NEC Express5800/GT110b User's Guide

N8100-1592F/1593F/1594F NEC Express5800/GT110b EXP260A User's Guide 1st Edition 4-2010 ONL-510_015_01-GT110b-1

iv CONTENTS Preface ...

4-34 Configuring Your Server 3. When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select "Yes." The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning inform

Configuring Your Server 4-35 7. Press F10 to create virtual drive. The "Virtual Drives Configured" screen appears. (The figure below shows

4-36 Configuring Your Server (5) "Span: Sets Span. Parameter Remarks SPAN=NO Does not set span. SPAN=YES Sets span. When performing SPAN, crea

Configuring Your Server 4-37 16. Execute Check Consistency on the virtual drive that has been initialized. See "Check Consistency" for det

4-38 Configuring Your Server Manual Rebuild Replace hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Execute rebuilding Exit LSI Sof

Configuring Your Server 4-39 Setting Hot Spare Install a hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Set for hot spare. Exit LS

4-40 Configuring Your Server 7. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT:  Select "O

Configuring Your Server 4-41 Check Consistency Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Perform Check Consistency Exit LSI Software RAID Confi

4-42 Configuring Your Server Others  Clear Configuration Clears configuration information. Select "Configure" → "Clear Configuration

Configuring Your Server 4-43 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration

v Selecting Server Site...3-4 Connec

4-44 Configuring Your Server Disk Array LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. You can see a number

Configuring Your Server 4-45 The setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting value Item Setting level of Universal RAID Utility Setting v

4-46 Configuring Your Server CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS You can use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server. IMPORTANT: 

Configuring Your Server 4-47 The following describe the clearing procedure. WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never atte

4-48 Configuring Your Server Clearing Password 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of th

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

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

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3 Windows Server 2008 R2 This section explains how to install Windows Server 2008 R2 by using

5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Supported Mass Storage Controllers The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system supports

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 Connecting Hard Disk Drive If you create multiple logical drives in your system, see "R

vi Setting for Solving Problems...5-80 Memory Dump

5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About the System Partition Size When the system is Windows Server 2008 R2 Required partition s

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7 NOTE: When new partition is created, initial 100MB is assigned as boot partition by Windows

5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Flow of Setup Loading parameters (Step 2)Select the operating system (Step 3)NextRAID configur

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9 Installing the Windows Server 2008 R2 Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or input

5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5. When the Software Licence Agreement screen of Windows PE appears, click [Yes]. 6. Sel

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 7. [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not loa

5-12 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 8. Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install the Windows (64bit editions)] f

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 NOTES:  You can use only the physical devices that have same model number to configure l

5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT:  About partition size – Specify the partition size larger than required mi

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 11. Enter the user information. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the

vii POST Error Messages ...8-6 Beep Codes..

5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 12. Enter the setting of the network protocol. [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displaye

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 14. Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Con

5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 15. Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 17. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in [Start Express setup] step.

5-20 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 20. [Agree Software License Agreement] screen appears. (Full Installation only) Read the l

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21 <Server Core Installation> In the following screen, enter your password into "Pa

5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the devic

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 Optional Network Board Driver (N8104-121/125A/126) The drivers for Optional Network Board D

5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Create Team 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Open [Network adapters] → [Intel(R) xxx] pro

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25 NOTE: Adapter priority config can be confirmed by the following procedure: 1. Click [TEAM:

viii Appendix B Other Precautions...B-1 Transfer Rate of the On-b

5-26 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Remove Team 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Click [Network adapters], and open [TEAM: &q

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-27 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your s

5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Windows Server 2008 This section explains how to install Windows Server 2008 by using the E

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the serve

5-30 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Mounting MO Device Do not mount an MO device on this computer during the Windows installati

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31 About the System Partition Size When the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition

5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup When the system is Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) Edition Required partition size = siz

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33 Flow of Setup Loading parameters (Step 2)Select the operating system (Step 3)NextRAID conf

5-34 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing the Windows Server 2008 Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or inputti

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-35 5. When the Software Licence Agreement screen of Windows PE appears, click [Yes]. 6. Sel

ix About Removable Media ... E-2 Floppy Disk Driv

5-36 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 7. [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not loa

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-37 8. Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] o

5-38 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup NOTES:  You can use only the physical devices that have same model number to configure l

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-39 IMPORTANT:  About partition size – Specify the partition size larger than required mi

5-40 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 11. Enter the user information. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-41 12. Enter the setting of the network protocol. [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displaye

5-42 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 14. Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Con

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-43 15. Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm

5-44 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 17. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in [Start Express setup] step.

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-45 20. [Agree Software License Agreement] screen appears. Read the license terms carefully. I

x Appendix G Installing Windows Server 2003...G-1 BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 ..

5-46 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 22. When the following message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Del. 23. Log on to the system

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-47 In the following screen, enter "Administrator" into [UserName], your password int

5-48 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the devic

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-49 For a server running a Server Core installation 1. Note down the current settings (e.g. IP

5-50 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. Two standard network drivers that are

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-51 Setup Team Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more

5-52 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. Select a team mode, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Following team types are supporte

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-53 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. 1. Start Device Manager. 2. P

5-54 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your s

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-55 Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 by

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of your server.

