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ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide ® A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel Identified Subassemblies/Products Order Number: A09581-001...
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Disclaimer Intel Corporation (Intel) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Intel assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
Contents 1 Description Server Board Features ......................9 Front Panel Controls and Indicators................10 Back Panel Connectors ..................... 11 Major System Elements ..................... 12 Server Board Connector and Component Locations ..........13 Processor ........................... 14 Memory ..........................14 440GX Host Bridge / Memory Controller................15 Peripherals .........................
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Using Platform Event Paging ..................78 Emergency Management Port Console ................79 How EMP Console Works..................80 Requirements ......................82 Setting up the Server for the EMP ................83 Main EMP Console Window..................84 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
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Server Control Operations ..................85 Phonebook ........................ 88 Management Plug-ins ....................89 FRUSDR Load Utility......................92 When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility..............92 What You Need to Do ....................92 How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility..............93 Upgrading the BIOS ......................95 Preparing for the Upgrade ..................
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Opening the Bezel ..................... 27 Opening the Cover..................... 29 Installing a Processor ....................31 Installing a Termination Board ................... 32 Installing DIMMs ......................34 Removing the Diskette Drive from the Chassis ............35 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
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Removing the Hard Drive Carrier from the Chassis ........... 36 Attaching the Drive to the Carrier................37 Attaching a Slim-line CDROM Drive to the CDROM Tray .......... 38 Installing a Slim-line CDROM Drive ................39 Removing the Slot Cover Retention Bracket .............. 40 Installing an Add-in Card ...................
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Description ® ® Processor Installed: Up to two Intel Pentium II or Pentium III processors operating at 1.8 V to 3.5 V. The server board’s voltage regulator is automatically programmed by the processor’s VID pins to provide the required voltage.
Sleep button Hard drive eject lever C. Reset button CDROM drive bay D. Power LED Diskette eject button NIC activity LED Diskette drive Fail LED M. Diskette activity LED G. Disk activity/fail LEDs ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Back Panel Connectors H G F OM09321 Figure 3. Back Panel Connectors Mouse connector G. USB connectors Parallel Port connector H. RJ45 Network connector C. PCI Expansion slots Serial port connector (COM1) D. AC input power connector Serial port connector (COM2) Power supply fault indicator Keyboard connector Video connector...
Figure 4. Major System Elements Power supply G. Hard drive carrier Expansion slot covers H. Diskette drive C. PCI riser card bracket Front panel D. Server board CDROM drive bay cover Floppy/CDROM housing Hot-swap drive bay ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Server Board Connector and Component Locations F G H OM08561 Figure 5. Server Board Connector and Component Locations † Fansink connector 2 connector External Wake on LAN Secondary processor U. Ultra2/LVD SCSI connector C. Fansink connector 1 Hard drive LED connector D.
The controller automatically detects, sizes, and initializes the memory array, depending on the type, size, and speed of the installed DIMMs, and reports memory size and allocation to the server via configuration registers. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Use DIMMs that have been tested for compatibility with the server board. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a current list of approved memory modules. Check the Intel Customer Support web site for the latest tested memory list: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/L440gx/compat.htm 440GX Host Bridge / Memory Controller ®...
A terminator is not supplied with your board. You must purchase one separately. The hot-swap backplane in the ISP2150 system provides termination for the LVD SCSI bus. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
6 inches from the end of the cable. Network Controller The server board includes a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network solution based on the Intel 82559 single chip Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. As a PCI bus master, the controller can burst data at up to 132 MB/s.
All server management functionality is concentrated in the BMC. The BMC and associated circuitry are powered from + 5V_Standby, which remains active when server power is switched off and the server is still plugged into AC power. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Intel Server Control available on the CD-ROM that ships with the ISP2150 server or from the Intel Customer Support web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/LB440gx/ Because 5V_Standby powers the BMC, SEL and SDR information are also available via the IMB ®...
Activate a hot key combination to enter secure mode quickly. • Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set. • Disable access to the boot sector of the operating system hard disk drive. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Using Passwords You can set the user password, the administrator password, or both passwords. If only the user password is set, you: • Must enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU. • Must enter the user password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in either the BIOS Setup or SSU.
