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  • Page 1 Server LC1400 U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 3 Server LC1400 U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 7 XPRESS5800 1400 ERIES User's Guide Using Your NEC Versa 1...
  • Page 8 The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Computer Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC, Inc. (hereinafter “NECCSD”) and/or its licensors. NECCSD and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 System Overview Overview ..........................1-2 System Chassis ........................1-5 Power Supply........................1-7 Peripheral Bays........................1-7 SAF-TE Board........................1-7 System Board Features......................1-8 Pentium II Processor ....................1-9 System Memory......................1-9 I/O Expansion Slots ....................1-10 Real-Time Clock/Calendar..................1-11 BIOS .........................1-11 IDE Controller ......................1-11 Network Controller ....................1-11 SCSI Controller ......................1-12...
  • Page 10 3 Configuring Your System 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 Primary/Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu ........3-6 Keyboard Submenu..................3-7 Advanced Menu......................
  • Page 11 Replacing the SECC2 Version................. 4-13 DIMMs........................4-15 Memory DIMM Configurations ..............4-16 Installing DIMMs ................... 4-17 Removing DIMMs..................4-18 Option Boards........................4-19 Installation Considerations ..................4-19 Installing an Option Board ..................4-20 Removing an Option Board..................4-23 Installing a RAID Controller Board..................4-23 Hard Disk Drives .........................4-24 Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay........4-25 Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive ..............4-26 Removable Media Devices....................4-29...
  • Page 12 A System Cabling System Cabling........................A-2 Before You Begin .........................A-2 Static Precautions........................A-2 Standard Configuration ......................A-3 RAID Configuration ......................A-6 B System Setup Utility System Setup Utility (SSU)....................B-2 Creating SSU Diskettes......................B-3 Running the SSU ........................B-4 Customizing the SSU ....................B-5 Launching a Task......................B-6 Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window ............B-7 Defining an ISA Card ....................B-8 Adding and Removing ISA Cards ................B-9 Modifying Resources ....................
  • Page 13 D System Status Hardware Support Information System Status Hardware Support Information ...............D-2 Glossary Equipment Log Index Contents vii...

  • Page 14: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide The LC1400 User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your system. Its goal is to familiarize you with your system and the tasks necessary for system configuring and upgrading. This guide contains the following information: Chapter 1, “System Overview”...

  • Page 15: Text Conventions

    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.

  • Page 16: Related Documents

    Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following system documentation is included with your server either as electronic files on E or as paper copy shipped with your server. XPRESS UILDER System Release Notes Release Notes provide you with the latest information about your system. This information was not available at the time your user’s guide was developed.

  • Page 17: Safety Notices

    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.
  • Page 18 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 electrically- compatible 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.

  • Page 19: Care And Handling

    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 Keep the system away from magnetic forces. Keep the system dry.

  • Page 20: System Overview

    System Overview Overview System Chassis Power Supply Peripheral Bays SAF-TE (SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosure) Board System Board Features System Security...
  • Page 21 Overview This server is a modular, single high-performance processor server based on the Intel® Pentium® II chip set. 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.
  • Page 22 This server system is designed for minimum downtime. To this end, the server includes or has the options to include the following: Optional power system redundancy; in a system configured with two power supplies, the system will continue to operate with a single power supply failure. Self-contained power supply units that can be easily installed or removed from the back of the chassis.
  • Page 23 As application requirements increase, you can expand your server with 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: Single high-performance Pentium II processor. 32 MB to 768 MB of memory, using up to three DIMMs. Four PCI expansion slots for add-in boards (one slot shared with an ISA slot).
  • Page 24 Mechanical: Keylock at the front of the chassis and two metal padlocks loops (one at the back of each side panel). Three intrusion sensor switches for the front, left and right side of the chassis. Two of the three intrusion sensor switches (left and right side intrusion sensor switches only) become power inter-lock switches when two power supplies are installed.
  • Page 25 System Chassis (Right Side View) CD-ROM drive Removable media bay 1.44 MB 3.5"diskette drive SAF-T-E board SCSI disk drive bays (7) SCSI backplane board Fans, behind SCSI disk drive bays (2 standard plus 1 optional) Optional fan Intrusion/Interlock switch Standard power supply Power supply module slots (one standard power supply slot and one optional power supply slot) Power supply status LED*...

  • Page 26: Saf-Te Board

    Power Supply The ATX300 watt power supply is switch-selectable for 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. The power supply voltage selection switch is factory set to 115Vac for systems used in the United States;...

  • Page 27: System Board Features

    System Board Features The system board 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. B CD E System Board Processor connector Reserved...

  • Page 28: Pentium Ii Processor

    Pentium II Processor The system board includes a Pentium II processor that includes the processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache and a secondary (L2) cache. The processor ™ implements the MMX technology and the processor’s numeric coprocessor significantly increases the speed of floating-point operations.

  • Page 29: I/O Expansion Slots

    I/O Expansion Slots The server's expansion capabilities meet the needs of file and application servers for high performance I/O by providing a combination of PCI local bus and ISA connectors. The system board has two full-length ISA bus connectors. One of the connectors shares a chassis expansion slot with a PCI connector.

  • Page 30: Real-Time Clock/Calendar

    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 real- time clock. BIOS A BIOS and Setup Utility are located in the Flash EPROM on the system board and include support for system setup and PCI/ISA Plug-and-Play auto-configuration.

