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Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
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However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as
system configuration, customer data, and operator control. Since implementation by
customers of each product may vary, the suitability of specific product configurations and
applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC Computers
Inc.
To allow for design and specification improvements, the information in this document is
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Trademarks
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.
Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows 2000 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
SCO UNIX is a registered trademark of Santa Cruz Operations, Inc.
SCO OpenServer is a trademark of Santa Cruz Operations, Inc.
Adaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec, Inc.
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Pentium III is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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March 2001
Copyright 2000, 2001
NEC Computers Inc.
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All Rights Reserved
Contents
Proprietary Notice
Using This Guide .................................................................vii
Text Conventions ............................................................................................................... viii
Related Documents .............................................................................................................. ix
Safety Notices ....................................................................................................................... x
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada .......................................... xi
Care and Handling............................................................................................................... xii
System Overview ................................................................1-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1-2
System Chassis................................................................................................................... 1-4
Power Supply ..................................................................................................................... 1-5
Peripheral Bays .................................................................................................................. 1-5
System Board Features....................................................................................................... 1-6
Pentium III Processor.................................................................................................... 1-7
System Memory ............................................................................................................ 1-7
Real-Time Clock/Calendar ........................................................................................... 1-7
BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 1-7
I/O Expansion Slots ...................................................................................................... 1-8
IDE Controller .............................................................................................................. 1-9
Keyboard and Mouse Controller................................................................................... 1-9
Network Controller ....................................................................................................... 1-9
SCSI Controller........................................................................................................... 1-10
Video Controller ......................................................................................................... 1-10
Peripheral Controller................................................................................................... 1-10
Serial Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-10
Parallel Port......................................................................................................... 1-10
External Device Connectors........................................................................................ 1-10
System Board Management Controller (BMC) .......................................................... 1-11
ACPI ........................................................................................................................... 1-12
AC Link Mode ................................................................................................................. 1-12
Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function................................................................ 1-13
System Security................................................................................................................ 1-13
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring....................................................... 1-13
Software Locks via the System Setup Utility ............................................................. 1-13
Setting Up the System........................................................2-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 2-2
Selecting a Site................................................................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking the System........................................................................................................ 2-3
Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly .................................................................................... 2-3
Preparing the Mounting Bracket Assemblies................................................................ 2-4
Attaching the Mounting Bracket Assembly to the Rack............................................... 2-4
Installing the Server into the System Rack ................................................................... 2-6
Getting Familiar with the System....................................................................................... 2-8
Front View .................................................................................................................... 2-8
Rear View ..................................................................................................................... 2-9
Contents iii
Making Connections.........................................................................................................2-10
Connecting the Power Cord..............................................................................................2-11
Powering On Your System ...............................................................................................2-12
Configuring Your System ..................................................3-1
Configuring Your System...................................................................................................3-2
BIOS Setup Utility..............................................................................................................3-3
Using the BIOS Setup Utility........................................................................................3-3
BIOS Setup Configuration Settings...............................................................................3-4
Main Menu ....................................................................................................................3-5
Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................3-6
Advanced Submenu...............................................................................................3-7
Memory Reconfiguration Submenu ......................................................................3-7
CPU Reconfiguration Submenu ............................................................................3-8
Peripheral Configuration Submenu .......................................................................3-8
Peripheral Configuration Submenu (Continued) ...................................................3-9
Monitoring Configuration Submenu......................................................................3-9
PCI Device Submenu.............................................................................................3-9
Option ROM Submenu........................................................................................3-10
Numlock Submenu ..............................................................................................3-10
Security Menu .............................................................................................................3-11
System Hardware Menu ..............................................................................................3-12
Thermal Sensor Submenu....................................................................................3-12
Wake On Events Submenu ..................................................................................3-12
Console Redirection Submenu ............................................................................3-13
Boot Menu...................................................................................................................3-13
Boot Device Priority Menu..................................................................................3-13
Exit Menu....................................................................................................................3-14
Exit Menu ............................................................................................................3-14
Adaptec SCSI Utility ........................................................................................................3-15
Running the SCSI Utility ............................................................................................3-15
Adaptec SCSI Utility Configuration Settings..............................................................3-16
Exiting Adaptec SCSI Utility ......................................................................................3-17
Configuring the RAID Controller ....................................................................................3-18
Configuring System Board Jumpers.................................................................................3-19
Before You Begin........................................................................................................3-19
Moving System Board Jumpers ..................................................................................3-20
Clearing and Changing the Passwords ........................................................................3-21
Clearing CMOS...........................................................................................................3-22
Upgrading Your System.....................................................4-1
General Information ...........................................................................................................4-2
Static Precautions ...............................................................................................................4-2
Preparing Your System for Upgrade ..................................................................................4-3
Equipment Log ...................................................................................................................4-3
Removing the Side Panels ..................................................................................................4-3
Installing Side Panels..........................................................................................................4-4
Modifying the System Board..............................................................................................4-5
Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery.........................................................................4-5
Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor .........................................................4-7
DIMMs ........................................................................................................................4-14
Option Boards...................................................................................................................4-17
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Recommended PCI Option Board Locations.............................................................. 4-17
Installing an Option Board.......................................................................................... 4-18
Removing an Option Board ........................................................................................ 4-19
Installing a RAID Controller Board ................................................................................. 4-20
Hard Disk Drives.............................................................................................................. 4-21
Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive........................................................................ 4-22
Removing an Internal Hard Disk Drive ...................................................................... 4-25
Front Panel ....................................................................................................................... 4-26
Removing the Front Panel........................................................................................... 4-26
Installing the Front Panel ............................................................................................ 4-27
Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels ........................................................................ 4-28
Removable Media Devices............................................................................................... 4-29
Installing a 5.25-Inch Device ...................................................................................... 4-29
Removing a 5.25-Inch Device .................................................................................... 4-31
Problem Solving..................................................................5-1
Problem Solving................................................................................................................. 5-2
Static Precautions ............................................................................................................... 5-2
Troubleshooting Checklists................................................................................................ 5-3
Initial System Startup.................................................................................................... 5-3
Running New Application Software ............................................................................. 5-4
After System Has Been Running Correctly .................................................................. 5-5
Diagnostic Testing.............................................................................................................. 5-6
Error Checking.............................................................................................................. 5-6
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................. 5-6
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing........................................................ 5-6
Monitoring POST.................................................................................................. 5-7
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators ......................................... 5-8
Confirming Loading of the Operating System ...................................................... 5-8
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions......................................................................... 5-9
Power LED Does Not Light.......................................................................................... 5-9
Incorrect or No Beep Code ......................................................................................... 5-10
No Characters Appear on Screen ................................................................................ 5-10
Characters are Distorted or Incorrect .......................................................................... 5-11
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate .......................................................................... 5-11
Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light............................................................. 5-11
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ......................................................... 5-11
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 ................................................................................................. 5-13
POST Error Codes and Messages ............................................................................... 5-14
How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision Levels........................................................... 5-18
BIOS Revision Level Identification............................................................................ 5-18
BMC Revision Level Identification............................................................................ 5-18
How to Identify System Event Log Data ......................................................................... 5-19
System Cabling .................................................................. A-1
System Cabling ................................................................................................................. A-2
Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. A-2
Static Precautions .............................................................................................................. A-2
Contents v
Standard Configuration......................................................................................................A-3
RAID Configuration ..........................................................................................................A-5
Glossary
Equipment Log
Index
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Using This Guide
The EXPRESS5800/120Ed 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:
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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.
!
Chapter 2, “Setting Up Your System” tells you how to select a site, unpack the system,
assemble the rack-mount subsystem, make cable connections, and power on your
system.
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Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System” tells you how to configure the system and
provides instructions for running the BIOS Setup Utility and the Adaptec Configuration
Utility, which is used to configure SCSI devices in your system. This chapter also
provides information on system board jumper settings.
!
Chapter 4, “Upgrades and Options” provides you with instructions for upgrading your
system with an additional processor, optional memory, options cards, and peripheral
devices.
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Chapter 5, “Problem Solving” contains helpful information for solving problems that
might occur with your system.
!
Appendix A, “System Cabling” includes cabling information for the two onboard SCSI
controllers, the onboard IDE controller, and the optional RAID controllers.
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“Glossary” defines the standard acronyms and technical terms used in this manual.
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“Equipment Log” provides you with a sample equipment log for documenting the
system configuration and future updates you may make to your system.
Using This Guide vii
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.
!
Text or keystrokes that you enter appear as boldface type. For example, type abc123 and
press ENTER.
!
File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example, AUTOEXEC.BAT.
viii Using This Guide
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.
!
Getting Started Sheet
The Getting Started Sheet provides several easy-to-follow steps to become familiar with
your server documentation and to complete your installation successfully.
!
Network Operating System Configuration Guide
This guide contains supplemental instructions needed to install and configure your
server Windows 2000®Windows NT® 4.0, Novell NetWar®e v5.0, Santa Cruz Operation
(SCO) OpenServer™ Release 5.05, and UnixWare® 7.1.1 Network Operating Systems.
This document is intended to complement the more detailed procedural documents
available from the vendor of the network operating system.
Using This Guide ix
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.
!
Warning: The detachable power supply cord is intended to serve as the disconnect
device.
!
Warning: This equipment has a 3-wire, grounded power cord. To prevent electrical
hazards, do not remove or defeat the ground prong on the power cord. Replace the
power cord if it gets damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement.
!
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.
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the power cord must be a UL-listed detachable power cord (in
Canada, CSA-certified), type ST or SJT, 16 AWG, 3-conductor, provided with a molded-on
NEMA type 5-15 P plug cap at one end and a molded-on cord connector body at the other
end. The cord length must not exceed 9 feet (2.7 meters).
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, the plug must be rated for 250 VAC, 10 amp minimum,
and must display an international agency approval marking. The cord must be suitable for
use in the end-user country. Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are
unsure of the type of power cord to use in your country. The voltage change occurs via a
switch in the power supply.
!
Warning: Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the power
supply. The power supply has no user-replaceable parts. Inside the power supply are
hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury. A defective power supply
must be returned to your dealer.
x Using This Guide
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. If you are unsure, check the building wiring to avoid remote earth conditions.
!
Earth Bonding: For safe operation, only connect the equipment to a building supply
that is in accordance with current wiring regulations in your country. In the U.K., those
regulations are the IEE.
Using This Guide xi
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.
Keep the system away from dust, sand, and dirt.
xii Using This Guide
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System Overview
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Overview
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System Chassis
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Power Supply
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Peripheral Bays
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System Board Features
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AC Link Mode
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Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function
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System Security
Overview
This 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. These range from
large corporations supporting remote offices to small companies looking to obtain basic
connectivity capability such as file and print services, e -mail, web access, web site
server, etc.
This server is conveniently housed and available as a tower-based system or as a rackmount system (fits into a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly) as shown in Figures 1-1
and 1-2.
Figure 1-1. Tower-Based System Front View
Figure 1-2. Rack-Mount System Front View
1-2 System Overview
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, diskette drives and hard disk drives.
Your server features the following major components:
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Single or dual high-performance Pentium III processor.
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64 MB to 4 GB of memory, using up to four DIMMs.
!
Six PCI expansion slots for add-in boards.
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Embedded PC-compatible support (serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard, diskette,
USB, LAN, and video).
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Integrated onboard ATI RAGE IIC Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA)
controller with 4 MB of video memory.
!
Adaptec® AIC7899 SCSI controller providing Wide Ultra2 and Ultra-160/M
SCSI interfaces.
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Integrated onboard Network Interface Controller (NIC), an Intel 82559 PCI LAN
controller for 10 or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks with an RJ-45 Ethernet
connector.
!
Single Channel enhanced IDE controller.
!
Three 5 ¼-inch removable media expansion bays with a CD-ROM drive installed
in one bay.
!
One 3 ½-inch half-height bay with a diskette drive installed.
!
Integrated dual Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.
!
Hardware monitors (temperature, fans, and voltage) and software monitors to
indicate failures.
!
One standard PS/2 300watt power supply.
!
Hard disk expansion bays supporting five 1-inch high hard disk drives or three
1.6-inch high hard disk drives.
System Overview 1-3
System Chassis
The system chassis (Figure 1-3) is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. The
major system components are shown in the following illustrations.
A
G
B
C
F
E
D
A.