Password menu of the Administrative Password Option menu found in the Security Subsystem Group. To clear the password if you cannot access Setup or the SSU, change the Clear Password jumper (see Chapter 5). continued ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Table 3. Software Security Features (continued) Feature Description Control access to the To control access to using the system, set a user password and enable it through system other than Setup or the SSU. SSU: set user To disable a password, change it to a blank entry or press CTRL-D in the Change password.
1,500 Btu’s per hour for each server. The rack selected and the ventilation provided must be suitable to the environment in which the server will be used. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
2 Upgrading and Installing Server Components Tools and Supplies Needed • Phillips (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) • Jumper removal tool or needle nosed pliers • Pen or pencil • Anti-static wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended) Warnings and Cautions These warnings and cautions apply throughout this chapter.
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Take care to grip with, but not squeeze, the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper, or you may bend or break the stake pins on the board. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Bezel Opening and Closing the Front Bezel With the bezel open you have access to all of your system’s front panel functions and indicators. With the bezel closed you can protect critical functions and still view the system’s indicators. To open the bezel, do the following: 1.
1. Push the arms far enough in so that the tabs on the end of the arms are completely out of the holes in the handles on the chassis. The bezel should now be able to be removed. 2. The bezel should now be able to open and close easily and completely. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Covers Opening the Cover 1. Loosen the three screws on the rear of the system. 2. Pull the cover back and remove it from the chassis. OM09327 Figure 7. Opening the Cover Closing the Cover 1. Place the cover on the chassis and slide it forwards as far as possible. 2.
Make sure your server can handle a newer, faster processor (thermal and power considerations). For exact information about processor interchangeability, contact your customer service representative or visit the Intel Customer Support web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/LB440gx Heat sink must be appropriate: Depending on your configuration, the existing processor may have a passive heat sink.
Installing a Processor The server supports up to two Intel Pentium II or Pentium III processors (with 100 MHz system bus). If you are installing two processors, make sure they are the same speed, voltage, and stepping. 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional cautions given here.
(B in Figure 8). 4. Lift the S.E.C. cartridge upward, out of the retention module. 5. Put the processor in a piece of conductive foam and store in an anti-static package. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Install from 32 MB to 2 GB of registered memory, using up to four single or double-banked DIMMs Installed DIMMs must be the same speed and either all registered or all unbuffered. For a list of supported memory, call your service representative or visit the Intel Support website: Http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/l440gx/compat.htm CAUTION Use extreme care when installing a DIMM.
5. Repeat to remove other DIMMs as necessary. 6. Close the server. 7. Connect all external cables and the power cord to the server. 8. Turn on the monitor and then the server. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Peripheral Devices Removing the Diskette Drive 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter. 2. Disconnect the power (B) and signal (A) cables from the diskette drive. The connectors are keyed for ease in reconnecting them to the drive. OM09316 Figure 11.
3. Set any jumpers and/or switches on the drive according to the drive manufacturer’s instructions. OM09317 Figure 12. Removing the Hard Drive Carrier from the Chassis 4. Remove and save the four screws (D in Figure 13) from the drive carrier/drive slide track. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
OM09323 Figure 13. Attaching the Drive to the Carrier Hard disk drive D. Screws (4) Drive carrier Connector end of drive C. Plastic slide rails (2) 5. Align the drive holes to the holes in the drive carrier slide track (C), insert the screws that you previously removed, and attach the carrier (B) to the drive (A).
Figure 14. Attaching a Slim-line CDROM Drive to the CDROM Tray Mounting screws 4. Remove the screws that hold the filler panel to the front of the chassis and slide out the panel. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
OM09319 Figure 15. Installing a Slim-line CDROM Drive Signal cable Power cable C. Screws D. Retention screw 5. Slide the slim-line CDROM tray into the CDROM bay. It is recommended that you first remove the diskette drive in the section “Removing the Diskette Drive”. 6.
(A) to the chassis. Remove the bracket from the chassis. 2. Remove the expansion slot cover (C) for the slot you wish to use. OM09325 Figure 16. Removing the Slot Cover Retention Bracket Slot cover retention bracket Thumbscrew C. Slot covers ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
3. Remove the add-in board from its protective wrapper. Set jumpers or switches according to the manufacturer’s instructions. OM09326 Figure 17. Installing an Add-in Card PCI slot Add-in card bracket 4. Hold board by its top edge or upper corners. Firmly press it into an open expansion slot on the riser card.