  • Page 31: Scsi Controller

    SCSI Controller The system board includes a Symbios Logic SYM53C875 embedded single channel PCI SCSI controller. The controller is capable of operations using either 8- or 16-bit SCSI providing 10 MB/s (Fast-10) or 20 MB/s (Fast-20) throughput, or 20 MB/s (Ultra) or 40 MB/s (Ultra-wide) throughput.

  • Page 32: Peripheral Controller

    Peripheral Controller The advanced integrated peripheral controller supports two 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 COM ports and can be enabled separately.

  • Page 33: System Security

    System Security To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front panel and Server Management software that monitors the system intrusion switches. Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring The front panel of the tower-based system contains a mechanical lock to prevent access to the front of the computer chassis.

  • Page 35: Setting Up The System

    Setting Up the System Overview Selecting a Site Unpacking the System Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly Getting Familiar with the System Making Connections Setting the Line Voltage Connecting the Power Cord(s) Powering On Your System...
  • Page 36 Overview This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on the tower-based or rack-mount system units. Also, provided are the instructions for assembling the rack-mount system unit. Selecting a Site The system operates reliably in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets.
  • Page 37 Unpacking the System WARNING Your system weighs approximately 65 pounds (29.25 kg). If your system contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will weigh more. To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system.

  • Page 38: Before You Begin

    Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly This section provides the instructions for assembling the rack-mount server unit into a standard IAE 19 inch rack cabinet. Before You Begin Before you begin, please review the following cautions, warnings, and general guidelines. WARNING Be sure that power to the system is turned off and unplugged.

  • Page 39: Assembly

    Assembly This section describes how to assemble your rack-mount server unit into a standard IAE 19 inch 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.
  • Page 40 Assembling the Support Brackets in the Rack Cabinet Rear vertical mounting rail Front vertical mounting rail Four caged nuts Two support brackets Eight self-tapping screws 2-6 Setting Up the System...
  • Page 41 4. Lift the rack-mount server unit (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.

  • Page 42: Getting Familiar With The System

    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.

  • Page 43: Front View With Front Door Opened

    Front View with Front Door Opened Refer to the following figure and open the front door of the cabinet as follows (tower-based system only). 1. If door is locked, unlock the front door. 2. Pull the bottom of the front door out and tilt up until it is aligned level with the top of the cabinet, then push the door back directly over the top of the cabinet as far as it will go.
  • Page 44 This figure shows the location of the front system controls and indicators. Front System Features and Controls Activity light, CD-ROM reader When lit, CD-ROM reader is in use. Load/eject button, CD-ROM reader Press to load CD and eject CD. Activity light, 3 ½-inch diskette drive When lit, diskette is in use.

  • Page 45: Rear View

    Rear View This figure shows the location of the following rear system features and controls. Rear Features and Controls Keyboard PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector. Mouse PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector. COM1 COM1 serial port 9-pin connector. Printer 25-pin parallel port connector. COM2 COM2 serial port 9-pin connector.

  • Page 46: Status Indicator Led Descriptions

    Status Indicator LED Descriptions The following tables list the System Status Indicator LEDs, the Disk Drive Status Indicator LEDs, the Disk Drive Status Abnormal Conditions, the Power Supply Status Indicator LEDs, and the LAN Status Indicator LEDs along with a description of each LED indicator.
  • Page 47 Note: The Disk Drive Status Indicator LEDs are active only when a RAID board is installed. Front Disk Drive Status Indicator LEDs Status Description Response Disk Drive Activity Not accessing disk drive None required (normal) ON (Green) Accessing disk drive None required (normal) Disk Drive Status No alarms...

  • Page 48: Making Connections

    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 System Setup Utility (SSU).

  • Page 49: Setting The Line Voltage

    Setting the Line Voltage The system contains an ATX300 watt power supply that is switch-selectable for 115 or 230 VAC at an operating frequency of 50/60Hz. The power supply voltage selection switch is factory set to 115Vac for systems shipped to North America;...
  • Page 50 Setting the Line Voltage Voltage selector switch set to 115 VAC Voltage selector switch set to 230 VAC 2-16 Setting Up the System...

  • Page 51: Connecting The Power Cord(S)

    Connecting the Power Cord(s) Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the input receptacle on the rear of the power supply cage. Plug the male end of the power cord into NEMA 5- 15R outlet for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC. If the power cord(s) 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.

  • Page 52: Powering On Your System

    Powering On Your System Power on your system as follows. 1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and mouse (optional) have been connected, and the power cords are connected. 2. Power on the video display and any other external devices. 3.

  • Page 53: Configuring Your System

    Configuring Your System Configuring Your System BIOS Setup Utility Symbios Configuration Utility Optional RAID Controllers Configuring System Board Jumpers...

  • Page 54: Configuring Your System

    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.

  • Page 55: Bios Setup Utility

    BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. This utility has some unique parameters and many parameters that are also configurable with the SSU. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run. However, parameters set with the BIOS Setup Utility that can also be set with the SSU, will be overwritten by the SSU the next time the SSU is run.

  • Page 56: Bios Setup Configuration Settings

    Function in Setup Menu F1 or Alt-H Get Help about an item. 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.

