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Page 4 Since implementation by customers of each product may vary, the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC Computers Inc. To allow for design and specification improvements, the information in this document is subject to change at any time, without notice.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Proprietary Notice Using This Guide ..............vii Text Conventions ....................... viii Related Documents ......................ix Safety Notices ........................x Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada .......... xi Care and Handling....................... xii System Overview ..............1-1 Overview ..........................1-2 System Chassis........................
Page 6 Making Connections......................2-10 Connecting the Power Cord....................2-11 Powering On Your System ....................2-12 Configuring Your System ..........3-1 Configuring Your System....................3-2 BIOS Setup Utility......................3-3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility..................3-3 BIOS Setup Configuration Settings................3-4 Main Menu ........................3-5 Advanced Menu ......................3-6 Advanced Submenu....................3-7 Memory Reconfiguration Submenu ..............3-7 CPU Reconfiguration Submenu ................3-8 Peripheral Configuration Submenu ...............3-8 Peripheral Configuration Submenu (Continued) ...........3-9...
Page 7 Recommended PCI Option Board Locations.............. 4-17 Installing an Option Board..................4-18 Removing an Option Board ..................4-19 Installing a RAID Controller Board ................. 4-20 Hard Disk Drives......................4-21 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive................ 4-22 Removing an Internal Hard Disk Drive ..............4-25 Front Panel ........................
Page 8 Standard Configuration......................A-3 RAID Configuration ......................A-5 Glossary Equipment Log Index vi Contents...
Page 9: Using This Guide
Using This Guide The E 5800/120Ed User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about XPRESS your system. Its goal is to familiarize you with your system and the tasks necessary for system configuring and upgrading. This guide contains the following information: Chapter 1, “System Overview”...
Page 10: Text Conventions
Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions. Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings: WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life. ! CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software. Note: Notes give important information about the material being described.
Page 11: Related Documents
Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following system documentation is included with your server either as electronic files on E or as paper copy shipped with your server. XPRESS UILDER System Release Notes Release Notes provide you with the latest information about your system. This information was not available to be included in your user's guide at the time it was developed and released.
Page 12: Safety Notices
Safety Notices Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury, follow all safety notices. The symbols shown are used in your documentation and on your equipment to indicate safety hazards. Warning: Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Improper handling of lithium batteries may result in an explosion.
Page 13: Safety Notices For Users Outside Of The U.s.a. And Canada
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada PELV (Protected Extra-Low Voltage) Integrity: To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity of the equipment, connect only equipment with mains-protected electrically- compatible circuits to the external ports. Remote Earths: To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office) computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring.
Page 14: Care And Handling
Care and Handling Use the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system. Protect the system from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the system warm (or cool) to room temperature before using it. Keep the system away from magnetic forces. Keep the system dry.
Page 15: System Overview
System Overview Overview System Chassis Power Supply Peripheral Bays System Board Features AC Link Mode Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function System Security...
Page 16: Overview
Overview This server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Pentium® III microprocessor family. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications. These range from large corporations supporting remote offices to small companies looking to obtain basic connectivity capability such as file and print services, e -mail, web access, web site server, etc.
Page 17 As application requirements increase, you can expand your server with an additional processor, additional memory, add-in boards and peripheral devices: tape devices, CD-ROM, diskette drives and hard disk drives. Your server features the following major components: Single or dual high-performance Pentium III processor. 64 MB to 4 GB of memory, using up to four DIMMs.
Page 18: System Chassis
System Chassis The system chassis (Figure 1-3) is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. The major system components are shown in the following illustrations. CD-ROM Drive 5 ¼-inch device bay 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive System Board Hard Disk Drive Bay System Power Supply Figure 1-3.
Page 19: Power Supply
Power Supply The ATX300 watt auto-voltage-sensing power supply provides system power. The power supply operates at 115 or 230 Vac at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. It is designed to comply with existing emission standards and provides sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration.
