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Summary of Contents

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viii Contents

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4-14 Upgrading Your SystemRemoving and Installing a Pentium III ProcessorThis subsection provides the procedures for removing and installing aPentiu

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Upgrading Your System 4-15Installing a Processor1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Informationand Static Precautions at

Page 5 - Contents

4-16 Upgrading Your System10. Position the processor over the processor socket so that its pins align withthe socket holes. See Figure 4-12.Note: Bo

Page 6 - 3 Configuring Your System

Upgrading Your System 4-1712. Position the heat sink on the processor so that the L-channel groove on itsbottom face fits the lever and plastic end

Page 7 - 4 Upgrading Your System

4-18 Upgrading Your System14. Connect one end of the fan cable connector to the fan heat sinkconnector and the other end of the cable to its mating

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Upgrading Your System 4-198. Swing its processor socket lever up until it is in the unlocked position andcarefully remove the processor. See Figure

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4-20 Upgrading Your SystemDIMMsThe system board contains six DIMM sockets (Figure 4-18). Each socket canhold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 128MB,

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Upgrading Your System 4-21Installing DIMMs1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Informationand Static Precautions at the b

Page 11 - Using This Guide

4-22 Upgrading Your SystemFigure 4-20. Inserting Memory DIMMs10. Repeat the steps to install each additional DIMM.11. Reinstall the left-hand side a

Page 12 - Text Conventions

Upgrading Your System 4-23Removing DIMMs!CAUTIONUse extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too muchpressure can damage the socket slot. Apply only eno

Page 13 - Related Documents

Using This Guide ixUsing This GuideThe EXPRESS5800/120Lf User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information aboutyour system. Its goal is to fam

Page 14 - Safety Notices

4-24 Upgrading Your SystemOption BoardsYour server's expansion capabilities meet the needs of file and applicationservers for high performance

Page 15 - Using This Guide xiii

Upgrading Your System 4-25Installing an Option Board1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Informationand Static Precaution

Page 16 - Care and Handling

4-26 Upgrading Your SystemFigure 4-24. Removing the Expansion Slot Setscrew and Cover10. Remove the option board from its protective wrapper, holdin

Page 17 - System Overview

Upgrading Your System 4-2714. Align the rounded notch in the retaining bracket with the threaded hole inthe expansion slot frame. The retaining brac

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4-28 Upgrading Your SystemRemoving an Option BoardNote: Expansion slot covers must be installed on allvacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic e

Page 19 - System Overview 1-3

Upgrading Your System 4-29Installing a RAID Controller BoardThe functions of a disk array controller are described Table 4-1.Table 4-1. Functions of

Page 20 - 1-4 System Overview

4-30 Upgrading Your System! Replacement of a disk array controller boardUse the configuration utility to restore the disk array configurationinforma

Page 21 - Redundant Hot-Swap System

Upgrading Your System 4-31Use this procedure to install a RAID controller board.1. Install the RAID controller board into any PCI slot on the syste

Page 22 - 1-6 System Overview

4-32 Upgrading Your SystemRemovable 5.25-inch Media DevicesA variety of SCSI 5.25-inch removable media devices (i.e., tape backup, etc.)can be insta

Page 23 - System Chassis

Upgrading Your System 4-33Installing a 5.25-Inch Media DeviceTo install a 5.25-inch media device, perform the following procedures:1. Observe the s

Page 24 - SAF-TE Logic

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

Page 25 - System Board Features

4-34 Upgrading Your System!CAUTIONWhen installing mounting rails on a removable devicealways use the screws that come with the device. Usinglonger s

Page 26 - I/O Expansion Slots

Upgrading Your System 4-3510. Connect the SCSI interface cable (see Figure 4-33) to the device.ABCDEASystem board SCSI connectorBNot usedC5.25-inch

Page 27 - Real-Time Clock/Calendar

4-36 Upgrading Your SystemHard Disk DrivesYour system supports a variety of SCSI hard disk drives installed in thesystem’s hard disk drive bay. Cont