  • Page 57: Main Menu

    Main Menu Feature Choices Description Your Setting System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date. Legacy Diskette A: Disabled Selects the diskette type. 360KB 1.2 MB 720KB 1.44/1.25 MB 2.88 MB Legacy Diskette B: Disabled Selects the diskette type.

  • Page 58: Primary/Secondary Ide Master And Slave Submenu

    Primary/Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting Type Auto Auto allows the system to attempt auto- detection of the drive type. None None informs the system to ignore this drive. CD-ROM CD ROM allows the manual entry of some fields described below.

  • Page 59: Keyboard Submenu

    Keyboard Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting NumLock Auto Selects power-on state for Num Lock. Key Click Disabled Enables or disables key click. Enabled Keyboard 30/sec Selects the number of times per second a auto-repeat 26.7/sec key will repeat while it is held down. rate 21.8/sec 18.5/sec...

  • Page 60: Pci Configuration Submenus

    PCI Configuration Submenus This submenu should only be changed by qualified technical personnel. CAUTION Leave PCI Configuration Submenu at factory-default settings. This submenu should only be changed by a technically qualified person. PCI Configuration Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting PCI Device, Embedded Press ENTER.

  • Page 61: Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu

    Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting COM 1: Disabled Auto forces BIOS to configure the port. Enabled OS Controlled forces OS to configure the (Serial Port A) Auto port. OS Controlled Base I/O Address Selects the base I/O address for COM port 1.

  • Page 62: Advanced Chipset Control

    Advanced Chipset Control Feature Choices Description Your Setting Graphics Aperture Selects the Graphics Aperture size for the AGP video device. Some operating 16Mb systems require this value to be less than 32Mb 256MB. 64Mb This feature is not used on this server. 128Mb 256Mb 640 –...

  • Page 63: Security Menu (Continued)

    Security menu (Continued) Feature Choices Description Your Setting Set Supervisor Press ENTER When the <Enter> key is pressed, the Password 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 (see Configuring System Board Jumpers).

  • Page 64: Server Menu

    Server Menu Feature Choices Description Your Setting System Management Press ENTER Refer to “System Management Submenu.” Console Redirection Press ENTER Refer to “Console Redirection Submenu.” Processor Retest Select Yes to have BIOS clear all processor status and retest the processor(s) on bootup. 3-12 Configuring Your System...

  • Page 65: System Management Submenu

    System Management Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting Sever Management Info Press ENTER Refer to “System Management Info Submenu.” System Event Logging Disabled When enabled, system events will be Enabled logged by BIOS and BMC. Clear Event Log Yes clears the system event log (SEL) in BMC.

  • Page 66: Server Management Information Submenu

    Server Management Information Submenu Items on this menu can not be modified by the user. If items require changes, consult your system administrator. Server Management Information Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting Board Part Number Information field only Board Serial Number Information field only System Part Number Information field only...

  • Page 67: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu Feature Choices Description Your Setting Floppy Check Disabled If Enabled, system verifies diskette type Enabled on boot.. Disabled results in a faster boot. Boot Device Priority Press ENTER. Refer to “Boot Device Priority Submenu.” Hard Drive Press ENTER. Refer to “Hard Drive Submenu.”...

  • Page 68: Hard Drive Submenu

    Hard Drive Submenu For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list. Hard Drive Submenu Option Description 1.

  • Page 69: Exit Menu

    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.

  • Page 70: Symbios Configuration Utility

    Symbios Configuration Utility The Symbios Configuration Utility detects the two SCSI host adapters located on the system board. Use the utility to: Change adapter and SCSI device default values Check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices in the server.

  • Page 71: Changing The Adapter And Device Configurations

    The following keys are active for all SCSI Configuration screens: 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. Moves back to previous screen or parameter or EXIT if at the Main menu.
  • Page 72 To change device configuration parameters, perform the following steps: 1. At the SCSI Configuration Utility Main Menu, select the adapter which connects to the SCSI device you are reconfiguring. The first adapter listed controls the operation of the hard disk drives; the second adapter controls any SCSI removable media devices installed in your system.
  • Page 73 SYM53C875 Adapter 2 – SCSI Removable Media Devices Description Recommended Setting or Your Configuration Display Only Dev0 Dev1 Dev2 Dev3 Device Selections Press ENTER for menu. Select device and press ENTER. Sync Rate Width (bits) Disconnect Read/Write I/O timeout (secs) Scan for device at boot time Scan for SCSI LUNS Queue Tags...

  • Page 74: Optional Raid Controllers

    Optional RAID Controllers Factory Installed Controllers The RAID options available for your system are the dual channel Mylex ™ ™ AcceleRAID 150 (SecuRAID 110) and Mylex AcceleRAID 250 (SecuRAID 210) Controller boards, which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance.

  • Page 75: Add-On Controller

    Add-on Controller ™ If you are adding a RAID controller to an existing system, the AcceleRAID ™ 150 or AcceleRAID 250 BIOS Configuration Utility allows you to configure disk arrays and logical drives in your system. Since the utility resides in the ™...

  • Page 76: Configuring System Board Jumpers

    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.
  • Page 77 System Board Jumper Summary Jumper Block Pins (default in bold) What it does at system reset 9-10, Protect BMC Boot Block BMC boot block is write protected. Write Protect 10-11, Erase BMC boot block is erasable and programmable. BMC Forced 5-6, Normal System boots normally.