Page 20: System Board Features
System Board Features The system board (Figure 1-4) offers a “flat” design with the processor and memory subsystems residing on the board. This figure shows the major components on the system board. The following subsections describe the system board major components. 32 bit, 33MHz PCI slots for add-in boards (3) Secondary VRM connector 64 bit, 66MHz PCI slots for add-in boards (2)
Page 21: Pentium Iii Processor
Pentium III Processor Depending on system configuration, your server includes one or two Pentium III processors. Each Pentium III plugs into a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket on the system board. The processor includes a numeric coprocessor, a 256KB L2 cache and operates at a bus speed of 133MHz.
Page 22: I/O Expansion Slots
I/O Expansion Slots Your server's expansion capabilities meet the needs of file and application servers for high performance I/O by providing a combination of PCI expansion slots. The I/O expansion slots in your server are located on the system board. See Figure 1-6. The system board has two 66 MHz PCI connector slots that accommodate 64 bit PCI cards and four 33 MHz PCI connector slot that accommodate 32 bit PCI cards.
Page 23: Ide Controller
IDE Controller The system includes a single channel enhanced IDE 32 bit interface controller for intelligent disk drives with disk controller electronics onboard. The IDE controller provides support for the internally mounted CD-ROM. The device controls: PIO and DMA transfer modes Mode 4 timings Transfer rates up to 33 MB/s Buffering for PCI/IDE burst transfers...
Page 24: Scsi Controller
SCSI Controller The system board includes an embedded Adaptec AIC7899 dual function SCSI controller. The AIC7899 provides Ultra-160/M and Wide Ultra SCSI interfaces as two independent PCI functions. As implemented on the system board, interface A attaches to an Ultra-160/M SCSI backplane that supports up to six Ultra-160/M SCA drives. Controller B, the Wide Ultra SCSI interface, may be used to support SCSI devices in the removable media bays.
Page 25: System Board Management Controller (Bmc)
System Board Management Controller (BMC) Server management is concentrated in the System Board Management Controller (BMC). The BMC and associated circuitry are powered from a 5Vdc standby voltage, which remains active when system power is switched off, but the ac power source is still on and connected.
Page 26: Acpi
ACPI The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) aware operating system can place the system into a state where the hard drives spin down, the system fans stop, and all processing is halted. However, in this state the power supply is still on and the processors are still dissipating some power such that the power supply fan and processor fans are still running.
Page 27: Remote Power-On (Wake On Lan) Function
Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function The remote power-on function turns on the system power by way of a network or modem. If the system power is set to OFF, it can be turned on remotely by sending a specific packet from the main computer to the remote system. This feature can be enabled or disabled using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 29: Setting Up The System
Setting Up the System Overview Selecting a Site Unpacking the System Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly Getting Familiar with the System Making Connections Connecting the Power Cord Powering On Your System...
Page 30: Overview
Overview This chapter describes how to select a site, assemble the rack-mount system unit, make cable connections, and power on the tower-based or rack-mount system units. Information on front and rear panel features, switches and LEDs are also included in this chapter. Selecting a Site The system operates reliably in a typical office environment.
Page 31: Unpacking The System
Unpacking the System WARNING Your system weighs approximately 45 pounds (20.41 kg). If your system contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will weigh more. To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system.
Page 32: Preparing The Mounting Bracket Assemblies
Preparing the Mounting Bracket Assemblies Your server mounts in the system rack using two rail assemblies. The left rail assembly as viewed from the front of the system rack is shown in Figure 2-1. Each rail assembly consists of two rack mounting brackets (A and B). These pieces can be separated and adjusted.
Page 33 Figure 2-2. Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Front of the Rack 3. Attach the left and right rear mounting brackets to the rear of the rack using the Phillips-head screws supplied. Do not use washers. 4. Attach the left front and rear mounting brackets to each other using three of the Phillips-head screws supplied.
Page 34: Installing The Server Into The System Rack
Installing the Server into the System Rack This section describes how to install your rack-mount server unit into a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet. WARNING Your system weighs approximately 45 pounds (20.41 kg). If your system contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will weigh more.
Page 35 Rear vertical mounting rail Front vertical mounting rail Rack-mount server unit Four plastic washers Four screws Figure 2-4. Installing the Rack-Mount Server Unit into the Rack Cabinet Setting Up the System 2-7...
Page 36: Getting Familiar With The System
Getting Familiar with the System Before setting up your system, you should become familiar with the system’s features, such as the location of your system's front and rear panel switches, indicators and connectors, etc. Note that this section describes the tower-based system controls (switches and indicators) and connectors, which are identical for the rack-mount system.