CD-ROM Drive
B.
5 ¼-inch device bay
C.
3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive
D.
Fan
E.
System Board
F.
Hard Disk Drive Bay
G.
System Power Supply
Figure 1-3. System Chassis
1-4 System Overview
Power Supply
The ATX300 watt auto-voltage-sensing power supply provides system power. The
power supply operates at 115 or 230 Vac at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. It is
designed to comply with existing emission standards and provides sufficient power for
a fully loaded system configuration.
Peripheral Bays
The system supports a variety of standard PC AT-compatible peripheral devices. The
chassis includes these peripheral bays:
!
A 3.5-inch front panel bay for mounting the standard 3.5" diskette drive
(supports 720 KB and 1.44 MB diskette media)
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Three 5.25-inch removable media front panel bays for mounting half-height
5.25-inch peripheral devices: standard CD-ROM drive and optional tape drives,
etc.
!
Five standard SCSI hard disk drive bays for mounting five 1-inch high hard disk
drives or three 1.6-inch high hard disk drives.
System Overview 1-5
System Board Features
The system board (Figure 1-4) 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.
J
K
L
M
N
I
H
G
O
P
Q
F
E
D
C
R
B
S
A
A.
32 bit, 33MHz PCI slots for add-in boards (3)
K.
Secondary VRM connector
B.
64 bit, 66MHz PCI slots for add-in boards (2)
L.
Secondary processor connector
C.
32 bit, 33MHz PCI slot for add-in boards (1)
M.
Auxiliary power connector
D.
Primary processor connector
N.
Memory DIMM connectors
E.
LAN RJ-45 network controller connector
O.
IDE interface connector
F.
SVGA monitor port connector
P.
Lithium backup battery
G.
Parallel port connector Below: Mouse PS/2
compatible connector and Keyboard PS/2
compatible connector
Q.
Diskette drive connector
H.
Serial port connectors (top COM 1, bottom COM2)
R.
External SCSI and media bays connector
I.
USB connectors (top USB 1, bottom USB 2)
S.
Internal SCSI HDD bay connector
J.
Main power connector
Figure 1-4. System Board
1-6 System Overview
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. Memory is partitioned as four
banks of SDRAM registered DIMMs (PC133 compatible), each providing 72 bits of
noninterleaved memory (64-bit main memory plus ECC). Your system may include
from 64 MB to 4 GB of memory, using up to four DIMMs.
System memory begins at address 0 and is continuous (flat addressing) up to the
maximum amount of DRAM installed (exception: system memory is noncontiguous in
the ranges defined as memory holes using configuration registers). The system
supports both base (conventional) and extended memory.
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.
BIOS
A BIOS and Setup Utility are located in the Flash EPROM on the system board and
include support for system setup and Legacy device configuration. A number of
security, reliability, and management features also have been incorporated to meet vital
server needs.
System Overview 1-7
I/O Expansion Slots
Your server's expansion capabilities meet the needs of file and application servers for
high performance I/O by providing a combination of PCI expansion slots.
The I/O expansion slots in your server are located on the system board. See Figure 1-6.
The system board has two 66 MHz PCI connector slots that accommodate 64 bit PCI
cards and four 33 MHz PCI connector slot that accommodate 32 bit PCI cards.
PCI features:
!
Bus speed up to 66 MHz (PCI 2 and PCI 3)
!
64-bit memory addressing (PCI 2 and PCI 3)
!
32-bit memory addressing (PCI 1, PCI 4, PCI 5, and PCI 6)
!
5 V/3.3 V signaling environment
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Burst transfers up to a peak of 264 MB/s (64 bit, 66 MHz PCI)
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8-, 16-, 32-, or 64-bit data transfers
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Plug and Play ready
!
Parity enabled.
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Figure 1-6. PCI Connector Slots
1-8 System Overview
IDE Controller
The system includes a single channel enhanced IDE 32 bit interface controller for
intelligent disk drives with disk controller electronics onboard. The IDE controller
provides support for the internally mounted CD-ROM.
The device controls:
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PIO and DMA transfer modes
!
Mode 4 timings
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Transfer rates up to 33 MB/s
!
Buffering for PCI/IDE burst transfers
!
Master Mode only.
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.
The controller has the following:
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32-bit PCI bus master interface (direct drive of bus), compatible with PCI Bus
Specification, Revision 2.1
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Chained memory structure with improved dynamic transmit chaining for
enhanced performance
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Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization
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Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data
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On-chip counters for network management
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Autodetect and autoswitching for 10 or 100 Mbps network speeds
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Support for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps networks, capable of full or half
duplex, with back-to-back transmit at 100 Mbps.
!
Support for Wake On LAN.
System Overview 1-9
SCSI Controller
The system board includes an embedded Adaptec AIC7899 dual function SCSI
controller. The AIC7899 provides Ultra-160/M and Wide Ultra SCSI interfaces as two
independent PCI functions. As implemented on the system board, interface A attaches
to an Ultra-160/M SCSI backplane that supports up to six Ultra-160/M SCA drives.
Controller B, the Wide Ultra SCSI interface, may be used to support SCSI devices in
the removable media bays.
Video Controller
The system has an integrated ATI Rage IIC 64 bit high-performance SVGA subsystem
that supports the following:
!
BIOS compatibility with VGA, EGA, CGA, Hercules Graphics, and MDA
!
4 MB of 10ns onboard Synchronous Graphics Memory (SGRAM)
!
Pixel resolutions up to 1280 X 1024
!
Analog VGA monitors (single and multiple frequency, interlaced and noninterlaced) with a maximum vertical retrace non-interlaced frequency of
100 Hz.
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.
Parallel Port
One IEEE 1284-compatible 25-pin bi-directional EPP (supporting levels 1.7 and 1.9)
parallel port is provided. BIOS programming enables the parallel port and determines
the port address and interrupt. ECP mode is supported with 2 possible DMA channels.
When disabled, the interrupt is available to add-in boards.
External Device Connectors
The external I/O connectors provide support for a PS/2 compatible mouse and a
keyboard, for a SVGA monitor, 2 serial port connectors, a parallel port connector, LAN
port, and two USB connections.
1-10 System Overview
System Board Management Controller (BMC)
Server management is concentrated in the System Board Management Controller
(BMC). The BMC and associated circuitry are powered from a 5Vdc standby voltage,
which remains active when system power is switched off, but the ac power source is
still on and connected.
The BMC supports the Management Workstation Application (MWA), which allows
remote server management via a modem or direct connection to a manager system.
Events monitored by the manager system include over-temperature and over-voltage
conditions, fan failure, or chassis intrusion.
Information on the Management Workstation Application (MWA) may be found in
Appendix B of this User’s Guide.
One major function of the BMC is to autonomously monitor system management
events, and log their occurrence in the nonvolatile System Event Log (SEL). The events
being monitored include overtemperature and overvoltage conditions, fan failure, or
chassis intrusion. To enable accurate monitoring, the BMC maintains the nonvolatile
Sensor Data Record (SDR), from which sensor information can be retrieved. The BMC
provides an ISA host interface to SDR sensor information, so that software running on
the server can poll and retrieve the server's current status.
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
monitoring, and front panel lock/unlock initiation
!
Controls Wake On LAN via Magic Packet support.
System Overview 1-11
ACPI
The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) aware operating system can
place the system into a state where the hard drives spin down, the system fans stop, and
all processing is halted. However, in this state the power supply is still on and the
processors are still dissipating some power such that the power supply fan and
processor fans are still running.
Note: ACPI requires an operating system that supports its
feature.
This server system BIOS supports sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5. However, with future
versions of Microsoft Windows 9X that support ACPI, the system BIOS only supports
sleep states s0, s1, and s5. With future versions of Microsoft Windows NT that support
ACPI, the system BIOS will only support sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5.
! CAUTION
Only when the AC power is disconnected is the system completely
off.
The sleep states are defined as follows:
!
s0: Normal running state.
!
s1: Processor sleep state.
No context will be lost in this state and the processor caches will maintain
coherency.
!
s4: Hibernate or Save to Disk.
The memory and machine state are saved to disk. Pressing the power button or
other wakeup event restores the system state from the disk and resumes normal
operation. This assumes that no hardware changes have been made to the system
while it was off.
!
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."
1-12 System Overview
Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function
The remote power-on function turns on the system power by way of a network or
modem. If the system power is set to OFF, it can be turned on remotely by sending a
specific packet from the main computer to the remote system. This feature can be
enabled or disabled using the BIOS Setup Utility. See Chapter 3.
Note: This feature must be supported by your operating system.
System Security
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a fully
lockable side panel.
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 period1 to
120minutes.
!
Set and enable an administrative password.
!
Set and enable a user password
!
Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the
front panel reset and power switches.
!
Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set.
System Overview 1-13
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, assemble the rack-mount system
unit, make cable connections, and power on the tower-based or rack-mount
system units. Information on front and rear panel features, switches and LEDs
are also included in this chapter.
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. For other international sites, this
means three-pronged power outlets applicable for the
electrical code of the region.
! WARNING
Be sure the power service connection is through a properly
grounded outlet.
! CAUTION
When two power supplies are installed in the system the
power plug from each of the power supplies must be
plugged into the same common ground power outlets.
!
Clean, dust-free, and well ventilated. Front and rear ventilating openings
kept free of obstructions. Away from sources of heat, vibration or
physical shock.
!
Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and electrical noise produced
by electrical devices (such as air conditioners, large fans, large electric
motors, radio and TV transmitters, and high-frequency security devices)
!
Spacious enough to provide at least five inches (13 centimeters) behind
the system and three inches (eight centimeters) on each side of the system
for proper cooling, airflow, and cable clearance.
!
Easily accessible for system maintenance and installation of system
upgrades.
2-2 Setting Up the System
Unpacking the System
! WARNING
Your system weighs approximately 45 pounds (20.41 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. After removing the contents of the containers, keep
the cartons and the packing materials. If the contents appear damaged when you
unpack the boxes, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately.
Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly
This section provides the instructions for assembling the rack-mount server unit
into a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet. Select an appropriate location in your
rack cabinet for the rack-mount server unit. To improve rack stability, mount
heavier items towards the bottom of the rack cabinet.
! CAUTION
Ensure that the location of the rack-mount server unit does
not create an unstable condition when installed in the rack
cabinet.
Note: When planning your system configuration for the
rack cabinet you should consider the length of the cables
that interconnect system components.
Setting Up the System 2-3
Preparing the Mounting Bracket Assemblies
Your server mounts in the system rack using two rail assemblies. The left rail
assembly as viewed from the front of the system rack is shown in Figure 2-1.
Each rail assembly consists of two rack mounting brackets (A and B). These
pieces can be separated and adjusted. The distance between the front rack
mounting bracket (A) and the rear rack mounting bracket (B) is adjustable to fit
between the front and rear vertical rails of the system rack.
B
A
Figure 2-1. Left Rail Assembly
1. Figure 2-1 shows the left rail assembly. Referring to Figure 2-1, remove any
screws securing the front mounting bracket (A) to the rear mounting bracket
(B). Also, perform this step on the right rail assembly.
2. Select an appropriate location in the rack cabinet for the rack-mount server.
To improve rack stability, mount heavier items towards the bottom of the
rack cabinet.
Note: When planning the server configuration for the
rack cabinet you should consider the length of the cables
that interconnect with system components.
Attaching the Mounting Bracket Assembly to the Rack
1. Attach the left side front mounting bracket to the front of the rack using two
Phillips flange head screws supplied. See Figure 2-2.
2. Attach the right side front mounting bracket to the front of the rack using
two Phillips flange head screws supplied.
2-4 Setting Up the System
Figure 2-2. Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Front of the Rack
3. Attach the left and right rear mounting brackets to the rear of the rack using
Phillips flange head screws supplied.
4. Attach the left front and rear mounting brackets to each other using three of
the Phillips-head self-tapping screws and flat washers supplied.
See Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3. Securing the Front and Rear Mounting Brackets
5. Attach the right front and rear mounting brackets to each other using three of
the Phillips-head self-tapping screws and flat washers supplied.
6. Securely tighten the all Phillips screws installed in steps 1 through 5.
Setting Up the System 2-5
Installing the Server into the System Rack
This section describes how to install your rack-mount server unit into a standard
EIA 19-inch rack cabinet.