Page 28 - Network Controller

Upgrading Your System 4-37Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Non-Hot-SwapDisk Drive BayThis procedure describes installing a new hard dis

Page 29 - External Device Connectors

4-38 Upgrading Your System! Always install a disk carrier tray in an empty disk drive bay to maintainproper cooling.Note: ESD can damage disk drives

Page 30 - 1-14 System Overview

Upgrading Your System 4-396. Slide the disk carrier tray out the front of the chassis. See Figure 4-36. Savethe disk carrier tray and screws for re

Page 31 - Disk Array

4-40 Upgrading Your System10. While holding the drive in place turn the carrier upside down.11. Line up the screw holes in the carrier with the scre

Page 32 - Expand Capacity Function

Upgrading Your System 4-4114. Connect the SCSI interface and power cables to the drive.15. Reinstall the fan cover. See Installing the Fan Cover des

Page 33 - System Functions

4-42 Upgrading Your System8. Turn the disk carrier tray upside down.9. While holding the disk drive in place remove the four screws securing thedr

Page 34 - AC Link Mode

Upgrading Your System 4-43Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-Swap DiskDrive BayThis procedure describes installing a new hard disk dr

Page 35 - Reconfiguration

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

Page 36 - 1-20 System Overview

4-44 Upgrading Your System! Always install a disk carrier tray in an empty disk drive bay to maintainproper cooling.! If an individual SCSI drive ac

Page 37 - Setting Up the System

Upgrading Your System 4-45Installing a Hard Disk Drive1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Informationand Static Precauti

Page 38 - Selecting a Site

4-46 Upgrading Your SystemABCAAir baffleBScrews (4)CDrive carrierFigure 4-44. Removing the Air Baffle5. Remove the device from its protective wrapp

Page 39 - Unpacking the System

Upgrading Your System 4-47ABCDAHard disk driveBDrive carrierCPositioning railDScrews (4)Figure 4-45. Installing a Hard Disk Drive into the Carrier9.

Page 40 - Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly

4-48 Upgrading Your SystemIncorrectCorrectABBCALocking tabBHandleCFrame slotFigure 4-46. Installing a Hard Disk Drive into the Carrier12. Close the

Page 41 - Assembly

Upgrading Your System 4-49Swapping a Hard Disk DriveWhen you are swapping out a faulty hard drive, you can determine which driveto remove by checkin

Page 42 - C Safety Latch

4-50 Upgrading Your System! Grasp the disk carrier handle and pull the faulty disk drive out of thebay far enough to disengage the drive connector f

Page 43 - Setting Up the System 2-7

Upgrading Your System 4-51Installing the Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk DriveBay Upgrade KitThis subsection describes how to install the optional Hot-Swap

Page 44 - 2-8 Setting Up the System

4-52 Upgrading Your SystemWhen installing hard disk drives into the new hard disk drive cage, follow aninstallation scheme starting with the right-m

Page 45 - Setting Up the System 2-9

Upgrading Your System 4-53Install the upgrade kit as follows:1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Informationand Static P

Page 46 - 2-10 Setting Up the System

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

Page 47 - Opening the Front Door

4-54 Upgrading Your System7. Install the two-way SCSI cable or SCSI cable from the SCSI connector onthe system board to the SCSI connector on the r

Page 48 - 2-12 Setting Up the System

Upgrading Your System 4-5511. Reinstall the fan cover. See Installing the Fan Cover described earlier in thischapter.12. Reinstall the left-hand sid

Page 49 - (Continued)

4-56 Upgrading Your System Installing the Optional Hot-Swap PowerSupplyThe addition of a second hot-swap power supply makes your system so that itha

Page 50

Upgrading Your System 4-575. Slide the new power supply into the bay until its latch clicks into place. SeeFigure 4-56.Figure 4-56. Installing the

Page 51 - Setting Up the System 2-15

4-58 Upgrading Your SystemFigure 4-58. Plugging in the AC Power Cords9. Power up the system and close the front door. When the system power is onth