Page 37: Rear View
Rear View Figure 2-6 shows the location of the following rear system features and controls. USB2 connector Second USB connector (Black) USB1 connector First USB connector (Black) Serial port 2 COM2 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise) Serial port 1 COM1 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise) Mouse connector PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector (Green) Printer port...
Page 38: Making Connections
Making Connections If your system normally operates without a video display or keyboard (for example, as a network server), you must install a video display and keyboard to configure the system. You may remove them after running the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 39: Connecting The Power Cord
Connecting the Power Cord Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the input receptacle on the rear of the power supply cage. Plug the male end of the power cord into NEMA 5- 15R outlet for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC. If the power cord supplied with the system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, obtain a suitable power cord that meets the following criteria.
Page 40: Powering On Your System
Powering On Your System Power on your system as follows. 1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and mouse have been connected, and the power cords are connected. 2. Power on the video display and any other external devices. 3.
Page 41: Configuring Your System
Configuring Your System Configuring Your System BIOS Setup Utility Adaptec SCSI Utility Configuring the RAID Controller Configuring System Board Jumpers...
Page 42: Configuring Your System
Configuring Your System Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS Setup Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS Setup, which is stored in the system FLASH memory.
Page 43: Bios Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run. Using the BIOS Setup Utility You access the BIOS Setup utility when you turn on or reboot your system.
Page 44: Bios Setup Configuration Settings
Function in Setup Menu F1 or Alt-H Get Help about an item. Exit the current menu and return to the previous menu. Left or right arrow keys Move between menus. Up or down arrow keys Move cursor up and down. The cursor moves only to the settings that you can change.
Page 45: Main Menu
Main Menu Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Processor Type ——————— (Display Only). Shows the type of processor installed. Processor Speed (Display Only). Indicates the processor speed. Cache RAM XXX KB (Display Only). Indicates the cache RAM size. System Memory XXX KB (Display Only).
Page 46: Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu Feature Description Your Setting Advanced Refer to Advanced Submenu. Memory Reconfiguration Refer to Memory Reconfiguration Submenu. CPU Reconfiguration Refer to CPU Reconfiguration Submenu. Peripheral Configuration Refer to Peripheral Reconfiguration Submenu. Monitoring Configuration Refer to Monitoring Configuration Submenu. It sets POST Monitoring and Boot Monitoring.
Page 47: Advanced Submenu
Disabled Boot-time Diagnostic Disables or enables display of Screen Enabled the diagnostic screen during boot instead of the NEC logo. The Boot-time diagnostic screen is automatically enabled if redirection or RomPilot is enabled. RomPilot Support Disabled Disables or enables RomPilot Enabled support.
Page 48: Cpu Reconfiguration Submenu
CPU Reconfiguration Submenu Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting CPU #1 Status Normal* (Display Only) CPU #2 Status Normal* (Display Only) Clear CPU Errors Press ENTER Clears the CPU error information. CPU Error Pause Enabled The POST operation pauses if Disabled a CPU error occurs.
Page 49: Peripheral Configuration Submenu (Continued)
Peripheral Configuration Submenu (Continued) Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Mouse Disabled Disabled prevents any Enabled installed PS/2 mouse from Auto Detect functioning, but frees up IRQ12. Enabled forces the PS/2 mouse port to be enabled regardless if a mouse is present.
Page 50: Option Rom Submenu
Option ROM Submenu Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Onboard SCSI Enabled Disables/Enables the mapping of Disabled the onboard SCSI BIOS. Onboard LAN Enabled Disables/Enables the mapping of Disabled the onboard LAN BIOS Enabled PCI Slot 1 Initializes Device Expansion ROM Disabled PCI Slot 2 Enabled...
Page 51: Security Menu
Security Menu Note: Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Clear Supervisor Status only, user cannot modify. Password is Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (see System Board...
Page 52: System Hardware Menu
System Hardware Menu Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Thermal Sensor Refer to Thermal Sensor Submenu. Wake On Events Refer to Wake On Events Submenu. AC Link Power On Determines the mode of AC Last State Link. Stay Off ESM IRQ Disabled Determines routing of the ESM...