! WARNING
Your system weighs approximately 45 pounds (20.41 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.
! WARNING
Ensure that the location of the rack-mount server unit does
not create an unstable condition when installed in the rack
cabinet.
1. Lift the rack-mount server unit Figure 2-4, C onto the two support brackets
and slide it toward the rear of the rack cabinet.
! WARNING
It is strongly recommended that two people are present
when lifting and assembling the rack-mount server unit into a
rack cabinet.
2. Secure the front bezel to the rack cabinet's front vertical mounting rails (B)
using the four screws (E) and plastic washers (D) provided. See Figure 2-4.
2-6 Setting Up the System
A.
Rear vertical mounting rail
B.
Front vertical mounting rail
C
Rack-mount server unit
D
Four plastic washers
E
Four screws
Figure 2-4. Installing the Rack-Mount Server Unit into the Rack Cabinet
Setting Up the System 2-7
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, etc. Note that this section describes the tower-based
system controls (switches and indicators) and connectors, which are identical for
the rack-mount system.
Front View
Figure 2-5 shows the location of the front system features (tower-based system).
A
B
I
C
D
H
G
F
E
A
CD-ROM drive
Use this drive to read data from CD-ROM media.
B
5.25-inch device
bays
Use these bays to mount optional devices such as a DAT (digital audio tape)
drive or magneto-optic disk drive.
C
SLEEP switch
Pressing this switch once places the server in sleep state (power saving
mode). Pressing the switch again switches back to the original state. This
feature requires the Windows 2000 Operating System.
D
POWER switch
Press this switch to turn on/off the server. Pressing the switch once lights the
POWER/SLEEP lamp to indicate that the server is on. Pressing the switch
again turns off the server. To forcibly shut down the server, press the switch
for 4 seconds or more.
E
Stabilizers (4)
Fix the server to the installation site.
F
HDD lamp
Lights while the mounted disk is in operation. This lamp does not indicate the
status of a device connected with an optional board (e.g., disk array board).
G
STATUS lamp
Indicates the status of the server. This lamp lights green during normal
operation. It lights amber or flashes if an error occurs.
H
POWER/SLEEP
lamp
Lights green when the power is turned on. This lamp lights amber while the
server is operating in power saving mode (sleep state).
I
3.5-inch Floppy
Diskette Drive
Use this drive to write/read data to/from a 3.5-inch floppy disk.
Figure 2-5. Front Features
2-8 Setting Up the System
Rear View
Figure 2-6 shows the location of the following rear system features and controls.
A
B
J
K
C
D
E
G
F
H
I
L
M
N
A
USB2 connector
Second USB connector (Black)
B
USB1 connector
First USB connector (Black)
C
Serial port 2
COM2 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise)
D
Serial port 1
COM1 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise)
E
Mouse connector
PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector (Green)
F
Printer port
Parallel port 25-pin connector (Burgundy)
G
Keyboard
connector
PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector (Purple)
H
SVGA monitor
connector
SVGA monitor 15-pin connector (Blue)
I
LAN connector
RJ-45 Ethernet connector
J
AC input power
connector
Supplies ac power to the power supply
K
Power supply
300watt, auto-sensing power supply
L
32-bit, 33MHz,
PCI slot
Single 32-bit, 33MHz PCI add-in board slot location
M
64-bit, 66MHz,
PCI slots
Two 64-bit, 66MHz PCI add-in board slot locations
N
32-bit, 33MHz,
PCI slots
Three 32-bit, 33MHz PCI add-in board slot locations
Figure 2-6. Front Features
Setting Up the System 2-9
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 2-7 and connect your keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Connect
any external peripheral devices such as a printer or modem by following the
instructions included with these devices.
! CAUTION
Damage to the system may result if the keyboard/mouse
cable is inserted or removed when power is applied to the
system.
Inserting a telephone line connector into a LAN board RJ-45
port may result in personal injury and equipment damage.
1
2
Figure 2-7. Making Connections
2-10 Setting Up the System
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 515R 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.
!
The power cord must be rated for the available AC voltage and have a
current rating that is at least 125% of the current rating of the system.
!
The power cord connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be
terminated in a grounding-type male plug designed for use in your region.
It must have certification marks showing certification by an agency
acceptable in your region.
!
The power cord connector that plugs into the system must be an IECtype CEE-22 female connector.
!
The power cord must be less than 1.8 meters (6.0 feet) long.
When connecting the power cord to a power control unit such as an UPS,
confirm that the power control unit is powered off. Connecting the power cord
while power is supplied to the power control unit may cause a failure.
! WARNING
Your system shipped with a power cord for the power
supply. Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC
power cord if it is not the exact type required.
Setting Up the System 2-11
Powering On Your System
Power on your system as follows.
1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and
mouse have been connected, and the power cords are connected.
2. Power on the video display and any other external devices.
3. Press the push-button power on/off switch on the front panel. Verify that the
system power-on LED is lit. See Figure 2-5 for the location of the power-on
LED.
Note: The server management logic on your system
board monitors and logs system voltage changes. When
powering up or down your system you may experience a
1–5 second delay from the time you press the push-button
power on/off switch on the front panel and your system
powering down. This is normal system operation and is
required by the server management logic.
After a few seconds your system begins the internal Power-On Self Tests
(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.
If you have problems powering on your system, refer to Problem Solving in
Chapter 5 of this User’s Guide.
After you have successfully powered on your system, insert the
EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM device, reboot the system and
follow the screen prompts to run EXPRESSBUILDER.
2-12 Setting Up the System
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. Use this utility if you need to configure the two SCSI controllers in your
system or to perform a SCSI disk format or verify disk operation on the SCSI
disk drives. The Adaptec Configuration Utility is also used to configure any
SCSI removable media devices installed in your system.
If your system has been factory configured, the BIOS Setup or Adaptec
Configuration Utility do not need to be run unless you want to change the
password or security features, add certain types of option boards or devices, or
upgrade your system board.
This chapter also provides information on several system configuration
parameters that are set by jumpers on the system board. However, these
parameters do not usually require change.
Use the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to create the device driver diskettes.
3-2 Configuring Your System
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 <F2> to enter SETUP” displays.
2. Press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility starts and the Main Menu is displayed.
The menu bar at the top of the Main Menu lists the following selections:
Menu
Use
Main
Use this menu for basic system configuration.
Advanced
Use this menu for setting the Advanced Features available on
your system.
Security
Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords and the
Backup and Virus-Check reminders.
System Hardware
Use this menu for configuring unique Server features.
Boot
Use this menu to configure Boot Device priority.
Exit
Exits the current menu.
Use the arrow keys to select a menu or an item on a displayed menu. Press
the value keys (listed in the table below) to cycle through the allowable
values for the selected field. Use the Exit menu’s “Save Values” selection to
save the current values on all the menus.
To display a submenu, position the cursor on a selection that has a submenu
and press ENTER. An arrow precedes selections with submenus.
Refer to the following table for information on the keys that you use with
BIOS Setup. These keys are also listed at the bottom of the Setup menu.
Configuring Your System 3-3
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.
F9
Load default configuration values for this menu.
F10
Save configuration values and exit.
ENTER
Execute command or Select ➨ submenu.
BIOS Setup Configuration Settings
The BIOS Setup Configurations tables show the default settings for the BIOS
Setup Utility and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to
these settings. Recommended values are bold in the following tables.
3-4 Configuring Your System
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.
Language
English (US)
French, German
Spanish, Italian
Selects which language BIOS
displays.
Note: This feature
immediately changes to the
language BIOS selected.
BIOS Version
———————
(Display Only). Indicates the
version of the system BIOS.
System Time
HH:MM:SS
Sets the system time (hour,
minutes, seconds, on 24 hour
clock).
System Date
MM/DD/YYYY
Sets the system date (month,
day, year).
Diskette A
1.44/1.25 MB 3.5"
Selects the diskette type.
Note that 1.25 MB, 3.5 inch
references a 1024 byte/sector
Japanese media format. To
support this type of media
format requires a 3.5 inch
3-mode diskette drive.
Description
Your Setting
Configuring Your System 3-5
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. It
Disables/Enables the Option ROM
BIOS on the PCI Bus.
Numlock
Refer to Numlock Submenu. It
selects Keyboard Options.
3-6 Configuring Your System
Your Setting
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.
Boot-time Diagnostic
Screen
Disabled
Enabled
Disables or enables display of
the diagnostic screen during
boot instead of the NEC logo.
The Boot-time diagnostic
screen is automatically
enabled if redirection or
RomPilot is enabled.
RomPilot Support
Disabled
Enabled
Disables or enables RomPilot
support. The Boot-time
diagnostic screen is enabled if
RomPilot is enabled. (See
Appendix B for more details.)
Post Error Pause
Disabled
Enabled
Disables or enables a pause
during system bootup if an
error occurs. If Enabled and an
error occurs, the bootup
sequence pauses and offers
the choice of entering BIOS
Setup or resuming the boot
sequence. If Disabled, the
system always continues to
bootup.
Memory Reconfiguration Submenu
Feature
Choices or
Display Only
Description
DIMM #1 Status
Normal*
(Display Only)
DIMM #2 Status
Normal*
(Display Only)
DIMM #3 Status
Normal*
(Display Only)
Your Setting
DIMM #4 Status
Normal*
(Display Only)
Clear DIMM Errors
Press ENTER
DIMM Error Pause
Enabled
Disabled
Clears the DIMM group error
status information.
The POST operation pauses if
a DIMM error occurs.
*Possible Values: Normal, None, or Error.
Configuring Your System 3-7
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
Feature
Serial Port 1:
Choices or
Display Only
Description
Disabled
3F8, IRQ3
3F8, IRQ4
2F8, IRQ3
2F8, IRQ4
3E8, IRQ3
3E8, IRQ4
2E8, IRQ3
2E8, IRQ4
Auto
Disables serial port 1 or
selects the base address and
interrupt (IRQ) for serial port 1.
Disabled
3F8, IRQ3
3F8, IRQ4
2F8, IRQ3
2F8, IRQ4
3E8, IRQ3
3E8, IRQ4
2E8, IRQ3
2E8, IRQ4
Auto
Disables serial port 2 or
selects the base address and
interrupt (IRQ) for serial port 2.
Parallel Port
Disabled
378, IRQ5
378, IRQ7
278, IRQ5
278, IRQ7
3BC, IRQ5
3BC, IRQ7
Auto
Disables the parallel port or
selects the base address and
interrupt (IRQ) for the Parallel
port.
Parallel Mode
Output only
Bi-directional
EPP
ECP, DMA1
ECP, DMA3
Selects the parallel port
operation mode.
Diskette Controller
Disabled
Enabled
Configure using these options:
(Disabled) No configuration.
(Enabled) User configuration
(COM 1)
Serial Port 2:
(COM 2)
3-8 Configuring Your System
Your Setting
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.
USB Controller
Disabled
Enabled
Disables or enables on-board
USB controller.
Monitoring Configuration Submenu
Feature
Choices or
Display Only
Description
Your Setting
POST Monitoring
Disabled
OptROM-END
POST-END
Selects the point where the POST
monitoring checkpoint is.
Boot Monitoring
Disabled
Enabled
Disable or enable the boot
monitoring feature.
PCI Device Submenu
Feature
PCI IRQ1
—
PCI IRQ14
Choices or
Display Only
Disabled
Auto Select
IRQ3
IRQ4
IRQ5
IRQ6
IRQ7
IRQ9
IRQ10
IRQ11
IRQ12
IRQ13
!RQ14
Description
Your Setting
PCI devices use hardware
interrupts called IRQs. A PCI
device cannot use IRQs already in
use by ISA devices. Use"Auto" only
if no ISA legacy cards are installed.
Configuring Your System 3-9
Option ROM Submenu
Choices or
Display Only
Description
Onboard SCSI
Enabled
Disabled
Disables/Enables the mapping of
the onboard SCSI BIOS.
Onboard LAN
Enabled
Disabled
Disables/Enables the mapping of
the onboard LAN BIOS
PCI Slot 1
Enabled
Disabled
Initializes Device Expansion ROM
PCI Slot 2
Enabled
Disabled
Initializes Device Expansion ROM
PCI Slot 3
Enabled
Disabled
Initializes Device Expansion ROM
PCI Slot 4
Enabled
Disabled
Initializes Device Expansion ROM
PCI Slot 5
Enabled
Disabled
Initializes Device Expansion ROM
PCI Slot 6
Enabled
Disabled
Initializes Device Expansion ROM
Feature
Your Setting
Numlock Submenu
Feature
Choices or
Display Only
Description
Numlock
Auto
On
OFF
Selects the power-on state for
Numlock.