Page 52 - 2-16 Setting Up the System

Upgrading Your System 4-59Hot-Swapping a Power SupplyYour system power is hot swappable only if your system is equipped with twopower supplies. If a

Page 53 - Rear View

4-60 Upgrading Your SystemFigure 4-60. Installing a Power Supply

Page 54 - Hot-Swap System only

5Problem Solving! Problem Solving! Static Precautions! Troubleshooting Checklists! Diagnostic Procedures! Specific Problems and Corrective Actions! Pr

Page 55 - Setting Up the System 2-19

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

Page 56 - 2-20 Setting Up the System

Problem Solving 5-3Troubleshooting ChecklistsThe following subsections provide troubleshooting checklists for problems that occur atinitial system s

Page 57 - Connecting the Power Cord

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-lo

Page 58 - Using the System

5-4 Problem SolvingRunning New Application SoftwareProblems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to thesoftware. Fau

Page 59 - Powering On Your System

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

Page 60 - Forcing a Power Shutdown

5-6 Problem SolvingDiagnostic ProceduresThis section provides a more detailed approach to diagnosing and identifying problemsand then locating their

Page 61 - Configuring Your System

Problem Solving 5-7Monitoring POSTEach time you turn on the system, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs automaticallyand checks the system board, pro

Page 62

5-8 Problem SolvingVerifying Proper Operation of Key System IndicatorsAs POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each

Page 63 - BIOS Setup Utility

Problem Solving 5-9Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsThis section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems:! Power LED

Page 64 - 3-4 Configuring Your System

5-10 Problem SolvingNo Characters Appear on ScreenCheck the following:! Is the keyboard working? Check to see if the Num Lock light is functioning.!

Page 65 - Main Menu

Problem Solving 5-11If the switches and connections are correct and the power outlet is functioning, thepower supply has probably failed. Contact yo

Page 66 - 3-6 Configuring Your System

5-12 Problem SolvingBootable CD-ROM Is Not DetectedCheck the following:! Is the BIOS set to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device after t

Page 67 - Processor Settings Submenu

Problem Solving 5-13Error MessagesThis section describes the POST error codes and messages.POST Error Codes and MessagesWhenever a recoverable error

Page 68 - Advanced Menu

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

Page 69 - PCI Slot Submenu

5-14 Problem SolvingTable 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0232 Extended RAMFailed at address

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Problem Solving 5-15Table 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0611 IDE configurationchanged.0612

Page 71 - PCI Device Submenu

5-16 Problem SolvingError Code and Message Description Action0B50 CPU #1 with errortaken off line.Because an error was detected inCPU #1, it was deg

Page 72 - Security Menu

Problem Solving 5-17Table 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0B7C The error occurredduring the

Page 73 - Security Menu (continued)

5-18 Problem SolvingTable 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0B94 IPMB signal lines notrepondin

Page 74 - Server Menu

Problem Solving 5-19Table 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0BD0 1st SMBus deviceaddress notac

Page 75 - System Management Submenu

5-20 Problem SolvingTable 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0BE8 IPMB device addressnot acknow

Page 76 - Console Redirection Submenu

Problem Solving 5-21Table 5-2. Post Error Beep CodesBeeps Error Recommended Action1-2-2-3 ROM Checksum Error Call your service representative.1-3-1

Page 77 - Boot Menu

5-22 Problem SolvingPOST Error Code Hardware ReferencesThe following hardware illustrations show the devices associated with the error codesthat app

Page 78 - Exit Menu

Problem Solving 5-23How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision LevelsTo help you identify your system's current BIOS and BMC revision levels, refer

Page 79 - SCSISelect Utility

1System Overview! Overview! System Chassis! Power Supply! Peripheral Bays! SAF-TE Logic! System Board Features! Disk Array! System Functions! System S

