NEC Express5800/120Rj-2 User's Guide

N8100-1410F/1411F/1412F/1440FNEC Express5800/120Rj-2User's Guide3rd Edition2-2008ONL-510_002_03-120Rj2-100-99-0801

ivCONTENTSSymbols Used in This User's Guide and Warning Labels...ivPreface ...

4-10 Configuring Your ServerPCI Configuration– Onboard Video Controller submenuOption Parameter Description Your SettingVGA Controller Disabled[Enabl

Configuring Your Server 4-11Peripheral ConfigurationIMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are notoverlapped with others. If th

4-12 Configuring Your ServerAdvanced Chipset ControlOption Parameter Description Your SettingMultimedia Timer [Disabled]EnabledSpecify whether the sy

Configuring Your Server 4-13SecurityThe Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security."Press Enter on "S

4-14 Configuring Your ServerOption Parameter Description Your SettingSet UserPasswordUp to eightalphanumericsSupervisor password controls accessto th

Configuring Your Server 4-15ServerOption Parameter Description Your SettingSystemManagement– System Management submenu isdisplayed.ConsoleRedirecti

4-16 Configuring Your ServerOption Parameter Description Your SettingPost Error Pause Disabled[Enabled]Specify whether to stop the POST onceat the en

Configuring Your Server 4-17System Management SubmenuOption Parameter Description Your SettingBIOS Version – Displays the current BIOS version.(Vie

4-18 Configuring Your ServerConsole Redirection SubmenuOption Parameter Description Your SettingBIOS RedirectionPort[Disabled]Serial Port ASerial Por

Configuring Your Server 4-19BMC LAN Configuration SubmenuOption Parameter Description Your SettingIP Address [192.168.001.001] Specify an IP addres

vNEC ESMPRO ...2-21Maintenance

4-20 Configuring Your ServerBootIf you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set theboot prior

Configuring Your Server 4-21ExitThe options on the menu are described below.Exit Saving ChangesExit after writing all modified BIOS SETUP item valu

4-22 Configuring Your ServerRAID CONFIGURATIONThis section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Internal RAIDControll

Configuring Your Server 4-23RAID LevelsThe record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the InternalRAID Contro

4-24 Configuring Your ServerVirtual DiskVirtual disk is a logical drive defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. Theallowab

Configuring Your Server 4-25RAID LevelsCharacteristics of RAID LevelsThe table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels.Level Function Re

4-26 Configuring Your ServerRAID0In RAID0, data to be recorded is distributed to HDDs. The mode is called "striping".In the figure below, d

Configuring Your Server 4-27RAID5In RAID5, data is distributed to HDDs by striping and, at the same time, the parity (redundant data)is distributed

4-28 Configuring Your ServerConfiguration by Internal RAID ControllerThis section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System b

Configuring Your Server 4-29Patrol ReadThe patrol read gives the read & verify test in the entire area of HDDs. It can be performed for allHDDs

viInstalling Disk Array Controller Driver (N8103-90)... 5-25Available switch options for Win

4-30 Configuring Your ServerBackground InitializeThe Background Initialize is automatically executed when RAID5 virtual disk is created in the diskgr

Configuring Your Server 4-31ReconstructionThe reconstruction feature is used to change configuration and/or RAID level of existing virtualdisk. The

4-32 Configuring Your ServerIMPORTANT: Note the following for the Reconstruction: Be sure to make backup copy of data and perform ConsistencyCheck

Configuring Your Server 4-33Before Using WebBIOSRead the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using"WebBIO

4-34 Configuring Your ServerNotes on Creating Virtual Drive The HDDs configuring the disk group should have the same capacity and rotation speed.

Configuring Your Server 4-35Using WebBIOSStarting WebBIOS 1. Press Esc when the screen as shown below appears after powered on the server. 2. Pres

4-36 Configuring Your ServerMain MenuShown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. Select a controller tooperate WebBIOS,

Configuring Your Server 4-37When the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the WebBIOS Top Menu appears.IMPORTANT: "X:X:X" shown in

4-38 Configuring Your ServerAdapter PropertiesWhen you click [Adapter Properties] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the configuration information isdisplayed.Clic

Configuring Your Server 4-39The detailed settings is continued to the next page. Click [Next] to view more information.