Page 53: Console Redirection Submenu
Console Redirection Submenu Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Disabled Serial Port Address If enabled, the console will be Serial Port 2 redirected to this port. (3F8h/IRQ4) If console redirection is Serial Port 2 enabled, this address must (2F8h/IRQ3) match the settings of serial port 2.
Page 54: Exit Menu
Exit Menu You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option using the up or down arrow keys, then press <Enter> to execute the option. Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit.
Page 55: Adaptec Scsi Utility
Adaptec SCSI Utility The Adaptec SCSI Utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the server board. Use the Adaptec SCSI Utility to: Change default values Check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices in the server Running the SCSI Utility You access the Adaptec SCSI Utility when you turn on or reboot your system.
Page 56: Adaptec Scsi Utility Configuration Settings
Adaptec SCSI Utility Configuration Settings The following keys are active for all Adaptec SCSI Utility screens: Action Arrows Up and down arrows move from one parameter to another within a screen. ENTER Displays options for a configurable parameter. Selects an option. Moves back to previous screen or parameter or EXIT if at the Main menu.
Page 57: Exiting Adaptec Scsi Utility
Table 3-1. Adaptec SCSI Utility Setup Configurations (Continued) RECOMMENDED SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION OPTION Display <Ctrl-A> Messages During BIOS Enabled Initialization Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Enabled Drives >1 GByte Verbose/Silent Mode Verbose Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility Enabled Reserves BIOS Space) Domain Validation...
Page 58: Configuring The Raid Controller
C onfiguring the RAID Controller The RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices) options available for your system are the single channel SecuRAID 110 (Mylex AcceleRAID 150) RAID controller, which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with a RAID controller, the system is pre-configured at the factory according to the Table below.
Page 59: Configuring System Board Jumpers
Configuring System Board Jumpers Before You Begin Only a qualified technical person should perform the procedures in this section. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the system board. Modify the system board only at an ESD workstation. Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground.
Page 60: Moving System Board Jumpers
Table 3-3. System Board Jumper Summary Jumper On/Off Jumper Function (default in bold) What it does at system reset. Off, Protect 1 - 2 CMOS clear Preserves the contents of CMOS. On, Erase Clears CMOS. 3 - 4 Password disable Off, Enable Enables password protection.
Page 61: Clearing And Changing The Passwords
Clearing and Changing the Passwords To clear and change the passwords: 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described in Chapter 4 of this guide. 2. Check to ensure the system power cord is removed from the back of the system.
Page 62: Clearing Cmos
Clearing CMOS Clear CMOS as follows. 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described in Chapter 4 of this guide. 2. Check to ensure the system power cord is removed from the back of the system.
Page 63: Upgrading Your System
Upgrading Your System General Information Static Precautions Preparing Your System for Upgrade Equipment Log Removing the Side Panels Installing Side Panels Modifying the System Board Option Boards Installing a RAID Controller Board Hard Disk Drives Front Panel Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels Removable Media Devices...
Page 64: General Information
General Information WARNING The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis.
Page 65: Preparing Your System For Upgrade
Preparing Your System for Upgrade Depending on the upgrade, you will need one or more of the following tools: Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) Flat-head screwdriver Small needle nose pliers Pen or pencil ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended) Equipment Log Use the equipment log form located at the end of this manual to record the model and serial number of your system, all installed options, and any other...
Page 66: Installing Side Panels
4. Pull the side panel up and away from the chassis. Figure 4-1. Removing the Left Side Panel Installing Side Panels 1. Before replacing the side panel, make sure no tools or loose parts have been left inside the system chassis. 2.
Page 67: Modifying The System Board
Modifying the System Board The following sections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring the system board in your system. Topics covered include: Replacing the real-time clock battery Removing and installing a Pentium processor Installing or removing DIMMs. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add-in boards and other components;...
Page 68 Figure 4-2. Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery 1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power source. 2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 3. If present, remove the protective plastic cover located over the top of the lithium battery.
Page 69: Removing And Installing A Pentium Iii Processor
Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor This subsection provides the procedures for removing and installing a Pentium III processor in your system. The system board includes two Pentium III ZIF sockets. The primary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-3, A;...