  • Page 78: Moving System Board Jumpers

    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 cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before moving the jumpers can result in personal injury and equipment damage.

  • Page 79: Resetting The Cmos Nvram

    Resetting the CMOS NVRAM Use the clear CMOS memory procedures, which includes the reset CMOS NVRAM process, under "Enable F2 Prompt by Changing a Jumper and Using SSU" in Chapter 5. Clearing and Changing the Passwords To clear and change the passwords: 1.

  • Page 80: Bmc Forced Update Mode

    BMC Forced Update Mode This procedure should only be performed by qualified technical personnel. CAUTION Leave BMC Forced Update Mode jumper at factory- default setting: Setting this jumper incorrectly will prevent the system from booting. Programming should only be done by a technically qualified person.

  • Page 81: Upgrading Your System

    Upgrading Your System General Information Static Precautions Preparing Your System for Upgrade Equipment Log Opening the Front Door Removing a Side Panel Installing a Side Panel Modifying the System Board Option Boards Hard Disk Drives Removable Media Devices...
  • Page 82 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 cords from the back of the chassis.
  • Page 83 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...
  • Page 84 Removing a Side Panel 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 removable media devices or a second power supply.
  • Page 85 Removing a System Side Panel Installing a Side Panel 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.

  • Page 86: Replacing The Real-Time Clock Battery

    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 Replacing the Pentium II processor Installing or removing DIMMs. CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add-in boards and other components;...
  • Page 87 Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screwdriver, or equivalent, under the plastic tab on the San-in plastic retainer (A in figure). 3.

  • Page 88: Replacing The Pentium Ii Processor

    Replacing the Pentium II Processor This subsection provides the procedure for upgrading the Pentium II Processor in your system. The Pentium II processor is packaged as a Single Edge Connector Cartridge (SECC), packaged as a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP), or packaged as a Single Edge Connector Cartridge Version 2 (SECC2). The SECC packaged cartridge includes: processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache secondary (L2) cache...

  • Page 89: Replacing The Secc Version

    Replacing the SECC Version 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Press the processor latches toward the center of the SEC cartridge to free them from the retention module, Item A in Figure "Removing a Processor" below.
  • Page 90 7. Remove the new processor from its antistatic package and place it on a grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad. 8. Position the thermal pad on top of the new processor so that the holes in the thermal pad line up with the holes in the processor. 9.

  • Page 91: Replacing The Sepp Version

    Replacing the SEPP Version 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Pull the processor latches, Item A in Figure "Removing a Processor" below, out away from the edges of the SEPP to free them from the Universal Retention Module (URM).
  • Page 92 7. Remove the new processor from its antistatic package and place it on a grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad. 8. Position the heat sink, Item C in Figure "Processor Heat Sink Assembly" above, on the front of the new processor so that the holes in the heat sink line up with the holes in the processor.

  • Page 93: Replacing The Secc2 Version

    Replacing the SECC2 Version 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Pull the processor latches, Item A in Figure "Removing a Processor" below, out away from the edges of the SEC cartridge to free them from the Universal Retention Module (URM).
  • Page 94 7. Remove the new processor from its antistatic package and place it on a grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad. 8. Position the heat sink, Item B in Figure "processor Heat Sink Assembly" above, on the front of the new processor so that the holes in the heat sink line up with the holes in the processor.

  • Page 95: Dimms

    DIMMs The system board contains three DIMM sockets labeled 1 through 3. Each socket can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, or 256MB of memory. When all three sockets are populated, the system board supports a maximum of 768 MB of memory with 256MB DIMMs. A DIMM will always be installed in the right socket.

  • Page 96: Memory Dimm Configurations

    Memory DIMM Configurations This table lists the distribution of DIMMs for specific memory configurations. System Memory Configurations Capacity per DIMM slot (MB) any DIMM slot order System Capacity Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 (MB) 4-16 Upgrading Your System...

  • Page 97: Installing Dimms

    Installing DIMMs 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. Hold DIMMs only by their edges. 2. Holding the DIMM module only by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package.

  • Page 98: Removing Dimms

    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 remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 99: Option Boards

    Option Boards This section describes how to install and remove ISA and PCI option boards. The system board has two ISA bus expansion slots and four PCI bus expansion slots. One of the ISA connectors shares a chassis expansion slot with a PCI connector.

  • Page 100: Installing An Option Board

    Installing an Option Board 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Remove and save the expansion slot retainer bar by pressing down on its top snap fastener and pulling the bar out. Removing the Expansion Slot Retainer Bar 4-20 Upgrading Your System...
  • Page 101 3. Remove and save the expansion slot cover by sliding it straight back and out of the slot. Removing the Expansion Slot 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.
  • Page 102 8. 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 hole in the expansion slot . Installing an Option Board 9.

  • Page 103: Removing An Option Board

    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 remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 104: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard Disk Drives Your system supports a variety of SCSI hard disk drives. The SCSI drives must use the industry standard 80-pin Single Connector Attachment (SCA) connector. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved devices. The internal hard disk drives are located in the SCSI Disk Drive Bays (A).

