Chapter Descriptions - Silicon Graphics Altix XE250 User Manual

Chapter Descriptions

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The following topics are covered in this guide:
• Chapter 1, "Introduction,"
system and describes the main features of the SGI Altix XE250 and its node boards.
• Chapter 2, "Server Installation,"
rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. If your server
was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to
the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
• Chapter 3, "Advanced Node Board Setup,"
rackmount server chassis. Follow the procedures in this chapter when you install, remove, or
reconfigure SAS/SATA or peripheral drives and when you replace system power supply
units and cooling fans.
• Chapter 4, "Advanced Chassis Setup,"
inside the server chassis, such as the node board connectors and jumper settings, disk drive
information, and power supply replacement.
• Chapter 5, "BIOS Settings,"
information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
• Appendix A, "BIOS Power-on Self Test,"
messages and codes.
• Appendix C, "Regulatory Specifications and Safety Information,"
information that may be important to the operation of your system.
• Appendix D, "System Specifications,"
specifications for your system.
• Appendix E, "System Safety,"
be followed when installing and servicing the SGI Altix XE250.
• Appendix F, "Upgrading BIOS,"
BIOS and the details for upgrading clusters via the BMC web interface.
provides a checklist of the main components included with the
describes the steps necessary to install the system into a
provides detailed information on the 1U
provides detailed information about the components
includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed
provides information about BIOS POST self-test
provides physical, environmental, and power
provides a general overview of safety precautions that should
gives an overview of the various methods for upgrading
lists regulatory
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