5-56 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the serve

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-57 About the Hardware Components When you install the Windows Server 2003, Express Setup requi

5-58 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the follow

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-59 Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below wi

5-60 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup FLOW OF SETUP This section visually describes the flow of the setup operated by Express Set

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-61 INSTALLING Windows Server 2003 Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or inputting s

5-62 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. Select [Perform the Express setup] from the Top Menu, click [Next].

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-63 7. [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not lo

5-64 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 8. Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] f

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-65 10. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Part

1-2 Notes on Using Your Server WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to in

5-66 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 11. Enter the user information and client license mode. [Enter basic parameters] steps are

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-67 13. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displa

5-68 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 15. Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-69 17. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in [Start Express setup] step.

5-70 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 19. Read the contents carefully and click [Yes] if you do agree. If you do not agree, clic

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-71 INSTALLING AND SETTING DEVICE DRIVERS Follow these steps to install and configure the devic

5-72 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. Click [Next]. 7. Click [Install]. 8. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-73 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is m

5-74 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Optional Network Board Driver If you want to use optional Network Board (N8104-111/112/119/

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-75 Setup Team Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more

Notes on Using Your Server 1-3 SAFETY NOTES This section provides notes on using your server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper a

5-76 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. Select a team mode, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Following team types are supporte

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-77 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. When PROSet is not installed 1

5-78 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup When PROSet is installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and doub

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-79 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your s

5-80 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-81 NOTES:  To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is re

5-82 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 12. Click [OK]. The message to restart the system may appear according to the modified spe

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-83 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition  To specify "Complete Memory Du

5-84 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 9. On the [Paging file size for each drive] box, specify as follows: – A value larger tha

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-85 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions  To specify "Complete Memory Dump"

PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valua

1-4 Notes on Using Your Server Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the

5-86 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 4. Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debuggin

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-87 How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File When the system is Windows Server 2008 R2 "

5-88 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup When the system is Windows Server 2008 "User-mode Process Dump" is the file that

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-89 When the system is Windows Server 2003 (Dr. Watson) Dr. Watson is a debugger for applicatio

5-90 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Monitor Utilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-91 Network Monitor (Windows Server 2003) To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the

5-92 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist Before Re-installing th

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-93 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or

5-94 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup INSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIES Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EX

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-95 MAKING BACKUP COPIES OF SYSTEM INFORMATION The system information includes the current BIOS

Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 CAUTION Use the authorized power cord only. Use only the power cord that comes with your server. Use of an unaut

5-96 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing with the OEM-Disk for Mass Storage Device This section explains how to setup wit

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with your server and to install the

6-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER helps you install the Operating system/the Management software or use

Installing and Using Utilities 6-3  OS installation If you select this item, the Top menu appears. IMPORTANT: This tool is Configuration Tool tha

6-4 Installing and Using Utilities  Tool menu (Normal mode) If you select this item, the Tool menu appears. You can use the below functions for

Installing and Using Utilities 6-5  Tool menu (Redirection mode) If you want to operate this computer via the BIOS redirection (the console-less fu

6-6 Installing and Using Utilities Autorun Menu When the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD is inserted into the optical disk drive, Windows automatically laun

Installing and Using Utilities 6-7 PARAMETER FILE CREATOR "Parameter File Creator" is a tool to create [Parameter file] that is used for co

6-8 Installing and Using Utilities Parameter File This section describes about specifying setup information that is necessary for OS installation a

Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 4. Click [Parameter File Creator]. Parameter File Creator will appear.

1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection CAUTION Do not hold the front bezel to lift the server. Do not h

6-10 Installing and Using Utilities 5. [Load Parameters] step is displayed. Select [Do not load parameters] from the menu, click [Next]. 6. Select

Installing and Using Utilities 6-11 7. Enter the setting of a logical drive. [Enter RAID setting] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modif

6-12 Installing and Using Utilities 8. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displa

Installing and Using Utilities 6-13 [Windows Server 2003]

6-14 Installing and Using Utilities IMPORTANT:  If you install Windows Server 2003 R2 and Service Pack, apply Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 after

Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 9. Enter the user information and client license mode. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm

6-16 Installing and Using Utilities IMPORTANT: Computer name and User name are required parameters. NOTE: Even if you do not input value into "

Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 11. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the param

6-18 Installing and Using Utilities [Windows Server 2003] 13. Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confir

Installing and Using Utilities 6-19 [Windows Server 2003] 14. Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the

Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attemp

6-20 Installing and Using Utilities 15. Saved to a floppy disk. Now [the floppy disk containing the parameters file] has been created. Click [Yes]

Installing and Using Utilities 6-21 NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. NEC ESMPRO monitors

6-22 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ExpressUpdate Agent The NEC ExpressUpdate Agent enables you to control the version of the firmware and softwa

Installing and Using Utilities 6-23 Universal RAID Utility Universal RAID Utility is an application to manage or monitor the following RAID Controlle

6-24 Installing and Using Utilities  Runtime component of Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 library To use the RAID Viewer, the runtime component of th

Installing and Using Utilities 6-25 NEC PRODUCT INFO COLLECTION UTILITY The NEC Product Info Collection Utility is used to collect various system con

6-26 Installing and Using Utilities Using Utility Execute \stdclct\collect.exe in the installation folder of this utility. The log folder is made in

Chapter 7 Maintenance This chapter describes the daily maintenance of the server and precautions when relocating or storing the server. MAKING BACK