Page 70 2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 3. Remove the three screws securing the hard disk drive bay to the rear of the chassis. See Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Cage Screws 4.
Page 71 Figure 4-6. Removing the Heatsink Clip and Heatsink ! CAUTION When performing the remaining steps in this procedure, do not touch the thermal tape located between the heat sink and the processor as the tape is easily damaged. 8. Angle the screwdriver towards the heat sink as shown in Figure 4-6, and release the heat sink clip from the tab of the ZIF socket.
Page 72 11. If you removed a processor from the secondary socket and do not intend to replace it with a new processor, remove the VRM board from the system board VRM slot and insert a processor terminator into the secondary processor socket. See Figure 4-12. Installing a Processor ! CAUTION Observe static precautions.
Page 73 Figure 4-8. Positioning the Processor 6. Insert the processor pins into the socket. Apply pressure equally over the top surface of the processor until it seats in the socket. The processor should easily fit, do not force the processor into the socket. 7.
Page 74 8. Orient the heat sink as shown in Figure 4-10 and install the thermal tape square onto the heat sink in the exact position shown. Figure 4-10. Installing Thermal Tape 9. Position the heat sink above the processor so the thermal tape square attached to the bottom of the heat sink is directly positioned above the processor.
Page 75 13. If you installed a processor into the secondary socket, install a VRM board into the system board. See Figure 4-12. Position the board over the socket on the board and press down evenly on the board until it seats correctly. Figure 4-12.
Page 76: Dimms
DIMMs The system board contains four DIMM sockets labeled 1 through 4 (Figure 4-13). Each socket can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB of memory. When all four sockets are populated, the system board supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with 1GB DIMMs.
Page 77 Installing DIMMs 1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power source. 2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold DIMMs only by their edges. 3.
Page 78 Removing DIMMs ! CAUTION Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much pressure can damage the socket slot. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic ejector levers to release the DIMM. 1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power source.
Page 79: Option Boards
Option Boards This section describes how to install and remove PCI option boards. The system board includes six PCI bus expansion slots. See Figure 4-16. Slot1 Slot2 Slot3 Slot4 Slot5 Slot6 Slot1 32 Bit/33 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot Slot2 64 Bit/66 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot Slot3 64 Bit/66 MHz/5V PCI Connector Slot Slot4...
Page 80: Installing An Option Board
Installing an Option Board 1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power source. 2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 3. Remove and save the expansion slot screw and cover. See Figure 4-17. Figure 4-17.
Page 81: Removing An Option Board
Figure 4-18. Installing an Option Board 8. Align the rounded notch in the retaining bracket with the threaded hole in the expansion slot frame. The retaining bracket fits into the space that was occupied by the expansion slot cover. 9. Reinstall the screw in the threaded hole. Be sure to push the bracket slot up against the screw before you tighten it.
Page 82: Installing A Raid Controller Board
7. Install an expansion slot cover over the vacant slot using the previously removed screw. 8. Replace the left side panel, plug in the system power cord, and power on the system. Installing a RAID Controller Board Use this procedure to install a RAID controller board. 1.
Page 83: Hard Disk Drives
Hard Disk Drives Your system supports a variety of 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved devices. The internal hard disk drives are located in the drive bay (Figure 4-19, A). A maximum of five 1.0-inch high hard disk drives or three 1.6-inch high hard disk drives may be installed into the system drive bay.
Page 84: Installing An Internal Hard Disk Drive
Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. 2. Remove the 3.5-inch hard disk drive from its protective wrapper. Record the drive model and serial number in the equipment log.
Page 85 6. Slide the drive bay towards the top of the chassis until the tabs on the bay are free from the chassis. Remove the drive bay from the chassis and place it on an antistatic surface. See Figure 4-21. Figure 4-21. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Cage 7.
Page 86 9. Connect the signal and power cables to the drives. See Figure 4-23. Figure 4-23. Cabling the Disk Drives 10. Swing the drive bay completely into the chassis and replace the three screws securing the drive bay to the chassis. 11.
Page 87: Removing An Internal Hard Disk Drive
Removing an Internal Hard Disk Drive 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the back of the drives. It is necessary to completely remove the cables from all the drives before the drive can be removed.