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4-40 Configuring Your ServerDefault settings and their explanationItem Default Description ChangeBattery Backup PresentNoneDisplays Properties.• Whe

Configuring Your Server 4-41How to change setting valueOn [Adapter Properties] screen, change a parameter to desired value, and then click [Submit]

4-42 Configuring Your ServerScan DevicesWhen you click [Scan Devices] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the HDDs connected are detected again.Use this feature whe

Configuring Your Server 4-43Virtual DisksWhen you click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the VD that hasalready been c

4-44 Configuring Your ServerPhysical DrivesWhen you click [Physical Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the physicaldrive (HDD) appe

Configuring Your Server 4-45Physical Drives PropertiesTake the following procedures to check Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example t

4-46 Configuring Your ServerConfiguration WizardUse this wizard to configure a RAID system using the HDDs connected. The detailed explanation ofthis

Configuring Your Server 4-47ExitWhen you click [Exit] on WebBIOS Top Menu, a confirmation screen to exit from WebBIOS isdisplayed. Click [Yes] to e

4-48 Configuring Your ServerConfiguring Virtual DiskThis section describes the procedures for configuration of VD (virtual disk) using WebBIOS.Config

Configuring Your Server 4-49When you select [New Configuration] or [Add Configuration], the screen as shown below appears.Custom Configuration: All

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4-50 Configuring Your ServerUse this menu to define several physical drives (PD) as a disk group (DG).

Configuring Your Server 4-51 1. To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting physical drives(HDDs) in DG. 2. Upon comp

4-52 Configuring Your Server 4. After the DG has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. 5. Then, the Span Definition screen a

Configuring Your Server 4-53 6. Select a DG to define VD from "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN].The DG is defined

4-54 Configuring Your ServerDefine the virtual disk (VD) in DG that has been created in previous step. When DG was defined,[VD Definition] screen is

Configuring Your Server 4-55As an example, define a RAID5 VD of yyyyy MB. 1. Specify the necessary parameters in left columns. 2. Enter "yyy

4-56 Configuring Your Server 6. VD 0 is created in DG 0 as shown in the screen below. 7. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, click

Configuring Your Server 4-57 11. The WebBIOS Top Menu is displayed. Virtual Disk you have created is displayed in thelower right frame of the scre

4-58 Configuring Your ServerConfigure SPANThe following explains the sample procedure to configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) with fourHDDs.IMPORTANT

Configuring Your Server 4-59 2. To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting HDDs in DG.(In the example, two DGs will b

ixAppendix E Installing Windows Server 2003 ... E-1BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003

4-60 Configuring Your Server 5. Configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) using the two DGs that have been created inprevious step. When DGs were defined

Configuring Your Server 4-61 7. Then, select DG1 and click [Add to SPAN]. When the two DGs are defined in the "Span"field to the right,

4-62 Configuring Your Server 9. Make sure that both DG0 and DG1 are defined as VD 0, then click [Next] at the lowerright of the screen. 10. On the

Configuring Your Server 4-63 11. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save theconfigura

4-64 Configuring Your ServerParameters for VD DefinitionListed below are parameters for Configuration Wizard.Item Parameter RemarksRAID LevelRAID 0 /

Configuring Your Server 4-65The Write Policy has the following modes depending on combination with WrtThru for BAD BBU.Select a mode suitable for y

4-66 Configuring Your ServerOperation of Various FeaturesCheck Consistency 1. Start WebBIOS. 2. Click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu. 3. Selec

Configuring Your Server 4-67 6. The progress of Check Consistency is displayed on the left frame of Virtual Disks screen. 7. Click [Home] at the

4-68 Configuring Your ServerManual RebuildDescribed below are procedures based on assumption:One of the HDDs failed in a RAID5 virtual disk configure

Configuring Your Server 4-69 4. Select "Make Global HSP" or "Make Dedicated HSP" on the lower part of the screen, andthen clic

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4-70 Configuring Your ServerSetting Hot SpareDescribed below are procedures based on assumption:Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with thr

Configuring Your Server 4-71 4. Select [Make Global HSP] or [Make Dedicated HSP] on the lower right of the screen, andthen click [Go] on the lower

4-72 Configuring Your Server 5. The status for the newly connected HDD changes to "HOTSPARE". 6. Click [Home] at the lower left of the sc

Configuring Your Server 4-73ReconstructionDescribed below are procedures based on assumption:Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with thre

4-74 Configuring Your Server 3. Setting menu for VD 0 is displayed.