7-2 Maintenance CLEANING Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use

Maintenance 7-3 Cleaning the Server For daily cleaning, wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the procedure below if

1-8 Notes on Using Your Server During Operation CAUTION Stay away from the fan. Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of t

7-4 Maintenance Cleaning Disc A dusty disc or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to c

Maintenance 7-5 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Select [Tool menu] - [Test and diagnostics] in the NEC EX

7-6 Maintenance Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics There are two ways to diagnose the server: to use the local console (keyboard) of the server i

Maintenance 7-7 6. Select [Test and diagnostics]. Select [End-User Mode] and the system diagnostics starts. The diagnostics will be completed in app

7-8 Maintenance 7. Follow the guide line shown at the bottom of the screen, and press the Esc key. The [Enduser Menu] below is displayed. Enduser Me

Maintenance 7-9 RELOCATING/STORING THE SERVER Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server: CAUTION Observe the following instruction

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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If your server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an u

8-2 Troubleshooting SYSTEM VIEWERS Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any ale

Troubleshooting 8-3 LAMPS The following describes lamps on the server and their indications. See Chapter 2 for each location. Access lamp POW

Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 FOR PROPER OPERATION Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring

8-4 Troubleshooting POWER/SLEEP Lamp The green POWER/SLEEP lamp lights to indicate normal operation while the server is powered. When the server is o

Troubleshooting 8-5 ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs in the server, an error message appears on the display unit connected to the server. Error Mes

8-6 Troubleshooting POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table list

Troubleshooting 8-7 Error code Error message Recommended Action 0615 Com B configuration changed 0616 Com B config. error - device disabled Check i

8-8 Troubleshooting Beep Codes If an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error. Each number indicates the number o

Troubleshooting 8-9 DMI Event Log In the BIOS setup Server menu, select "DMI Event Logging”, select [Enter], which is next to View DMI event log

8-10 Troubleshooting DMI Event Log Messages Log info Log info2 Description Recommended action Error Info: 0100 A correctable error occurred for

Troubleshooting 8-11 SOLVING PROBLEMS When the server fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the instruc

8-12 Troubleshooting POST fails to complete:  Is the DIMM board installed? → Check the installation location of DIMMs (see Chapter 9).  Is the

Troubleshooting 8-13 The keyboard or mouse fails to operate:  Is the cable properly connected? → Make sure that the cable is connected to the cor

1-10 Notes on Using Your Server TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided

8-14 Troubleshooting Fail to access to the DVD/CD-ROM:  Is the DVD/CD-ROM properly set in the optical disk drive tray? → The tray is provided wit

Troubleshooting 8-15 Fail to access the (internal or external) SCSI devices:  Is the SCSI device applicable to the server? → Operation of any SCS

8-16 Troubleshooting Event logs in using Intel Network adapter teaming Event Type: Warning Event Source: iANSMiniport Event Category: None Event

Troubleshooting 8-17 Problems with Windows The following warnings are logged when you start Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008: Event ID: 2

8-18 Troubleshooting The following application event is logged when Windows Server 2008 R2 is installed: Event ID: 1534 Source: Microsoft-Windows-U

Troubleshooting 8-19 The following warnings are logged to application event log when I import a transportable shadow-copy to another server that has

8-20 Troubleshooting Event ID: 15016 Source: Microsoft-Windows-Http Level: Error Description: Unable to initialize the security package Kerberos fo

Troubleshooting 8-21 The following system event is logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed. Event ID: 10 Source: VDS Dynamic Provider Descript

8-22 Troubleshooting There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Event Source

Troubleshooting 8-23 The system displays the message below and fails to log on. Windows Product Activation This copy of Windows must be

Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES  Dispose of the server, all the internal devices, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, and batteries a

8-24 Troubleshooting The OS presents unstable operation:  Did you update the system? → Installing a network drive after installation of the OS ma

Troubleshooting 8-25 The Telnet Service is not installed. → Adjust the computer name to 14 characters or less, and then install the Telnet Service

8-26 Troubleshooting Fail to restart the system with the message means "pci.sys missing or corrupt" after you executed "Updating the S

Troubleshooting 8-27 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, check the following:  Did you

8-28 Troubleshooting Problems with Express Setup Specified to join the Domain, but the system is installed as Workgroup. → When the setup fails to

Troubleshooting 8-29 When IIS is installed with Windows Server 2008 by Express Setup, following feature is installed.  Windows Process Activation

8-30 Troubleshooting Problems with RAID System Configuration Check the following if the server configuring a RAID System does not operate properly or

Troubleshooting 8-31 A hard disk drive fails: → Contact your service representative. Physical device is not correctly displayed on Universal RAID

8-32 Troubleshooting Problems with Windows Autorun Menu Cannot read online document:  Do you have Adobe Reader installed correctly in your system?

Troubleshooting 8-33 Others The HyperTerminal screen on serial console scrolls automatically: → To use the Windows HyperTerminal Emulation program

1-12 Notes on Using Your Server Note that the operation is not guaranteed when attempting use a CD playback device to play back a disc that does no

8-34 Troubleshooting Collecting Event Log This section describes on how to collect the log of various events that occurred on the server. IMPORTANT:

Troubleshooting 8-35 Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information Dr. Watson collects diagnostic information related to application errors. The locat

8-36 Troubleshooting RECOVERY FOR Windows SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the sys

Troubleshooting 8-37 MAINTENANCE TOOLS The Maintenance Tools is a tool of this product prevention to maintain, and to analyze the trouble. IMPORTANT:

8-38 Troubleshooting 4. When a local console is used, "Tool menu (Normal mode)" is selected. Moreover, "Tool menu (Redirection mode)&

Troubleshooting 8-39 When you use a remote console 6. Each tool is selected, and it starts.

