About This User's Guide - NEC EXPRESS5800/100 SERIES N8100-1635F User Manual

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ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

This User's Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the modular server.
This User's Guide also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may
arise during setup or operation of the modular server.
Keep this manual for future use.
The following describes how to proceed with this User's Guide.
How to Use This User's Guide
To aid you in finding information quickly, this User's Guide contains the following information:
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Modular Server
includes information that needs attention to use the modular server. Make sure to read this
chapter before setting up and using the modular server. It also includes requirements and
advisory information for transfer and disposal of the modular server.
Chapter 2 General Description
includes information necessary to use the modular server, such as names and functions of
its components.
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Modular Server
tells you how to setup the modular server, make cable connections, and power on your
system.
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Modular Server
tells you how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the BIOS Setup
Utility.
Chapter 5 Installing and Using Utilities
describes how to install the utilities for the modular server. It also includes a description on
using the attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD.
Chapter 6 Maintenance
provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the
modular server.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
contains helpful information for solving problems that might occur with your system.
Chapter 8 Upgrading Your Modular Server
provides you with instructions for upgrading your system with an optional memory and hard
disk drives.
Appendix A Specification
provides specifications for your modular server.
Appendix B Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive
describes how to install the management software of EXPRESSBUILDER to the client computer
without the DVD drive.