  • Page 105: Installing Or Swapping A Hard Disk Drive In A Hot-Swap Bay

    Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay This procedure describes installing a new drive or swapping out a faulty drive from one of the seven hot-swap SCSI disk drive bays. The 3 1/2-inch SCSI drives must use the industry standard 80-pin Single Connector Attachment (SCA) connector.

  • Page 106: Installing Or Swapping A Hard Disk Drive

    Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive 1. Open the front door as described earlier in this chapter. 2. If installing a hard disk drive in a disk carrier for the first time, perform the following procedures: Pull the handle out of the disk carrier's front panel and remove the front panel.
  • Page 107 3. If swapping a hard disk drive, remove its carrier from the SCSI hard disk drive bay and perform the following procedures: CAUTION Depending on the drive fault, the drive may be still spinning when you remove it. Follow the next steps exactly when removing drives.
  • Page 108 8. Install the drive carrier with drive into the bay as follows: Close the drive carrier handle. Align the drive carrier with the bay guide rails. Slide the drive carrier into the bay until it docks with the SCSI backplane connector.

  • Page 109: Removable Media Devices

    Removable Media Devices A variety of IDE and SCSI removable media devices can be installed in peripheral bays A, B, C, D, and E. An IDE CD-ROM is always mounted in bay A. A 3.5-inch diskette drive is always mounted in bay C. Other devices should be installed in the first available bay from the top (bay B).

  • Page 110: Installing A 5.25-Inch Media Device

    If you are adding or removing a SCSI removable media device, consider the following: The optional SCSI tape drive address assignment is 2. The SCSI termination resistors must be installed in the last SCSI drive of the daisy chain cabling. If the SCSI tape is your only SCSI device on the SCSI controller B, termination must be installed in the tape drive.
  • Page 111 Removing the Front System Bezel 4. Remove the EMI metal shield covering the bay where you are installing a media device as shown below. The metal shield is released by pulling on the tabs at the top and bottom of the metal shield. Removing an EMI Metal Shield Upgrading Your System 4-31...
  • Page 112 5. Remove the filler panel from the system bezel corresponding to the bay where you are installing a media device as shown below. The filler panel is released by pressing on the plastic snap tabs located on the back of the system bezel.
  • Page 113 Attaching the Device Side Rails 9. Install the media device into the bay as follows: Move any cables in the bay out of the way. Align the rails on the media device with the supports in the bay. Slide the device into the bay until it locks in place. Installing a Removable Media Device Upgrading Your System 4-33...
  • Page 114 10. Connect the interface and power cables to the device as follows (see Figure above): If you are installing a 5 1/4-inch tape drive or other IDE device, align and connect the drive signal cable and the system power cable to their connectors.

  • Page 115: Removing A 5.25-Inch Device

    Removing a 5.25-Inch Device 1. Power off the system, unplug the system power cords, and remove the appropriate side panel depending upon the bay you are removing the media device from and as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Open the front door as described earlier in this chapter. 3.
  • Page 116 5. Disconnect the power cable (A) and ribbon data cable (B) from the device you are removing. Removing a Removable Media Device 6. Remove the device from the peripheral bay by pushing in on its drive rail clips and pull the device completely out of the bay (see Figure above). 7.
  • Page 117 Problem Solving Problem Solving Static Precautions Troubleshooting Checklists Additional Troubleshooting Procedures Specific Problems and Corrective Actions Problems with the Network PNP Installation Tips BIOS User’s Information...

  • Page 118: 5-2 Problem Solving

    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.

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting Checklists

    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.

  • Page 120: Running New Application Software

    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.

  • Page 121: After System Has Been Running Correctly

    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.

  • Page 122: Additional Troubleshooting Procedures

    Additional Troubleshooting Procedures This section provides a more detailed approach to diagnostic testing and identification of a problem and locating its source. 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...

  • Page 123: Monitoring Post

    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.

  • Page 124: Verifying Proper Operation Of Key System Indicators

    POST Keys and Errors Action/Message Description If POST Beeps Before Initialization failed before video initialized. Most beep code Video Appears errors are fatal; initialization cannot continue. Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information” in this chapter. If Monitor Displays Error Note error;...

  • Page 125: Specific Problems And Corrective Actions

    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...

  • Page 126: Incorrect Or No Beep Code

    Incorrect or No Beep Code Check the following: Is the speaker enabled? Is the speaker cable connected to the system board? If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the speaker may be defective, contact your service representative for assistance. Record the beep code emitted by POST, and see the “Messages and Beep Codes”...

  • Page 127: Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect

    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.

  • Page 128: Cd-Rom Drive Activity Light Does Not Light

    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? Problems with Application Software If you have problems with application software, perform the following: Verify that the software is properly configured for the system.

  • Page 129: Enable F2 Prompt By Using Ssu

    Enable F2 Prompt by Using SSU 1. Insert your SSU diskette in the diskette drive. This is the diskette that is created by copying the SSU software from E CD-ROM that comes with the XPRESS UILDER system. 2. Reboot the system by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del while at the DOS operating system prompt or by pressing the reset switch.

  • Page 130: Enable F2 Prompt By Changing A Jumper And Using Ssu

    Enable F2 Prompt by Changing a Jumper and Using SSU If you do not have an SSU diskette or CD available, you can clear CMOS memory to enable the F2 prompt. This means you must change a jumper on the system board, run the SSU, save your changes, and change the jumper back to the default setting.