Page 88: Front Panel
Front Panel The front panel is a one-piece assembly. The removable filler panels are attached to the front panel and the corresponding EMI shields are attached to the front of the chassis. If you are installing peripheral devices in the external bays above the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, you must remove the front cover along with the corresponding filler panel and EMI shield.
Page 89: Installing The Front Panel
Installing the Front Panel 1. Align the front panel tabs with the slots in the front of the chassis. 2. Press the front panel onto the front of the system chassis until the tabs snap into their slots. See Figure 4-25. 3.
Page 90: Removing Emi Shields And Filler Panels
Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels 1. Power off the system and remove the front panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. The filler panels are attached to the front cover. Locate the filler panel covering the bay into which you are installing a peripheral device. The filler panel is released by pressing on its sides and removing it from the slots in the EMI shield.
Page 91: Removable Media Devices
Removable Media Devices A variety of SCSI removable media devices can be installed in peripheral bays B and C. An IDE CD-ROM is always mounted in bay A. A 3.5-inch diskette drive is always mounted in bay D. See Figure 4-28. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved SCSI devices.
Page 92 3. Remove the device from its protective wrapper and place it on an antistatic surface. Record the drive model and serial number in the equipment log. 4. Set any drive jumpers or switches before you install the drive. See the documentation that comes with the device for jumper or switch information.
Page 93: Removing A 5.25-Inch Device
Removing a 5.25-Inch Device 1. Power off the system and remove the side panels as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Remove the front panel as described earlier in this chapter. 3. Disconnect the power cable (A) and ribbon data cable (B) from the device you are removing.
Page 95: Problem Solving
Problem Solving Problem Solving Static Precautions Troubleshooting Checklists Diagnostic Testing Specific Problems and Corrective Actions Problems with the Network Plug and Play Installation Tips BIOS User’s Information How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision Levels How to Identify System Event Log Data...
Page 96: Static Precautions
Problem Solving This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that may occur during system installation or while using your system. The first section of this chapter tells you how to reset your system in the event of problems. The next few sections provide troubleshooting checklists and procedural steps that help you isolate specific system problems.
Page 97: Troubleshooting Checklists
Troubleshooting Checklists The following subsections provide troubleshooting checklists for problems that occur at initial system startup, when you run new application software, and after the system hardware and software have been running correctly. Initial System Startup Incorrect installation or configuration usually causes problems that occur at initial system startup.
Page 98: Running New Application Software
Running New Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly. If you have problems while running new application software, check the following: Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? Refer to the software documentation.
Page 99: After System Has Been Running Correctly
After System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often indicate equipment failure. However, many situations that are easy to correct can also cause such problems. If you have problems after the system has been running correctly, check the following: If you are running the software from a diskette or CD-ROM, try a new copy of the software.
Page 100: Diagnostic Testing
Diagnostic Testing This section provides a more detailed approach to diagnostic testing and identification of a problem and locating its source. Error Checking Each time you turn on the system, POST (Power-On-Self-Test) runs automatically and checks the system boards, processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.
Page 101: Monitoring Post
Monitoring POST Each time you turn on the system, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs automatically and checks the system board, processor board, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access and test.
Page 102: Verifying Proper Operation Of Key System Indicators
POST Keys and Errors Action/Message Description If POST Beeps Before Initialization failed before video initialized. Most beep code Video Appears errors are fatal; initialization cannot continue. Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information” in this chapter. Note error; press F1 to continue boot or F2 to enter Setup. If Monitor Displays Error Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information”...
Page 103: Specific Problems And Corrective Actions
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems: Power LED does not light No beep or incorrect beep pattern No characters appear on screen Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect System cooling fan does not rotate Diskette drive activity LED does not light Hard disk drive activity LED does not light CD-ROM drive activity LED does not light...
Page 104: Incorrect Or No Beep Code
Incorrect or No Beep Code If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the piezo buzzer located on the system board, may be defective. Contact your service representative for assistance. Record the beep code emitted by POST, and see the “Messages and Beep Codes” section found later in this chapter.
Page 105: Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect
Characters are Distorted or Incorrect Check the following: Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video display? Refer to the documentation supplied with your video display. Are the video monitor's signal and power cables properly installed? If the problem persists, the video monitor may be faulty or it may be the incorrect type.
Page 106: Problems With Application Software
Problems with Application Software If you have problems with application software, perform the following: Verify that the software is properly configured for the system. Refer to the software installation and operation documentation for instructions on setting up and using the software.
Page 107: Plug And Play Installation Tips
Plug and Play Installation Tips Some common PCI tips are listed here. Reserve interrupts (IRQs) and/or memory addresses specifically for an ISA adapter. This prevents PCI cards from trying to use the same settings an ISA card is using. Use the BIOS Setup Utility to keep track of ISA adapter resources. Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers.
Page 108: Post Error Codes And Messages
POST Error Codes and Messages Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, BIOS displays a message on the video display screen and causes the speaker to beep as the message appears. BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails or if an external ROM module does not a checksum of zero.
Page 109 Table 5-1. Post Error Codes and messages (Continued) Code Error Message 0B46 ESMINT not configured 0B50 CPU #1 with error taken off line 0B51 CPU #2 with error taken off line 0B5F Forced to use CPU with error 0B60 DIMM group #1 has been disabled 0B61 DIMM group #2 has been disabled 0B62...
Page 110 Table 5-1. Post Error Codes and messages (Continued Code Error Message 0C00 RomPilot reports error number xx None Expansion ROM not initialized None Invalid System Configuration Data None System Configuration Data Read error None Resource Conflict None System Configuration Data Write Source None WARNING:IRQ not configured DIMM#4...
Page 111 Table 5-2. Post Error Beep Codes Beeps Error Cause Recommended Action 1-2-2-3 ROM Checksum Error — Change system board 1-3-1-1 DRAM Refresh Test Error — Change memory DIMM's 1-3-1-3 Keyboard Controller Test Error — Change system board 1-3-3-1 Memory Not Detected No memory.
Page 112: How To Identify Bios And Bmc Revision Levels
In order to see the diagnostic messages, the ESC key must be pressed. To identify your system's current BMC revision level, see the example below. Example: BMC Messages Base Board Management Controller Copyright (c) 1999 NEC Corporation, all rights reserved. Device ID Device Revision IPMI Version :1.0 Firmware Revision :00.60...
Page 113: How To Identify System Event Log Data
How to Identify System Event Log Data To help you identify your System Event Log Data, refer to the following Tables. Table 5-3. System Event Logging Data Sensor Sensor Type Specific Sensor Type Code Offset Event Type Reserved – Reserved Temperature –...
Page 114 Table 5-3. System Event Logging Data (Continued) Sensor Sensor Type Specific Sensor Type Code Offset Event Type Button Power Button Sleep Button Reset Button Module/Board – CPU/Terminator Missing System Boot Initiated User Requested PXE boot Automatic Boot to Diagnostic Boot Error No Bootable Media PXE Server Not Found OS Boot...
Page 115 Table 5-4. Sensor Type Codes Sensor Number Sensor Type Ambient Temp (MB) CPU#1 Temp CPU#2 Temp +3.3V +12V +3.3Vs VCCP0 (CPU#1 VRM) VCCP1 (CPU#2 VRM) +1.5V +2.5V SCSI A +2.85V SCSI B +2.85V SCSI A Vref0 SCSI A Vref1 SCSI A Vref2 SCSI B Vref0 SCSI B Vref1 SCSI B Vref2...
Page 117: System Cabling
System Cabling System Cabling Before You Begin Static Precautions Standard Configuration RAID Configuration...
Page 118: Before You Begin
System Cabling This appendix contains information and procedures on cabling configurations used in your system. The cabling configurations include: Standard Configuration RAID Configuration. Before You Begin WARNING The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power.
Page 119: Standard Configuration
Standard Configuration Your system is cabled using a single channel on-board IDE Controller and dual channel on-board Adaptec 7899 SCSI Controller. The on-board IDE controller supports the standard internally mounted CD-ROM as its master device. The AIC 7899 contains two independent SCSI channels that share a single PCI bus master interface.
Page 120 A – Diskette drive connector I – Optional SCSI removable media devices B – Diskette interface cable J – Ultra-160/M SCSI connector (68 pin) C – Diskette drive K – Ultra-160/M SCSI interface cable D – IDE connector L – Five SCSI disk drive bays E –...
