NEC Express5800/120Rf-2 User's Guide

() User’s GuideEXPRESS5800/120Rf-2

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3-20 Configuring Your SystemWith this screen you can determine the SCSI IDs for installed options. You canalso view the device information by selec

Configuring Your System 3-21Configuring the RAID ControllerRAID (Redundant Array of Independent Devices) options are available for yoursystem, provi

3-22 Configuring Your SystemConfiguring System Board JumpersBefore You BeginOnly a qualified technical person should perform the procedures in this

Configuring Your System 3-23Table 3-3. Password/CMOS System Board Jumper SummaryJumper FunctionJumper On/Off(default in bold) What it does at system

3-24 Configuring Your SystemClearing and Changing the PasswordsTo clear and change the passwords:1. Unlock and open the front bezel and power off t

4Upgrading Your System! General Information! Static Precautions! Equipment Log! Tools Recommended for Upgrading Your System! Preparing Your Syste

4-2 Upgrading Your SystemGeneral Information!WARNINGThe DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel doesnot turn off the system AC power. Also,

Upgrading Your System 4-3Tools Recommended for Upgrading YourSystemDepending on the upgrade, you will need one or more of the following tools:! Phi

4-4 Upgrading Your SystemConfirmation after Installation/RemovalConfirm the following after installing an additional option or removing acomponent:!

Upgrading Your System 4-5Extending the Server out of the RackThe server needs to be pulled out from the rack for installing/removing anycomponents o

Using This Guide ixUsing This GuideThe EXPRESS5800/120Rf-2 User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information aboutyour system. Its goal is to f

4-6 Upgrading Your SystemTop CoverOpen the top cover when installing/removing an internal device or reconnectingan internal cable.Removal1. Perform

Upgrading Your System 4-7Installation1. Position the top cover over the server. When installing the top cover,confirm that the tab of the cover is

4-8 Upgrading Your SystemModifying the System BoardThe following sections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring thesystem board in your s

Upgrading Your System 4-9To replace the RTC battery, perform the following procedures:1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under Genera

4-10 Upgrading Your System12. Reinstall the top cover on the system chassis. See Top Cover Installationfound earlier in this chapter.13. Plug in th

Upgrading Your System 4-11Installing DIMMs1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Informationand Static Precautions at the b

4-12 Upgrading Your System8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, and press down firmlyon the DIMM until it seats correctly.9. Gent

Upgrading Your System 4-13Removing DIMMs!CAUTIONUse extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too muchpressure can damage the socket slot. Apply only eno

4-14 Upgrading Your SystemProcessorsThe processor board includes two Intel Xeon processor ZIF sockets. See Figure4-11. The following sections provid

Upgrading Your System 4-15Installing ProcessorsNote: Your system may have up to two processors onthe system board. All installed processors must be

x Using This GuideText ConventionsThis guide uses the following text conventions.Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:!WARNINGW

4-16 Upgrading Your System!CAUTIONWhen performing Step 6, make absolutely sure the lockinglever is in its full open position (120-135 degrees) prior

Upgrading Your System 4-17Figure 4-15. Lowering the Processor Locking Lever10. If the heat sink does not already have thermal interface material app

4-18 Upgrading Your System Place the heat sink clip on the center tab of the retention module androtate the clip towards the heat sink to engage th

Upgrading Your System 4-19Removing ProcessorsTo remove a processor:1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Informationand St

4-20 Upgrading Your SystemAB Figure 4-18. Releasing the Heat Sink Clip!CAUTIONWhen performing the next step, be very careful that thescrewdriver doe

Upgrading Your System 4-21 Rotate the heat sink lightly to the left and then to the right to free itfrom the CPU. Do not forcibly remove the CPU. L

4-22 Upgrading Your System13. Reboot the system. Verify that POST displays no error messages. If POSTdisplays an error message, take a note on the m

Upgrading Your System 4-23PCI Option BoardThe server has two "riser cards" on the system board that enable installation oflow-profile and