Key Click
Disabled
Enabled
Disables or enables keyclick.
Keyboard Autorepeat Rate
2/sec
6/sec
10/sec
13.3/sec
18.5/sec
21.8/sec
26.7/sec
30/sec
Selects key repeat rate.
Keyboard Autorepeat Delay
0.25 sec
0.5 sec
0.75 sec
1 sec
Selects delay before key
repeat.
3-10 Configuring Your System
Your Setting
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.
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).
Set Supervisor
Password
Press ENTER
Supervisor password controls
access to the setup utility.
When the <Enter> key is pressed,
the user is prompted for a
password; press ESC key to
abort. Once set, this can be
disabled by setting it to a null
string, or by clearing password
jumper on system board (refer to
System Board Jumpers in this
chapter).
Set User
Password
Press ENTER
When the <Enter> key is pressed,
the user is prompted for a
password; press ESC key to
abort. Once set, this can be
disabled by setting it to a null
string, or by clearing password
jumper on system board (refer to
System Board Jumpers in this
chapter).
Password on Boot
Disabled
Enabled
Disables or enables password
entry on boot.
Diskette Access
Everyone
Supervisor
Controls access to diskette drives.
Power Switch
Mask
Masked
Unmasked
Determines whether power switch
is masked or unmasked.
Option ROM
Menu Mask
Unmasked
Masked
Determines whether Option ROM
Menu Mask is masked or
unmasked.
Processor Serial
Number
Disabled
Enabled
Determines whether Processor
Serial Number feature is enabled
or disabled.
Secure Mode
Configuring Your System 3-11
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.
If Clear OK, then display
"System Event Log Cleared!"
If Clear NG, then display
"System Event Log Not
Cleared!"
Console
Redirection
Your Setting
Additional setup menu to
configure console.
The Boot-Time diagnostic
screen is enabled if redirection
is enabled.
Thermal Sensor Submenu
Feature
Choices or
Display Only
Description
Thermal Sensor
Enabled
Disabled
When enabled determines if
the BIOS will disable boot (if
temperature is not within a
safe range).
Upper Limit
50
Sets the upper temperature
limit in centigrade.
Lower Limit
5
Sets the lower temperature
limit in centigrade.
Your Setting
Wake On Events Submenu
Choices or
Display Only
Description
Wake On LAN
Enabled
Disabled
Enables Wake ON LAN
support.
Wake On Ring
Enabled
Disabled
Enables Wake ON Ring
support.
Feature
3-12 Configuring Your System
Your Setting
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/XOFF
Enables flow control.
Console
Connection
Direct
Via Modem
Indicate whether the console is
connected directly to the
system or a modem is used to
connect.
Boot Menu
Use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <->
keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list.
Boot Device Priority Menu
Boot Priority
Device
Description
Your Setting
1.
Diskette Drive
Attempts to boot from a
diskette drive.
2.
ATAPI CD-ROM
Drive
Attempts to boot from an
ATAPI CD-ROM drive.
3.
Hard Drive
Attempts to boot from a hard
drive device.
4.
Intel UNDI, PXE2.0 (Build 071)
Attempts to boot from
diagnostic boot partition of the
flash memory.
Configuring Your System 3-13
Exit Menu
You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option
using the up or down arrow keys, then press <Enter> to execute the option.
Pressing <Esc> 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.
Get Default Value
Loads default values for all Setup items.
Load Previous Values
Loads previous values of all Setup items.
Save Changes
Writes all Setup item values to CMOS.
3-14 Configuring Your System
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. When this message appears on the video monitor:
Press Ctrl-A to run SCSI Utility...
3. Press Ctrl+A to run this utility. When it appears, choose the host adapter
that you want to configure.
4. The SCSI utility starts. When the Adaptec SCSI Utility detects more than
one AIC-78xx host adapter, it displays a selection menu listing the bus and
device number of each adapter. When the selection menu appears, select the
channel you wish to configure as follows:
Bus : Device : Channel
Selected SCSI Adapter
01 : 04 : A*
AIC7899
01 : 04 : B
AIC7899
*Internal SCSI connector.
5. Once you select the adapter, the following screen is displayed:
Menu
Description
Configure/View Host
Adapter Settings
Configure host adapter and device settings.
SCSI Disk Utilities
The utility scans the SCSI bus for SCSI devices, reports a
description of each device. Run these utilities before
configuring SCSI devices.
6. If you wish to format a disk, verify disk media, or display a list of devices
and their SCSI IDs, select “SCSI Disk Utilities”. If you wish to configure
the adapter or a device, select “Configure/View Host Adapter Settings”.
Configuring Your System 3-15
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.
The following table shows the normal settings for the Adaptec SCSI Utility and
provides a place for you to record any changes you make to these settings.
Table 3-1. Adaptec SCSI Utility Setup Configurations
OPTION
RECOMMENDED SETTING
OR DISPLAY ONLY
SCSI Bus Interface Definitions
Host Adapter SCSI ID
7
SCSI Parity Checking
Enabled
Host Adapter SCSI Termination
Enabled
Additional Options
Boot Device Options
Boot Channel
A First
Boot SCSI ID
0
Boot LUN Number
0
SCSI Device Configuration
Press ENTER for menu
Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec)
160
Initiate Wide Negotiation
Yes
Enable Disconnection
Yes
Send Start Unit Command
Yes
Enable Write Back Cache
N/C
BIOS Multiple LUN Support
No 1
Include in BIOS Scan
Yes 1
Advanced Configuration Options
1
Press ENTER for menu
Press ENTER for menu.
Plug and Play SCAM Support
Disabled
Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization
Enabled
No effect if BIOS is disabled.
3-16 Configuring Your System
YOUR
CONFIGURATION
Table 3-1. Adaptec SCSI Utility Setup Configurations (Continued)
RECOMMENDED SETTING
OR DISPLAY ONLY
OPTION
1
2
Display <Ctrl-A> Messages During BIOS
Initialization
Enabled
Extended BIOS Translation for DOS
Drives >1 GByte
Enabled
Verbose/Silent Mode
Verbose
Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility
Reserves BIOS Space)
Enabled
Domain Validation
Enabled
Support Removable Disks
Under BIOS as Fixed Disks
Disabled
BIOS Support for Int13 Extensions
Enabled
YOUR
CONFIGURATION
1
1, 2
1
No effect if BIOS is disabled.
Do not remove media from a removable media drive if it is under BIOS control.
Exiting Adaptec SCSI Utility
To exit the Adaptec SCSI Utility, press ESC until a message prompts you to exit
(if you changed any settings, you are prompted to save the changes before you
exit).
Configuring Your System 3-17
Configuring the RAID Controller
The RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices) options available for your
system are the single channel SecuRAID 110 (Mylex AcceleRAID 150) RAID
controller, 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 the Table below.
Table 3-2. RAID Configurations
Number of
Hard Drives
RAID Level
Configured
Hard Drives in
Array
1
7
1
JBOD (RAID 7) Known as Just a Bunch of Drives,
JBOD allows the controller to access the drives
independently. This configuration has no redundancy
and does not use striping.
2
1
2
Mirroring (RAID 1) Drives are paired and mirrored.
All data is 100% duplicated on an equivalent drive
(fully redundant).
3
5
3
Striping with Parity (RAID 5) Data is striped across
several physical drives. Parity protection is used for
data redundancy.
4 or more
5
4 (one standby
drive)
Striping with Parity (RAID 5) with a standby drive
The array consists of three ON-LINE drives and one
STANDBY drive. The standby replacement drive, or
hot spare, is one of the most important features RAID
provides to achieve automatic, non-stop service with a
high degree of fault-tolerance.
Description
If you want to change the RAID level or add additional hard disks to the array,
use the RAID configuration utility. The RAID configuration utility is included
with the RAID controller.
If you are adding the RAID controller to an existing system, the RAID
configuration utility allows you to configure your disk array before reinstalling
your network operating system. The RAID controllers support various versions
of RAID technology (referred to as RAID levels). To use any RAID level, you
must configure the RAID controller using the RAID configuration utility prior
to installing your Network Operating System. For an explanation of this utility,
refer to the documentation on the MYLEX CDROM that was shipped with the
RAID controller. It describes RAID technology and provides tips on making
your array perform well in your specific application. It also covers array
hardware preparation, configuration, and initialization. After completing the
steps in the manual, you can install your Network Operating System.
If you want to remotely configure the array (from a PC client); increase array
capacity online; or monitor statistics on disk and controller activity, you must
install the array manager provided with your RAID subsystem. Increasing array
capacity is covered in the user's guide shipped with the option.
3-18 Configuring Your System
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.
Figure 3-1 shows the location of the system board jumpers. Table 3-3 lists the
system board jumpers and their factory default settings.
1 3 5 7 9 11
2 4 6 8 10 12
Figure 3-1. System Board Jumpers
Configuring Your System 3-19
Table 3-3. System Board Jumper Summary
Jumper On/Off
(default in bold)
What it does at system reset.
CMOS clear
Off, Protect
On, Erase
Preserves the contents of CMOS.
Clears CMOS.
3-4
Password disable
Off, Enable
On, Disable
Enables password protection.
Disables the password.
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.
11 - 12
Spare
Off, Not Used
On, Spare
Provides a spare jumper.
Jumper
Function
1-2
Moving System Board Jumpers
! CAUTION
Before doing the procedures in this section, make sure that
your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cords
from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power
before moving the jumpers can result in personal injury and
equipment damage.
Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
To configure the system board options:
1. Power off the system and remove the left panel as described in Chapter 4 of
this guide.
2. Check to ensure the system power cord is removed from the back of the
system.
3. Locate the position of the jumpers on the system board you are changing.
See Figure 3-1. To change a jumper setting, use a pair of needle-nose pliers
or your fingers to remove the jumper from its current location. Position the
jumper over the two pins for the desired setting and press it onto the pins. Be
careful not to bend the pins. Refer to Table 3-3 for system board jumper
settings.
4. Install the system cover and power up the system.
3-20 Configuring Your System
Clearing and Changing the Passwords
To clear and change the passwords:
1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described in
Chapter 4 of this guide.
2. Check to ensure the system power cord is removed from the back of the
system.
3. Remove the spare jumper from position 11 - 12 on jumper block.
4. Reinstall the spare jumper on position 3 - 4 (Password Disable) of the
jumper block. Refer to Figure 3-1 and Table 3-3 to find the location of this
jumper.
5. Connect the power cord, power on the system and while waiting for POST
to complete, press the F2 key to enter BIOS setup. This automatically clears
all passwords, provided you exit and save the BIOS setup.
6. Power off the system and remove the power cord.
7. Remove the Password Disable jumper from pins 3-4 and store it in position
11 - 12.
8. Replace the left side panel, connect the power cord and power on the
system.
9. To specify a new password run the BIOS Setup Utility as described earlier
in this chapter.
Configuring Your System 3-21
Clearing CMOS
Clear CMOS as follows.
1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described in
Chapter 4 of this guide.
2. Check to ensure the system power cord is removed from the back of the
system.
3. Remove the spare jumper from position 11 - 12 on jumper block.
4. Reinstall the spare jumper on position 1 - 2 (CMOS Clear) of the jumper
block. Refer to Figure 3-1 and table 3-3 to find the location of this jumper.
5. Connect the power cord, power on the system and after POST completes,
power down the system and unplug the power cord.
6. Remove the jumper from pins 1-2 and store the jumper on pins 11-12.
7. Replace the left side panel, connect the power cord and power on the
system.
8. Press F2 at the prompt to run the BIOS Setup utility, and select “Get Default
Values” at the Exit menu.
3-22 Configuring Your System
4
Upgrading Your System
!
General Information
!
Static Precautions
!
Preparing Your System for Upgrade
!
Equipment Log
!
Removing the Side Panels
!
Installing Side Panels
!
Modifying the System Board
!
Option Boards
!
Installing a RAID Controller Board
!
Hard Disk Drives
!
Front Panel
!
Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels
!
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.
