Page 1 Intel MB440LX System Installation Guide...
Page 2 Intel. 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.
Page 3: Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines EFORE YOU REMOVE A SERVER COVER OBSERVE THESE GUIDELINES 1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. 2. Turn off the server using the power button on the front panel of the server, and unplug the alternating current (AC) power cord from each power supply.
Page 4 : Hazardous AZARDOUS CONDITIONS DEVICES AND CABLES electrical conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication cables. Turn off the server and disconnect telecommunications systems, networks, modems, and each power cord attached to the server before opening it. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage can result.
Page 5: Notational Conventions
Preface Notational Conventions The notational conventions listed below are used throughout this manual. <F1> A letter, number, symbol, or word enclosed in < > represents a key on your keyboard. For example, the instruction "press <F1>" means press the key labeled "F1" on your keyboard. <Enter>...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Server Description System Features ..................Chassis ...................... Controls and Indicators................System Security ..................Password Protection ................. Secure Boot Mode ................Boot Sequence Control..............Boot Without Keyboard..............Power and Reset Button Lock ............Diskette Write Protection ..............Video Blanking .................. Power System...................
Page 8 Installing The System Selecting a Site ..................Physical Specifications ................Environmental Specifications..............After Unpacking the Server..............Installing the Pentium II Processor............Installing the Memory Module ............... Connecting Peripheral Devices ............... Warnings and Cautions ..............Keyboard.................... Mouse....................Monitor ....................Other Devices ..................Checking the Power Cord(s) ..............
Page 9 Server Menu ..................Boot Menu ..................Exit Menu................... Using the Symbios SCSI Utility .............. Running the SCSI Utility ..............Hot Keys ....................Installing Video Drivers ................Installing SCSI Drivers ................Working Inside Your System Preparation ....................Warnings and Cautions ..............Tools and Supplies You Need............
Page 10 Back-up Battery ..................Replacing the Back-up Battery ............Front Panel Board ..................Removing the Front Panel Board ............. Replacing the Front Panel Board............Fans ......................Removing a Front Panel Fan ............Replacing a Front Panel Fan ............. Removing the Fan Below the Top Power Supply ......Replacing the Fan Below the Power Supply ........
Page 11 Server Resources Warnings and Cautions................Tools and Supplies You Need..............Memory Module Resources ..............Memory Regions ................ECC Memory..................System Board Resources ................. Video Memory DRAM ..............I/O Addresses and Resources ............Interrupts ................... Flash ROM ..................Power System Power System Configurations ..............Power System Control Signals..............
Page 12 System Board Jumpers Warnings and Cautions ................Tools and Supplies You Need..............Configuration Jumpers ................Chassis Intrusion Detection.............. Fault Resilient Booting (FRB) ............Flash Memory..................CPU Speed ..................Boot Option..................Password.................... CMOS ....................I/O Ports and Connectors Signal States....................Server System Board................System Board Layout................
Page 13 Solving Problems Resetting the Server ................. Initial System Startup ................Checklist..................... Running New Application Software ............Checklist..................... After the System Has Been Running Correctly ........Checklist..................... Additional Troubleshooting Procedures..........Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing........Monitoring POST ................Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights......Confirming Loading of the Operating System .......
Page 14 Tables 1-1. Standard VGA Modes ................1-2. Extended VGA Modes................6-1. ECC Memory Banks................. 6-2. Sample DIMM Size Combinations............7-1. Total Combined Power Used by Your System ........7-2. Worksheet for Calculating DC Power Usage......... 8-1. System Board Jumpers................10-1. POST Beep Codes..................
Page 15 4-21. Front Panel Fans..................4-22. Front Fan Assembly ................. 4-23. Fan Below the Top Power Supply ............4-24. Rear Fan Assembly .................. 4-25. Removing a Power Supply..............4-26. Removing the Power Share Backplane........... 4-27. Power Share Backplane Connectors ............4-28. Removing a Hot-docking Backplane............
Page 16 Contents...
Page 17: Server Description
Server Description Your system supports symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) and a variety of operating systems. The server comes with both PCI and ISA buses, one narrow and two wide SCSI channels, and onboard video. The server board set consists of the following: •...
Page 18: System Features
System Features Feature Description Processor support Two slots for Pentium II processors Memory support One slot for a memory module that supports up to 1 GB of memory RAID support One slot for an RPX module that supports I2O and non-I2O RAID Chassis 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch diskette drive in the vertical bay...