8-40 Troubleshooting Function of Maintenance Tools The following functions can be executed in the Maintenance Tools.  Maintenance Utility The Off-l

Troubleshooting 8-41  BIOS/FW Updating This menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of the server by using the up

8-42 Troubleshooting RESETTING THE SERVER  If the server halts before starting the OS, press and hold Ctrl and Alt and press Delete. This restarts

Troubleshooting 8-43 FORCED SHUTDOWN Use this function when an OS command does not shutdown the server, the POWER/SLEEP switch does not turn off the

Notes on Using Your Server 1-13 Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause dis

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Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server This chapter describes internal optional devices available for the server, procedures for install or removing such o

9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the f

Upgrading Your Server 9-3 STATIC PRECAUTIONS An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. Electronic

9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Prepare the installation or removal of a component depending on the following proced

Upgrading Your Server 9-5 INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL PROCEDURE Install or remove a component from the server in the following procedure. Side Cover The

9-6 Upgrading Your Server 3. Loosen the two screws. 4. Hold the side cover securely to remove it.

Upgrading Your Server 9-7 5. Slowly and gently lay down the server so that its right side faces the floor.

9-8 Upgrading Your Server Installation The side cover can be installed in the reverse procedure of the removal. Make sure that the hooks on the side

Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Front Bezel The front bezel must be removed to install or remove the 5.25-inch device and hard disk drive cage. Removal Fo

Keep this manual at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use t

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9-10 Upgrading Your Server 4. Remove the front bezel to the left to release the tabs on the front bezel from the server. Installation The front be

Upgrading Your Server 9-11 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive The 3.5-inch Hard Disk drive cage can contain up to four SATA hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: Do not

9-12 Upgrading Your Server Installation Follow the procedure as described below to install 3.5-inch hard disk drives. 1. Configure the operation mod

Upgrading Your Server 9-13 5. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk drive cage. 6. Remove the 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage. IMPORTANT:

9-14 Upgrading Your Server 7. Place the hard disk drive cage on the anti-static table carefully. 8. Hold the hard disk drive with the connector sid

Upgrading Your Server 9-15 9. Align the guide on the support bracket then, insert the hard disk drive cage into the server carefully. IMPORTANT: 

9-16 Upgrading Your Server 11. Connect the interface cable and power cable to the hard disk drive. Connect cables removed in step 4. NOTE: Use the r

Upgrading Your Server 9-17 Removal Follow the procedure as described below to remove 3.5-inch hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard dis

9-18 Upgrading Your Server 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Cage (Option) Your server supports the 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Cage as an option. The 2.5-inch H

Upgrading Your Server 9-19 Installation Follow the procedure as described below to install 2.5-inch hard disk drive cage. 1. Configure the operation

Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and funct

9-20 Upgrading Your Server 2. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 3. Remove the side c

Upgrading Your Server 9-21 7. Hold the 2.5-inch hard disk drive with the connector side facing toward you and the board side facing downward and the

9-22 Upgrading Your Server IMPORTANT:  Be careful not to make the hard disk drive cage hit on any components on the mother board.  When inserti

Upgrading Your Server 9-23 Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System This section describes how to use hard disk drives installed in the ca

9-24 Upgrading Your Server  The hard disk drive slot number (SLT) that is displayed on the Windows System Event Log or RAID system management utili

Upgrading Your Server 9-25 Slot position in server unit 0 1 2 3

9-26 Upgrading Your Server Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™) RAID Controller is factory embedded in your mother board. Setting RAID co

Upgrading Your Server 9-27 Removal Remove the optional RAID Controller in reverse order of the installation steps. Notice Observe the following not

9-28 Upgrading Your Server Additional Battery for Optional RAID Controller When installing a RAID controller (N8103-109/116A/117A), be sure to use th

Upgrading Your Server 9-29 4. Remove the anchor plate attached to the bottom of the hard disk drive cage. 5. Remove the three screws that

2-2 General Description OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel microprocessor family. It is a solid performer a

9-30 Upgrading Your Server マーキング6. Connect the battery control cable to the battery pack. Make sure that the cable is inserted firmly and straight i

Upgrading Your Server 9-31 マーキング7. Attach the battery unit to the server using the screw removed in step 4. 8. Attach the other end of the

9-32 Upgrading Your Server 9. Insert the RAID controller board into the slot on the motherboard. 10. Reattach the parts of the se

Upgrading Your Server 9-33 Attaching and removing the N8103-125 additional battery Attaching the battery 1. Attach the connector board and battery c

9-34 Upgrading Your Server バッテリのプレートが上面となる状態で…左端に青い線表面にドット無し6. Connect the remote battery control cable to the battery pack. 7. Att

Upgrading Your Server 9-35 8. Insert the RAID controller board into the slot on the motherboard. 9. Reattach the parts of the server rem

9-36 Upgrading Your Server PCI Board The server is equipped with five slots for installing PCI boards. IMPORTANT:  Any PCI board is easily affect