7. Close the power supply cover and re-insert the screws you set aside earlier. 8. Re-connect the power cord to the power cord receptacle and plug the cord back into its power source. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
System Mounts There are two methods for installing the ISP2150, using the front bracket hardware or optionally using rack rail system. Installing the Front Bracket and Racking the System The ISP2150 system comes with mounting bracket hardware that allows you to install it into cabinets and relay racks.
(A in Figure 23) supplied by the cabinet manufacturer. OM09347 Figure 23. Mounting the Front Brackets to the Relay Rack ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Installing the Rail Rack and Racking the System (Optional Accessory) The rail kit that comes with your system allows you to install it into a four-post, network server cabinet (e.g. APC Netshelter). If the cabinet is not of this general type, you will have to purchase a separate rail kit that is specific to your cabinet.
(B in Figure 28) shows the left-rear bracket. (The photo shows the rails inside the brackets. You should not have the rails attached inside the brackets yet.) OM09142 Figure 28. Attaching Rail Brackets to Cabinet Rack ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
7. Attach the side rail system’s outer pieces (total of two) to the rail brackets you installed in step six. To attach the front part of an outer piece to a rail bracket, you must reveal the access hole (A in Figure 29) by sliding the innermost piece toward the back.
The photo in Figure 33 shows the system from the rear fully inserted into the cabinet. Figure 33. Chassis Mounted into the Rack ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Replacing the Back up Battery The lithium battery on the server board powers the real time clock (RTC) for up to 10 years in the absence of power. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage, and the server settings stored in CMOS RAM in the RTC (for example, the date and time) may be wrong.
8. Reinstall the plastic retainer on the lithium battery socket. 9. Close the chassis. 10. Run the SSU to restore the configuration settings to the RTC. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
3 Configuration Software and Utilities This chapter describes the Power On Self Test (POST) and server configuration utilities. The table below briefly describes the utilities. Table 4. Configuration Utilities Utility Description and brief procedure Page BIOS Setup If the system does not have a diskette drive, or the drive is disabled or mis-configured, use Setup to enable it.
Note the screen display and write down the beep code you hear; this information is useful for your service representative. For a listing of beep codes and error messages that POST can generate, see the “Solving Problems” chapter in this manual. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Using BIOS Setup This section describes the BIOS Setup options. Use Setup to change the server configuration. You can run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Setup stores most of the configuration values in battery backed CMOS; the rest of the values are stored in flash memory. The values take effect when you boot the server.
The rest of this section lists the features that display onscreen after you press <F2> to enter Setup. Not all of the option choices are described, because (1) a few are not user selectable but are displayed for your information, and (2) many of the choices are relatively self explanatory. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Main Menu You can make the following selections on the Main Menu itself. Use the submenus for other selections. Feature Choices Description System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date Legacy Diskette A: Disabled Selects the diskette type 360KB 1.2 MB...
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FPIO 4 / DMA 2 Ultra DMA Disabled Selects the Ultra DMA mode used for moving data to/from Mode Mode 0 the drive. Mode 1 Mode 2 Note: Bold type indicates the default choice. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Keyboard Submenu Feature Choices Description Num Lock Selects the power on state for Num Lock. Key Click Disabled Enables or disables the audible key click. Enabled Keyboard auto-repeat rate 30/sec Sets the numbers of time per second a key will repeat while 26.7/sec it is held down.
PCI bus. 0040h 0060h CAUTION 0080h Do not change this setting unless you fully 00A0h understand the priority of this device on the 00C0h PCI bus. 00E0h Note: Bold type indicates the default choice. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
PCI Device, Slot 1 - Slot 6 Submenus Feature Choices Description Enable Master Enabled Enables selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that 020h a device may be master on a PCI bus. 040h 060h CAUTION...
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PIIX4e is the target of a PCI transaction. Passive Release Enabled Enables the passive release mechanism on the Disabled PHOLD# signal when the PIIX4 is a PCI Master. Note: Bold type indicates the default choice. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Security Menu You can make the following selections on the Security Menu itself. Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case-sensitive. Feature Choices Description User Password is Clear Status only; user cannot modify. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on server board.
Sets the escape sequence for the modem being used for sequence EMP. This will force the modem to command mode. This is only used if the EMP direct connect/modem mode is set to modem. continued ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
The last two items refer to the firmware level of the BMC on the server board and HSC (Hot Swap Controller) from the Astor II server chassis. If circumstances require a change in the LB440GX server board’s firmware, specific direction will be provided by Intel Customer Support. Feature...