Page 19 Feature Description System I/O Nine available expansion slots: Six 32-bit PCI, two 16-bit ISA and one common PCI/ISA Integrated Cirrus Logic CL-GD54M40 SVGA controller shipped with 512 kilobytes (KB) of video memory (expandable to 1 MB) One Symbios SCSI controller for connecting up to seven 8-bit narrow SCSI devices Two Symbios wide SCSI controllers for connecting a mixture of fifteen 8-bit narrow and 16-bit wide SCSI...
Page 20: Chassis
Chassis The electro-galvanized metal chassis minimizes electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). It contains • Three power supply bays with up to three 360 watt power supplies, depending on the configuration • One vertical bay that contains a diskette drive •...
Page 21: Server
Two spring-loaded captive screws secure the removable metal door behind the lower plastic front door to the chassis. This door provides proper air-flow and easy access to the hot-docking bays for hot-swapping hard disk drives in and out of the system. Both removable side covers are attached to the chassis with three screws.
Page 22: Back/Right Side View
OM05792 Figure 1-2. Back/Right Side View Left side cover I/O panel Knock-out slots for external SCSI connectors Expansion slots Power supplies SCSI hot-docking bay SCSI hot-docking backplane 5.25-inch peripheral bays 3.5-inch diskette drive Chapter 1 Server Description...
Page 23: Controls And Indicators
Controls and Indicators Figure 1-3 shows the location of the system controls and indicators, external peripheral bays, 3.5-inch diskette drive, and CD-ROM drive. Front Panel: • Green (HD ACT) LED: when lit, indicates hard drive activity. • Yellow fan failure LED: when flashing, indicates the fan has failed. •...
Page 24: Controls And Indicators
OM05260 Figure 1-3. Controls and Indicators Diskette drive activity LED Diskette drive ejector button CD-ROM open/close button CD-ROM power LED CD-ROM volume control CD-ROM headphone jack Reset button Power supply failure LED Fan failure LED Hard drive activity LED Drive failure LEDs for hot-docking bays Power on LED Power button Chapter 1 Server Description...
Page 25: System Security
System Security There are several ways to prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system. Security with padlocks and alarm switches: • Secure the side covers and the hot-docking bay metal door to the chassis by inserting padlocks (not provided) through the holes in the metal tabs protruding through slots in the covers and door.
Page 26: Security Padlocks
OM05793 Figure 1-4. Security Padlocks Chapter 1 Server Description...
Page 27: Password Protection
Password Protection If you set the user password but not the administrative password, the BIOS requires you to enter the user password before you can boot the system or run the SCU. If you set both passwords, entering either one lets you boot the system or enable the keyboard and mouse, but only the administrative password lets you change the system configuration.
Page 28: Diskette Write Protection
Diskette Write Protection If the protection feature is enabled with the SCU, diskette writes are disabled when the system is in the secure mode. Diskette write protection is only in effect while the system is in the secure mode. Otherwise, write protection is disabled.
Page 29: Peripheral Drive Bays
Peripheral Drive Bays 3.5-inch User Accessible Diskette Drive Bay The 3.5-inch diskette drive in the vertical 3.5-inch peripheral bay supports 720 KB and 1.44 MB media. 5.25-inch User Accessible Drive Bays Three 5.25-inch half-height bays provide space for removable media devices such as tape drives and CD-ROM drives.
Page 30: Onboard Raid
Onboard RAID With the RPX board installed on the system board, RAID software, and SCSI hard disk drives in the hot-docking bays, you can easily set up RAID applications. A two channel RAID solution can be constructed by installing an RPX module with RAID firmware resident in the RPX FLASH memory. The server system supports two types of embedded RAID firmware packages: I2O compliant and vendor proprietary firmware.
Page 31: Pci Expansion Slots
PCI Expansion Slots The seven PCI bus master slots on the system board provide for expansion and performance enhancement. One of the PCI connectors shares a common chassis I/O expansion slot with an ISA connector; you can use either PCI or ISA in the slot, but not both. The PCI bus operates at up to 33 MHz and provides •...
Page 32: Standard Vga Modes
Video Modes The 54M40 provides all standard VGA modes. With 512 KB of video memory, the standard server goes beyond standard VGA support. If necessary, you can install an additional 512 KB of video memory on the system board. The following tables show all supported video modes that use 512 KB and 1 MB of video memory.
Page 33: Extended Vga Modes
Table 1-2. Extended VGA Modes Bits Colors Pixel Horizontal Vertical Hexadecimal (number/palette Frequency Frequency Frequency Mode Number Pixel size) Resolution (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) 14, 55 16/256K 1056 X 400 41.5 31.5 16/256K 1056 X 350 41.5 31.5 58, 6A 16/256K 800 X 600 37.8 58, 6A...