Upgrading Your Server 9-37 Slots to install the PCI board Product name PCI #1 PCI #2 PCI #3 PCI #4 PCI slot capability(*3) x16 lane x4 lane x2 la

9-38 Upgrading Your Server The card capability enclosed in parentheses after each product name indicates the maximum operating capability of the card

Upgrading Your Server 9-39 Installation Install the board to be connected to the PCI board slot depending on the following procedure. Refer to the ma

General Description 2-3 SYSTEM CHASSIS Names and functions of the components are shown below. Front View 1 1 2 4 3 7 6 5

9-40 Upgrading Your Server 6. Make the component side of the board face the bottom of the server, put the rear panel of the board on the frame sprin

Upgrading Your Server 9-41 7. Close the PCI retention springs. A click occurs to lock the tabs. 8. Assemble the server. 9. Turn on the power of t

9-42 Upgrading Your Server Setting after installation Depending on the type of the installed board, some settings of the server must be modified by u

Upgrading Your Server 9-43 Installation of N8117-01A RS-232C Connector Kit The shipping carton contains the following components. Item No. Name Spe

9-44 Upgrading Your Server 6. Install the bracket securely by making sure that the end of the bracket is inserted into the frame guide of the server

Upgrading Your Server 9-45 DIMM The DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) is installed in a DIMM socket on the mother board installed in the server. The m

9-46 Upgrading Your Server Maximum Memory Capacity The available memory capacity depends on the basic architecture of the server (x86 architecture) a

Upgrading Your Server 9-47  Maximum memory capacity by supported OS Supported OS Maximum memory capacity supported by OSMaximum memory capacity sup

9-48 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a DIMM in the following procedure. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal&q

Upgrading Your Server 9-49 Removal Remove the DIMM depending on the following procedure. NOTES:  To remove the defected DIMM, check the error mess

2-4 General Description 1 Front bezel Open the door when accessing the file bay. Remove the front bezel when installing/removing the 5.25-inch devi

9-50 Upgrading Your Server File Device The server has two 5.25-inch device slots on which backup devices including DVD-RAM, MO, and magnetic tape dri

Upgrading Your Server 9-51 5.25-inch Device Installation Install a file device in the following procedure. This section describes how to install an o

9-52 Upgrading Your Server 5. Remove the two dedicated screws attached to the front of the server.

Upgrading Your Server 9-53 6. Fasten the two screws removed in step 5 to the right side of the device file. NOTE:  When installing the N8151-59/

9-54 Upgrading Your Server 7. Insert a file device into the file bay. 8. Align the screw holes on the device with those on the file bay and secure

Upgrading Your Server 9-55 12. Install the device driver for the installed device, if needed. Refer to the manual provided with the device for detai

9-56 Upgrading Your Server Optical Disk Drive You may replace the factory-installed optical disk drive with an optional DVD SuperMULTI drive. IMPORTA

Upgrading Your Server 9-57 5. Remove the factory-installed optical disk drive. 6. Remove the two dedicated screws securing the right side of the f

9-58 Upgrading Your Server 8. Insert the optional DVD SuperMULTI drive in the place from where the factory-installed optical disk drive was removed.

Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams Internal cable connections of the server are shown below. NOTE: See Chapter 2 for detail connector locations on

General Description 2-5 Rear View 14 57 8 12 6 9 11 10 2 3 2

10-2 Internal Cabling Diagrams INTERFACE CABLES This section describes the connections of the interface cables. Addition of Hard Disk Drive The conn

Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-3 If two or more SATA hard disk drives are connected, you can configure a RAID System by using the RAID Controller on t

10-4 Internal Cabling Diagrams When a SAS Hard Disk Drive, SATA Hard Disk Drive, or Solid State Drive is Connected to the RAID Controller If any driv

Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-5 connector on the mother board and the optional RAID Controller. Mother board LED connectorRedBlackTo mother b

10-6 Internal Cabling Diagrams Connection of 5.25-inch Device The 5.25-inch device bay can be equipped with a SCSI device, an IDE device, or a USB de

Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-7 Installation of SAS Device The SAS controller and the SAS cable used for the connection are sold separately. Power

10-8 Internal Cabling Diagrams Installation of USB Device (Internal Connector) Use the K410-209(00) internal USB cable. (dedicated for this server).

Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-9 POWER CABLES An example of the power cable connection is shown in the figure below. The server only uses the power cab

10-10 Internal Cabling Diagrams With Optional RAID Controller Installed 4th hard disk drive 3rd hard disk drive 2nd hard disk drive 1st hard d

Appendix A Specifications NEC Express5800/GT110b Item N8100-1592F N8100-1593F N8100-1594F Type Intel® Celeron® Processor G1101 Intel® Pentium® Proc

2-6 General Description 1 AC inlet The AC inlet is connected with the power cord. 2 Fixing screws Secures the side cover. 3 Cover lock plate In

A-2 Specifications (This page is intentionally left blank.)