Configuring Your Server 4-75 4. On the right of the screen, items required for reconstruction are displayed. 5. Select "Migration with addit

4-76 Configuring Your ServerWebBIOS and Universal RAID UtilityYou can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RAID

Configuring Your Server 4-77Disk ArrayWebBIOS manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. You can see a number of Disk Arraywhere [DG X] in Ph

4-78 Configuring Your ServerThe setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting valueItem Setting level of Universal RAID Utility Setting val

Configuring Your Server 4-79CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERSWith the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data

Chapter 1Notes on Using Your ServerThis chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.

4-80 Configuring Your ServerThe following describe the clearing procedure.WARNINGObserve the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure

Configuring Your Server 4-81Clearing CMOS Data 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of

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Chapter 5Installing the Operating System with ExpressSetupThis section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the follo

5-2 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupAbout Express Setup"Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System.

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3Microsoft Windows Server 2003This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows® Server

5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupService Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER SupportsThe EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server support

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5About the Hardware ComponentsWhen you install the Windows Server 2003, Express Setup requires

5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupAbout the System Partition SizeThe system partition size can be calculated from the following f

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below will

1-2 Notes on Using Your ServerWARNING LABELSThe warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server toinf

5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupFLOW OF SETUPThis section visually describes the flow of the setup operated by Express Setup.Lo

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9INSTALLING THE WINDOWS SERVER 2003Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or inputting

5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5. [Load parameters] steps are displayed.[Do not load parameters](1) Select [Do not load p

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 6. Select the installing Operating System.Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] fr

5-12 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 8. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition.[Specify medium / Partit

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 9. Enter the user information and client license mode.[Enter basic parameters] steps are d

5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 11. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used.[Enter domain account] steps are display

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 13. Select the installing applications.[Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm

5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 15. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in [Start Express setup] step. 1

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 19. If you selected [Install the Service Pack] at [Specify Medium Partition] step, follow

Notes on Using Your Server 1-3Internal View

5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupINSTALLING AND SETTING DEVICE DRIVERSFollow these steps to install and configure the device

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 7. Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. 8. Cl

5-20 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupNetwork DriverSpecify the details of network driver.One standard network driver that is moun

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21Also, add or delete any protocols and services if necessary.You can operate the process on t

5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupOptional Network Board DriverIf you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-119/111/12

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is

5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. If necessary to set the adapter priority setting, refer the following step. If not, go

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25Graphics Accelerator DriverIf you utilize standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your

5-26 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupAvailable switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini fileMany different switches will b

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-27SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMSSetup the following issue in advance so that your computer can r

PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMERThe information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is thevaluable pro

1-4 Notes on Using Your ServerSAFETY NOTESThis section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure properand s

5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupIMPORTANT:Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 4. Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debuggin

5-30 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupWindows Dr. WatsonWindows Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any applicatio

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31Network MonitorUtilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network tr

5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupINSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIESVarious maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPR

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33MAKING BACKUP COPIES OF SYSTEM INFORMATIONThe system information includes the current BIOS s

5-34 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupInstalling with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage DeviceThis section explains how to setup with th

Notes on Using Your Server 1-5CAUTIONKeep water or foreign matter away from the server.Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter

1-6 Notes on Using Your ServerPower Supply and Power Cord UseWARNINGDo not hold the power plug with a wet hand.Do not disconnect/connect the plug w

Notes on Using Your Server 1-7RackCAUTIONDo not carry or install the server only by a single person.More than one person is required to carry or in

1-8 Notes on Using Your ServerInstallation, Relocation, Storage, and ConnectionWARNINGDisconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing th

Notes on Using Your Server 1-9CAUTIONDo not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged toa power source.Make sure to pow

1-10 Notes on Using Your ServerCleaning and Working with Internal DevicesWARNINGDo not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.Never attempt to di

Notes on Using Your Server 1-11During OperationCAUTIONDo not pull out or remove the server from the rack unnecessarily.Do not pull out or remove th

1-12 Notes on Using Your ServerFOR PROPER OPERATIONObserve the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring t

Notes on Using Your Server 1-13 Store the unit under the storage condition (temperature: –10°C - 55°C, humidity: 20% -80%, without condensation)

Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary.SAFETY INDICATIONSFollow the instructions in this User's Guide for y

1-14 Notes on Using Your ServerTRANSFER TO THIRD PARTYThe following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided wi

Notes on Using Your Server 1-15DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES Dispose the server, all the internal devices and DVD-ROMs according to all national lawsa

1-16 Notes on Using Your ServerUSER SUPPORTBefore Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: 1. Check if the power cord

Notes on Using Your Server 1-17Advice for HealthThe longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you becometired, which may cause disorde

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Chapter 2General DescriptionThis chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. Itincludes names and functions

2-2 General DescriptionExternal View1 Drive cover2 Logic cover3 Switches, indicators, and front I/Os4 Backup file device bay5 Floppy disk drive bay6

General Description 2-3Front View with Front Bezel AttachedThe following figure shows the location of the front system features.ID1 Front bezelThe fr

2-4 General DescriptionFront View with Front Bezel Removed0123451 Handles (1 at the right and left each)Hold the handles when dismounting/mounting th

General Description 2-56 Serial port B (COM B) connectorUsed to communicate with the remote console via direct connection.7 Backup device bayMount an

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNINGLABELSAttentionsIndicates that improper use may cause an electric shock.Indicates that improper use

2-6 General DescriptionRear View1 Low-profile PCI board extension slotsMount PCI boards of the low-profile type into the slots. The slots are called

General Description 2-710 DUMP switch (NMI)Press this switch to dump memory.11 UID (Unit ID) switchPress this switch to turn on/off the UID LEDs on t

2-8 General DescriptionInternal View1 Backplane2 Cooling fans2-1: FAN12-2: FAN22-3: FAN32-4: FAN42-5: FAN5 (redundant option)2-6: FAN6 (redundant opt

General Description 2-9Mother Board1 Power connector2 Power signal connector3 USB connector4 Unused connector5 Jumper switch for redundant fan6 Unuse

2-10 General DescriptionSTATUS INDICATORSThis section explains the indication and meanings of the server LEDs.POWER LED ( )The green POWER LED lights

General Description 2-11STATUS LEDindicationDescription ProcedureOn (green) The server is operating normally. –Flashing(green)• The server is operat

2-12 General DescriptionDISK ACCESS LED ( )The DISK ACCESS LED indicates the status of the hard disk drive mounted in the 3.5-inch diskbay.The LED tu

General Description 2-13Hard Disk Drive LEDThe disk LED located on the drive carrier indicates the following depending on the status: Flashing (gre

2-14 General DescriptionLAN Connector LEDsThere are two LEDs for each of the three LAN ports (connectors) on the rear panel.  LINK/ACT LEDsEach LI

General Description 2-15AC POWER LEDThere is an AC POWER LED for the power supply unit on the rear. The LED turns green andflashes when the power sup

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These l

2-16 General DescriptionSTANDARD FEATURESHigh performance High-reliability Quad-core Intel Xeon ProcessorN8100-1410F: 2.00GHzN8100-1411F: 2.50GHzN

General Description 2-17Remote Management FeatureServer management is concentrated in the Remote Management Controller (RMC). The RMC andassociated c

2-18 General DescriptionDegradation FeatureThe degradation feature automatically isolates a failed DIMM or processor to assure continuousoperation of

General Description 2-19System SecurityTo help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable frontbezel and Se

2-20 General DescriptionNEC EXPRESSBUILDERThe DVD-ROM that comes with the server contains a setup utility called "NECEXPRESSBUILDER."The ma

General Description 2-21NEC ESMPROThe NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPROincludes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for

2-22 General DescriptionUSING YOUR SERVERThis section describes basic operations of the server including how to use devices such as theoptical disk d

General Description 2-23 3. Slide the front bezel to the left a little to remove the tab from the frame and then removethe front bezel from the serv

2-24 General DescriptionPOWER SwitchUse the POWER switch to turn on/off the server.Power OnPress the POWER switch on the front of the computer chassi

General Description 2-25POSTPOST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the system memory.When you power on the server, the sy

TrademarksNEC ESMPRO and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are trademarks of NEC Corporation.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks

2-26 General DescriptionPOST Execution FlowThe following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order.IMPORTANT: Do not make key entri

General Description 2-27 5. If you set a password using the BIOS setup utility, SETUP, the password entry screenappears upon successful completion o

2-28 General DescriptionIdentification of Servers (UID Switch)An "UID (Unit ID) LED" is provided on the front panel and rear panel. If more

General Description 2-29Optical Disk DriveThe server is provided with the optical disk drive on its front to read data from a disc.CAUTIONObserve the

2-30 General Description 5. As shown in the figure below, hold the tray with a hand and press the disc with fingers ofanother hand to make the hole

General Description 2-31After taking out the disc, return the tray into the drive.When you fail to eject the tray with the Eject button and take out

2-32 General DescriptionNOTE: Use of the DiscKeep the following notes in mind to use the disc for the server: For the disk which does not conform t

Chapter 3Setting Up Your ServerThis chapter describes how to set up the server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.

3-2 Setting Up Your ServerSETUP FLOWFollow the flowchart below to set up the server.Selecting the server siteSelect a suitable site for the server an

Setting Up Your Server 3-3SELECTING SERVER SITETo use the server, install it on a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly.Refer to the documentation att

iPREFACEWelcome to the NEC Express5800/120Rj-2 server.The NEC Express5800 server holds powerful performance and employs the latest technology toimplem

3-4 Setting Up Your ServerDo not install the rack in the places listed below. Installing the rack or mounting the server on therack in such a place m

Setting Up Your Server 3-5INSTALLING THE SERVERThis subsection provides the instructions for installing the server into a rack cabinet. (Thissubsec

3-6 Setting Up Your ServerInstallationThis server can be installed in either the NEC rack or a third vendor's rack. Take the following stepsto i

Setting Up Your Server 3-7 2. While pushing the unlock button on the front of the server, hold the rails and slowly movethem toward the rear of th

3-8 Setting Up Your Server 5. While pushing the levers, move the removed rail assemblies toward the directionindicated by an arrow in the figure, to

Setting Up Your Server 3-9Installing rail assemblies 1. Insert the square projection of the rail assembly into the angle hole on the 19-inch rackun

3-10 Setting Up Your ServerInstalling the ServerCAUTIONObserve the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to followthese instruc

Setting Up Your Server 3-11 2. At least two persons are required to install the server. Securely hold the server and installit in the rack.Firmly

3-12 Setting Up Your ServerIMPORTANT: Be very careful not to get your finger caught in the levers or rails. Insert both sides of inner rails stra

Setting Up Your Server 3-13Installing the front bezel 1. Install the front bezel so that the left tab on the front bezel engages with the chassis f

iiABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDEThis User's Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the server.This User's Guide also covers useful proce

3-14 Setting Up Your ServerRemovalRemove the server from the rack in the following procedure.CAUTIONObserve the following instructions to use the ser

Setting Up Your Server 3-15 4. While pushing the left and the right unlock buttons on the front of the server, pull out theserver from the rack sl

3-16 Setting Up Your Server 7. To remove the rail assembly, pull out the rail toward you while pushing the lever.Lever

Setting Up Your Server 3-17CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICESConnect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide v

3-18 Setting Up Your Server012345ADevice with the serialinterface(Management PC only)KeyboardMouseHub(multiport repeater)*1 Any USB keyboard and mous

Setting Up Your Server 3-19CONNECTING POWER CORDConnect the provided power cord to the server.WARNINGObserve the following instructions to use the

3-20 Setting Up Your ServerTo connect the power cord from the server to an uninterruptive power supply (UPS), use serviceoutlets on the rear of the U

Setting Up Your Server 3-21TURNING ON THE SERVERPower on your system as follows. 1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keybo

3-22 Setting Up Your ServerAfter a few seconds your system begins the internal Power-On Self Test (POST). POSTautomatically checks the system board,

Setting Up Your Server 3-23INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEMSee Chapter 5 for installing the Microsoft Windows Server network operating system.To install

iiiAppendix C IRQ and I/O Port Addressprovides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned.Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2

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Chapter 4Configuring Your ServerConfiguration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configureyour system, as well

4-2 Configuring Your ServerStarting SETUP UtilityPowering on the server starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEClo

Configuring Your Server 4-3Description on On-Screen Items and Key UsageUse the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functio

4-4 Configuring Your ServerMenu and Parameter DescriptionsThe SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server

Configuring Your Server 4-5MainOption Parameter Description Your SettingSystem Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time.System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the sys

4-6 Configuring Your ServerPrimary IDE Master/Primary IDE Slave/Secondary IDE Master/Secondary IDESlaveCorrespondence between the menu items and devi

Configuring Your Server 4-7Processor SettingsOption Parameter Description Your SettingProcessor Retest [No]YesIf yes, BIOS will clear historicalpro

4-8 Configuring Your ServerAdvancedOption Parameter Description Your SettingMemory Configuration – Displays Memory Configurationsubmenu.PCI Configura

Configuring Your Server 4-9Memory ConfigurationOption Parameter Description Your SettingSystem Memory nnn KB Indicates the total capacity of the ba