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5-24 Problem Solving

Page 81 - Exiting Adaptec SCSI Utility

ATechnicalSpecifications! Server Unit

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A-2 Technical SpecificationsThis appendix provides the technical specifications for your server unit.Server UnitTable A-1 lists the server unit tech

Page 83 - Before You Begin

Technical Specifications A-3Table A-1. Server Unit Technical Specifications (Continued)Item SpecificationOptional Processor Support Upgradeable fro

Page 84

A-4 Technical Specifications

Page 85 - Moving System Board Jumpers

BConnectors! Overview! External Device Connector Pin Information

Page 86 - Clearing CMOS

B-2 ConnectorsOverviewThis appendix provides pinout information about the server's external deviceconnectors.External Device Connector Pinout I

Page 87 - Upgrading Your System

Connectors B-3ABCDEFGHIAExternal SCSI Port* External-SCSI, Ultra160-SCSI 68-pin connector.BSerial Port 2 Serial port 9-pin connector.CParallel Port

Page 88 - General Information

B-4 ConnectorsKeyboard and MouseTable B-1 lists the connector pinouts for the keyboard and mouse. The keyboard andmouse connectors are functionally

Page 89 - Upgrading Your System 4-3

Connectors B-5USB PortsOM0803641Table B-3 lists the connector pinouts for the four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.Table B-3. USB Port Connector P

Page 90 - 4-4 Upgrading Your System

1-2 System OverviewOverviewThis server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Pentium® IIImicroprocessor family. It is a solid per

Page 91 - Upgrading Your System 4-5

B-6 ConnectorsRJ-45 LANTable B-5 lists the connector pinouts for the RJ-45 LAN ports.Table B-5. RJ-45 LAN Connector PinoutsPin Signal Description1

Page 92 - Cooling Fan Unit

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

Page 93 - Installing the Fan Cover

2 Glossary BMC(Baseboard Management Controller) Contains all of the server management functions. Onemajor function of the BMC is to monitor system m

Page 94 - Removing the Fan Module

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

Page 95 - Installing the Fan Module

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

Page 96 - 4-10 Upgrading Your System

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

Page 97 - Modifying the System Board

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

Page 98 - 4-12 Upgrading Your System

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

Page 99 - Upgrading Your System 4-13

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

Page 100 - 4-14 Upgrading Your System

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

Page 101 - Upgrading Your System 4-15

System Overview 1-3Your server may include a non-redundant non-hot-swap power supply or redundant hot-swap power supply module containing up to two

Page 103

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

Page 104 - 4-18 Upgrading Your System

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

Page 105 - Upgrading Your System 4-19

Index-1AAC link mode, 1-18ACPIfeature, 1-17Administrative password, 1-19Advance menuconfiguring in setup, 3-8BBatteryinstalling, 4-12BIOSidentify revi

Page 106 - 4-20 Upgrading Your System

Index-2OOverview, 1-2PPasswordadministrative, 1-19clearing and changing, 3-26user, 1-19POSTerror beep codes, 5-21error code hardware references, 5-22e

Page 107 - Upgrading Your System 4-21

Index-3installing or swapping a hard disk drive,4-36installing the hard disk drive bay upgradekit, 4-51installing the optional hot-swap powersupply, 4

Page 112 - 4-26 Upgrading Your System

1-4 System OverviewABA System chassis (front view)B Non-Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive CageNon-Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive BaysABA System chassis (front view

Page 113 - Upgrading Your System 4-27

System Overview 1-5! Integrated onboard Network Interface Controller (NIC), a dual Intel 82550 PCILAN controller for 10 or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ne

Page 114 - Removing an Option Board

1-6 System Overview! Integrated onboard Network Interface Controller (NIC), a dual Intel 82550 PCILAN controller for 10 or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ne

Page 115 - Upgrading Your System 4-29

System Overview 1-7System ChassisThe system chassis (Figure 1-5) is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. Themajor system components are sh