4-24 Upgrading Your SystemNotesObserve the following notes when installing/removing a PCI board:! Do not touch the fingers of the riser cards or th

Upgrading Your System 4-25Bus number DevicenumberFunctionnumberOnboard NIC1 3 7 0Onboard NIC2 3 7 1Slot 1B 3 8 XSlot 2B 3 9 XSlot 3B 3 10 XOnboard S

Using This Guide xiRelated DocumentsIn addition to this guide, the following system documentation is included with your servereither as electronic f

4-26 Upgrading Your SystemInstalling a PCI Option Board!CAUTIONEach riser card supports either a low-profile or full-heightPCI boards. Before instal

Upgrading Your System 4-27AB A Low-profile riser card retainer clipB Full-height riser card retainer clipFigure 4-25. Removing the Riser Card Reta

4-28 Upgrading Your System9. Install the PCI board into the riser card. Align the PCI board with the risercard slot, and firmly push the PCI board

Upgrading Your System 4-2910. Close and lock the retainer clip. See Figure 4-29. ABCDCDA Low-profile riser cardB Full-height riser cardC Retainer C

4-30 Upgrading Your System12. Ensure the white insulator is positioned between the frame of the riser cardand the power supply unit. See Figure 4-31

Upgrading Your System 4-3114. Reinstall the top cover on the system chassis. See Top Cover Installationfound earlier in this chapter.15. Plug in th

4-32 Upgrading Your SystemDisk Array Controller BoardThe disk array controller board is an optional PCI board provided to improvedata reliability.In

Upgrading Your System 4-33Installing a Disk Array ControllerSee "PCI Option Board" for the installation of a disk array controller.IMPORTA

4-34 Upgrading Your SystemRemoving a Disk Array ControllerSee "PCI Option Board" for the removal of a disk array controller.Using Internal

Upgrading Your System 4-35LED Relay CablingTo indicate disk access status in a disk array configuration, connect theLED relay cable connected on the

xii Using This GuideSafety Notices!! Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury, followall safety notices. The

4-36 Upgrading Your SystemDisk Array Configuration of Internal Hard Disk DrivesObserve the following notes on configuring a disk array:! The server

Upgrading Your System 4-37 Backup DeviceThe server has one slot for installing a backup device such as a magnetic tapedrive. See Figure 4-35, A.IMPO

4-38 Upgrading Your SystemInstalling a Backup Device1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Informationand Static Precaution

Upgrading Your System 4-39Figure 4-37. Removing the FPC CableIMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the FPC cable.9. While pushing the release tab (F

4-40 Upgrading Your SystemFigure 4-39. Removing the Fan Unit from the Server11. While pushing the latching tab that secures the device bay, push th

Upgrading Your System 4-41Figure 4-41. Removing the Device Carrier.13. Push in on the tabs securing the front panel to the device carrier.See Figur

4-42 Upgrading Your System15. Place the backup device on the device carrier. See Figure 4-44.Figure 4-44. Placing the Backup Device into the Device

Upgrading Your System 4-4317. Connect the included power extension cable to the power connector of thedevice. See Figure 4-46. This cable is shipped

4-44 Upgrading Your System ABCA Power CableB SCSI Interface CableC SCSI TerminatorFigure 4-48. Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables to the Backup De

Upgrading Your System 4-4521. Place the fan unit in the server.The bottom of the fan module has slots that slide into tabs located on thebottom of t

Using This Guide xiiiSafety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada! PELV (Protected Extra-Low Voltage) Integrity: To ensure the extra-l

4-46 Upgrading Your System23. Connect the FPC cable and fastener. See Figure 4-51. Figure 4-51.Installing the FPC Cable and Cable FastenerNote: Conf

Upgrading Your System 4-4724. Connect the two fan cables. See Figure 4-52.Figure 4-52. Installing the Fan Cables25. Reinstall the top cover on the s

4-48 Upgrading Your SystemHard Disk DriveThe server has seven hard disk drive slots to install hard disks with the SCA2interface (Ultra 160 SCSI.) U

Upgrading Your System 4-49Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive BayPerform the following steps to install a hard disk drive. This procedure ap

4-50 Upgrading Your System7. Secure the drive in the drive carrier with the four screws supplied with thedisk drive. See Figure 4-55.Figure 4-55.

