040h Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities PCI Device, Slot 4 Table 3-16 PCI Device, Slot 4 Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enabled Initializes device expansion ROM. Disabled Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default 020h 040h Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.
Using BIOS Setup Table 3-17 PCI Device, Slot 5 Submenu Feature Choices Description Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default 020h 040h Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities PCI Device, Slot 7 Table 3-19 PCI Device, Slot 7 Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enabled Initializes device expansion ROM. Disabled Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default 020h 040h Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.
Using BIOS Setup Table 3-20 PCI Device, Slot 8 Submenu Feature Choices Description Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default 020h 040h Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Table 3-22 Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Feature COM1: Choices Description Disabled If set to Auto, BIOS configures the port. Enabled If set to OS Controlled, the OS configures the port. Auto OS Controlled Base I/O Address 3F8h Selects the base I/O address for COM port A. 2F8h 3E8h 2E8h Interrupt IRQ 4 Selects the IRQ for COM port A.
Using BIOS Setup Table 3-22 Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Feature Choices Description Base I/O Address 378 Selects the base I/O address for parallel port. 278 Interrupt IRQ 5 Selects the interrupt for the parallel port. IRQ 7 DMA Channel DMA 1 Selects the DMA channel for the parallel port. DMA 3 Floppy Disk Controller Enabled Disabled If enabled, the system enables the floppy disk controller.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Security Menu You can make the following selections on the Security Menu. Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Table 3-24 Security Menu Feature Choices Description User Password is Clear Status only; user cannot modify. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string or by clearing the password jumper on the baseboard (see the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide).
Using BIOS Setup Table 3-24 Security Menu Feature Choices Description Secure Mode Hot Key (Ctrl+Alt+) [] Key assigned to invoke the secure mode feature. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. Can be disabled by entering a new key followed by a backspace or by pressing the delete key. [A, B, ..., Z] [0 - 9] Secure Mode Boot Disabled Enabled Video Blanking Disabled Enabled Floppy Write Protect Disabled Enabled System boots in secure mode.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Table 3-25 Server Menu Feature Choices Description System Event Logging Disabled Enabled Enabled forces BIOS and BMC to log system events. No If Yes, the System Event log is cleared. Clear Event Log Yes Assert NMI on PERR Disabled Enabled Assert NMI on SERR FRB-2 CPU Policy Disabled If enabled, PCI bus parity error (PERR) is enabled and is routed to NMI. Enabled If enabled, PCI bus system error (SERR) is enabled and is routed to NMI.
Using BIOS Setup Console Redirection Submenu Table 3-27 Feature Console Redirection Submenu Choices COM Port Address: Disabled Redirection disabled 3F8 2F8 3E8 Description When enabled, Console Redirection uses the I/O port specified. When disabled, Console Redirection is completely disabled. IRQ # 3 or 4 When Console Redirection is enabled, this displays the IRQ assigned per the address chosen in the COM Port Address field.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities EMP Configuration Submenu Table 3-28 EMP Configuration Submenu Feature Choices Description EMP Password Switch Disabled Disables EMP password. EMP ESC Sequence +++ or other text Escape string for the modem EMP port. EMP Hang-up Line String ATH or other text Hang-up string for the modem EMP port. Modem Init String ATE1Q0V1X4&D 20 characters to set up the modem. 0S0=0 or other text EMP Access Mode Pre-Boot Only Enabled Establishes EMP access mode.
Using BIOS Setup Table 3-29 PEP Management Submenu Feature Choices Description PEP Blackout Period [0 - 255] Time in minutes between consecutive pages. Entering 0 disables paging. PEP Page String [Phone number] Send Test Page Press to send a test page. Boot Menu You can make the following selections on the Boot Menu itself.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Table 3-31 Boot Device Priority Submenu Boot Priority Device Description 3. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Attempts to boot from an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. 4. UND1, PXE-2.0 Wired for Management WFM 2.0 Specification. Hard Drive Submenu For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device. Press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list. Table 3-32 Hard Drive Submenu Option Description 1.
Changing the Boot Device Priority Temporarily Exit Menu You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option using the up or down arrow keys. Press to run the option. Pressing does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit. Table 3-34 Exit Menu Choices Description Exit Saving Changes Exits and saves changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exits without saving changes to CMOS.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities 5. The bootup process continues. When finished, a system prompt is displayed. Changing the Boot Device Priority Permanently You can use the following procedure to change the boot device permanently. Until you change the boot device priority again using this same procedure, the boot device priority does not change. 1. Quickly press the key. A prompt may or may not appear. After a few bootup tests complete, the main BIOS Setup screen appears. 2.