Appendix B Other Precautions Transfer Rate of the On-board LAN Controller The onboard network interface controller supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX

B-2 Other Precautions Notes on use The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Keep the following

Other Precautions B-3  Write-protection A floppy disk has a write-protect switch that prevents the stored data from accidental erasure. You can re

B-4 Other Precautions DVD/CD-ROM Keep the following notes in mind to use the DVD/CD-ROM for the server:  Press the center of the storage case to r

Other Precautions B-5 Keyboard The keyboard is a device to instruct you computer by entering alphanumeric characters or symbols. IMPORTANT:  Do no

B-6 Other Precautions Mouse Like the keyboard, the mouse is a device to instruct your computer. Many OS's and application software require the

Appendix C IRQ The factory-set interrupt requests are listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device. IRQ Peripheral Device (C

C-2 IRQ (This page is intentionally left blank.)

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2008 R2. NOTICE Read the following notes or in

General Description 2-7 Internal View Low-power CPU model (N8100-1592F/1593F) when optional 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage is installed 1 Power

D-2 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports follow

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. When

D-4 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 NOTE: When new partition is created, initial 100MB is assigned as boot partition by Windows OS. Example: If

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-5  Windows Server 2008 is not installed in the partition encrypted by BitLocker.  For BitLocker, hotfix is

D-6 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 INSTALLING Windows Server 2008 R2 Preparations for Installation  NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD  Microsoft Windo

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-7 Create from the menu which appears when running NEC Express5800 Server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER If you have on

D-8 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Create from [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 (or later).

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-9 Windows Server 2008 R2 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Window

D-10 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 4. Select a language and other options from the drop-down lists, and then click [Next]. 5. Click the [Instal

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-11 – If the following message is not displayed: Go to Step 9. Load Driver A required CD/DVD drive device d

2-8 General Description High-power CPU model (N8100-1594F) when optional 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage is installed 1 Power supply 2 DIMM slots

D-12 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 11. Select the type of installation you want. [Custom (advanced)] is selected below. 12. Select the disk wh

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-13 13. Click [New], enter a partition size, and then click [Apply]. NOTE: When new partition is created, initi

D-14 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 When the following message appears, the installation starts automatically. 16. After a full installation of

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-15 17. Change the password, and then click the [ ] button. – If you have selected a full installation – If y

D-16 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 18. When the following message appears, click [OK] to log on. 19. Log on to the system. The steps vary depe

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-17 – If you have selected a Server Core installation At the command prompt, enter user information. NOTE: For

D-18 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be m

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-19 Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the drivers n

D-20 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 5. Read the message, and then click [OK]. The update starts. NOTE: The following box appears during the updat

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-21 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standar

General Description 2-9 When optional 2.5-inch hard disk drive cage is installed 1 Power supply 2 DIMM slots 3 Optical disk drive 4 5.25-inch

D-22 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. Two standard network drivers that are mounted will be i

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-23 Setup Team Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter

D-24 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 6. Select a team mode, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Following team types are supported.  Adapter Fault

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-25 3. Click [Setting] tab. 4. Click [Remove Team] button. 5. Click [Yes] to the message. 6. Confirm [TEAM:

D-26 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network a

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-27 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EX

D-28 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2008 R2 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2008 R2.

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-29 2. In the following screen, click [Change product key]. 3. Type the product key shown on your COA label,

D-30 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 4. Activate Windows. The Windows activation is complete.

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 D-31 For a server running a Server Core installation 1. At the command prompt, type slmgr –dli, and press Enter.

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL AND WARNING LABELS Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may

2-10 General Description Mother Board 1 DIMM sockets 12 USB connector (for flash memory card) (The last digit indicates connector number.)

D-32 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 5. Call the above number, inform the representative of the installation ID which you obtained in step 3, and

Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2008 This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2008. NOTICE Read the following notes or informat

E-2 Installing Windows Server 2008 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. When th

E-4 Installing Windows Server 2008 When the system is Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) Edition Required partition size = size required to instal

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-5 BitLocker If you use BitLocker, note the following:  Before you install Windows Server 2008, create two partit

E-6 Installing Windows Server 2008 INSTALLING Windows Server 2008 Preparations for Installation  NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD  Microsoft Windows Ser

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-7 Create from the menu which appears when running NEC Express5800 Server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER If you have only

E-8 Installing Windows Server 2008 Create from [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 (or later). Yo

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-9 Windows Server 2008 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Serv

General Description 2-11 STANDARD FEATURES High performance Expandability  Intel® Xeon® Processor Intel® Pentium® Processor Intel® Celeron® Proces

E-10 Installing Windows Server 2008 5. Click the [Install now ] button. The installation starts. – If the following message is displayed: Go to S

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-11 7. [Browse for Folder] window is displayed: <Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition> Select <floppy

E-12 Installing Windows Server 2008 10. Select the edition of the Windows operating system that you purchased. Select [I have selected the edition o

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-13 12. Select the type of installation you want. [Custom (advanced)] is selected below. 13. The screen of "

E-14 Installing Windows Server 2008 14. The folder reference dialog box appears. Select a path in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, and then click [OK].