! CAUTION
The server management logic on your system board
monitors and logs system voltage changes. When powering
down your system you may experience a 1–5 second delay
from the time you press the push-button power on/off switch
on the front panel and your system powering down. This is
normal system operation and is required by the server
management logic.
! CAUTION
Operating your system with the side panels removed can
damage your system components. For proper cooling and
airflow, always replace the side panels before powering on
your system.
Note: Your system error log will be lost, if your system
ac power source is off or disconnected.
Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved optional
peripheral devices.
Static Precautions
An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and
other components. You can provide some ESD protection by wearing an
antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground when handling system
components.
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.
4-2 Upgrading Your System
Preparing Your System for Upgrade
Depending on the upgrade, you will need one or more of the following tools:
!
Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
!
Flat-head screwdriver
!
Small needle nose pliers
!
Pen or pencil
!
ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended)
Equipment Log
Use the equipment log form located at the end of this manual to record the
model and serial number of your system, all installed options, and any other
pertinent information specific to your system. You will need this information
when configuring your system.
Removing the Side Panels
To install options in your system, you must remove the side panel on the left
side of the system (as viewed from the front). The side panel on the right side of
the system (as viewed from the front) only has to be removed when adding 5.25inch removable media devices to the system.
! CAUTION
For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system
with the side panels removed. Always replace the panels
before powering on the system.
! WARNING
If you are removing the side panel after the system is set up,
you must first power off the system and all external devices
and then Unplug the system power cord
To remove the left side panel:
1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the ac wall outlet.
2. The side panel is secured to the chassis with three screws. Remove the
screws securing the left side panel. Save the screws for reattaching the side
panel. See Figure 4-1.
3. Slide the side panel toward the rear of the chassis. This unlocks the locking
fingers behind the side panel.
Upgrading Your System 4-3
4. Pull the side panel up and away from the chassis.
Figure 4-1. Removing the Left Side Panel
Installing Side Panels
1. Before replacing the side panel, make sure no tools or loose parts have been
left inside the system chassis.
2. Make sure all option boards are firmly seated in their respective slots and
that all interior cables are properly connected.
3. Insert the metal tabs on the top and bottom of the side panel into their slots
on the chassis. Slide the side panel forward as far as it will go.
4. Replace the three side panel retaining screws.
Note: If your system is already set up, plug the system
back in, reconnect the peripherals, and power on the
peripherals and system.
4-4 Upgrading Your System
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 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.
Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis
ground.
Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery
You may need to replace the real-time clock battery because of its life span. The
battery (Vendor Part #CR2032) is a commodity part available through many
vendors. Notice the plus (+) sign on the battery. This sign will assist you in
correctly positioning the battery on the system board.
! CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by
manufacturer. Dispose of lithium batteries as required by
local ordinance or as normal waste if no local ordinance
exists. Do not expose the component to excessive heat or
fire. Keep all batteries away from children
! CAUTION
Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
Upgrading Your System 4-5
Figure 4-2. Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery
1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power
source.
2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.
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.
5. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery (Figure 4-2B).
6. Remove the battery from its socket (Figure 4-2C).
7. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.
8. Remove the new lithium battery from its package, and, being careful to
observe the correct polarity, insert it in the battery socket.
9. If applicable, reinstall the plastic cover on the lithium battery socket.
10. Replace the side panel, plug in the system power cord, and turn on the
system.
11. Run the BIOS Setup to restore the configuration settings to the real-time
clock.
4-6 Upgrading Your System
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 4-3,
A; the secondary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-3, C. The Pentium III
processor includes a heat sink and fan assembly to efficiently dissipate heat.
Figure 4-3, B shows the location for connection of the primary heat sink fan and
Figure 4-3, D shows the location for connection of the secondary heat sink fan.
! 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.
D
C
B
A
Figure 4-3. Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor
Removing a Processor
! WARNING
If the system has been running, any processor and heat sink
already installed on the board will be hot. To avoid the
possibility of a burn, let the components cool for 10 minutes
before continuing with the procedures described here
1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power
source.
Upgrading Your System 4-7
2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.
3. Remove the three screws securing the hard disk drive bay to the rear of the
chassis. See Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Cage Screws
4. Tag and disconnect the power and signal cables from any installed drive.
5. Slide the drive bay towards the top of the chassis until the tabs on the bay
are free from the chassis. Remove the drive bay from the chassis and place it
on an antistatic surface. See Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Cage
6. Disconnect the processor fan power cable from the system board.
7. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the tab of the retention clip securing the
heatsink of the processor you are removing. See Figure 4-6.
4-8 Upgrading Your System
Figure 4-6. Removing the Heatsink Clip and Heatsink
! 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. Angle the screwdriver towards the heat sink as shown in Figure 4-6, and
release the heat sink clip from the tab of the ZIF socket. Remove the heat
sink and retention clip assembly.
9. Raise the ZIF socket lever to the up position. See Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7. Removing the Processor
9. Grasp the opposite sides of the processor, apply equal upward force on each
side and rock it from side to side until it releases.
10. Place the processor into an antistatic container.
Upgrading Your System 4-9
11. If you removed a processor from the secondary socket and do not intend to
replace it with a new processor, remove the VRM board from the system
board VRM slot and insert a processor terminator into the secondary
processor socket. See Figure 4-12.
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.
Note: If your system has one processor and you are
replacing it, leave the terminator board intact in the empty
secondary processor connector. Remove the processor you
want to replace. A VRM should NOT be installed in systems
with only one processor.
1. Perform Steps 1 through 5 described in the previous procedure, Removing a
Processor.
2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected.
3. Raise the ZIF socket lever to the up position. See Figure 4-7.
4. If you are adding a second processor to your system, remove the terminator
from the secondary processor socket.
5. Position the processor over its ZIF socket so the processor pins align with
the socket holes. Note that one corner of the processor has three pins that
should be positioned over the corner of the socket that has the three
matching pin holes. See Figure 4-8, A.
4-10 Upgrading Your System
A
Figure 4-8. Positioning the Processor
6. 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.
7. Lower the ZIF socket lever into the locked position. See Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9. Installing the Processor
! CAUTION
The thermal tape is very delicate and tears easily. Handle
with extreme care.
Upgrading Your System 4-11
8. Orient the heat sink as shown in Figure 4-10 and install the thermal tape
square onto the heat sink in the exact position shown.
Figure 4-10. Installing Thermal Tape
9. Position the heat sink above the processor so the thermal tape square
attached to the bottom of the heat sink is directly positioned above the
processor.
! CAUTION
When performing the next three steps, be sure the heat sink
is held firmly in position. If the heat sink should slide across
the top of the processor, the thermal tape may be damaged.
10. Position the heat sink clip over the center of the heat sink and attach the
small end of the clip to the tab located on the base of the ZIF socket. See
Figure 4-11, A.
A
Figure 4-11. Positioning the Heat Sink Clip
11. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the tab of the retention clip.
12. Secure the clip onto the tab of the ZIF socket.
4-12 Upgrading Your System
13. If you installed a processor into the secondary socket, install a VRM board
into the system board. See Figure 4-12. Position the board over the socket on
the board and press down evenly on the board until it seats correctly.
Figure 4-12. Installing the VRM Board
14. Connect the processor fan power cable to the system board. See Figure 4-3,
B and D for the location of the processor fan power connectors.
15. Record the processor in the equipment log.
16. Replace the side panel, plug in the system power cord, and turn on the
system.
Upgrading Your System 4-13
DIMMs
The system board contains four DIMM sockets labeled 1 through 4
(Figure 4-13). 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. When you remove DIMMs, you must start with the
highest number occupied DIMM socket on the system board.
4 321
Figure 4-13. DIMM Locations
4-14 Upgrading Your System
Installing DIMMs
1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power
source.
2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.
! CAUTION
Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
Hold DIMMs only by their edges.
3. If applicable, remove the dust cover from the DIMM socket in which you
are installing the DIMM.
4. Holding the DIMM module only by the edges, remove it from its antistatic
package.
5. Position the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM
align with the keyed socket. See Figure 4-14.
4 3 21
Figure 4-14. Inserting Memory DIMMs
6. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, and press down firmly
on the DIMM until it seats correctly.
7. Gently push the plastic ejector levers on the socket ends to the upright
position.
8. Repeat the steps to install each additional DIMM.
9. Replace the left side cover.
10. Plug in the server power cord, and power on the server.
Upgrading Your System 4-15
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. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power
source.
2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.
! CAUTION
Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
Hold DIMMs only by their edges.
3. Gently push the plastic ejector levers out and down to eject a DIMM from its
socket. See Figure 4-15.
4 3 21
Figure 4-15. Removing Memory DIMMs
4. Hold the DIMM only by its edges, being careful not to touch its components
or gold edge connectors. Carefully lift it away from the socket, and store it
in an antistatic package.
5. Repeat the above steps to remove the remaining DIMMs.
6. If available, install a DIMM dust cover in any empty DIMM.
7. Replace the left side cover.
8. Plug in the server power cord, and power on the server.
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Option Boards
This section describes how to install and remove PCI option boards. The system
board includes six PCI bus expansion slots. See Figure 4-16.
Slot1
Slot2
Slot3
Slot4
Slot5
Slot6
Slot1
32 Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot
Slot2
64 Bit/66 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot
Slot3
64 Bit/66 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot
Slot4
32 Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot
Slot5
32 Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot
Slot6
32 Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot
Figure 4-16. PCI Slot Locations
Recommended PCI Option Board Locations
Table 4-1. PCI Option Board locations
Option Board
st
1 Intel Pro100+ LAN Board
2
nd
Intel Pro100+ LAN Board
rd
Recommended PCI Slot Location (See Figure 4-20)
Slot 1
Slot 5
3 Intel Pro100+ LAN Card
Slot 6
SecuRAID 110 Controller
Slot 4
Upgrading Your System 4-17
Installing an Option Board
1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power
source.
2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.
3. Remove and save the expansion slot screw and cover. See Figure 4-17.
Figure 4-17. Removing the Expansion Slot Screw and Cover
! CAUTION
Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
4. Remove the option board from its protective wrapper, holding the board
only by the edges. Do not touch the board components or the gold
connectors.
5. Record the option board serial number in the equipment log.
6. Set any board jumpers or switches as described in the documentation that
comes with the option board.
7. 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 4-18.
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Figure 4-18. Installing an Option Board
8. Align the rounded notch in the retaining bracket with the threaded hole in
the expansion slot frame. The retaining bracket fits into the space that was
occupied by the expansion slot cover.
9. Reinstall the screw in the threaded hole. Be sure to push the bracket slot up
against the screw before you tighten it. If this is not done, the bracket may
interfere with an adjacent bracket.
10. Connect any external cables (if they are needed) to the installed option
board.
11. Replace the left side panel.
12. Plug in the system power cord, and power on the system.
Removing an 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. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power
source.
2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.
3. Disconnect any cables attached to the option board you are removing.
4. Remove and save the option board retaining bracket screw.
5. Hold the board at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the edge
connectors pull free. Make sure that you do not scrape the board against
other components.
6. Remove the board from the expansion slot and place it in an antistatic
wrapper. If you are replacing a board, go to "Installing an Option Board"
earlier in this chapter, otherwise continue.
Upgrading Your System 4-19
7. Install an expansion slot cover over the vacant slot using the previously
removed screw.
8. Replace the left side panel, plug in the system power cord, and power on the
system.
Installing a RAID Controller Board
Use this procedure to install a RAID controller board.
1. Install the RAID controller board into PCI slot 4 on the system board. See
"Installing an Option Board" earlier in this chapter.
2. Cable the RAID controller board as described below (see "System Cabling"
in Appendix A):
!
Remove the end of the SCSI interface cable that is plugged into the wide
SCSI connector on the system board.
!
Reinstall the end of the SCSI interface cable just removed into the
Channel 0 connector on the RAID board.
4-20 Upgrading Your System
Hard Disk Drives
Your system supports a variety of 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Contact your sales
representative or dealer for a list of approved devices. The internal hard disk
drives are located in the drive bay (Figure 4-19, A). A maximum of five
1.0-inch high hard disk drives or three 1.6-inch high hard disk drives may be
installed into the system drive bay.
1
2
A
3
4
5
Figure 4-19. Drive Bay Locations
If you are adding or removing a SCSI hard disk device, consider the following:
!