Running the SCSISelect Utility If you do not press , the system finds the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI host adapter and displays the message Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI BIOS V x.xxx where x.xxx is the version number of the SCSISelect utility. Pressing at this time allows you to configure the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI host adapter. Once you enter the configuration menus for one of the host adapters, you cannot switch to the other adapter.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Table 3-35 Navigation Keys Press To ↓ Move to the next option F5 Switch between color and monochrome F6 Reset to host adapter defaults Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI Adapter The following menu is displayed when you configure the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI adapter. Table 3-36 Main Menu Host Adapter Option AIC-7880 Ultra/Ultra W at Bus:Device 00:01h Configure/View Host Press to view the Adapter Settings Configuration Menu.
Running the SCSISelect Utility Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI Adapter The Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI adapter has two busses. Select the bus from the following menu. Table 3-38 Main Menu Menu Item Options You have an AIC-7899 adapter in your system. Move the cursor to the bus:device:channel of the one to be configured and press . Bus:Device:Channel 01:06:A 01:06:B - Toggle color/monochrome After selecting the bus, the following menu is displayed.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) The SSU is on the configuration software CD shipped with the server. The SSU provides a graphical user interface (GUI) over an extensible framework for server configuration.
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) values do not agree, POST generates an error message. You must then run the SSU to specify the correct configuration before the server boots. The SSU always includes a checksum with the configuration data so the BIOS can detect any potential data corruption before the actual hardware configuration takes place. What You Need to Do You can run the SSU directly from the configuration software CD after you have installed a CD-ROM drive, or from a set of diskettes.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Creating SSU Diskettes When creating SSU diskettes, the system copies the SSU from the CD to the diskettes. To copy the SSU from the CD to diskettes, perform the following steps: 1. Make sure that the CD-ROM is the first bootable device for the system. 2. Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive and boot the system. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight “Create Diskettes” and press . 4. Make sure “Create Disk Sets by Device/Function” is highlighted and press . 5.
FRU and SDR Load Utility Running the SSU from a CD You can also run the SSU from a CD. Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the system is not set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, change the boot priority. For more information, see “Changing the Boot Device Priority Temporarily” on page 63. After making sure that the system boots from the CD-ROM drive, restart the system. Run the file SSU.BAT.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities If you run the FRUSDR Load Utility from a diskette, copy the utility from the CD. Follow the instructions in the included README.TXT file. If the diskette drive is disabled, or improperly configured, use BIOS Setup to enable it. If necessary, disable the drive after you are done with the FRUSDR utility. How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility The FRUSDR Load utility: • Is compatible with ROM-DOS Ver. 6.22, MS-DOS Ver. 6.
FRU and SDR Load Utility Parsing the Command Line The FRUSDR load utility allows only one command line function at a time. A command line function can consist of two parameters. Example: -cfg filename.cfg. Invalid parameters cause an error message and the program to exit. You can use either a slash (/) or a minus sign (-) to specify command line options. The -p and flags can be used in conjunction with any of the other options.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Prompting for Product Level FRU Information Through the use of a configuration file, the utility might prompt you for FRU information. Filtering Records from the SDR File The MASTER.SDR file has all the possible SDRs for the system. These records might need to be filtered based on the current product configuration. The configuration file directs the filtering of the SDRs.
Upgrading the BIOS If the utility fails, it immediately exits with an error message and exit code. Upgrading the BIOS Preparing for the Upgrade Before upgrading the BIOS, prepare for the upgrade by recording the current BIOS settings, obtaining the upgrade utility, and making a copy of the current BIOS. Recording the Current BIOS Settings Follow these steps to record the current BIOS settings: 1. Boot the computer and press when you see the splash screen. 2.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains the files you need to upgrade the BIOS. 1. Copy the BIOS upgrade file to a temporary directory on the hard disk. 2. From the C:\ prompt, change to the temporary directory. 3. To extract the file, type the name of the BIOS upgrade file, for example: 10006BI1.EXE 4. Press . The extracted file contains the following files: LICENSE.TXT README.TXT BIOS.