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-15 19. Select the partition created, and then click [Next]. When the following message appears, the installatio

E-16 Installing Windows Server 2008 20. Log on to the system. The steps vary depending on the edition you selected in step 10. If you have selected

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-17 4. On the [Initial Configuration Tasks] window, enter user information. If you have selected a Server Core

E-18 Installing Windows Server 2008 2. Select [Other User]. 3. Log on to the system as an administrator. You need not enter your password in this

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-19 5. Change the password, and then click the button. NOTE: Administrator password that satisfy the next condit

2-12 General Description Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN) The remote power-on function turns on the server through a network. It sends a special

E-20 Installing Windows Server 2008 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matc

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-21 Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the drivers nece

E-22 Installing Windows Server 2008 5. Read the message, and then click [OK]. The update starts. NOTE: The following box appears during the update i

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-23 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard d

E-24 Installing Windows Server 2008 For a server running a Server Core installation 1. Note down the current settings (e.g. IP addresses) of the st

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-25 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. Two standard network drivers that are mounted will be ins

E-26 Installing Windows Server 2008 Setup Team Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-27 6. Select a team mode, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Following team types are supported.  Adapter Fault

E-28 Installing Windows Server 2008 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adap

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-29 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRE

General Description 2-13 Running the Server with the Fan Set to Low-speed Mode (Silent Mode) The fan inside the server can be set to low-speed (silen

E-30 Installing Windows Server 2008 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2008 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2008. Windows a

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-31 2. In the following screen, click [Type a different product key]. 3. Type the product key shown on your COA

E-32 Installing Windows Server 2008 4. Activate Windows. The Windows activation is complete.

Installing Windows Server 2008 E-33 For a server running a Server Core installation 1. At the command prompt, type slmgr –dli, and press Enter. I

E-34 Installing Windows Server 2008 6. At the command prompt, type slmgr –atp <CID>, and press Enter. * CID is the confirmation ID that you re

Appendix F Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. NOTICE Read the f

F-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server suppo

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following form

F-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions INSTALLING Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Preparations for Installation  NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DV

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-5 Create from the menu which appears when running NEC Express5800 Server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. If

2-14 General Description NOTE: Some features among those listed above can be used from the remote computer via cross cable (COM), or LAN. See Chapter

F-6 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Create from [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003(o

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-7 Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean in

F-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6. The following message is displayed. Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardw

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-9 9. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Windows 6

F-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 12. When the following message is shown, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup". IMPO

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-11 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication

F-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Updating the System - Applying Service Pack - Update the system in the situation below:  CPU is

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-13 Application Process of the Hotfix (KB921411) Apply the "Hotfix (KB921411)" before execu

F-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 5. When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart the system. W

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-15 Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the

General Description 2-15 USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of your server including how to use devices such as the floppy dis

F-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 5. When the following message appears, "Updating the System" was finished. When you ap

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-17 8. When the following message appears, click [Yes] to restart the system. The system has been up

F-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the &qu

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-19 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup vario

F-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the opti

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-21 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted

F-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Optional Network Board Driver If you want to use optional Network Board (N8104-111/112/119/120/12

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-23 Setup Team Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than o

F-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6. Select a team mode, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Following team types are supported.  A

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-25 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. When PROSet is not installed 1. Star

2-16 General Description POST POST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the system memory. When you power on the server, the

F-26 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions When PROSet is installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double cli

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-27 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you utilize standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your syst

F-28 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions must be activated before you can use Wi

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions F-29 The following screen is displayed. 3. Process "Windows activation" according to the fo

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Appendix G Installing Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2003. BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Read

G-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following

Installing Windows Server 2003 G-3 About the System Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated

G-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below will solve problem tha

Installing Windows Server 2003 G-5 INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Preparations for Installation  NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD  Microsoft Windows Serv

General Description 2-17 POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT:  Do not power off

G-6 Installing Windows Server 2003 7. Select [Create a Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER] at [Create OEM-Disk] and click [Perform].

Installing Windows Server 2003 G-7 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Serv

G-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 6. The following message is displayed. Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support d

Installing Windows Server 2003 G-9 9. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Windows 32-bit)] and p

G-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 11. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI Cards (Win Server 2003)] and

Installing Windows Server 2003 G-11 14. When the following message is shown, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup". IMPORTANT: If you

G-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matc

Installing Windows Server 2003 G-13 3. Click Start menu and [Run], and then execute the following command. <When the English version of Windows

G-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 With that, application process of the Hotfix (KB921411) is finished. Application Process of "Updating the

Installing Windows Server 2003 G-15 NOTE: The following box appears during the update if you have deployed a full installation of Windows Server 2

2-18 General Description 4. If your server uses Onboard RAID Controller, the following message is displayed to prompt you to run RAID utility. Press

G-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 6. When the following message appears, click [Yes]. 7. When the following message appears, select a Service Pa

Installing Windows Server 2003 G-17 Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for

G-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard dr

Installing Windows Server 2003 G-19 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be insta

G-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 Setup Team See Chapter 5, "Setup Team" for re-setting the Team. Setting WOL Refer to the following pr

Installing Windows Server 2003 G-21 When PROSet is installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 8

G-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you utilize standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EX

Installing Windows Server 2003 G-23 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003. Windows

G-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 The following screen is displayed. 3. Process "Windows activation" according to the following messag

Appendix H Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER disk is DVD so that a client computer which you want to use for manag

General Description 2-19 Power Off Follow the procedure below to power off the server. If the power cord of the server is connected to a UPS, refer t

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Appendix I Product Configuration Record Table Use this table for information about setup and system environment change. Hardware Main Unit Model

I-2 Product Configuration Record Table 5.25-inch Device Size Capacity Serial No. Slot 1 (factory-installed optical disk drive) Model name Ty

Product Configuration Record Table I-3 Software Firmware version OS Name: Version: Application of RUR media  Apply Name: Version: File

I-4 Product Configuration Record Table (This page is intentionally left blank.)