Page 116 - 4-30 Upgrading Your System

1-8 System OverviewPower SupplyYour server may be configured with one power factor correction (PFC) 300-Watt powersupply for non-redundant non-hot-s

Page 117 - Upgrading Your System 4-31

System Overview 1-9System Board FeaturesThe system board (Figure 1-6) offers a “flat” design with the processor and memorysubsystems residing on the

Page 118 - 4-32 Upgrading Your System

1-10 System OverviewPentium III ProcessorDepending on system configuration, each system includes one or two Pentium IIIprocessors. Each Pentium III

Page 119 - Upgrading Your System 4-33

System Overview 1-11Slot 1Slot 2Slot 3Slot 4Slot 5Slot 6ABC Figure 1-7. PCI Connector SlotsReal-Time Clock/CalendarThe real-time clock provides syst

Page 120 - 4-34 Upgrading Your System

1-12 System OverviewIDE ControllerThe system includes a dual channel enhanced IDE 32 bit interface controller forcompatible IDE devices. The control

Page 121 - Upgrading Your System 4-35

System Overview 1-13SCSI ControllerThe system board includes an embedded Adaptec AIC7899W dual function SCSIcontroller. The AIC7899W provides Ultra-

Page 122 - Hard Disk Drives

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Page 123 - Disk Drive Bay

1-14 System OverviewSystem Board Management Controller (BMC)Server management is concentrated in the System Board Management Controller(BMC). The BM

Page 124 - 4-38 Upgrading Your System

System Overview 1-15Disk ArrayThe optional disk array controller board is a PCI board that improves data reliability.The disk array controller board

Page 125 - Upgrading Your System 4-39

1-16 System OverviewAutomatic Rebuilding FunctionThe server supports the disk array automatic rebuilding function for data recovery if ahot spare is

Page 126 - 4-40 Upgrading Your System

System Overview 1-17System FunctionsThe following subsections describe select system functions.Hot SwappingHot swapping allows a device to be replac

Page 127 - Upgrading Your System 4-41

1-18 System OverviewThe sleep states are defined as follows:! s0: Normal running state.! s1: Processor sleep state.No context will be lost in this s

Page 128 - 4-42 Upgrading Your System

System Overview 1-19System SecurityTo help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a fulllockable front panel and Serve

Page 129 - Drive Bay

1-20 System Overview

Page 130 - 4-44 Upgrading Your System

2Setting Up the System! Overview! Selecting a Site! Unpacking the System! Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly! Getting Familiar with the System! Making Conn

Page 131 - Upgrading Your System 4-45

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

Page 132 - 4-46 Upgrading Your System

Setting Up the System 2-3Unpacking the System!WARNINGThe non-hot-swap system can weigh up to 40 pounds(18 kg) and the hot-swap system can weigh up t

Page 133

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

Page 134 - Incorrect

2-4 Setting Up the SystemRack-Mount Subsystem AssemblyThis section provides the instructions for assembling the rack-mount server unitinto a standar

Page 135 - Upgrading Your System 4-49

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

Page 136 - 4-50 Upgrading Your System

2-6 Setting Up the SystemABA Center Slide RailB Safety LatchFigure 2-1. Center Slide Rail2. Align the mounting holes in each center slide rail to

Page 137 - Bay Upgrade Kit

Setting Up the System 2-74. With each slide rail assembly on a flat surface loosen the screws that attachtheir outer and inner brackets together. S

Page 138 - 4-52 Upgrading Your System

2-8 Setting Up the SystemInstalling the Server into the System RackThis section describes how to install your rack-mount server unit into a standard

Page 139 - Upgrading Your System 4-53

Setting Up the System 2-9ABA Extension rail assembly (2)B Safety latch (2)Figure 2-4. Installing the Rack-Mount Server Unit into the Rack Cabinet

Page 140 - 4-54 Upgrading Your System

2-10 Setting Up the SystemGetting Familiar with the SystemBefore setting up your system, you should become familiar with the system’sfeatures, such

Page 141 - Upgrading Your System 4-55

Setting Up the System 2-11Opening the Front DoorRefer to the Figure 2-6 and open the front door of the cabinet as follows (tower-based system only).