Upgrading the BIOS 7. Turn off the computer and reboot. 8. If you need to change the BIOS settings, press while the splash screen is displayed to enter the Setup program. Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS upgrade; however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. The following steps explain how to recover the BIOS if an upgrade fails. The following procedure use recovery mode for the Setup program.
3: Configuring Software and Utilities Changing the BIOS Language You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language BIOS displays. Use a bootable diskette containing the flash utility and language files (see “Creating a Bootable Diskette” on page 75). Using the Firmware Update Utility The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the BMC's firmware code. You need to run the utility only if new firmware code is necessary. Running the Firmware Update Utility 1.
Chapter 4 4. Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components This chapter describes how to remove and install user-serviceable components. A user can remove and install hot-swappable SCSI hard drives and hot-pluggable PCI add-in boards. The term hot-swap describes the process of removing and installing a system component without shutting down the server. The term hot-plug describes the same process for PCI components only.
4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components SCSI Hard drives The SGI 1450 server supports Ultra 160 SCSI SCA type 10K RPM or slower hard drives that are 3.5 inches wide. Contact a sales representative or dealer for a list of approved SCSI devices. Mounting a SCSI Hard Drive in a Carrier 1. Remove the 3.5-inch wide hard drive from its wrapper and place it on an antistatic surface. 2. Record the drive model and serial number in your equipment log (see “Equipment Log” on page 90). 3.
SCSI Hard drives D. SCA2 Connector E. Locking Handle Removing a SCSI Hard drive A bank of five LEDs on the front of the hard drive bays monitors the drive status of each drive in the hot-docking bay. Each LED corresponds directly to a drive, so that the left most LED shows activity in the left most drive. The LEDs and corresponding drives are numbered (left to right) zero to four. When a yellow LED for a hard drive is on continuously, you are permitted to hot-swap (replace) a bad drive with a good one.
4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components 2. Determine which drive needs to be removed. If necessary, use the LED states below to make this determination. Table 4-1 Hard Drive LED State Status LED State Status Solid green The hard drive is present and powered on. Flashing green The hard drive is active. Solid yellow There is an asserted fault status on the hard drive. Flashing yellow A rebuild of the hard drive is in progress. Off The hard drive is not powered on. 3.
Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Boards 6. Carefully slide the drive out of the bay. Place the drive on an antistatic surface. Installing a SCSI Hard Drive A bank of five LEDs on the front of the hard drive bays monitors the drive status of each drive in the hot-docking bay. Each LED corresponds directly to a drive, so that the right most LED shows activity in the right most drive. The LEDs and corresponding drives are numbered (left to right) zero to four.
4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components A C D B Figure 4-4 PCI Hot-Plug Retention Mechanism A. Green and Amber LEDs B. Press here on the inside of the chassis and then rotate to release the PCI board. C. PCI Hot-plug Retention Mechanism from the outside of the chassis D. HW push button The rear of add-in boards is held in place by a rear retention latch only for full-length boards. See Figure 4-5 for an illustration of the rear retention latch.
Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Boards C B A Figure 4-5 Rear Retention Latch A. Hot-plug PCI add-in board B. Close up of rear retention latch in the closed position C. Rear retention latch in the closed position Removing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-in Board Warning: If the system has been running, any installed PCI add-in board on the baseboard will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, be careful when removing or installing baseboard components, especially those that are located near processors.
4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components Note: At this time, the Linux operating system does not support use of the PCI Hot-Plug (PHP) feature. If you are running Linux, your system must be turned off before installing or removing PCI boards. Windows 2000 requires drivers that are PHP compatible in order to use the PHP feature. 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter. 2. Release the two thumbscrews located on the top rear of the chassis.
Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Boards 8. If you are removing a full-length board, release the rear retention latch. See Figure 4-5 on page 85. 9. Remove the PCI board by pulling straight up. 10. Store board in an antistatic protective wrapper. 11. If you are not reinstalling a board in the same slot, install a slot cover over the vacant slot. The tapered foot of the cover must fit into the mating slot in the expansion slot frame. 12.
4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components Note: At this time, the Linux operating system does not support use of the PCI Hot-Plug (PHP) feature. If you are running Linux, your system must be turned off before installing or removing PCI boards. Windows 2000 requires drivers that are PHP compatible in order to use the PHP feature. 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and this procedure. 2. Release the two thumbscrews located on the top rear of the chassis.
Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Boards 16. Check that no loose tools or parts were left inside the system. 17. Position the top cover over the chassis so that the rows of tabs align with slots in the chassis. Slide the cover toward the front of the system until the tabs on the cover firmly engage in the chassis. 18. Attach the top cover to the chassis with the two thumbscrews released earlier and tighten them firmly. 19. Connect any external cables.
4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components Equipment Log Use the blank equipment log provided here to record information about the system. Some of this information may be required when running the System Setup Utility (SSU).
Equipment Log Table 4-2 Item 007-4274-001 Equipment Log Manufacturer Name Model Number Serial Number Date Installed 91
Appendix A A. Regulatory Specifications This appendix presents information that may be important to the operation of your SGI server. Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations The SGI 1450 server products conform to several national and international specifications and European Directives listed on the “Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity.” The CE insignia displayed on each device is an indication of conformity to the European requirements.
A: Regulatory Specifications Class A Compliance This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
Electromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic Emissions This device complies with Class A electromagnetic emissions limits of C.I.S.P.R. Publication 22, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. VCCI Notice Class A (Japan Only) Chinese Class A Regulatory Notice Industry Canada Notice (Canada Only) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
A: Regulatory Specifications CE Notice Marking by the “CE” symbol indicates compliance of the device to directives of the European Community. A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the standards has been made and is available from Silicon Graphics upon request. Shielded Cables The SGI 1450 server is FCC-compliant under test conditions that include the use of shielded cables between the server and its peripherals.
Appendix B B. Physical Environment Specifications Table B-1 details the environmental specifications for the SGI 1450 server. Table B-1 Environmental Specifications Temperature: Non-operating -40° to 70 °C (-104° to 158 °F) Operating 5° to 35 °C (41° to 95 °F) Altitude 5,000 ft. max Humidity 95% relative humidity (non condensing) at 25 °C (77 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F) Shock: Operating 2.0 g, 11 msec, 1/2 sine, 100 pulses in each direction Packaged Trapezoidal, 30 g, 170 inches/sec.
Appendix C C. Safety Precautions The power supply in this product contains no user-serviceable parts. There may be more than one supply in this product. Refer servicing only to qualified personnel. Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required. The DC push button on/off switch on the system does not turn off system AC power. To remove AC power from the system, you must unplug each AC power cord from the wall outlet or power supply.
C: Safety Precautions 1. Check first to make sure you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system. 2. Check that cables, add-in boards, and other components are properly installed. 3. Attach the covers to the chassis with the screws removed earlier and tighten them firmly. 4. Connect all external cables and the AC power cord to the system. A microprocessor and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also, there may be sharp pins and edges on some board and chassis parts.
Index A E Advanced menu, configuring in Setup, 45 Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI submenu, configuring in Setup, 47 Embedded Legacy SCSI submenu, configuring in Setup, 46 Embedded NIC submenu, configuring in Setup, 47 Embedded Video Controller submenu, configuring in Setup, 46 EMP Configuration submenu, configuring in Setup, 60 Exit menu, configuring in Setup, 63 B baseboard management controller, 29 BIOS creating upgrade diskette, 76 recording settings, 75 BMC, 29 Boot Device Priority submenu, configurin
Index Setup, 53 I IDE interface, 25 IDE, primary, master and slave, configuring in Setup, 42 Integrated Peripherals submenu, configuring in Setup, 54 M Main menu, configuring in Setup, 41 memory addresses, 20 supported amounts, 20 peripheral bay, 7 PHP, 23 POST, 37 power subsystem description, 9 redundancy, 10 Primary IDE Master and Slave submenu, configuring in Setup, 42 Processor Settings submenu, configuring in Setup, 44 R Removable Devices Selection submenu, configuring in Setup, 62 S N network in
Index menus, 39 navigating through, 40 PCI Configuration menu, 45 PCI device, slots 1 through 8, 48-52 PEP Management submenu, 60 Primary IDE Master and Slave submenu, 42 Processor Settings submenu, 44 Removable Devices Selection submenu, 62 Security menu, 56 Server menu, 57 System Management submenu, 58 SSU, see system setup utility System Management submenu, configuring in Setup, 58 system setup utility (SSU) configuration software, 69 creating diskettes, 70 description, 68 running from a CD, 71 running