Note: Bold type indicates the default choice. PEP Management Submenu Verify in BIOS Setup of your server board whether or not your system BIOS includes PEP. If not, when it becomes available, you can download it from the Intel Customer Support web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/LB440gx Feature...
PEP Filter Submenu This submenu allows you to set which events or error conditions cause the system to page you. Feature Choices Description PEF Enable Disable Enables the Platform Event Filtering. If this is enabled, and one of Enable the events you enable below occurs, the server will page you using the Page String information.
PCI cards that are not BIOS boot compliant (legacy) as well as ISA cards that are not PnP compliant. ISA legacy cards will boot first before non BIOS boot compliant PCI cards (in scan order from lowest slot to highest). ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Removable Devices For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list. Option Description 1. Legacy Floppy Drive Refers to the onboard 3.5”...
SSU. If necessary, you can disable the drive after you exit the SSU. Information entered using the SSU overrides any entered using Setup. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Running the SSU • Running the SSU Locally Running the ssu.bat file provided on the SSU media starts the SSU. If the server boots directly from the SSU media, the ssu.bat file is automatically run. If it boots from a different media, the SSU can be started manually or by another application.
5. This message appears: Please wait while the Application Framework loads..6. When the main window of the SSU appears, you can customize the user interface before continuing. Figure 35. System Setup Utility Main Window ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Customizing the SSU The SSU lets you customize the user interface according to your preferences. The AF sets these preferences and saves them in the AF.INI file so that they take effect the next time you start the SSU. There are four user customizable settings: •...
3. To edit a card, click on Load to retrieve the card information. After making changes, click on Save. 4. To create a card, click on New. 5. To remove a current definition of a card, click on Delete. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Adding and Removing ISA Cards Adding and removing cards through the RCA provides a way for the RCA to run its conflict detection algorithms on the resources requested by the cards. This alerts you to any possible problems with that particular card in the current configuration. •...
Floppy Write - Control access to the diskette drive while the server is in secure mode. • Reset/Power Switch Locking - Control the power and reset buttons while the server is in secure mode. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
SEL Manager Add-in Clicking on the SEL Manager Add-in task brings up the Server Event Log (SEL) viewer. You can load and view the current SEL data stored in the BMC, save the currently loaded SEL data to a file, view previously saved SEL data, or clear the SEL.
Output Text/Binary Determines whether FRU data will be saved to the file (as under File - Save) in binary format or verbose format. Help The Help menu has the following option: • About Displays the FRU Viewer version information. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
SDR Manager Add-in Clicking on the SDR Manager Add-in task brings up the Sensor Data Record (SDR) viewer. You can load and view the current SDR data stored in the BMC, save the currently loaded SDR data to a file, view previously saved SDR data. The SDR Viewer has the following menus: File The File menu has the following options: •...
This is typically the COM2 serial connector. Verify in BIOS Setup of your server board whether or not your system BIOS includes PEP. If not you can download it from the Intel Customer Support website when it becomes available. http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/LB440gx Using Platform Event Paging 1.
Emergency Management Port Console The Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console is a software application designed to run on a Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 workstation and provides a server administrator’s interface to the Emergency Management Port (EMP) of the ISP2150 server. This interface allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection.
EMP Console’s terminal window. In this mode, you can remotely view boot messages, access BIOS setup, and run DOS text mode applications through the EMP Console’s terminal window. Figure 36. EMP Console in Command State ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Figure 37. EMP Console in Redirect State Figure 37 shows EMP Console window in redirect mode with the terminal window. The text that appears on the server monitor displays in the Redirect window. Availability of the various EMP Console features are determined by two factors: the BIOS EMP access mode and if the server’s COM2 port is configured for console redirection.
19.2k. The modem must be on the Windows 98 or NT Hardware Compatibility List provided by Microsoft. The server modem must be set in auto-answer mode for EMP Console to be able to connect to it. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Setting up the Server for the EMP To use the EMP, you must configure the server’s BIOS with specific settings. These settings are found in two submenus of the BIOS Server menu, the System Management Submenu and the Console Redirection submenu. The BIOS settings section, found earlier in this document, shows all the available options.