Page 142 - 4-56 Upgrading Your System

2-12 Setting Up the SystemFront View (Non-Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Bays)Figure 2-7 shows the location of the front controls, indicators, and I/O port on

Page 143 - Upgrading Your System 4-57

Setting Up the System 2-13A Load/eject button, CD-ROM reader Press to load CD and eject CD.B Activity LED, CD-ROM reader When lit, CD-ROM reader is

Page 144 - 4-58 Upgrading Your System

Contents iiiContentsUsing This GuideText Conventions ...

Page 145 - Hot-Swapping a Power Supply

2-14 Setting Up the SystemFront View (Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Bays)Figure 2-8 shows the location of the front system controls, indicators, and I/O porto

Page 146 - 4-60 Upgrading Your System

Setting Up the System 2-15A Load/eject button, CD-ROM reader Press to load CD and eject CD.B Activity LED, CD-ROM reader When lit, CD-ROM reader is

Page 147 - Problem Solving

2-16 Setting Up the SystemFront View (Rack-Mount Systems Only)Figure 2-9 shows the additional features provided on the front panel of a rack-mounted

Page 148 - Static Precautions

Setting Up the System 2-17Rear ViewFigure 2-10 shows the location of the system's rear connectors, I/O ports, andindicator.Note: For hot-swap s

Page 149 - Troubleshooting Checklists

2-18 Setting Up the SystemStatus LED Indicator DescriptionsTable 2-1 lists the system status LED indicators along with a description of eachLED indi

Page 150 - 5-4 Problem Solving

Setting Up the System 2-19Table 2-2. 350-Watt Power Supply Status LED Panel IndicatorLED Status Description ResponseOff AC power off to either of t

Page 151 - Problem Solving 5-5

2-20 Setting Up the SystemTable 2-3. System Status Abnormal ConditionsStatus LED Description ResponseOff POST is in progress. Wait for a while. It

Page 152 - Diagnostic Procedures

Setting Up the System 2-21Making ConnectionsIf your system normally operates without a video display or keyboard (forexample, as a network server),

Page 153 - POST Keys and Errors

2-22 Setting Up the SystemUsing the SystemThe following subsections describe how to use this server system properly andsafely, including an explanat

Page 154 - 5-8 Problem Solving

Setting Up the System 2-23Opening the Front Door of the Tower CabinetYou must open the front door of the tower cabinet to turn the server power on o

Page 155 - Incorrect or No Beep Code

iv Contents2 Setting Up the SystemOverview ...

Page 156 - 5-10 Problem Solving

2-24 Setting Up the System!CAUTIONAlways allow POST to complete before powering down yoursystem.If you have problems powering on your system, refer

Page 157 - Problem Solving 5-11

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

Page 158 - Problems with the Network

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

Page 159 - Error Messages

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

Page 160 - 5-14 Problem Solving

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

Page 161 - Problem Solving 5-15

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

Page 162 - 5-16 Problem Solving

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

Page 163 - Problem Solving 5-17

Configuring Your System 3-7Primary and Secondary Master and Slave IDE Submenus (continued)FeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your Setting32 B

Page 164 - 5-18 Problem Solving

3-8 Configuring Your SystemAdvanced MenuFeature Description Your Setting Your SettingMemory Configuration Select sub-menu.PCI Configuration Select s

Page 165 - Problem Solving 5-19

Configuring Your System 3-9PCI Configuration MenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingEmbedded SCSI Select sub-menu.Embedded NIC 1

Page 166 - 5-20 Problem Solving

Contents vRemovable Drive Selections... 3-18Exit Menu...