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

2-20 General Description Optical Disk Drive The optical disk drive is installed in the front of the server. One of the following optical disk drives

General Description 2-21  Keep the optical disk in an optical disk case when not in use.  Use a non-printable disk recommended in the User's

2-22 General Description Writing/reading Time Fluctuation The optical disk drive has a feature to detect the disk condition and determine the optimum

General Description 2-23 Flash FDD A Flash FDD is compatible with a floppy disk. Only one Flash FDD can be connected to the USB connector of the serv

2-24 General Description  Do not disassemble a Flash FDD.  Do not to shake or hit a Flash FDD.  Do not leave a Flash FDD in a place exposed to

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

3-2 Setting Up Your Server SETUP FLOW Follow the flowchart below to set up the server. Unpacking the system Unpack the server and accessorie

Setting Up Your Server 3-3 UNPACKING THE SYSTEM When you receive your system, inspect the shipping containers prior to unpacking. If the shipping b

3-4 Setting Up Your Server SELECTING SERVER SITE Read the following precautions before selecting a suitable site for your server. The following descr

Setting Up Your Server 3-5 When you have selected a server site, hold the server by its bottom with at least three persons and carry it to the site

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

3-6 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide va

Setting Up Your Server 3-7 Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) FRONT Finally, connect the power cord to the receptacle

3-8 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use t

Setting Up Your Server 3-9 NOTES:  To connect the power cord from the server to an uninterruptive power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the

3-10 Setting Up Your Server TURNING ON THE SERVER Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup. 1. Make sure all external devi

Setting Up Your Server 3-11 The POWER/SLEEP lamp on the front of the server comes on. In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen and the

3-12 Setting Up Your Server INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEM See Chapter 5 for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as

4-2 Configuring Your Server SYSTEM BIOS (BIOS SETUP UTILITY) The BIOS Setup utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server.

Configuring Your Server 4-3 Starting SETUP Utility When you turn on the server, the NEC logo appears first. (The POST (Power On Self-Test) screen mig

i PREFACE Congratulations on the purchase of your NEC Express server. Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high qu

4-4 Configuring Your Server Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the BIOS Setup utility. These k

Configuring Your Server 4-5 Configuration Examples The following describes examples of configuration required to use software-link features or for sy

4-6 Configuring Your Server Memory To check the installed memory (DIMM board) status Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] and check the status

Configuring Your Server 4-7 Keyboard To set Numlock Select [Advanced] - [Numlock] – [On]/[Off]. Security To set passwords on the BIOS Select [Securi

4-8 Configuring Your Server To save the current configuration data Select [Exit] - [Save Changes].

Configuring Your Server 4-9 Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus:  Main  Advanced  Security  S

4-10 Configuring Your Server Main Option Parameter Description Your Setting System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY S

Configuring Your Server 4-11 Processor Settings Option Parameter Description Your Setting CPU Speed – Displays clock speed for the processor. (Vie

4-12 Configuring Your Server Advanced Option Parameter Description Your Setting Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Enabled [Disabled] When enabled, the BIO

Configuring Your Server 4-13 Memory Configuration Option Parameter Description Your Setting Installed memory – Indicates the total capacity of the

ii ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This manual is a guide for proper setup and use of your server. This manual also covers useful procedures for dealing

4-14 Configuring Your Server PCI Device, Onboard VGA Option Parameter Description Your Setting Onboard VGA Option ROM Scan [Auto] Force Selects whet

Configuring Your Server 4-15 Advanced Chipset Control Option Parameter Description Your Setting Multimedia Timer Disabled [Enabled] Specify whether

4-16 Configuring Your Server Security Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password," to display the password en

Configuring Your Server 4-17 Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting FRB-2 Policy Disable FRB2 Timer [Retry 3 Times] Always Reset Specify

4-18 Configuring Your Server The table below shows the operation when the AC power to the server is turn off once and then on again, depending on the

Configuring Your Server 4-19 System Management Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Version – Displays the current BIOS version. (View

4-20 Configuring Your Server Console Redirection Option Parameter Description Your Setting Console Redirection [Disabled] Serial Port A Serial Port

Configuring Your Server 4-21 Boot If you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set the boot pr

4-22 Configuring Your Server Exit The options on the menu are described below. Exit Saving Changes Exit after writing all modified BIOS SETUP item v

Configuring Your Server 4-23 RAID SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID

iii Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 without using Express Setup. Using the E

4-24 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the Onboard RAID Contro

Configuring Your Server 4-25 Virtual Disk Virtual disk is a logical drive defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. The allo

4-26 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels This section describes RAID levels that the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™) supports. The a

Configuring Your Server 4-27 RAID1 In the RAID1 level, data saved in a HDD is written to another HDD without change. The mode is called "mirrori

4-28 Configuring Your Server Configuration by Onboard RAID Controller This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System

Configuring Your Server 4-29 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide to prepar

4-30 Configuring Your Server Setup Utility This section describes the RAID configuration tool, LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Running LSI

Configuring Your Server 4-31 Quitting LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility To quit the utility, press Esc in the TOP menu of LSI Software RAID Con

4-32 Configuring Your Server Menu Tree +: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information display >: Can be set (modified) afte

Configuring Your Server 4-33 Operating Procedures for Configuration Utility Creating/Adding Configuration Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility