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4-6 Upgrading Your SystemFigure 4-1. Removing the Top Cover Thumbscrews6. Pull the cover up and off the top of the tower cabinet and set it aside fo

Upgrading Your System 4-7Installing the Top Cover of the Tower CabinetNote: This procedure is for tower-based systems only.To install the top cover,

4-8 Upgrading Your System4. Lift the fan module straight up and out of the chassis. See Figure 4-4.Figure 4-4. Removing the Front and Rear Fan Modul

Upgrading Your System 4-9Installing/Removing the BSU Front Bezel andTop CoverTo install options in your BSU, you should do the following.! To modify

4-10 Upgrading Your System5. While holding the front bezel pull forward to remove it.Figure 4-5. Removing the Front BezelInstalling the Front BezelY

Upgrading Your System 4-11Removing the Top CoverYou must first remove the top cover of the tower cabinet (if tower-basedsystem), the front bezel of

4-12 Upgrading Your SystemInstalling the Top CoverTo install the top cover, perform the following.1. Make sure no tools or loose parts have been left

Upgrading Your System 4-13ProcessorsThe following sections provide procedures for installing and removing thePentium III Xeon Processor Single Edge

4-14 Upgrading Your SystemRemoving/Installing Processor Cartridges on System BaseboardUse the following procedure to remove or install a processor ca

Upgrading Your System 4-156. Latch levers are provided with your system for easy removal of a processorcartridge or a termination board (see Figure

Using This Guide ixUsing This GuideThis User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your server system. Itsgoal is to familiarize y

4-16 Upgrading Your SystemNote: Store the termination board in a dust free lowhumidity area for future use.Figure 4-10. Removing the Termination Boa

Upgrading Your System 4-17Note: If you are not replacing the processor remove itsassociated VRM.13. Remove a processor cartridge from its antistatic

4-18 Upgrading Your System16. Check that the processor is firmly seated in the bottom of the socket andreattach the CPU cover removed in step 5 above

Upgrading Your System 4-19Installing the Optional Five to Eight CPUUpgrade KitUse the following procedure to install the optional CPU boxes and proc

4-20 Upgrading Your System5. Remove the four processor cartridges and associated VRMs from the systembaseboard, see Removing/Installing Processor Car

Upgrading Your System 4-218. Remove the screw securing the rear fan module connector bracket to theBSU chassis so that it can be relocated later, se

4-22 Upgrading Your System11. Attach the new CPU box guides (rear: right and left) to the BSU chassis,then secure each of them with a screw removed i

Upgrading Your System 4-2314. Reconnect the rear fan module connector bracket to the BSU chassis with ascrew removed in a previous step, see Figure

4-24 Upgrading Your System19. On CPU box 2 install the new processor cartridges and VRMs. To installprocessor cartridges and VRMs follow steps 13 thr

Upgrading Your System 4-2523. Check that the CPU box is firmly seated in the bottom of the socket.Note: If the CPU box is not inserted correctly, th

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

4-26 Upgrading Your SystemDIMMsThe memory board contains sixteen DIMM sockets arranged in four groups (seeFigure 4-29) of 4 way interleaved memory. E

Upgrading Your System 4-27Installing DIMMs1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed at the beginning of thischapter.2. If tower-based system,

4-28 Upgrading Your System7. Holding the two fasteners, carefully pull the memory board out until theedge connectors are free. Place the memory board

Upgrading Your System 4-2912. Hold the retaining levers of the memory board by its edges and start to insertit into the slot guides. Do not press in

4-30 Upgrading Your SystemFigure 4-34. Removing Memory DIMMs4. Carefully lift the DIMM away from the socket and store it in an antistaticpackage.5.

Upgrading Your System 4-31Modifying the I/O Riser BoardThe following subsection provides procedures for upgrading the I/O riser board." Replaci

4-32 Upgrading Your SystemReplace the battery as follows.Note: Observe static precautions. Use an antistaticwrist strap.1. Observe the safety and ESD

Upgrading Your System 4-33Option BoardsThe following sections describe how to install and remove Hot-Plug PCI optionboards. The Hot-Plug PCI feature

4-34 Upgrading Your SystemInstallation ConsiderationsSome PCI boards may have a mounting bracket attached to the end of the boardthat is not required

Upgrading Your System 4-35Installing an Option BoardInstall an option board as follows.1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed at the begin

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

4-36 Upgrading Your SystemFigure 4-39. Releasing the Expansion Slot Cover9. Remove the expansion slot cover, see Figure 4-40.Note: Save the expansio

Upgrading Your System 4-37Figure 4-41. Installing an Option Board12. If you installed a SCSI host adapter board, go to Appendix C, “Cabling,” forpr

4-38 Upgrading Your SystemRemoving an Option BoardNote: Expansion slot covers must be installed on allvacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic em

Upgrading Your System 4-39RAID Controller BoardUse this procedure to install a RAID controller board.1. Install the RAID controller board into any P

4-40 Upgrading Your SystemABCFigure 4-43. Recabling the SCSI Interface Cable

Upgrading Your System 4-41Removable Media DevicesA CD-ROM drive is always mounted in bay A. Any SCSI removable mediadevice can be installed in perip

4-42 Upgrading Your SystemABCDRemovable Media Device BaysA CD-ROM drive bayB 5 1/4-inch expansion bayC 5 1/4-inch expansion bayD 1.44 MB diskette bay

Upgrading Your System 4-43Installing a 5 1/4-Inch DeviceInstall a 5 1/4-inch device drive as follows.!CAUTIONCD-ROM devices contain a laser system a

4-44 Upgrading Your System6. Each empty media bay has a blank panel. From the bay where you want toinstall a drive, remove the four screws securing t

Upgrading Your System 4-45Figure 4-47. Connecting the Power and Data Cables10. Push the device all the way into the media bay until its screw holes

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

4-46 Upgrading Your SystemFigure 4-49. Installing the Device into the BSU Chassis13. Install the BSU front bezel. See Installing/Removing the BSU Fr

Upgrading Your System 4-473. Slide the device completely out the front of the bay, and place on anantistatic surface.4. Place the drive in an antist

4-48 Upgrading Your SystemHard Disk DrivesThe following sections provide procedures for installing a disk drive, removinga disk drive, or swapping ou

Upgrading Your System 4-49Installing a Hard Disk DriveUse this procedure to add an optional hard disk drive to your system.1. Observe the safety and

4-50 Upgrading Your System5. Remove a dummy sponge from the slot, see Figure 4-53.Note: The dummy sponge is provided to maintain theproper cooling ef

Upgrading Your System 4-51ABCDInstalling 3 1/2inch hard disk drivein carrier for hot-swap baysA CarrierB Four screwsC Hard disk driveD SCA connector

4-52 Upgrading Your System11. Push the lock lever toward the hard disk drive bay till the handle iscompletely locked. The lever clicks when it is loc

Upgrading Your System 4-53BSUID0ID1DEUID0ID1ID2ID3IDBIDAID9ID8Figure 4-58. Hard Disk Drive Bays5. Grasp the handle of the hard disk’s carrier and un

4-54 Upgrading Your SystemHot-Swapping a Hard DriveIf you are swapping out a faulty hard drive, you can determine which drive toremove by checking it

Upgrading Your System 4-55Power SupplyThe following sections provide procedures for installing a power supply,removing a power supply, or swapping o

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

4-56 Upgrading Your SystemInstalling a BSU Power SupplyUse this procedure to install a power supply into the BSU.1. Observe the safety and ESD precau

Upgrading Your System 4-57Figure 4-61. Removing the BSU Power Supply Bay Blank Cover5. Pull down the front lever of the new power supply to be insta

4-58 Upgrading Your SystemInstalling a DEU Power SupplyUse this procedure to install a power supply into the DEU.1. Observe the safety and ESD precau

Upgrading Your System 4-595. Secure the power supply to the DEU with the two thumb lock screws, seeFigure 4-66.AA Thumb Lock ScrewsFigure 4-66. Secu

4-60 Upgrading Your SystemDEU Power Supply:Perform steps 4 through 6 of the previous subsection Installing a DEUPower Supply.Hot-Swapping a Power Sup

Upgrading Your System 4-61Installing the Optional UPSThis subsection describes how to install an optional Uninterruptible PowerSupply (UPS) into the

4-62 Upgrading Your SystemThis procedure summarizes the installation of the UPS. For detailed informationabout:UPS Refer to:Features Uninterruptible

Upgrading Your System 4-633. Unlock (if locked) the mechanical lock at the top of the front door of yoursystem tower cabinet and open the door.4. Po

4-64 Upgrading Your SystemABCEDA. Site Wiring Fault IndicatorB. Configuration ButtonC. Configuration LEDD. Computer Interface PortE. Output Power Rec

Upgrading Your System 4-65Installing the Optional DEUThis subsection describes how to install an optional Disk Expansion Unit (DEU)into the tower ca

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

4-66 Upgrading Your SystemFigure 4-72. Installing the DEU7. Connect all AC power and data cables, including the new SCSI cableshipped with the DEU.8

Upgrading Your System 4-67Adding the Optional DEU 2-Channel SCSIBoardThis subsection describes how to install the optional 2-Channel SCSI board into

4-68 Upgrading Your System6. With one person grasping each side of the DEU slide it out the front of thetower cabinet.!WARNINGA minimum of two person

Upgrading Your System 4-69ABFigure 4-75. Preparing to Install the 2-Channel SCSI Board13. Remove the two screws securing the blank plate covering t

4-70 Upgrading Your SystemABFigure 4-77. Installing the Internal SCSI Cable15. Connect the secured internal SCSI cable to the option board. Verify t

Upgrading Your System 4-7119. Reinstall the DEU into the tower cabinet (see Figure 4-73), as follows:! With one person grasping each side of the DEU

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

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

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

1System Overview! Overview! System Chassis! System Board Set! System Board Set Features! System Power! Peripheral Bays! Disk Array! System Functions!

5-4 Problem Solving! Are the configuration settings in BIOS Setup and the SCSISelcet Utility correct? Forinformation about running these utilities, r

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

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

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

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

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

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

Problem Solving 5-11! Is the front panel power on indicator lit?If the switches and connections are correct and the power outlet is functioning, the

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? Check y

Problem Solving 5-13Error MessagesThis section describes the LCD error messages and the POST error codes and messages.LCD Error MessagesIf the serve

1-2 System OverviewOverviewThis server is a highly reliable, high-powered, fault-tolerant, high-capacitymultiprocessing system based on the Intel Pe

5-14 Problem SolvingTable 5-1. Power On LCD Error Messages (continued)Error Message Description Action+3.3vs Alm 07 Voltage warning:The power supply

Problem Solving 5-15Table 5-1. Power On LCD Error Messages (continued)Error Message Description ActionCpu1 Volt Alm 00 Voltage warning:The CPU #1 v

5-16 Problem SolvingTable 5-1. Power On LCD Error Messages (continued)Error Message Description ActionCPU4 Volt Alm 00 Voltage warning:The CPU #4 vo

Problem Solving 5-17Table 5-1. Power On LCD Error Messages (continued)Error Message Description ActionCPU7 Temp Alm 00 Temperature warning:The CPU

5-18 Problem SolvingTable 5-1. Power On LCD Error Messages (continued)Error Message Description ActionCPU Missing CPU slot connection alarm Check if

Problem Solving 5-19Table 5-1. Power On LCD Error Messages (continued)Error Message Description ActionL2#3 Volt Alm 00 Voltage warning:The CPU #3 L

5-20 Problem SolvingTable 5-1. Power On LCD Error Messages (continued)Error Message Description ActionL2#8 Volt Alm 00 Voltage warning:The CPU #8 L2

Problem Solving 5-21Table 5-1. Power On LCD Error Messages (continued)Error Message Description ActionSCSIA VoltAlm 00 Voltage warning: The voltag

5-22 Problem SolvingTable 5-1. Power On LCD Error Messages (continued)Error Message Description ActionSCSIB VoltAlm 00 Voltage warning: The voltage

Problem Solving 5-23Table 5-1. Power On LCD Error Messages (continued)Error Message Description ActionSMI timeout SMI timeout Call your service rep

System Overview 1-3This server system is designed for minimum downtime. To this end, the BSU includesor has the option to include the following:! Ch

5-24 Problem SolvingTable 5-1. Power On LCD Error Messages (continued)Error Message Description ActionSystemBusU-Err 3 Uncorrectable host bus (CPU b

Problem Solving 5-25Table 5-2. Power Off LCD Error MessagesError Message Description Action+3.3vs Alm 00 Voltage warning: The voltage of +3.3 VSpo

5-26 Problem SolvingLCD Error Code Hardware ReferencesThe following hardware illustrations show the devices associated with the error codesthat appea

Problem Solving 5-27CPU (5 Processors or More)Error message code Device Error message code DeviceCPU1 Temp/CPU1 Volt/CPU IERR 01/CPU T-Trip01/...

5-28 Problem SolvingFanPower Supply Unit*1 When an optional power unit or CPU box is added.*2 When an optional CPU box is added and the power unit is

Problem Solving 5-29POST Error Codes and MessagesWhenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, BIOS displays a message on thevideo display screen

5-30 Problem SolvingTable 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0270 Real Time ClockErrorReal-time

Problem Solving 5-31Table 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0B28 Unsupported CPUdetect on CPU

5-32 Problem SolvingTable 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0B45 SystemConfiguration DataWrite

Problem Solving 5-33Table 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0B6F DIMM group witherror is enabl

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1-4 System Overview! High degree of SCSI disk fault tolerance and advanced disk array managementfeatures through the use of RAID technology, if an op

5-34 Problem SolvingTable 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0BB0 SMBIOS - SROM dataread errorRe

Problem Solving 5-35Table 5-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Error Code and Message Description Action0BDA 4th SMBus device Errordetecte

5-36 Problem SolvingTable 5-4. Post Error Beep CodesBeeps Error Recommended Action1-2-2-3 ROM Checksum Error Check if I/O riser board is installed c

Problem Solving 5-37POST Error Code Hardware ReferencesThe following hardware illustrations show the devices associated with the error codesthat app

5-38 Problem SolvingPCI BusError code Device0BEC... (1)0BED... (2)0BEE...

Problem Solving 5-39How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision LevelsTo help you identify your system's current BIOS and BMC revision levels, refer

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ASpecifications! Basic System Unit (BSU)! Disk Expansion Unit (DEU)

A-2 SpecificationsThis appendix provides the specifications for the Basic System Unit (BSU) andthe Disk Expansion Unit (DEU).Basic System Unit (BSU)T

Specifications A-3Table A-1. BSU Technical Specifications (Continued)Item SpecificationOptional Processor Support Upgradeable from one to eight pro

System Overview 1-5System ChassisThe system chassis is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. The followingsubsections describe the system c

A-4 SpecificationsTable A-1. BSU Technical Specifications (Continued)Item SpecificationRegulatory ComplianceDomestic (U.S.) FCCULInternational CENEL

Specifications A-5Disk Expansion Unit (DEU)Table A-2 lists the DEU technical specifications.Table A-2. DEU Technical SpecificationsItem Specificati

A-6 Specifications

BInterrupt Request/PCI IRQ Device/I/O Port AddressAssignments! Interrupt Request Assignments! PCI IRQ Device Assignments! I/O Port Address Assignments

B-2 Interrupt Request/PCI IRQ Device/I/O Port Address AssignmentsThis appendix provides the Interrupt Requests (IRQs), PCI IRQ device, and I/Oport ad

Interrupt Request/PCI IRQ Device/I/O Port Address Assignments B-3PCI IRQ Device AssignmentsThe PCI devices are assigned IRQs as listed in Table B-2.

B-4 Interrupt Request/PCI IRQ Device/I/O Port Address AssignmentsI/O Port Address AssignmentsTable B-3 lists the I/O port address assignments. In Tab

Interrupt Request/PCI IRQ Device/I/O Port Address Assignments B-5Table B-3. I/O Port Address Assignments (Continued)Address Item400 - 41F Super I/O

B-6 Interrupt Request/PCI IRQ Device/I/O Port Address Assignments

CSystem Cabling Configurations! Before You Begin! Static Precautions! BSU Cable Configuration! BSU RAID Cable Configuration! BSU and DEU RAID Cable Co

1-6 System OverviewJ – DEU (tower-based system)Each bay contains one 3.5-inch disk drive (SCSI ID: from leftto right 0, 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, A, B). Each dr

C-2 System Cabling ConfigurationsThis appendix contains information and procedures on cabling configurationsused in your system. The configurations i

System Cabling Configurations C-3BSU Cable ConfigurationThe BSU is cabled using a single channel on-board IDE Controller and dualchannel on-board Ad

C-4 System Cabling ConfigurationsABCDEFGHIJKLRPOSMNQA5 1/4-inch removable media bays (2)KUltra 160/m SCSI interface cableBUltra2-Wide SCSI interface

System Cabling Configurations C-5BSU RAID Cable ConfigurationThe RAID options available for your system provide your system with theadded security o

C-6 System Cabling ConfigurationsABDEGIJKLMNOCFHA5 1/4-inch removable media bays (2)IUltra 160/m SCSI connector (68 pin)BDiskette driveJIDE connector

System Cabling Configurations C-7BSU and DEU RAID Cable ConfigurationThe RAID options available for your system provide your system with theadded se

C-8 System Cabling Configurations ABCDEFGIQHJKLMNOPA5 1/4-inch removable media bays (2)JUltra 160/m SCSI connector (68 pin)BDiskette driveKIDE connec

System Cabling Configurations C-9Figure C-4 Cable Routing — Using BSU Single Channel Disk Array with One DEU(without the Two Channel Option)Figure

C-10 System Cabling ConfigurationsFigure C-6 Cable Routing — Using BSU Two Channel Disk Array with Two DEUs(without the Two Channel Option)

DROMPilot™ BIOS Error Codes! ROMPilot™ BIOS Error Codes

System Overview 1-7BIJJWVKLMTUONRSPQ2112BADCFEHGA – KeyboardPS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector.B – MousePS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connect

D-2 ROMPilot BIOS Error CodesROMPilot™ BIOS Error CodesThis appendix provides the ROMPilot error codes reported to the BIOS andwhere possible display

ROMPilot BIOS Error Codes D-3Table D-1. ROMPilot BIOS Error Codes (continued)Error Codes Error MessagesError Codes from Connection Manager (CONMNGR

D-4 ROMPilot BIOS Error Codes

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

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

Glossary 3 CRT(Cathode-Ray Tube) The type of video display used in monitors for desktop computers.D DC(Direct Current) The type of current available

4 Glossary EMS(Expanded Memory Specification) A method of accessing memory beyond the 640K limitof DOS by exchanging data in and out of main memory

Glossary 5 hot swapA method used to insert or remove SCSI disk drives into or from an operating bus. Thismethod is typically used in RAID subsystems

6 Glossary LVD Super-fast Ultra 2 SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Parallel SCSI Interface. A newSCSI interface that provides greater I/O bandwid

Glossary 7 partitionThe process of dividing the storage space on a hard disk into separate areas so that theoperating system treats them as separate

1-8 System OverviewK – Hot Plug PCI slotsTen Hot Plug PCI connectors. Eight 64-bit PCI connectors and two32-bit PCI connectors. Hot Plug PCI slot fun

8 Glossary RS-232C portAn industry standard serial port. See also serial port.S SAF-TE(SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosure) A specification for m

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

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 BaseboardProcessor 1Processor 2Processo

Equipment Log 3Component Manufacturer Name & ModelSerial Number(if available) Date InstalledDEU2: Hard Disk Drive ADEU2: Hard Disk Drive BOption

4 Equipment Log

Index-1AAC link mode, 1-28ACPI, 1-28Administrative password, 1-29Advance menuconfiguring in setup, 3-6BBattery, RTCreplacing, 4-31BIOS, 1-20, 3-3BMC,

Index-2Memory, 1-18Monitoring system status, 1-23NNetworkcontroller, 1-21problems, 5-12OOption boards, 4-33considerations, 4-34installing, 4-35removin

Index-3upgrading, 4-2System board management (BMC), 1-23System cablingBSU and DEU RAID cable configuration,C-7BSU cable configuration, C-3BSU RAID cab

System Overview 1-9Liquid Crystal Display MessagesFor a detailed description of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) messages, see Chapter 5"Proble

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1-10 System OverviewTable 1-2. Disk Drive Status LED Panel IndicatorsLED Status Description ResponseDisk DrivePowerOff Disk drivepower offRemount th

System Overview 1-11Table 1-4. System Status Abnormal ConditionsStatus LED Description ResponseOff POST is in progress. Wait for a while. It lights

1-12 System OverviewInternal ViewFigure 1-5 shows the board set and features inside the BSU.ABCDEFGHJKLMNOAPCI boardsBSystem I/O boardCPower supplies

System Overview 1-13Table 1-5. Features of the Board SetFeature DescriptionHot Plug PCI slots Ten Hot Plug PCI add-in board slot locations (PCI #34

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1-14 System OverviewARBCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQAP01 Fan connector (right front fan).BP03 Intrusion sensor switch connector (front panel).C— Speaker.DP07-P08 V

System Overview 1-15ABCDEFGHIJKAPCI status indicators connectorsBSystem back panel connectorsCIDE connector (CD-ROM)DSCSI back panel control cable c

1-16 System OverviewABCDEAProcessor speed jumper blockBSystem function (CMOS/password clear) jumper blockCDiskette drive connectorDBattery (lithium)E

System Overview 1-1713 1211109876543214 15 16 1ABCDENote: DIMMs are grouped into four and must be installed inmultiples of four.AGroup #1 DIMM socke

1-18 System OverviewSystem Board Set FeaturesThe following subsections provide a description of the system board set features.Pentium III Xeon Proces

System Overview 1-19! Burst transfers up to a peak of 132 MB/s (33 bit, 33 MHz PCI) and 264 MB/s(64 bit, 33 MHz PCI) and 528 MB/s (64 bit, 66 MHz PC

1-20 System OverviewSAF-TE ControllerThe system has an SAF-TE (SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosure) controller thatprovides an interface to the di

System Overview 1-21Network ControllerThe system board includes a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network controller based on theIntel 82559 Fast Ethernet PCI B

1-22 System OverviewPeripheral ControllerThe advanced integrated peripheral controller supports two serial ports, two universalserial bus ports, one

System Overview 1-23System Board Management Controller (BMC)Server management is concentrated in the System Board Management Controller(BMC). The BM

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

1-24 System OverviewSystem PowerThe BSU may be configured with up to three 750-Watt power supplies. Each supplyhas autoranging input 50/60 Hz and aut

System Overview 1-25! DEU with additional hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bays for mounting up to eightSCSI hard disk drives in easily removable drive

1-26 System OverviewAutomatic Rebuilding FunctionThe server supports the disk array automatic rebuilding function for data recovery.Note: The automat

System Overview 1-27System FunctionsThe following subsections describe select system functions.Hot SwappingHot swapping allows a device to be replac

1-28 System OverviewACPIThe Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) aware operating system canplace the system into a state where the hard

System Overview 1-29Remote Power-On (Wake On LAN) FunctionThe remote power-on function turns on the system power by way of a network ormodem. If the

1-30 System OverviewReconfigurationIf a CPU or a memory DIMM board error was detected during execution of POST(Power On Self-Test) after system power

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

2-2 Setting Up the SystemOverviewThis chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, make cableconnections, and power on the rack-mount s

Setting Up the System 2-3Unpacking the System!WARNINGYour BSU weighs approximately 110 pounds (50 kg) and theDEU weighs approximately 44 pounds (20

Contents iiiContentsUsing this Guide1 System OverviewOverview ...

2-4 Setting Up the SystemRack-Mount Subsystem AssemblyThis section provides the instructions for assembling the rack-mount BSU into astandard EIA 19-

Setting Up the System 2-5AssemblyThe following subsection describes how to assemble your rack-mount BSU intoa standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet.!CAU

2-6 Setting Up the System2. Remove the center slide bar from each rack mounting bracket assembly asfollows:! Position the rack mounting bracket asse

Setting Up the System 2-7Attaching the Center Slide Bar to the BSUUsing the two center slide bars removed in the previous procedure attach themto th

2-8 Setting Up the System! To improve rack stability, mount the BSU towards the bottom of therack cabinet.! If there are units already installed, ins

Setting Up the System 2-9A – M5 Cagenuts for Cable Retention ArmB – Rack Mounting Bracket Assembly Alignment TabsC – Rack Mounting Bracket

2-10 Setting Up the SystemFigure 2-6. Inserting the Cage Nuts for the BSU Faceplate5. Align the left Rack Mounting Bracket Assembly behind the mount

Setting Up the System 2-1111. Repeat steps 5 through 10 for the right side Rack Mounting BracketAssembly.A – Vertical mounting railB – Rack mounting

2-12 Setting Up the System2. With someone assisting you, use the handles on the front of the BSU and thelip at the top rear of the BSU to lift and sl

Setting Up the System 2-13Attaching the Cable Retention ArmThe dual-hinged cable retention arm attaches to the rear of the BSU and allowscables to s

iv Contents2 Setting Up the SystemOverview...

2-14 Setting Up the SystemGetting Familiar with the SystemBefore setting up your system, see System Overview in Chapter 1 of this User'sGuide to

Setting Up the System 2-15Connecting the Power Cord(s)Plug the female end of each AC power cord into the input receptacle(s) on therear of the BSU c

2-16 Setting Up the SystemPWR 3PWR 2PWR 1321123Figure 2-10. Connecting the AC Power Cord to the BSUFigure 2-11. Connecting the AC Power Cord to the

Setting Up the System 2-17Using the SystemThe following subsections describe how to use this server system properly andsafely, including an explanat

2-18 Setting Up the SystemPowering On the Server SystemPower on your system as follows.1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, ke

Setting Up the System 2-19After a few seconds your system begins the internal Power-On Self Tests(POST). POST automatically checks the system basebo

2-20 Setting Up the SystemNote: If the server power cord is connected to a powercontrol unit such as an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply),refer to t

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

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

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

Contents vConfiguring the RAID Controller ...3-23Configurin

3-4 Configuring Your SystemTable 3-1 Setup Menu Value KeysKey Function in Setup MenuF1 or Alt-H Get Help about an item.ESC Exit the current menu and

Configuring Your System 3-5Main MenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingProcessor Type ——————— (Display Only). Shows thetype of pr

3-6 Configuring Your SystemAdvanced MenuFeature Description Your SettingAdvanced Refer to Advanced Submenu.Memory Reconfiguration Refer to Memory Rec

Configuring Your System 3-7Advanced SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingInstalled O/S OtherPnP O/SSelect the operating syst

3-8 Configuring Your SystemCPU Reconfiguration SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingCPU #1 Status Normal* (Display Only)CPU #

Configuring Your System 3-9Peripheral Configuration SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingSerial Port 1:(COM 1)Disabled3F8, I

3-10 Configuring Your SystemMonitoring Configuration SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingPOST Monitoring DisabledOptROM-ENDP

Configuring Your System 3-11Option ROM SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingOnboard SCSIEnabledDisabledDisables/Enables the

3-12 Configuring Your SystemNumlock SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingNumlockAutoOnOFFSelects the power-on state forNumloc

Configuring Your System 3-13Security MenuNote: Enabling the Supervisor Password field requiresa password for entering Setup. The passwords are not c

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3-14 Configuring Your SystemFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingPower SwitchMaskMaskedUnmaskedDetermines whether power switchis mas

Configuring Your System 3-15System Hardware MenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingThermal Sensor Refer to Thermal SensorSubmenu.

3-16 Configuring Your SystemThermal Sensor SubmenuFeatureChoices orDisplay Only Description Your SettingThermal SensorEnabledDisabledWhen enabled det

Configuring Your System 3-17Boot MenuUse the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <->keys to move the device

3-18 Configuring Your SystemExit MenuYou can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option usingthe up or down arrow keys, then pr

Configuring Your System 3-19SCSISelect UtilityThe SCSISelect Utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the system I/O boardand on option SCSI contro

3-20 Configuring Your SystemABCDASystem I/O boardBChannel B (for internal hard disk drives)CChannel A (for 5 1/4-inch removable media devices)DChanne

Configuring Your System 3-21Table 3-2 Adaptec SCSI Utility Setup ConfigurationsOPTIONRECOMMENDED SETTINGOR DISPLAY ONLYYOURCONFIGURATIONSCSI Bus In

3-22 Configuring Your SystemExiting Adaptec SCSI UtilityTo exit the Adaptec SCSI Utility, press ESC until a message prompts you to exit(if you change

Configuring Your System 3-23Configuring the RAID ControllerThe RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices) option available for yoursystem is the

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3-24 Configuring Your SystemConfiguring System JumpersBefore You BeginOnly a qualified technical person should perform the procedures in this section

Configuring Your System 3-25Table 3-4 Processor Speed Jumper SummaryJumper SettingsProcessorFrequency(MHz)7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2550 ON OFF OFF ON600 OFF O

3-26 Configuring Your SystemMoving System Jumpers!CAUTIONBefore doing the procedures in this section, make sure thatyour system is powered off and un

Configuring Your System 3-27Clearing CMOS and PasswordTo clear CMOS and password:1. Perform steps 1 through 5 of subsection Modifying the I/O Riser

3-28 Configuring Your System

4Upgrading Your System! General Information! Precautions! Preparing Your System for Upgrade! Equipment Log! Removing the Top Cover of the Tower Cabine

4-2 Upgrading Your SystemGeneral InformationThis chapter contains step-by-step instructions for upgrading your system. Whenyou disassemble any part o

Upgrading Your System 4-3PrecautionsThe following warnings and cautions apply throughout this chapter. Only atechnically qualified person should int

4-4 Upgrading Your System!CAUTIONElectrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection. ESDcan damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. Thissystem can

Upgrading Your System 4-5Preparing Your System for UpgradeHave the following tools available:! Phillips screwdriver (#2 bit)! flat-head screwdriver!