Page 167 - Problem Solving 5-21

3-10 Configuring Your SystemI/O Device/Peripheral Configuration SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingSerial Port 1DisabledEn

Page 168 - 5-22 Problem Solving

Configuring Your System 3-11Advanced Chipset Control SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingPCI Device Selects sub-menuWake On

Page 169 - Problem Solving 5-23

3-12 Configuring Your SystemSecurity MenuNote: Enabling the Supervisor Password field requiresa password for entering Setup. The passwords are not c

Page 170 - 5-24 Problem Solving

Configuring Your System 3-13Security Menu (continued)FeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingSecure Mode BootDisabledEnabledSystem boo

Page 171 - Specifications

3-14 Configuring Your SystemServer MenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingSystemManagementSelects sub-menu.ConsoleRedirectionSele

Page 172 - Server Unit

Configuring Your System 3-15System Management SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingBIOS Version Information field onlyBoard

Page 173

3-16 Configuring Your SystemConsole Redirection SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingSerial Port AddressDisabledOn-board COM

Page 174

Configuring Your System 3-17Boot MenuDevicesRemovable Devices Legacy Floppy DrivesHard Drives Bootable Add-in Cards AIC-7899, A:00 <Hard Disk

Page 175 - Connectors

3-18 Configuring Your SystemRemovable Drive SelectionsBoot Priority Device Description Your SettingLists BootableRemovableDevices in theSystem+–Use

Page 176 - Overview

Configuring Your System 3-19SCSISelect UtilityThe SCSISelect Utility detects and configures the SCSI controller locatedon the system board or an opt

Page 177 - Connectors B-3

vi Contents5 Problem SolvingProblem Solving ...

Page 178 - Serial Ports COM1 and COM2

3-20 Configuring Your SystemAdaptec SCSI Utility Configuration SettingsThe following keys are active for all Adaptec SCSI Utility screens:Key Action

Page 179 - VGA Video Monitor Port

Configuring Your System 3-21Table 3-1. SCSISelect Utility Setup Configurations (continued)OPTIONRECOMMENDED SETTINGOR DISPLAY ONLYYOURCONFIGURATION

Page 180 - Parallel Port

3-22 Configuring Your SystemConfiguring the RAID ControllerThe RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Devices) options available foryour system are th

Page 181 - Glossary

Configuring Your System 3-23Configuring System Board JumpersBefore You BeginOnly a qualified technical person should perform the procedures in this

Page 182

3-24 Configuring Your SystemTable 3-3. Password/CMOS System Board Jumper SummaryJumper FunctionJumper On/Off(default in bold) What it does at system

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Configuring Your System 3-25Moving System Board Jumpers!CAUTIONBefore doing the procedures in this section, make sure thatyour system is powered off

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3-26 Configuring Your SystemClearing and Changing the PasswordsTo clear and change the passwords:1. Power off the system and remove the left side p

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

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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,

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

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4-4 Upgrading Your SystemRemoving the Side Access PanelTo install options in your system, you must remove the access panel on the left-hand side of

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Upgrading Your System 4-5Installing the Side Access PanelTo install the left-hand side access panel (see Figure 4-2):1. Check to make sure that no

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4-6 Upgrading Your SystemCooling Fan UnitThe cooling fan unit houses two fans for cooling the boards and devices insideyour server. The cooling fan

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Upgrading Your System 4-7Figure 4-4. Removing the Fan CoverInstalling the Fan CoverTo install the fan cover, perform the following procedures:1. M

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4-8 Upgrading Your System3. Check and make sure that the I2C cable is routed through on the inner side ofthe fan cover. If the cable is not routed

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Upgrading Your System 4-94. Remove the five screws securing the hard disk drive cage(s) to the front ofthe chassis. Save the screws for reinstallat

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4-10 Upgrading Your System3. Insert the fan module and push it in until its tabs are fully seated in theircorresponding holes in the chassis (see F

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Upgrading Your System 4-11Modifying the System BoardThe following sections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring thesystem board in your

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4-12 Upgrading Your SystemTo replace the RTC battery, perform the following procedures:1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under Gener

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Upgrading Your System 4-13Figure 4-9. Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery

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