Upgrading Your System 4-5110. Power on the server, start the SETUP utility, select [Boot] → [Hard Disk],and set the boot priority in the submenu. Th

4-52 Upgrading Your SystemFigure 4-58. Removing the Drive from the Flex Bay5. Install the provided spacer on the server. See Figure 4-59.Figure 4-

Upgrading Your System 4-53Figure 4-60. Installing the hard drive into the Flex Bay Slot! Carefully hold the hard disk drive with both hands.8. Sl

4-54 Upgrading Your SystemRemoving a Hard Disk Drive from the Hard Drive BayPerform the following steps to remove a hard disk drive.NOTE: If removin

Upgrading Your System 4-557. Power on the server, start the SETUP utility, select [Boot] → [Hard Disk],and set the boot priority in the submenu. Th

xiv Using This GuideCare and HandlingUse the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system.Protect the system from extremely low

4-56 Upgrading Your SystemInserting the Floppy Disk or CDROM Driveinto the Flex BayThe following explains the procedure for removing the hard disk d

Upgrading Your System 4-57This operation is necessary because installing the floppy disk drive or CD-ROM drive clears the current settings.7. Insta

4-58 Upgrading Your System6. Insert the power supply unit. Confirm the power supply handle is securelyhooked. See Figure 4-66.Figure 4-66. Install

Upgrading Your System 4-599. Power on the server. The AC POWER lamps go on.10. Confirm, by the STATUS lamp or on the POST screen, that there are no

4-60 Upgrading Your System7. Install the new power supply unit following the power supply installationprocedure previously described in this chapte

5Problem Solving! Problem Solving! Static Precautions! Resetting the Server! Forced Shutdown! Troubleshooting Checklists! Diagnostic Procedures!

5-2 Problem Solving Problem SolvingThis chapter helps you identify and solve problems that may occur during systeminstallation or while using your s

Problem Solving 5-3Resetting the ServerIf the server halts before starting the operating system (OS), press and hold Ctrl and Altand press Delete. T

5-4 Problem SolvingTroubleshooting ChecklistsThe following subsections provide troubleshooting checklists for problems that occur atinitial system s

Problem Solving 5-5If the above items are all correct, but the problem reoccurs, refer to AdditionalTroubleshooting Procedures in this chapter.Runni

1System Overview! Overview! System Features! System Chassis! Power Supply! Peripheral Bays! SAF-TE Logic! System Board Features! System Functi

5-6 Problem SolvingAfter System Has Been Running CorrectlyProblems that occur after the system hardware and software have been runningcorrectly ofte

Problem Solving 5-7Diagnostic ProceduresThis section provides a more detailed approach to diagnosing and identifying problemsand then locating their

5-8 Problem SolvingMonitoring POSTEach time you turn on the system, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs automaticallyand checks the system board, pro

Problem Solving 5-9Verifying Proper Operation of Key System IndicatorsAs POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each

5-10 Problem SolvingSpecific Problems and Corrective ActionsThis section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems:! Power LE

Problem Solving 5-11No Characters Appear on ScreenCheck the following:! Is the keyboard working? Check to see if the Num Lock light is functioning.