  • Page 131: Problems With The Network

    Problems with the Network The server hangs when the drivers are loaded: Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below. Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails: Make sure the network cable is securely attached. Make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file. The Link LED doesn’t light: Make sure you have loaded the network drivers.

  • Page 132: Pnp Installation Tips

    PNP Installation Tips Some common PCI tips are listed here. Reserve interrupts (IRQs) and/or memory addresses specifically for ISA adapters. This prevents PCI cards from trying to use the same settings ISA cards are using. Use the SSU to keep track of ISA adapter resources. Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers.
  • Page 133 BIOS Messages Message Description nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. Diskette drive A error Diskette Drive is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined Diskette drive B error with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is correctly attached.
  • Page 134 BIOS Messages (Continued) Message Description Parity Check 1 nnnn* A parity error was found in the system bus (Parity Check 1) or the I/O bus (Parity Check 2). BIOS Parity Check 2 nnnn* attempts to locate and display the address on the screen.
  • Page 135 BIOS Messages (Continued) Message Description System timer error* The timer test failed. Requires repair of the system board. UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of the Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS, which may be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

  • Page 136: Post Error Codes And Messages

    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. The “POST Error Codes and Messages” table is a list of the error codes and messages written at the start of each POST test.
  • Page 137 Post Error Codes and messages (Continued) Code Error Message 0405 Expansion ROM not initialized 0406 Warning: IRQ not configured 0504 Resource Conflict 0505 Expansion ROM not initialized 0506 Warning: IRQ not configured 0601 Device configuration changed 0602 Configuration error - device disabled 8100 Processor 1 failed BIST 8101...
  • Page 138 5-22 Problem Solving...

  • Page 139: A System Cabling

    System Cabling System Cabling Before You Begin Static Precautions Standard Configuration RAID Configuration...

  • Page 140: Before You Begin

    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.

  • Page 141: Standard Configuration

    Standard Configuration Your system is cabled using a dual channel on-board IDE Controller and an on-board Symbios Logic SYM53C875 SCSI Controller. The on-board IDE controller supports the internally mounted CD-ROM as its first (master) device and an optional IDE device as its second (slave) device.
  • Page 142 Seven SCSI disk drive bays IDE slave device SCSI hard disk drives Secondary IDE cable (cable not supplied) SCSI backplane Secondary IDE connector Wide SCSI interface cable IDE master device (CD-ROM) Wide SCSI connector (68 pin) IDE slave device Diskette drive Primary IDE cable Diskette interface cable Primary IDE connector...
  • Page 143 Standard System Cable Routing A—Wide SCSI cable (68 pins) B—IDE cable (40 pins) System Cabling A-5...

  • Page 144: Raid Configuration

    RAID Configuration ™ The RAID options available for your system are the Mylex AcceleRAID 150 and the Mylex AcceleRAID 250 Controller boards, which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with a RAID controller, the system is pre-cabled at the factory (see "RAID System Cabling Configuration"...
  • Page 145 Seven SCSI disk drive bays IDE slave device SCSI hard disk drives Secondary IDE cable (cable not supplied) SCSI backplane Secondary IDE connector Wide SCSI interface cable IDE master device (CD-ROM) Wide SCSI connector (68 pin) IDE slave device Diskette drive Primary IDE cable Diskette interface cable Primary IDE connector...
  • Page 146 RAID System Cable Routing A—Wide SCSI cable (68 pins) B— IDE cable (40 pins) AcceleRAID Jumper JP10 A-8 System Cabling...

  • Page 147: System Setup Utility

    System Setup Utility System Setup Utility (SSU) Creating SSU Diskettes Running the SSU Exiting the SSU...

  • Page 148: System Setup Utility (Ssu

    System Setup Utility (SSU) The System Setup Utility (SSU) is a DOS-based utility that supports extended system configuration operations for onboard resources and add-in boards. It also allows you to view the system event log and to set system boot and security options.

  • Page 149: Creating Ssu Diskettes

    Creating SSU Diskettes SSU may be run directly from the E CD-ROM or from DOS- XPRESS UILDER bootable diskettes. Before you can run the SSU from diskettes, you must copy the SSU from the E CD-ROM to a diskette. XPRESS UILDER If your diskette drive is disabled, or improperly configured, you must use the FLASH-resident BIOS Setup Utility (F2) to enable it so that you can use the...

  • Page 150: Running The Ssu

    Running the SSU 1. Turn on your video monitor and your system. 2. There are two ways to start the SSU: After creating an SSU diskette from the CD: Insert the SSU diskette in drive A, and reboot your server from the diskette. From diskette after installing your operating system: Insert the SSU diskette in Drive A.

  • Page 151: Customizing The Ssu

    Customizing the SSU The SSU lets you customize the user interface according to your preferences. The AF sets these preferences and saves them in the AF.INI file so that they take effect the next time you start the SSU. There are three user-customizable settings: Color—this button lets you change the default colors associated with different items on the screen with predefined color combinations.

  • Page 152: Launching A Task

    Launching a Task It is possible to have many tasks open at the same time, although some tasks may require complete control to avoid possible conflicts. The tasks achieve complete control by keeping the task as the center of operation until the user closes the task window.