MODE: Either Redirect of EMP, depending on whether the EMP has control of the COM2 port. • LINE STATUS: Gives status information about the server connection. For example, if a server is connected, the status bar says "Connected." Otherwise, the line is blank. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
EMP Console Main Menu • File Exit - exits EMP Console. • Connect Disconnect - disconnects the server connection. [Re]Connect - displays the connect dialog. A list of the five most recent modem connections. Click on one of these server names to initiate a connection.
EMP password. • Config - displays the Phonebook dialog. • Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action. • Help - displays the help information for this dialog. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Power On/Off Selecting Power On/Off from the Action menu displays the Power on/off dialog. This dialog provides commands to remotely power on or power off the server. Figure 39. Power On/Off Dialog Options available in the dialog are: • Power ON - powers on the server. •...
Save - saves a new or modified Phonebook entry, or deletes an entry if the Delete radio button is selected. • Connect - displays the Connect dialog with the server from the Phonebook’s Server dropdown list box already populating the Connect dialog’s Server field. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
• Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action. • Help - displays the help information for this dialog. Management Plug-ins SEL Viewer The SEL Viewer provides access to the System Event Log on the server and can display records in either hexadecimal or text (verbose) form.
SDR Type - displays the records of a particular SDR type. Select an SDR type from a pop-up menu that displays all the SDR types available for the given hardware. SDR Information - displays the SDR summary information as returned by the server. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
• Settings – changes the operating parameters for the SDR Viewer. This menu displays the following suboption: Display HEX/Verbose - toggles between HEX mode and interpreted mode of displaying SDR records. • Window - gives options for displaying currently open windows. •...
NOTE If your diskette drive is disabled, or improperly configured, you must use BIOS Setup to enable it. If necessary, you can disable the drive after you are done with the FRUSDR utility. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility † This utility is compatible with ROM-DOS Ver. 6.22, MS-DOS Ver. 6.22, and later versions. The utility accepts CFG, SDR and FRU load files. The executable file for the utility is frusdr.exe. The utility requires the following supporting files: •...
The MASTER.SDR file has all the possible SDRs for the system. These records may need to be filtered based on the current product configuration. The configuration file directs the filtering of the SDRs. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Updating the SDR Nonvolatile Storage Area After the utility validates the header area of the supplied SDR file, it updates the SDR repository area. Before programming, the utility clears the SDR repository area. The SDR file is loaded via the .cfg File. Then the utility filters all tagged SDRs depending on the product configuration set in the Configuration File.
You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade utility, iFLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility through your computer supplier or from the Intel Customer Support website: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/LB440gx...
Upgrading the BIOS The following procedure describes how to upgrade the BIOS. Once the upgrade starts, do not shut down the system until the process completes. If the system is brought down during the upgrade, refer to the section “Recovering the BIOS” for how to proceed. 1.
You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language the BIOS uses for messages and the Setup program. Use a bootable floppy disk containing the Intel flash utility and language files. 1. Boot the computer with the bootable floppy disk in drive A. The BIOS upgrade utility screen appears.
10. Shut the system down and remove any floppy disks that may be in the system. 11. Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 60 seconds. 12. Connect the AC power cord and power up the system. Installing Video Drivers After configuring the system, you need to install video drivers to take full advantage of the features of the onboard Cirrus Logic CL-GD5480 super VGA video controller.
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4 Solving Problems This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using the system. Resetting the System To do this: Press: Soft boot reset, which clears system memory and reloads the <Ctrl+Alt+Del> or operating system. Reset button on system front panel Cold boot reset.
Is AC power available at the wall outlet? Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list on the Intel Customer Support website: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/LB440gx/compat.htm...
After the System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often indicate equipment failure. Many situations that are easy to correct, however, can also cause such problems. Checklist If you are running the software from a diskette, try a new copy of the software. If you are running the software from a CD-ROM disk, try a different disk to see if the problem occurs on all disks.
Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. The prompt varies according to the operating system. If the operating system prompt does not appear, see “Initial System Startup” on page 101. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for these specific problems: • Power light does not light. • There is no beep or an incorrect beep pattern. • No characters appear on screen. • Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect. •...
Are there any shorted wires caused by pinched cables or power connector plugs forced into power connector sockets the wrong way? If the switches and connections are correct and AC power is available at the wall outlet, contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Check the following: Are the diskette drive power and signal cables properly installed? Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the diskette drive set correctly? Is the diskette drive properly configured? Is the diskette drive activity light always on? If so, the signal cable may be plugged in incorrectly.