Page 121: Raid Configuration
RAID Configuration The RAID options available for your system provide your system with the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with a RAID controller, the system is pre-cabled at the factory as shown in Figure A-2. If you are adding a RAID controller you must install, cable, and configure the controller.
Page 123: Glossary
Glossary (Alternating Current) The type of current available in wall outlets. All computers must convert alternating current to direct current to operate. See also DC. ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Provides the programming standard for power management features. address A label, name, or number that identifies a location in computer memory.
Page 124 Derived from BInary digiT, a bit is the smallest unit of information a computer handles. See also byte. (Baseboard Management Controller) Contains all of the server management functions. One major function of the BMC is to monitor system management events and log their occurrence in the System Event Log (SEL).
Page 125 (Central Processing Unit) See microprocessor. (Cathode-Ray Tube) The type of video display used in monitors for desktop computers. (Direct Current) The type of current available in the rechargeable battery packs used in portable computers. See also AC. default The factory setting your computer uses unless you instruct it otherwise. For example, when powering up, the computer will boot from the default drive.
Page 126 The Emergency Management Port (EMP) provides an interface to the console manager. This interface allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection. (Expanded Memory Specification) A method of accessing memory beyond the 640K limit of DOS by exchanging data in and out of main memory at high speeds. Some software requires EMS to operate.
Page 127 hard disk drive See disk drive. hardware The physical parts of your computer, including the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, cables, and circuit cards. hot swap A method used to insert or remove SCSI disk drives into or from an operating bus. This method is typically used in RAID subsystems.
Page 128 (Light-Emitting Diode) A small electronic device that glows when current flows through it. LPT1 or LPT2 The name you can assign a parallel port to specify its address. See also parallel port. Super-fast Ultra 2 SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Parallel SCSI Interface. A new SCSI interface that provides greater I/O bandwidth, device connectivity, data reliability, and longer cable lengths for Ultra2 SCSI hard disk drives.
Page 129 parallel port The connector on the back of your computer that allows the transfer of data between the computer and a parallel device, such as a parallel printer. partition The process of dividing the storage space on a hard disk into separate areas so that the operating system treats them as separate disk drives.
Page 130 (Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that usually is used to store system BIOS code. This code cannot be altered and is not lost when the computer is powered off. See also BIOS, EPROM, and flash EPROM. RS-232C port An industry standard serial port.
Page 131 SVGA (Super VGA) A type of video display system that provides very high-resolution text and graphics on analog color monitors. system board The main circuit board in your computer. It contains most of the connectors and ports. tape drive A type of storage device using magnetic tape. (Transistor-Transistor Logic) A type of integrated circuit used in computers.
Page 133: Equipment Log
Equipment Log Use this equipment log form to record pertinent information about your system. You will need some of this information to run the System Setup Utility. Be sure to update the equipment log when you add options. Record the model and serial numbers of the system components, dates of component removal or replacement, and the name of the vendor from whom the component was purchased.
Page 134 Serial Number Component Manufacturer Name & Model (if available) Date Installed Server System Board Processor 1 Processor 2 DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 4 Modem Diskette Drive Tape Drive CD-ROM Drive Hard Disk Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 Hard Disk Drive 3 Hard Disk Drive 4...
Page 135: Index
Index AC linkage mode, 1-12 Network Administrative password, 1-13 controller, 1-9 Advance menu configuring in setup, 3-6 Overview, 1-2 Battery Password installing, 4-6 administrative, 1-13 BIOS, 3-3 clearing and changing, 3-21 BMC, 1-11, 1-12 user, 1-13 Boot menu Power cords configuring in setup, 3-13 connecting, 2-11 Power supply...
Page 136 configuring, 3-2 powering on, 2-12 rear features and controls, 2-9 System Chassis, 1-4 System hardware menu configuring in setup, 3-12 Termination board removing, 4-10 User password, 1-13 Index-2...
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NEC EXPRESS5800/120Ed User Manual

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Using this Guide

System Overview

Setting up the System

Configuring Your System

Upgrading Your System

Problem Solving

System Cabling

Glossary

Equipment Log

Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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