The system uses single-ended SCSI host adapters and supports singleended or low Voltage Differential (LVD) drives. The hard disk SCSI
address assignment is:
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
Upgrading Your System 4-21
Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive
1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as
described earlier in this chapter.
! CAUTION
Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
2. Remove the 3.5-inch hard disk drive from its protective wrapper. Record the
drive model and serial number in the equipment log.
3. Set any drive jumpers or switches before you install the drive. See the
documentation that comes with the device for jumper or switch information.
Note: Ensure all terminators and “TE” jumpers are
removed from hard disk drives before they are installed.
! CAUTION
If a drive bezel is installed, it must be removed because it
blocks the airflow around the drive. If the drive comes with
drive rails, do not use them. Remove any rails already
attached.
4. Remove the three screws holding the hard disk drive bay to the rear of the
chassis. See Figure 4-20.
Figure 4-20. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Cage Screws
5. Tag and disconnect the power and signal cables from any installed drive.
4-22 Upgrading Your System
6. Slide the drive bay towards the top of the chassis until the tabs on the bay
are free from the chassis. Remove the drive bay from the chassis and place it
on an antistatic surface. See Figure 4-21.
Figure 4-21. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Cage
7. Slide the drive into the bay until the screw holes line up. It may be necessary
to temporarily loosen the mounting screws on the already installed drives to
position the new drive. Secure the drive to the bay with the four supplied
screws.
8. Replace the 3.5-inch drive bay. Insert the tabs into their slots on the chassis.
Slide the drive bay towards the bottom of the chassis until the tabs hit their
stops. See Figure 4-22 .
Figure 4-22. Installing the Hard Disk Drive Bay.
Upgrading Your System 4-23
9. Connect the signal and power cables to the drives. See Figure 4-23.
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 4-23. Cabling the Disk Drives
10. Swing the drive bay completely into the chassis and replace the three screws
securing the drive bay to the chassis.
11. Replace the left side panel and power on the system. Configure the system
as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System.”
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Removing an Internal Hard Disk Drive
1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in
this chapter.
2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the back of the drives. It is
necessary to completely remove the cables from all the drives before the
drive can be removed. Refer to Figure 4-23 for the location of drive signal
and power cables.
3. Remove the three screws holding the 3.5-inch drive bay to the chassis. See
Figure 4-20.
4. Slide the drive bay towards the top of the chassis until the tabs on the bay
are free from the chassis. Remove the drive bay from the chassis and place it
on an antistatic surface. See Figure 4-21.
5. Remove the hard disk drive by removing the four screws that secure the
drive to the drive bay.
6. Replace the 3.5-inch drive bay. Insert the tabs into their slots on the chassis.
Slide the drive bay towards the bottom of the chassis until the tabs hit their
stops. See Figure 4-22.
7. Connect the signal and power cables to the drives. See Figure 4-23.
Note: Verify that all cables are seated and routed
properly.
8. Replace the three screws on the drive bay. Replace the left side panel and
power on the system.
9. Remove the drive serial number from the equipment log.
Upgrading Your System 4-25
Front Panel
The front panel is a one-piece assembly. The removable filler panels are
attached to the front panel and the corresponding EMI shields are attached to the
front of the chassis. If you are installing peripheral devices in the external bays
above the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, you must remove the front cover along
with the corresponding filler panel and EMI shield.
Removing the Front Panel
Note: The front panel is secured with six locking tabs.
1. Power off the system as described earlier in this chapter.
2. Remove the front panel by carefully pulling it off the front of the system
chassis. Use an even amount of pressure around the edges of the panel. See
Figure 4-24.
Figure 4-24. Removing the Front Panel
4-26 Upgrading Your System
Installing the Front Panel
1. Align the front panel tabs with the slots in the front of the chassis.
2. Press the front panel onto the front of the system chassis until the tabs snap
into their slots. See Figure 4-25.
3. Power on the system as described earlier in this chapter.
Figure 4-25. Installing the Front Panel
Upgrading Your System 4-27
Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels
1. Power off the system and remove the front panel as described earlier in this
chapter.
2. The filler panels are attached to the front cover. Locate the filler panel
covering the bay into which you are installing a peripheral device. The filler
panel is released by pressing on its sides and removing it from the slots in
the EMI shield. Save the panel for reinstallation. See Figure 4-26.
Figure 4-26. Removing a Filler Panel
3. Locate the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) shield covering the bay into
which you are installing a peripheral device The EMI shield is attached to
the front of the chassis with two screws. Remove the screws and EMI shield
covering the bay into which you are installing a peripheral device. Save the
shield and screws for reinstallation. See Figure 4-27.
Figure 4-27. Removing an EMI Shield
4-28 Upgrading Your System
Removable Media Devices
A variety of SCSI removable media devices can be installed in peripheral bays
B and C. An IDE CD-ROM is always mounted in bay A. A 3.5-inch diskette
drive is always mounted in bay D. See Figure 4-28. Contact your sales
representative or dealer for a list of approved SCSI devices.
BAY A
BAY B
BAY C
BAY D
Figure 4-28. Removable Media Device Locations
If you are adding or removing a SCSI removable media device, consider the
following:
!
The tape drive SCSI address assignment is 2.
Installing a 5.25-Inch Device
! CAUTION
CD-ROM devices contain a laser system and are classified
as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTS. To use these devices,
thoroughly read the documentation provided by the CDROM manufacturer, and keep the documentation for future
reference. In case of any trouble with a CD-ROM, please
contact your nearest service representative. To prevent
direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified in the CD-ROM
manufacturer's documentation may result in hazardous
radiation exposure
1. Power off the system and remove the side panels as described earlier in this
chapter.
2. Remove the front panel, EMI shield, and filler panel covering the bay into
which you are installing a peripheral device as described earlier in this
chapter.
! CAUTION
Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
Upgrading Your System 4-29
3. Remove the device from its protective wrapper and place it on an antistatic
surface. Record the drive model and serial number in the equipment log.
4. Set any drive jumpers or switches before you install the drive. See the
documentation that comes with the device for jumper or switch information.
Note: If the drive comes with drive rails, do not use
them. Remove any rails already attached.
5. Slide the drive into the bay until the screw holes line up. It may be necessary
to temporarily loosen the mounting screws on the already installed drives to
position the new drive. Secure the drive to the bay with the four supplied
screws. See Figure 4-29.
Power Cable
5.25" Drive
Figure 4-29. Installing a Removable Media Device
6. Connect the signal and power cables to the device as shown in Figure 4-21.
7. Replace the front panel and side panels, and power on the system.
4-30 Upgrading Your System
Removing a 5.25-Inch Device
1. Power off the system and remove the side panels as described earlier in this
chapter.
2. Remove the front panel as described earlier in this chapter.
3. Disconnect the power cable (A) and ribbon data cable (B) from the device
you are removing. See Figure 4-30.
A
B
Figure 4-30. Removing a Removable Media Device
4. Remove and save the four screws from the device.
5. Install an EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) shield over the bay from
which you removed the peripheral device.
6. Install filler panel into the front panel over the bay from which you removed
the peripheral device.
7. Replace the side panels and front panel, and power on the system.
8. Remove the drive serial number from the equipment log.
Upgrading Your System 4-31
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.
! 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 cords from
the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before opening
your system can result in personal injury and equipment damage
! CAUTION
Operating your system with the side panels removed can damage
your system components. For proper cooling and airflow, always
replace the side panels before powering on your system.
Static Precautions
An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other
components. You can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap
attached to chassis ground when handling system components.
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.
5-2 Problem Solving
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. If you have problems during
initial system startup, check the following:
!
Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a
NEMA 5-15R outlet (100-120 Vac) or a NEMA 6-15R outlet (200-240 Vac)?
!
Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
!
Is the power on/off push-button switch on the front panel in the ON position (power
on LED should be lit)?
!
Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
!
Are all the PCI option boards fully seated in their connector slots on the system
board?
!
Are all jumpers and switch settings on option boards and peripheral devices correct?
If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts; for example, two option boards
sharing the same interrupt.
!
Are all DIMMs fully seated and installed correctly? Refer to Chapter 4 for
installation instructions?
!
Are all option boards and disk drives installed correctly? Refer to the Chapter 4.
!
Is the system hard disk drive properly formatted or defined?
!
Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system
documentation.
!
Are all drivers properly installed? For information about installing drivers, refer to
your Network Operating System Configuration Guide.
!
Are the configuration settings in BIOS Setup and the Adaptec SCSI Utility correct?
For information about running these utilities, refer to the “Configuring Your
System” chapter.
If the above items are all correct, but the problem reoccurs, refer to “Additional
Troubleshooting Procedures” in this chapter.
Problem Solving 5-3
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. Obtain
an authorized copy of the software.
!
If you are running the software from a diskette, is it a good copy?
!
If you are running the software from a hard disk drive, is the software correctly
installed? Where all necessary procedures followed and files installed?
!
If you are running the software from a CD-ROM disk is the disk scratched or dirty?
!
Are the correct device drivers installed?
!
Is the software correctly configured for the system?
!
Are you using the software correctly?
!
If other software runs correctly on the system, contact your vendor about the failing
software.
If the problems persist with the software, contact the software vendor's customer service
representative.
5-4 Problem Solving
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.
If the software runs correctly, there may be a problem with the copy on the hard
disk. Reinstall the software on the hard disk drive and try running it again. Make
sure all the necessary files are installed.
!
If the problem recurs, you may need to reformat the hard disk drive. The hard disk
drive, the drive controller, or the system board may be defective.
!
If the problems are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in the keyboard (if
keyboard input is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or other random component
failures.
!
If you suspect that a transient voltage spike, power outage, or brownout might have
occurred, reload the software and try running it again. Symptoms of voltage spikes
include a flickering video display, unexpected system reboots, and the system not
responding to user commands.
Note: Voltage spikes can corrupt or destroy data files on the
drive. If you are experiencing voltage spikes on the power line, install
a surge suppresser between the power outlet and the system power
cord.
If the problem recurs after you have checked and corrected all of the above items, refer
to “Diagnostic Testing” in this chapter.
Problem Solving 5-5
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.
Troubleshooting Guide
Use the following troubleshooting procedures to help you identify a problem. These
general procedures lead you through the following:
!
Preparing the system for diagnostic testing
!
Monitoring POST while it is running
!
Verifying proper operation of key system LEDs
!
Confirming loading of the operating system.
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing
To prepare the system for diagnostic testing, perform the following:
Note: Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the
system, turn off the system and any external peripheral devices.
Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/or
the peripheral devices.
1. Turn off the system and all external peripheral devices. Disconnect all devices from
the system except the keyboard and video monitor.
2. Make sure the system power cord is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet.
3. Make sure your video display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the
system. Turn on the video monitor. Set its brightness and contrast controls to at least
two-thirds of their maximum ranges (refer to the documentation supplied with your
video display monitor).
4. If the operating system normally loads from the hard disk drive, make sure there is
no diskette in drive A. Otherwise, place a diskette containing the operating system
files in drive A.
5. Turn on the system. If the power indicator LED does not light, refer to “Power
Light Does Not Light” found later in this chapter.
5-6 Problem Solving
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. If you do not press F2, the above message remains for a few
seconds and the boot process continues.
If POST finds an error, it displays an error message and, in case there is a problem with
the display, it emits a series of long and short beeps. Write down any beep code
emitted. This information is useful to your service representative.
Refer to the “BIOS User’s Information” section in this chapter for a list of items to
check for each error code and for an explanation of the error beep codes.
The POST Tests table at the end of this chapter lists keys active during POST and
provides a description of errors that may occur.
The BIOS indicates errors by writing an error code to the PS/2-standard logging area in
the Extended BIOS Data Area, and by displaying a message on the screen, which is
sometimes preceded by the POST Error Code. The error code will also be logged to the
Event Logging area.
Report any error code to your service representative.
Problem Solving 5-7
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. Press F2 during initialization to run Setup. If you do
not press F2, the boot process continues.
Enter BOOT Diskette
If prompted, insert the boot diskette.
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators
As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass
storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity indicator
should turn on briefly. Check for the following:
!
Does the diskette drive activity indicator turn on briefly? If not, refer to “Diskette
Drive Activity Indicator Does Not Light” in this chapter.
!