5-12 Problem SolvingDiskette Drive Activity LED Does Not LightCheck the following:! Is the diskette drive properly configured?! Is the CDROM/Flopp

Problem Solving 5-13Bootable CD-ROM Is Not DetectedCheck the following:! Is the BIOS set to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device? Check

5-14 Problem SolvingError MessagesThis section describes the POST error codes and messages.POST Error Codes and MessagesWhenever a recoverable error

Problem Solving 5-15Table 5-1. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)On-screen error message Action10E External Cache Failure Install the CPU (p

1-2 System OverviewOverviewYour server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Xeonmicroprocessor. It is a solid performer and off

5-16 Problem SolvingTable 5-1. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)On-screen error message Action8110 Processor 1 Internal error(IERR)8111 Pro

Problem Solving 5-17 Table 5-1. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)On-screen error message Action8192 L2 Cache size mismatch8193 CPUID, Proce

5-18 Problem SolvingTable 5-1. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)On-screen error message Action84FF System Event Log Full Clear the event lo

Problem Solving 5-19POST Error Code Hardware ReferencesFigure 5-3 shows the location of specific components referenced in the POST ErrorCodes and Me

5-20 Problem SolvingBeep CodesIf an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error.Each number indicates the number of

Problem Solving 5-21How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision LevelsTo identify your system's current BIOS and BMC revision levels, perform the fol

5-22 Problem Solving

ASpecifications! System Specifications

A-2 SpecificationsSystem SpecificationsItem Express5800/120Rf-2TypeIntel Xeon processor Intel Xeon processorClock/Cache 2.0GHz/512KB 2.80GHz/512

BInstalling and ConfiguringWindows® 2000! Overview! Device Drivers! Installation Assumption! Installation Preparation! Installing Microsoft Windo

System Overview 1-3System FeaturesYour system features the following major components:! Single or dual high-performance Intel™ Xeon™ 2.00GHz or 2.80

B-2 Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 OverviewThis appendix contains supplemental instructions needed to install andconfigure hardware and sof

Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 B-3Installation AssumptionThe installation and configuration instructions in this chapter assume thefollowin

B-4 Installing and Configuring Windows 2000Installation PreparationBefore starting the installation procedure, you need to obtain certain informatio

Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 B-5Installing Microsoft Windows® 2000 OperatingSystemUse the following procedure to set up and perform a cle

B-6 Installing and Configuring Windows 20003. When the following message is displayed, select Other, then press Enter.“Setup could not determine th

Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 B-7Installing LAN AdaptersThe following section includes special driver installation instructions for theInt

B-8 Installing and Configuring Windows 20005. Select the “Link Configuration” tab and set the “Auto Negotiation” value toDISABLE. Also set the “For

CInterrupt Requests

C-2 Interrupt RequestsInterrupt RequestsThe factory-set interrupt requests (IRQs) are listed below.IRQ Peripheral Device (Controller) IRQ Peripheral

Interrupt Requests C-3

1-4 System Overview! Chassis that supports up to two power supply modules. The additional powersupply is needed to provide hot-swappable redundant

Glossary 1GlossaryA AC(Alternating Current) The type of current available in wall outlets. All computers mustconvert alternating current to direct c

2 Glossary bitDerived from BInary digiT, a bit is the smallest unit of information a computer handles. Seealso byte. BMC(Baseboard Management Contro

Glossary 3 CPU(Central Processing Unit) See microprocessor. CRT(Cathode-Ray Tube) The type of video display used in monitors for desktop computers.D

4 Glossary EMPThe Emergency Management Port (EMP) provides an interface to the console manager.This interface allows remote server management via a

Glossary 5H hard disk driveSee disk drive. hardwareThe physical parts of your computer, including the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, cables,and cir

6 Glossary LED(Light-Emitting Diode) A small electronic device that glows when current flows through it. LPT1 or LPT2The name you can assign a paral

Glossary 7P parallel portThe connector on the back of your computer that allows the transfer of data between thecomputer and a parallel device, such

8 Glossary ROM(Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that usually is used to store system BIOScode. This code cannot be altered and is not lost

Glossary 9 SVGA(Super VGA) A type of video display system that provides very high-resolution text andgraphics on analog color monitors. system board

10 Glossary

System Overview 1-5System ChassisThe system chassis (Figure 1-2) is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. Themajor system components are sh

Equipment Log 1Equipment LogUse this equipment log form to record pertinent information about your system. Youwill need some of this information to

2 Equipment LogComponent Manufacturer Name & ModelSerial Number(if available) Date InstalledServerSystem BoardProcessor 1Processor 2DIMM Slot 1A

Index-1AAC link mode, 1-12Advance menuconfiguring in setup, 3-7BBatteryinstalling, 4-9BIOSusing the setup utility, 3-3CConfiguring system board jumper

Index-2SSCSISelect utilityadaptec, 3-17Security, 1-13software lock, SSU, 1-13Security menuconfiguring in setup, 3-11Server managementintrusion detecti

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1-6 System OverviewPower Supply The power supply consists of the power supply bay and one power supply module. Asecond power supply module can be pu

System Overview 1-7System Board FeaturesThe system board (Figure 1-3) offers a “flat” design with the processor and memorysubsystems residing on the

1-8 System OverviewXeon™ ProcessorsDepending on system configuration, each system includes one or two Intel Xeon2.00GHz or 2.80GHz processors. Each

System Overview 1-9Video ControllerThe system board uses an ATI RAGE XL PCI graphics accelerator with 8 MB of videoSDRAM. The embedded SVGA video su

1-10 System OverviewKeyboard and MouseThe keyboard/mouse controller is PS/2-compatible. The server may be lockedautomatically if there is no keyboar

System Overview 1-11Note: The system is Off only when the AC power cord is disconnected.System Board Management Controller (BMC)Server management is

1-12 System OverviewSystem FunctionsThe following subsections describe select system functions.Degradation FeatureThe degradation feature automatica

System Overview 1-13 System SecurityTo help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a fulllockable front panel and Serv

Proprietary Notice and Liability DisclaimerThe information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, isthe valuable pro

1-14 System OverviewIf both passwords are set, you:! May enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup. However, you will not be ableto change many o

System Overview 1-15Summary of Software Security FeaturesThe Table 1-1 lists the software security features and describes what protection eachoffers

1-16 System OverviewFeature DescriptionControl access tothe system otherthan BIOS Setup:set user passwordTo control access to using the system, set

2Setting Up the System! Overview! Selecting a Site! Unpacking the System! Installing the Server into the Rack! Installing the Cable Arm Assembly!

2-2 Setting Up the SystemOverviewThis chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, assemble therack-mount system unit into a cabinet a

Setting Up the System 2-3Unpacking the System!WARNINGThe system can weigh up to 55 pounds (25kg). If the systemcontains numerous optional boards and

2-4 Setting Up the SystemInstalling the Server into the RackThis section provides the instructions for installing your rack-mount server intoa stand

Setting Up the System 2-5Preparation!CAUTIONEnsure that the location of the rack-mount server does notcreate an unstable condition when installed in

2-6 Setting Up the SystemChecking ComponentsThe rail assemblies may be shipped already mounted to the sides of the server.The following additional c

Setting Up the System 2-7Installation ProcedurePerform the following procedures to install the server into the rack:Removing the Rail Assemblies1.

2-8 Setting Up the System Figure 2-3. Inner Rails Attached to the ServerInstalling the Rail Brackets onto the Sliding Rails1. Position a rail brac

Setting Up the System 2-9Installing the Rail Assemblies1. Align the left slide rail assembly behind the mounting holes in the vertical-mounting rai

2-10 Setting Up the System Figure 2-7. Adjusting the Slide Rails7. Firmly secure the rail bracket to the slide rail and the rack. See Figure 2-8. F

Setting Up the System 2-11!WARNINGThe system can weigh up to 55 pounds (25kg). If the systemcontains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices

2-12 Setting Up the SystemSecuring the Server1. Push the server into the rack as far as it will go. AAFigure 2-11. Securing the Server in the Rack2