  • Page 153: Resource Configuration Add-In (Rca) Window

    Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window The RCA provides three major functions: Creates representations of devices that cannot be discovered by the system (ISA cards) Modifies the contents of the system by adding and removing devices Modifies the resources used by devices. You can use the RCA window to define an ISA card or add an ISA card by clicking on the appropriate button.

  • Page 154: Defining An Isa Card

    RCA Window Defining an ISA Card An ISA card usually comes with a vendor-created .CFG file that specifies the resources the card requires to function properly. If the .CFG file is unavailable, you must manually create it or define the card through the SSU. Defining an ISA card consists of specifying the name of the card and the resources it consumes.

  • Page 155: Adding And Removing Isa Cards

    Adding and Removing ISA Cards Adding and removing cards through the RCA provides a way for the RCA to run its conflict detection algorithms on the resources requested by the cards. This alerts you to any possible problems with that particular card in the current configuration.

  • Page 156: Modifying Resources

    Modifying Resources Modifying the resources of a device may be necessary to accommodate certain operating systems, applications, and drivers. It may also be necessary to modify resources to resolve a conflict. To modify the resources associated with a device: 1. Highlight the device in the Devices section of the RCA window. 2.

  • Page 157: Recommended Resource Settings

    Recommended Resource Settings The following table shows the recommended RCA system board settings for a sample system and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to the settings. SYSTEM GROUP NORMAL SETTING YOUR CONFIGURATION System Identification and Version Information SSU Configuration File Version Display Only...

  • Page 158: System Resource Usage

    System Resource Usage Clicking on the Resource Use button in the Configuration window displays the System Resource Usage window. This window shows what resources each device is consuming. This information is useful for choosing resources if a conflict occurs. Devices can be organized according to the resources the user wants to examine using the options in the Resource section of the screen.

  • Page 159: Multiboot Add-In (Mba) Window

    Multiboot Add-in (MBA) Window The MBA lets you set the system boot priority. The boot priority is the order the BIOS uses to boot the operating system from various devices in your system. To set the boot priority of your system: 1.

  • Page 160: System Event Log (Sel) Window

    System Event Log (SEL) Window The SEL displays information on the events stored in the system log area. 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.

  • Page 161: Exiting The Ssu

    Exiting the SSU Exiting the SSU causes all windows to close. 1. Exit the SSU by opening the menu bar item File in the SSU Main window. 2. Click on Exit or Highlight Exit, and press Enter. System Setup Utility B-15...
  • Page 162 B-16 System Setup Utility...

  • Page 163: C Emergency Management Port

    Emergency Management Port Emergency Management Port How the EMP Works EMP Requirements and Configurations Setting Up the Server for the EMP Main EMP Window Phonebook Management Plug-ins...

  • Page 164: Emergency Management Port

    Emergency Management Port The Emergency Management Port (EMP) allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection. The COM2 port on your server provides an interface to Console Manager software located in a second system. Modem Managed Server Management Console Sensors Event Console...

  • Page 165: How The Emp Works

    How the EMP Works The EMP shares use of the COM 2 port with your system. When the EMP has control of the port, the port operates in command state. When the system has control of it, the port operates in redirect state. When connecting to a server, the EMP checks to determine the current COM 2 port state.
  • Page 166 Console in Redirect State The above figure shows the EMP window in redirect state with the terminal window. The text that appears on the server monitor displays in the redirect window. Availability of the various EMP features is determined by two things: the EMP access mode selected during configuration in the System Management Submenu of the BIOS Server Menu, and if the server's COM 2 port is configured for console redirect in BIOS.

  • Page 167: Emp Requirements And Configurations

    EMP Access Modes (Server not Configured for Console Redirect) Mode Server is powered off During POST After OS boots Disabled Redirect window appears, but is Redirect window Redirect window blank appears, but is blank appears, but is blank Pre-boot EMP commands available EMP commands Redirect window available...

  • Page 168: Setting Up The Server For The Emp

    Setting Up the Server for the EMP To use the EMP, you must configure the server's BIOS with specific settings. These settings take place in two submenus of the BIOS Server menu, the System Management Submenu and the Console Redirect Submenu. The earlier BIOS settings section shows all available options.

  • Page 169: Console Redirection Submenu

    Console Redirection Submenu These settings in the Console Redirection Submenu of the Server menu must be set exactly as noted to be able to use the EMP. COM Port Address: Select 2F8. This is the COM 2 port that must be used by the EMP.

  • Page 170: Status Bar

    Status Bar The status bar displays at the bottom of the current window. It contains the following status information: SERVER NAME: the name of the server (stored in the Phonebook). LINE: the type of line connection. This would be either direct or modem. MODE: either Redirect of EMP, depending on whether the EMP has control of the COM 2 port.

  • Page 171: Server Control Operations

    Server Control Operations Three server control operations are available from the menu or toolbar of the main EMP window, remote server connection, powering the server on and off, and resetting the server. The server console mode can also be switched between EMP active and BIOS redirect modes through post-power-up and reset options.

  • Page 172: Power On/Off

    Serial Line - must be filled out when the line selection is set to Direct connect (Serial Line).  Baud Rate - must be 19200 for EMP to connect properly.  COM Port No. - set the COM Port number to which the null modem serial cable is connected.

  • Page 173: Reset

    Reset Selecting Reset from the Action menu generates the Reset dialog so that you can remotely reset the server with post-reset options. Reset Dialog Options available in the dialog are: System Reset - resets the server with the selected post-reset options. This operation is not allowed if the server is configured in RESTRICTED mode for EMP operations.

  • Page 174: Phonebook

    Phonebook The EMP provides a support plug-in known as the Phonebook. The Phonebook stores names and numbers of servers in a list that can be updated by adding, modifying or deleting entries. The Phonebook can be opened from the main menu and tool bars, or launched from the Connect dialog by clicking the Config button.

  • Page 175: Management Plug-Ins

    Management Plug-ins SEL Viewer The SEL viewer provides access to the System Event Log on the server and can display records in either hexadecimal or text (verbose) form. Options available through the SEL viewer (see the SEL Viewer figure below) are: View the SEL from a file Save the SEL to a file View SEL summary info...

  • Page 176: Sel Viewer Menu Options

    SEL Viewer Menu Options The following menu options are found on the SEL viewer menu bar: File  Open - you can view SEL data from a previously saved file if it was stored in binary format. Selecting the Open menu item allows you to specify a filename under which the data is found.

  • Page 177: Sensor Type Codes

    Sensor Type Codes The Sensor Type Code Table provides information regarding: The type of sensor generating the SEL entry The name of the sensor The microcontroller which initiated the SEL entry The warning or error which initiated the SEL entry. Using the Sensor Type Code Table Compare the Sensor Type and Number message shown in the SEL viewer display (above) to the Sensor Type/Number in Verbose column in the table below.
  • Page 178 Sensor Type Codes (continued) Sensor Type and Number in Verbose Sensor Name Generator ID Voltage # 06 5V Standby Voltage # 07 Baseboard SCSI-A Term1 Voltage # 08 Baseboard SCSI-A Term2 Voltage # 09 Baseboard SCSI-A Term3 Voltage # 0A Baseboard –12V Voltage # 0B Baseboard SCSI-B Term1...

  • Page 179: Sdr Viewer

    System Event Logging Format Table Sensor Type and Sensor Type and Event Description Event type Event Description Number in verbose Number in hex in hex System Event #EF 12 EF E7 01 -- -- System Boot Event System Boot Event …...

  • Page 180: Sdr Viewer Menu Options

    SDR Viewer Menu Options The following menu options are found on the SDR viewer menu bar: File  Close - closes the SDR viewer.  Exit - exits the EMP. View  Display all Records - displays all records from the SDR repository. ...

  • Page 181: Fru Viewer Menu Options

    FRU Viewer Menu Options The following menu options are found on the FRU viewer menu bar: File  Close - closes the FRU viewer.  Exit - exits the EMP. View  Display all Records - displays all FRU data, which consists of chassis, board, and product information.
  • Page 182 C-20 Emergency Management Port Console...

  • Page 183: D System Status Hardware Support Information

    System Status Hardware Support Information...
  • Page 184 System Status Hardware Support Information This appendix helps you identify and find a system status hardware item indicated by one of several software monitoring components. The software monitoring components as they are related to the hardware system status items are listed in the following table: Software Monitoring Components/Hardware System Status Items Software Monitoring Component Hardware System Status Item...

  • Page 185: Glossary

    Glossary (Alternating Current) The type of current available in wall outlets. All computers must convert alternating current to direct current to operate. See also DC. address A label, name, or number that identifies a location in computer memory. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) A standard number assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters and keyboard control code keys to enable the transfer of information between different types of computers and peripherals.
  • Page 186 (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. (bits per second) The number of bits transferred in one second during serial communication, such as modem transmission.
  • Page 187 (Central Processing Unit) See microprocessor. (Cathode-Ray Tube) The type of video display used in monitors for desktop computers. (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.
  • Page 188 The Emergency Management Port (EMP) provides an interface to the Console Manager. This interface allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection. (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.
  • Page 189 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.
  • Page 190 (Local Area Network) A group of computers linked together within a limited area to exchange information. (Liquid Crystal Display) The type of video display used in portable computers. (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.
  • Page 191 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. operating system A set of programs that provides the interface between other software programs and the computer.
  • Page 192 POST Power-On-Self-Test. (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.
  • Page 193 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.
  • Page 194 10 Glossary...

  • Page 195: Equipment Log

    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.
  • Page 196 Serial Number Component Manufacturer Name & Model (if available) Date Installed Server System Board Processor 1 DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 3 Modem Diskette Drive A Diskette Drive B Tape Drive 1 Tape Drive 2 CD-ROM Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 Hard Disk Drive 3...

  • Page 197: Index

    Index Add-in boards Integrated Peripheral Configuration menu, ISA, B-2 configuring in Setup, 3-9 PCI, B-2 Intrusion detection, 1-13, 1-14 Administrative password, 1-14 Advanced Menu, configuring in Setup, 3-7 feature summary, 1-10 Battery Jumpers installing, 4-7 boot block write protect, 3-25 BIOS boot option, 3-25 recovering, 3-27...
  • Page 198 network, 5-15 SCI files, B-2 PCI installation tips, 5-16 when to run, B-2 Processor, 4-8 User password, 1-14 Real-time clock Utilities running SCU to configure settings, 4-7 Emergency Management Port Console, C-2 Write protect boot block, jumper, 3- SCI files, B-2 27, 3-28 software locking feature, 1-14 Security, 1-14...
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