If there is a hard disk drive or SCSI devices installed in the system, does the hard
disk drive activity indicator turn on briefly? If not, refer to “Hard Disk Drive
Activity Indicator Does Not Light” in this chapter.
Confirming Loading of the Operating System
Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. The
prompt varies according to the operating system. If the operating system prompt does
not appear, refer to “Problems with Application Software” found later in this chapter.
5-8 Problem Solving
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 prompt “Press <F2> key if you want to run Setup” does not appear on
the screen.
!
The bootable CD-ROM is not detected.
Try the solutions in the order given. If you cannot correct the problem, contact your
service representative for assistance.
Power LED Does Not Light
Check the following:
!
Is the system operating normally? If so, the power LED is probably defective.
!
Are there other problems with the system? If so, check the items listed under System
Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate.
Problem Solving 5-9
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.
!
Is the video display monitor plugged in and turned on?
!
Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted?
!
Are the video monitor switch settings correct?
!
Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed?
!
Is the onboard video controller enabled?
If you are using a video controller board, verify that the video controller board is fully
seated in the system board connector.
If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system, contact your
service representative or authorized dealer for assistance.
POST emits one long beep and two short beeps pattern to indicate a possible problem
with the video display controller. If you do not receive a beep pattern and characters do
not display, the video display or video controller may have failed. Contact your service
representative or authorized dealer for assistance.
5-10 Problem Solving
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.
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate
Check the following:
!
Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
!
Are the system power cords properly connected to the power supplies and the AC
wall outlets?
!
Are the power connectors for the cooling fans connected?
!
Is the front panel power on indicator lit?
If the switches and connections are correct and the power outlet is functioning, the
power supply has probably failed. Contact your service representative for assistance.
Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light
Check the following:
! Is the diskette drive's combined power and signal cables properly installed?
!
Is the diskette drive properly configured?
!
Is the diskette drive activity light always on? If so, the signal cable may be plugged
in incorrectly.
If you are using the onboard diskette drive controller, use BIOS Setup to make sure that
the diskette drive controller is set to Enabled. For information about running BIOS
Setup, refer to the “Configuring Your System” chapter.
If the problem persists, there may be a problem with the diskette drive, system board, or
drive signal cable. Contact your service representative for assistance.
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Check the following:
!
Is the power and signal cable to the CD-ROM drive properly installed?
!
Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the drive set correctly?
!
Is the drive properly configured?
!
Is the onboard IDE controller enabled?
Problem Solving 5-11
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. Refer to the “Configuring
Your System” chapter for jumper settings.
!
If other software runs correctly on the system, contact your vendor about the failing
software.
If the problem persists, contact the software vendor's customer service representative
for assistance.
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected
Check the following:
!
Is the BIOS set to allow the CD-ROM to be the second bootable device? Check your
BIOS Setup (F2) configuration.
Problems with the Network
Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails:
!
Make sure the network cable is securely attached. ACT/Link activity LED located on
the front panel should be blinking if there is activity between the system and the
network.
The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed:
!
Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller.
!
Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure your
operating system supports shared interrupts; OS/2 does not.
!
Try reseating the add-in adapter.
The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause.
!
Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.
!
The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then reinstall the
drivers.
!
Run the diagnostics.
5-12 Problem Solving
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.
For certain drivers, it may be necessary to alter settings so that interrupts are not
shared.
BIOS User’s Information
This section describes the various screen messages and beep codes of the system BIOS.
The BIOS indicates errors by writing an error code to the PS/2-standard logging area in
the Extended BIOS Data Area, and by displaying a message on the screen, which is
sometimes preceded by the POST Error Code. The error code will also be logged to the
Event Logging area.
Note: Your system error log will be lost, if your system ac power
source is off or disconnected.
Problem Solving 5-13
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 possible error codes and
messages written at the start of each POST test. The “POST Error Beep Codes” table is
a list of beep codes issued for each POST test. Figure 5-1 shows the location of specific
components referenced in the POST Error Codes and Messages Table.
Table 5-1. POST Error Codes and Messages
Code
Error Message
0200
Failure Fixed Disk
0210
Stuck Key
0211
Keyboard error
0212
Keyboard Controller Failed
0213
Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch
0220
Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP
0230
System RAM Failed at offset
0231
Shadow RAM Failed at offset
0232
Extended RAM Failed at address line
0233
Memory type mixing detected
0234
Single-bit ECC error
0235
Multiple-bit ECC error occurred
0250
System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP
0251
System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used
0260
System timer error
0270
Real time clock error
0271
Check date and time
02B0
Diskette drive A error
02B2
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP
02D0
System cache error - Cache disabled
0B1B
PCI System Error on Bus/Device/Function
0B1C
PCI Parity Error on Bus/Device/Function
0B30
Chassis Fan 1 Alarm occurred
0B31
Chassis Fan 2 Alarm occurred
5-14 Problem Solving
Table 5-1. Post Error Codes and messages (Continued)
Code
Error Message
0B46
ESMINT not configured
0B50
CPU #1 with error taken off line
0B51
CPU #2 with error taken off line
0B5F
Forced to use CPU with error
0B60
DIMM group #1 has been disabled
0B61
DIMM group #2 has been disabled
0B62
DIMM group #3 has been disabled
0B63
DIMM group #4 has been disabled
0B6F
DIMM group with error is enabled
0B70
The error occurred during temperature sensor reading
0B71
System Temperature out of range
0B74
The error occurred during voltage sensor reading
0B75
System Voltage out of range
0B7C
The error occurred during fan sensor reading
0B80
BMC Memory Test Failed
0B81
BMC Firmware Code Area CRC check failed
0B82
BMC core hardware failure
0B83
BMC IBF or OBF check failed
0B90
BMC Platform Information Area Corrupted
0B91
BMC update firmware corrupted
0B92
Internal Use Area of BMC FRU corrupted
0B93
BMC SDR Repository empty
0B94
IPMB signal lines do not respond
0B95
BMC FRU device failure
0B96
BMC SDR Repository failure
0B97
BMC SEL device failure
0BB0
SMBIOS - SROM data read error
0BB1
SMBIOS - SROM data checksum bad
0BD0
1 SMBus device address not acknowledged
0BD1
1 SMBus device Error detected
0BD2
1 SMBus timeout
st
st
st
Problem Solving 5-15
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
WARNING:IRQ not configured
DIMM#4
DIMM#3
DIMM#2
CPU#2
CPU#1
Figure 5-1. Component Locations
5-16 Problem Solving
DIMM#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.
Can not write to memory
Change memory DIMM's
Memory Capacity Check Error
1-3-4-1
DRAM Address Test Error
Memory address signal failure
Change DIMM or M/B
1-3-4-3
DRAM Test low byte Error
Memory data signal failure (low)
Change DIMM or M/B
1-4-1-1
DRAM Test high byte Error
Memory data signal failure (high)
Change DIMM or M/B
1-4-3-3
All Memory Group Errors
—
—
2-1-2-3
BIOS ROM Copy-Write Test Error
Error with Shadow RAM
Change system board
2-2-3-1
Unexpected Interrupt Test Error
Unexpected interrupt
Change CPU or system
board
2-3-1-3
All Memory Group Errors
Memory address signal failure
Change DIMM or M/B
3-3-1-4
Memory Not Detected
—
—
1-2
Option ROM Initialization Error
Failure to initialize Option ROM
BIOS
Change system board or
option board
1-2
Video configuration fails
Failure to initialize VGA BIOS
Change option video board
or system board
1-2
OPTION ROM Checksum Error
Failure to initialize Option BIOS
Change M/B or option board
Problem Solving 5-17
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.
Note: In order to see the diagnostic messages, the ESC key
must be pressed.
Example: BIOS Revision Level
Phoenix BIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.250A
In the example above, BIOS 6.0.250A is the current BIOS revision level loaded on your
system.
Note: The BIOS Revision Level stated in the example may not
reflect the actual BIOS setting in your system.
BMC Revision Level Identification
During system Power-On Self Test (POST), which runs automatically when your
system is powered on, system diagnostics are run. Following the memory test
diagnostic, several messages will appear informing you that the mouse was detected
and system configuration data updated, when you see these messages the BMC
messages are displayed next.
Note: In order to see the diagnostic messages, the ESC key
must be pressed.
To identify your system's current BMC revision level, see the example below.
Example: BMC Messages
Base Board Management Controller
Copyright (c) 1999 NEC Corporation, all rights reserved.
Device ID
:01
Device Revision
:00
IPMI Version
:1.0
Firmware Revision
:00.60
Self Test Result
:
In the example above, Firmware Revision 00.60 is the current BMC revision level
loaded on your system.
Note: The Firmware Revision Level stated in the example may
not reflect the actual BMC revision level setting in your system.
5-18 Problem Solving
How to Identify System Event Log Data
To help you identify your System Event Log Data, refer to the following Tables.
Table 5-3. System Event Logging Data
Sensor Type
Sensor
Type
Code
Sensor
Specific
Offset
Event Type
Reserved
00h
–
Reserved
Temperature
01h
–
Temperature
Voltage
02h
–
Voltage
01h
Performance Lags
Fan
04h
–
Fan
Physical Security
05h
04h
LAN Leash Lost (System LAN Unplugged)
Platform Security
Violation Attempt
06h
00h
Secured Mode Violation Attempt
03h
Pre-boot Password Violation
- Network Boot Password
00h
IERR
01h
Thermal Trip
02h
FRB1/BIST Failure
04h
FRB3/Processor Startup/Initialization Failure (CPU didn't start)
08h
Processor Disabled
Processor
07h
Power Unit
09h
03h
Interlock Power Down
Memory
0Ch
00h
Correctable ECC
01h
Noncorrectable ECC
POST Memory Resize
0Eh
–
POST Memory Resize
POST Error
0fh
–
POST Error
Event Logging
Disabled
10h
00h
Correctable Memory Error Logging Disabled
01h
Event "Type" Logging Disabled
02h
Log Area Reset/Cleared
03h
All Event Logging Disabled
00h
System Reconfigured
01h
OEM System Boot Event (Hard Reset)
00h
NMI (Dump Switch)
02h
I/O Channel Check NMI
04h
PCI SERR
05h
PCI PERR
System Event
Critical Interrupt
12h
13h
Problem Solving 5-19
Table 5-3. System Event Logging Data (Continued)
Sensor Type
Sensor
Type
Code
Sensor
Specific
Offset
Event Type
Button
14h
00h
Power Button
01h
Sleep Button
02h
Reset Button
Module/Board
15h
–
CPU/Terminator Missing
System Boot Initiated
1Dh
03h
User Requested PXE boot
04h
Automatic Boot to Diagnostic
00h
No Bootable Media
02h
PXE Server Not Found
01h
C: Boot Completed
02h
PXE Boot Completed
03h
Diagnostic Boot Completed
04h
CD-ROM Boot Completed
00h
Stop during OS Load/Initialization
01h
Run-Time Stop
00h
S0/G0 Working
01h
S1 "Sleeping with System N/W & Processor Context
Maintained"
04h
S4 "Non-Volatile Sleep/Suspend-To-Disk"
05h
S5/G2 "Soft-OFF"
07h
G3/Mechanical Off
08h
Sleeping
Cannot Differentiate between S1-S3
01h
Hard Reset
02h
Power Down
08h
Timer Interrupt
Boot Error
OS Boot
OS Critical Stop
System ACPI Power
State
Watchdog 2
1Eh
1Fh
20h
22h
23h
SMI Timeout
F3h
–
SMI Timeout
EMP
F5h
00h
Communication Error
Sensor Failure
F6h
00h
I2C Bus Device Address Not Acknowledged
01h
I2C Bus Device Error Detected
02h
I2C Bus Timeout
–
–
OEM Reserved
F7h - FFh
5-20 Problem Solving
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 +2.85V
2Eh
SCSI A Vref0
2Fh
SCSI A Vref1
30h
SCSI A Vref2
31h
SCSI B Vref0
32h
SCSI B Vref1
33h
SCSI B Vref2
40h
CPU Rear Fan (Fan #1)
41h
CPU Front Fan (Fan #2)
42h
Chassis (HDD) Fan (Fan #3)
Problem Solving 5-21
A
System Cabling
!
System Cabling
!
Before You Begin
!
Static Precautions
!
Standard 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. Before doing the procedures in this manual, make
sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cords
from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before
opening your system can result in personal injury and equipment
damage.