Setting Up the System 2-13Installing the Cable Arm AssemblyIntroductionThe triple-hinged cable retention arm attaches to the rear of the server and

2-14 Setting Up the SystemUnpackingAfter unpacking the cable retention arm assembly, confirm that all parts shown inFigure 2-12 are included in the

Setting Up the System 2-15PreparationThe following tool is required to install the cable retention arm assembly.Small Philips driverInstallation Pro

2-16 Setting Up the SystemInstallation Procedure A1. Attach the Arm Base to the rear of the power supply cage using the twoscrews that secure the p

Setting Up the System 2-173. Arm Bracket A has four holes, two of which are elongated. Using theelongated holes in Arm Bracket A, attach Arm Bracke

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2-18 Setting Up the System6. Press in on the rail release latches and slowly push the server in and out ofthe system rack several times. Ensure pro

Setting Up the System 2-198. The Arm Stopper Assembly keeps the cable arm from binding as the serveris pulled out of or pushed into the rack. Attac

2-20 Setting Up the SystemInstallation Procedure B1. Attach the Arm Base to the rear of the power supply cage using the twoscrews that secure the p

Setting Up the System 2-214. Arm Bracket A has four holes, two of which are elongated. Using theelongated holes in Arm Bracket A, attach Arm Bracke

2-22 Setting Up the System7. Press in on the rail release latches and slowly push the server in and out ofthe system rack several times. Ensure pro

Setting Up the System 2-23Installation Procedure C1. Attach the Arm Base to the rear of the power supply cage using the twoscrews that secure the p

2-24 Setting Up the System4. Arm Bracket A has four holes, two of which are elongated. Using theelongated holes in Arm Bracket A, attach Arm Bracke

Setting Up the System 2-256. Install the free end of the cable arm to Arm Bracket A using two 6/32screws. See Figure 2-29. Arm bracket Two screw A

2-26 Setting Up the SystemRemoving the Server from the Rack!WARNINGThe system can weigh up to 55 pounds (25kg). If the systemcontains numerous optio

Setting Up the System 2-27!WARNINGTwo persons are required when performing the next step.6. Slowly slide the server out of the rack until the relea

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2-28 Setting Up the System! The LAN connector and the serial port 2 connector of this server have thesame shape. Be careful not to connect a cable

Setting Up the System 2-29 Figure 2-34. Making Connections

2-30 Setting Up the SystemConnecting the Power CordPlug the female end of each AC power cord shipped with your system into theinput receptacle on th

Setting Up the System 2-31Getting Familiar with the SystemBefore turning on and setting up your system, you should become familiar withthe system’s

2-32 Setting Up the SystemFront View with Front Bezel RemovedFigure 2-36 shows the location of the front panel system features visible withthe front

Setting Up the System 2-33Q Floppy disk access lampR Front VGA connector. Connect a display monitor to this connector.S ACT lamp (green) This lamp i

2-34 Setting Up the SystemRear ViewFigure 2-37 shows the location of the rear panel system features. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVXYWA Low-profile PCI boar

Setting Up the System 2-35port 2.P POST lamps (on the system board). The lamps are mounted onboard. They are on duringPOST after the power is turne

2-36 Setting Up the SystemStatus IndicatorsYour server includes many LED status indicators providing you with detailedstatus of server operation. Th

Setting Up the System 2-37Table 2-1. System Status LED IndicatorSTATUS lampindicationDescription ProcedureOn (green) The server is operating normal

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2-38 Setting Up the SystemDISK ACCESS Lamp ( )The DISK ACCESS lamp indicates the status of the hard disks mounted in the3.5-inch disk bay. The lamp

Setting Up the System 2-39Note: Even if one of the hard disks fails in disk arrayconfiguration (RAID1, RAID5, or RAID0+1), the server cancontinue op

2-40 Setting Up the SystemPOST LampFour lamps indicating the POST progress are located on the system board. Theyare visible through the slits on the

Setting Up the System 2-41Using the SystemThe following subsections describe how to use this server system properly andsafely, including an explanat

2-42 Setting Up the SystemFront BezelYou must remove the front bezel to power on/off the server, to access the floppydisk drive, CD-ROM drive, remov

Setting Up the System 2-43 Figure 2-41. Installing the Front BezelPOWER SwitchUse the POWER switch to turn on/off the server.Power OnPress the POWER

2-44 Setting Up the SystemIMPORTANT:! If the power cord is connected to a power control device such asa UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), make su

Setting Up the System 2-45POST Execution FlowThe following describes the progress of POST in chronological order.IMPORTANT:! Do not make key entrie

2-46 Setting Up the System5. POST then detects the internal SCSI controller and displays the messageprompting you to launch the SCSI device utility

Setting Up the System 2-47POST Error MessagesWhen POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit.See Chapter 8 for POST err

vi ContentsModifying the System Board...4-8Replacing the

3Configuring Your System! Configuring Your System! BIOS Setup Utility! SCSISelect Utility! Configuring the RAID Controller! Configuring System Bo

3-2 Configuring Your SystemConfiguring Your SystemConfiguration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration.You can configure y

Configuring Your System 3-3 BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. Theutility is resident in th

3-4 Configuring Your SystemKey Function in Setup MenuF1 or Alt-H Get Help about an item.ESC Exit the current menu and return to the previous menu.Le

Configuring Your System 3-5Main MenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingSystem Time HH:MM:SS Set the System Time.System Date MM/DD

3-6 Configuring Your SystemPrimary and Secondary Master and Slave IDE SubmenusFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingTypeAutoNoneSele

Configuring Your System 3-7Advanced MenuFeatureChoices orDisplay OnlyDescription Your SettingPCI Configuration Select sub-menu.Peripheral Configurat

3-8 Configuring Your SystemPCI Configuration MenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingOnboard NIC Select sub-menu.Onboard SCSI Sele

Configuring Your System 3-9Onboard NIC 1 / Onboard NIC 2 SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay OnlyDescription Your SettingOnboard NICEnabledDisabledEnabl

Contents viiDiskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light...5-12CD-ROM Drive Activity Light D

3-10 Configuring Your SystemMemory Configuration SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay OnlyDescription Your SettingExtendedMemory Test1 MB1 KBEvery-Locati

Configuring Your System 3-11Security MenuNote: Enabling the Supervisor Password field requiresa password for entering Setup. The passwords are not c

3-12 Configuring Your SystemServer MenuFeatureChoices or DisplayOnlyDescription Your SettingManagementSelect SubmenuConsoleRedirectionSelect Submenu

Configuring Your System 3-13Server Menu (Continued)FeatureChoices or DisplayOnlyDescriptionYour SettingBootMonitoringPolicyRetry 3 TimesRetry Servic

3-14 Configuring Your SystemConsole Redirection SubmenuFeatureChoices or DisplayOnlyDescription Your SettingBIOSRedirectionPortDisabledSerial Port A

Configuring Your System 3-15Boot MenuFeatureChoices or DisplayOnlyDescription Your SettingBoot DevicePrioritySelect sub-menu.Hard DiskDrivesSelect s

3-16 Configuring Your SystemRemovable Devices SubmenuItem DescriptionLists Bootable Removabledevices in the system.Select one of the detected device

Configuring Your System 3-17SCSISelect UtilityThe SCSISelect Utility detects and configures the SCSI controller located on thesystem board or an opt

3-18 Configuring Your SystemAdaptec SCSI Utility Configuration SettingsThe following keys are active for all Adaptec SCSI Utility screens:Key Action

Configuring Your System 3-19Table 3-1. SCSISelect Utility Setup Configurations (continued)OPTIONRECOMMENDED SETTINGOR DISPLAY ONLYYOURCONFIGURATION