(for more information on crossover cabling, see your hub documentation). The Activity LED doesn’t light. Make sure you’ve loaded the correct network drivers. Network may be idle. Try accessing a server. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed. Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller. Make sure your PCI BIOS is current. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below. Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure your operating system †...
I/O location 80h. If a port-80h ISA POST card is installed, it displays the 2-digit code on a pair of hex display LEDs. Refer to the POST card documentation for a listing of specific errors. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
SM IMB N. Hard drive LED connector Fan connector 2A O. ICMB header G. ATX front panel connector Chassis intrusion connector H. Front panel connector, 16 pin Q. Fan connector 2B ISOL IMB ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
ATX Style Front Panel Connector J6J1 OM07498 Figure 43. ATX Style Front Panel Connector Table 8. ATX Style Front Panel Connector Pinout Connector Signal A. Power switch Power switch B. Hard drive activity LED Current limited +5V HD activity LED Current limited +5V C.
NOTE Fan connectors 2A and 2B can not be used simultaneously. If you plug fans into both connectors, the fans will not operate properly. Table 10. Fan Connector Pinout Signal +12V Fan Sensor ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Server Board Jumpers WOL ENABLE J5A2 WR EN J4J2 J3J1 BMC FRC UP BIOS WR EN J2J1 INT DET RCVRY BOOT PSWD CLR CMOS CLR OM08429 Figure 44. Jumper Locations Table 11. Server Board Jumper Summary Jumper Block Jumper Name Pins (default in bold) What it does at system reset J5A2...
6. Reinstall the cover, connect the power cord, and turn on the system for the change to take effect. 7. You may need to repeat these steps to move the jumper back to its original setting, depending on the jumper function. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
CMOS Jumper The jumper at pins 1, 2, and 3 controls whether settings stored in CMOS nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) are retained during a system reset. Procedure to restore the system’s CMOS and RTC to default values: 1. See “General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting” on page 116. 2.
Programming should be done only by a technically qualified person. The procedure requires a special “Boot Block Update Utility.” Contact your dealer or sales representative for more information. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Procedure to permit boot block erasing and programming: 1. See “General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting” on page 116. 2. Move the boot block jumper from pins 13 and 14 to pins 14 and 15 to erase and program the BIOS boot block.
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6 Product Regulation and Certification Information Regulatory Information Safety Compliance For Information Technology Equipment • UL 1950 - CSA 950 (US/Canada) • EN 60 950 (European Union) • IEC60 950 (International) • CE – Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) (European Union) •...
If a Class A device is installed within this system, then the system is to be considered a Class A system. In this configuration, operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
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ICES-003 (Canada) Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le Ministre Canadian des Communications. (English translation of the notice above.) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,”...
Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Equipment Rack Precautions WARNINGS : The equipment rack must be anchored NCHOR THE EQUIPMENT RACK to an unmovable support to prevent it from falling over when one or more servers are extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The anchors must be able to withstand a force of up to 113 kg (250 lbs).
Cautions There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Please refer to technically qualified service person. Use Only for Intended Applications This product was evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE) that may be installed in offices, homes, schools, computer rooms and similar locations. The suitability of this product for other Product Categories and Environments other than ITE applications, (such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, and test equipment) may require further evaluation.
Warnings WARNING: English (US) AVERTISSEMENT: Français WARNUNG: Deutsch AVVERTENZA: Italiano ADVERTENCIAS: Español Product Regulation and Certification Information...
Attach the covers to the chassis with the screws removed earlier, and tighten them firmly. Insert and lock the padlock to the system to prevent unauthorized access inside the system. Connect all external cables and the AC power cord(s) to the system. continued ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
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WARNING: English (US) (continued) A microprocessor and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also, there may be sharp pins and edges on some board and chassis parts. Contact should be made with care. Consider wearing protective gloves. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Revissez solidement les panneaux du boîtier avec les vis retirées plus tôt. Remettez le cadenas en place et verrouillez-le afin de prévenir tout accès non autorisé à l’intérieur du système. Rebranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation c. a. et câbles externes au système. suite ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
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AVERTISSEMENT: Français (suite) Le microprocesseur et le dissipateur de chaleur peuvent être chauds si le système a été sous tension. Faites également attention aux broches aiguës des cartes et aux bords tranchants du capot. Nous vous recommandons l'usage de gants de protection. Danger d'explosion si la batterie n'est pas remontée correctement.