Static Precautions
An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other
components. You can provide ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap
attached to chassis ground when handling system components.
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.
A-2 System Cabling
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.
The AIC 7899 contains two independent SCSI channels that share a single PCI bus
master interface. Each channel is capable of operations using either 8- or 16-bit SCSI
providing 160 MB/s (Ultra-160/M) or 40 MB/s (Wide Ultra) throughput. Channel A
attaches directly to a maximum of five 160/M hard disk drives. Controller B can be
used to support SCSI devices in the removable media bays.
A 3.5-inch diskette drive is also installed in all systems and interfaces separately to the
system board.
Figure A-1 illustrates the standard system configuration. Referring to Figure A-1, a 68pin Ultra-160/M SCSI interface cable (K) is connected to the SCSI connector (J) on the
right edge of the system board. This cable connects to the hard disk drives (N) located
in the hard drive bay (L).
The IDE interface cable (E) is connected to the IDE connector (D) towards the middle
right edge of the system board. This cable connects to the rear of the internally mounted
CD-ROM drive (F).
Optional internally mounted SCSI removable media devices (I) may be connected to the
SCSI controller connector (G).
System Cabling A-3
E
F
B
C
D A
H
G
J
O
I
K
N
M
L
A – Diskette drive connector
I – Optional SCSI removable media devices
B – Diskette interface cable
J – Ultra-160/M SCSI connector (68 pin)
C – Diskette drive
K – Ultra-160/M SCSI interface cable
D – IDE connector
L – Five SCSI disk drive bays
E – IDE interface cable
M – SCSI backplane
F – IDE CD-ROM drive
N – SCSI hard disk drives
G – Ultra2 SCSI connector (68 pin)
O – System board
H – Ultra2 SCSI interface cable
Figure A-1. Standard System Cable Configuration
A-4 System Cabling
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 RAID controller, the system is pre-cabled at the factory as
shown in Figure A-2.
If you are adding a RAID controller you must install, cable, and configure the
controller. Refer to "Installing a RAID Controller Board" in Chapter 4.
E
F
B
C
D A
H
J
G
I
K
N
M
O
L
A – Diskette drive connector
I – Optional SCSI removable media devices
B – Diskette interface cable
J – RAID Controller
C – Diskette drive
K – Ultra-160/M SCSI interface cable
D – IDE connector
L – Five SCSI disk drive bays
E – IDE interface cable
M – Drive Bay
F – IDE CD-ROM drive
N – SCSI hard disk drives
G – Ultra2 SCSI connector (68 pin)
O – System board
H – Ultra2 SCSI interface cable
Figure A-2. RAID System Cable Configuration
System Cabling A-5
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.
ACPI
(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Provides the programming standard for
power management features.
address
A label, name, or number that identifies a location in computer memory.
AGP
Accelerated Graphics Port.
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.
B
backplane slot
A connector on the backplane board in desktop computers and expansion boxes that allows
you to install circuit cards.
backup
A copy of data for safe-keeping. The data is copied from computer memory or disk to a
floppy disk, magnetic tape, or other media.
backup battery
The battery in your computer that maintains the real-time clock and the configuration
information when the computer's power is removed.
base memory
An area of memory between 0 and 640 kilobytes.
baud rate
The speed with which data is transmitted during serial communication. The computer's
operating system and software program must be configured for the same baud rate as the
communication device, such as a serial printer. See also bps.
BIOS
(Basic Input/Output System) A program stored in flash EPROM or ROM that controls the
keyboard, disk drives, video monitor, and other devices. See also flash EPROM, EPROM,
and ROM.
Glossary 1
bit
Derived from BInary digiT, a bit is the smallest unit of information a computer handles. See
also byte.
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.
C
cache memory
A very fast, limited portion of RAM set aside for temporary storage of data for direct access
by the microprocessor.
CD-ROM drive
(Compact Disk ROM drive) A type of mass storage device that reads information from a
compact disk.
Centronics port
An industry standard parallel port. See also parallel port.
CGA
(Color Graphics Adapter) A type of video display system that provides low-resolution text
and graphics on TTL monochrome and color monitors.
CMOS
(Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) A type of low-power integrated circuit used
in computers. See also TTL.
COM1 or COM2
The name you can assign a serial port to set or change its address. See also serial port.
command
An instruction that directs the computer to perform a particular operation.
configuration
The way in which a computer is set up to operate. Some configurable options include CPU
speed, serial port designation, and memory allocation.
2 Glossary
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.
density
The capacity of information (bytes) that can be packed onto a storage device, such as a
floppy disk.
device driver
A software program that a computer must use to recognize and operate certain hardware,
such as a mouse or a video monitor.
disk drive
A device that stores data on a hard or floppy disk. A floppy disk drive requires a floppy disk
to be inserted; a hard disk drive has a permanently encased hard disk.
DOS
(Disk Operating System) See operating system.
DRAM
(Dynamic RAM) See RAM.
E
ECC
(Error Checking and Correction) A method of detecting and correcting errors.
EEPROM
(Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that
stores password and configuration information.
EGA
(Enhanced Graphics Adapter) A type of video display system that provides mediumresolution text and graphics on TTL monochrome, color, and enhanced color monitors.
Glossary 3
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. This code can be erased with ultraviolet light, but is not
lost when the computer is powered off. See also flash EPROM and ROM.
expansion slot
See backplane slot.
extended memory
The protected memory above 1M that is directly accessible by the microprocessor through
certain utilities and operating systems.
F
flash EPROM
A type of memory device that is usually used to store system BIOS code. This code can be
replaced with updated code from a floppy disk, but is not lost when the computer is
powered off. See also EPROM and ROM.
floppy disk drive
See disk drive.
format
The process used to organize a hard or floppy disk into sectors so it can accept data.
Formatting destroys all previous data on the disk.
FRB (Fault Resilient Boot
A server management feature. FRB attempts to boot the system using the alternate
processor or DIMM.
G
(Gigabyte)
1,073,741,824 bytes. See also byte.
4 Glossary
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.
IDE
(Integrated Drive Electronics) A type of hard disk drive with the control circuitry located
inside the disk drive rather than on a drive controller card.
interface.
A connection between the computer and a peripheral device that enables them to exchange
data. See also parallel port and serial port.
ISA
(Industry Standard Architecture) An industry standard for computers and circuit cards that
transfer 16 bits of data at a time.
J
jumper
A small electrical connector used for configuration on some computer hardware.
K
(Kilobyte)
1,024 bytes. See also byte.
L
LAN
(Local Area Network) A group of computers linked together within a limited area to
exchange information.
LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display) The type of video display used in portable computers.
Glossary 5
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. Note that in order to achieve
LVD performance all devices including cable, controller, and drive must support LVD.
M
(Megabyte)
1,048,576 bytes. See also byte.
memory
The circuitry in your computer that stores data and programs. See also EMS, extended
memory, RAM, and ROM.
microprocessor
The integrated circuit that processes data and controls the basic functions of the computer.
modem
A device used to exchange information with other computers over telephone or data lines.
module
A circuit board that plugs into a dedicated connector on the system board in your computer.
mouse
A small input device that you guide on a flat surface to control the cursor movement and
operation of the computer when using certain software programs.
N
NVRAM
(Nonvolatile RAM) A type of RAM that retains its contents even after the computer is
powered off. This memory stores EISA configuration information. See also RAM and
SRAM.
O
operating system
A set of programs that provides the interface between other software programs and the
computer.
6 Glossary
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. PCI is a high-performance peripherals I/O bus
supporting data transfers of up to 528MB per second.
Pentium
A type of microprocessor, with a built-in math coprocessor, cache memory, and memory
and bus controllers, that processes and communicates 32 bits of data at a time. This
microprocessor also contains power management capabilities.
peripheral
A device connected to and controlled by the computer, such as an external disk drive or a
printer.
pixel
The smallest element that is visible on a video display. The resolution of a video display
system is measured in pixels.
PnP
(Plug-n-Play) Plug-and-play is the ability to plug a device into a computer and have the
computer recognize that the device is there. The user doesn't have to tell the computer.
POST
Power-On-Self-Test.
R
RAM
(Random-Access Memory) A temporary storage area for data and programs. This type of
memory must be periodically refreshed to maintain valid data, and is lost when the
computer is powered off. See also NVRAM and SRAM.
real-time clock
The IC in your computer that maintains the time and date.
Glossary 7
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.
save
To store information on a floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, or some other permanent
storage device.
SCSI
(Small Computer System Interface) An industry standard interface that provides high-speed
access to tape drives, hard disk drives, and other peripheral devices.
SEL
(System Event Log) A record of system management events. The information stored
includes the name of the event, the date and time the event occurred and data pertinent to
the event. Event data may include POST error codes that reflect hardware errors or software
conflicts within the system.
serial communication
Information sent sequentially, one bit at a time.
serial port
The connector on the back of your computer that allows the transfer of data between the
computer and a serial device, such as a mouse, a modem, or a serial printer.
setup program
The program that you use to change the configuration of some ISA desktop and notebook
computers. This program also contains information about the hardware in the computer.
software
Programs with specific functions, such as word processing, data base management,
communications, and operating system.
SRAM
(Static RAM) A temporary storage area for data and programs. This type of memory does
not need to be refreshed, but it is lost when the computer is powered off. See also NVRAM
and RAM.
8 Glossary
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. This interface
features data transfer speeds up to 160MB/second (double-edge clocking), cyclical
redundancy checking (CRC) providing higher levels of data reliability, and domain
validation that detects the configuration of the SCSI bus and automatically tests and adjusts
the SCSI bus transfer rate to optimize interoperability. Note that the Ultra 160/m uses the
standard Ultra2 LVD cabling and termination, making it backward compatible for easy
implementation.
V
VGA
(Video Graphics Array) A type of video display system that provides high-resolution text
and graphics on analog color monitors.
Glossary 9
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. Be sure to record the same information for any components added to the
system, such as a power supply, hard disk drives, add-in boards, or printers.
Record the model and serial numbers of the unit and system baseboard. The model and
serial numbers of the system unit are recorded on a label attached to the rear of the unit.
The serial number of the system board is located along the left side of the board, near
the PCI expansion slot covers.
The location of serial numbers on add-in boards, hard disk drives, and external
equipment, such as video displays or printers, varies from one manufacturer to another.
Literature accompanying these products should illustrate or describe the location of
model and serial numbers.
Equipment Log 1
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)
2 Equipment Log
Manufacturer Name & Model
Serial Number
(if available)
Date Installed
Index
A
N
AC linkage mode, 1-12
Administrative password, 1-13
Advance menu
configuring in setup, 3-6
Network
controller, 1-9
O
Overview, 1-2
B
Battery
installing, 4-6
BIOS, 3-3
BMC, 1-11, 1-12
Boot menu
configuring in setup, 3-13
P
Configuring system board jumpers summary
description, 3-20
Controller
network, 1-9
system board management (BMC), 1-11, 112
Password
administrative, 1-13
clearing and changing, 3-21
user, 1-13
Power cords
connecting, 2-11
Power supply
monitoring power state, 1-11, 1-12
Problems
bootable CD-ROM not detected, 5-12
CD-ROM drive activity light, 5-11
network, 5-12
PCI installation tips, 5-13
E
R
Exit menu
configuring in setup, 3-14
RAID
controller configuration, 3-18
Real-time clock
running SCU to configure settings, 4-6
Removing termination board, 4-10
C
I
Integrated peripheral configuration menu,
configuring in Setup, 3-8
Intrusion detection, 1-11, 1-12
ISA feature summary, 1-9
J
Jumpers
CMOS clear, 3-20
password, 3-20
L
Lithium backup battery
installing, 4-6
M
Main menu
configuring in setup, 3-5
Memory
addresses, 1-7
Monitoring system status, 1-11, 1-12
S
SCSI utility
adaptec, 3-15
SCU
software locking feature, 1-13
Security
software lock, SCU, 1-13
Security menu
configuring in Setup, 3-11
Server management
BMC, 1-11, 1-12
features, 1-11, 1-12
Setup
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
Index-1
configuring, 3-2
powering on, 2-12
rear features and controls, 2-9
System Chassis, 1-4
System hardware menu
configuring in setup, 3-12
T
Termination board
removing, 4-10
U
User password, 1-13
Index-2
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