Bringen Sie die Verschlußeinrichtung (Padlock) wieder an und schließen Sie diese, um ein unerlaubtes Öffnen des Systems zu verhindern. Schließen Sie alle externen Kabel und den AC Stromanschlußstecker Ihres Systems wieder an. Fortsetzung ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
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WARNUNG: Deutsch (Fortsetzung) Der Mikroprozessor und der Kühler sind möglicherweise erhitzt, wenn das System in Betrieb ist. Außerdem können einige Platinen und Gehäuseteile scharfe Spitzen und Kanten aufweisen. Arbeiten an Platinen und Gehäuse sollten vorsichtig ausgeführt werden. Sie sollten Schutzhandschuhe tragen. Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr.
Attaccare le coperture al telaio con le viti tolte in precedenza e avvitarle strettamente. Inserire e chiudere a chiave il lucchetto sul retro del sistema per impedire l’accesso non autorizzato al sistema. Ricollegare tutti i cavi esterni e le prolunghe AC del sistema. continua ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
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AVVERTENZA: Italiano (continua) Se il sistema è stato a lungo in funzione, il microprocessore e il dissipatore di calore potrebbero essere surriscaldati. Fare attenzione alla presenza di piedini appuntiti e parti taglienti sulle schede e sul telaio. È consigliabile l'uso di guanti di protezione. Esiste il pericolo di un esplosione se la pila non viene sostituita in modo corretto.
Inserte el bloqueo de seguridad en el sistema y bloquéelo para impedir que pueda accederse al mismo sin autorización. Conecte todos los cables externos y los cables de alimentación CA al sistema. continúa ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
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ADVERTENCIAS: Español (continúa) Si el sistema ha estado en funcionamiento, el microprocesador y el disipador de calor pueden estar aún calientes. También conviene tener en cuenta que en el chasis o en el tablero puede haber piezas cortantes o punzantes. Por ello, se recomienda precaución y el uso de guantes protectores.
7 Equipment Log and Power Consumption Worksheets Equipment Log Use the blank equipment log provided here to record information about your system. You will need some of this information when you run the SSU. Manufacturer Name and Item Model Number Serial Number Date Installed System...
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Equipment Log (continued) Manufacturer Name and Item Model Number Serial Number Date Installed Index...
The total combined wattage for the system configuration must be less than the output of your power supply. Use the two worksheets in this section to calculate the power used by your server boards. For current and voltage requirements of add-in boards and peripherals, see your vendor documents. ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
Worksheet, Calculating DC Power Usage 1. List the current for each board and device in the appropriate voltage level column. 2. Add the currents in each column. Then go to the next worksheet. Table 12. Power Usage Worksheet 1 Current (maximum) at voltage level: Device +3.3 V +5 V...
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Index DIMMs, use extreme care when installing, 33 ESD protection, 25 add-in board, sensitive to ESD, 26 installing chassis covers for cooling and Add-in boards airflow, 26 IDE bus slots, 16 leave boot block protect jumper at ISA, 68 default, 118 PCI, 68 selecting correct heat sink, 30 administrative password, 20...
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11 removing DIMM, 34 board, 9 video amount, 9 Firmware update utility, 51 video size, 16 Firmware Update Utility, 98 what type to install, 9 FRB timer enable default jumper, 119 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
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messages, error and informational, 110 main connector pins, 114 monitoring power state, 18 monitoring server status, 18 worksheet, calculating DC power, 141 mouse problems compatibility, 18 after running new application inactivity timer, 18 software, 102 after system has been running correctly, 103 network, controller, 9, 17 application software, 109...
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Setup, 63 SCI files, 68 Server menu, configuring in Setup, 62 when to run, 68 service, no user-serviceable parts, power supply, 25 Setup Advanced menu, 58 Boot Device Priority menu, 66 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide...
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controller, 16 expansion, 16 termination board, removing, 31 memory, 9 timer resolutions supported, 16 keyboard or mouse inactive, 18 video controller, 9 lockout (inactivity), setting in SCU, 18 video memory, 16 upgrade Flash utility, 96 Warning user password, 20 components may be hot, 30 limit access to using system, 23 disconnect power cords, cables, 25 utilities...
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