Page 34: Scsi Controllers
SCSI Controllers The system board includes two wide/fast-20 SCSI controller chips integrated as PCI bus masters. These controllers support: • An 8-bit (narrow SCSI) data path at a data transfer rate of 20 MB/sec. • A 16-bit (wide SCSI) data path at a data transfer rate of 40 MB/sec. •...
Page 35: Server Management
Server Management During normal operation, server management receives information about server status and monitors power supply voltages and operating temperature. If server management software determines that the server is not operating within specified limits, the software attempts to notify a supervisor or an administrator of the server’s condition.
Page 36: Pentium ® Ii Processor
® Pentium II Processor The system board has two connectors for Pentium II processors. The secondary processor requires a plug-in DC to DC converter on the system board to provide power to the processor. In a symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) environment, all processors are equal and have no preassigned tasks.
Page 37: System Configuration Options
System Configuration Options Base System Configuration • System board assembly • Base system chassis The electro-galvanized metal chassis minimizes electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). It contains:  Three power supply bays with one 360 watt power supply installed ...
Page 38: System Upgrade Options
System Upgrade Options The system upgrade options provide enhancement to the capabilities of the base system. These options do not include memory and peripheral upgrades. • Dual Processor upgrade: Upgrade from a single processor system to dual processor system. You must use processors running at the same frequency.
Page 39: Installing The System
Installing The System This chapter tells how to • Select a site • Install the Pentium II processor • Install the memory module • Set the line voltage selector switch and check the power cord(s) • Connect input and output devices •...
Page 40: Selecting A Site
Selecting a Site The server operates reliably within the specified environmental limits (see page 41). Choose a site that is • near a grounded, three-pronged power outlet a. In the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 VAC or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC.
Page 41: Physical Specifications
Physical Specifications Height 51.44 cm (20.25 inches) Width 43.56 cm (17.15 inches) Depth 51.13 cm (20.13 inches) Weight 29 kg (63 lbs.) minimum configuration 44 kg (97 lbs.) maximum configuration Environmental Specifications Temperature Nonoperating –40° to 70 °C (–40° to 158 °F) Operating 5°...
Page 42: After Unpacking The Server
After Unpacking the Server Inspect the shipping box for evidence of mishandling during transit. If the shipping box is damaged, photograph it for reference. After removing the contents, keep the damaged box and the packing materials. If the contents appear damaged, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately. WARNING The minimum server configuration weighs 29 kg (63 lbs.) and the maximum one weighs 44 kg (97 lbs.).
Page 43: Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting Peripheral Devices If your system normally operates without a monitor or keyboard—for example, as a network server—you must install them to configure the system. You may remove them after running the SCU. For information about running this utility, see Chapter 3, “Configuring The System,”. Connect your keyboard, mouse, monitor, and other peripheral devices after installing all internal options and replacing the side cover.
Page 44: Server I/O Panel
OM05779A Figure 2-1. Server I/O Panel PS/2-compatible keyboard connector PS/2-compatible mouse connector PS/2-compatible serial port 1 (COM1) connector PS/2-compatible parallel port (LPT1) connector Super VGA connector PS/2-compatible serial port 2 (COM2) connector Chapter 2 Installing The System...
Page 45: Checking The Power Cord(S)
Checking the Power Cord(s) WARNING Do not attempt to modify or use a supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required. If a power cord supplied with the system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, get one that meets the following criteria: •...
Page 46: Power-On Self-Test
4. Plug the female end of each AC power cord into each input receptacle on the back of the chassis (your server may be configured with one, two, or three power supplies). 5. Plug the male end of the cord into a grounded, three-pronged power outlet.
Page 47: Creating Installation Software Diskettes
Creating Installation Software Diskettes 1. Insert the Configuration Software CD in the CD-ROM Drive. 2. Reboot the system. 3. When POST completes, the server boots from the CD and displays the CD-ROM menu. 4. Follow the menu prompts to create the server configuration software diskettes.
Page 48 Chapter 2 Installing The System...
Page 49: Configuring The System
Configuring The System This chapter tells how to run the configuration utilities and install video drivers. Configuration Utilities • Symbios SCSI Utility is used to configure/view the settings of the SCSI host adapters and devices in the system. See page 76. •...
Page 50: Power-On Self-Test
Power-on Self-Test WARNING The power button on the front panel of the system does not turn off the AC power. To remove AC power from the system, you must unplug the AC power cord from each power supply or wall outlet. Turn on the video monitor and system.
Page 51: When To Use The System Configuration Utility
When to Use the System Configuration Utility The SCU lets you do the following: • Add and remove boards • Change the system configuration settings • Save the system configuration • View switch and jumper settings on the boards in the system To install or remove an ISA add-in board in the system, you must run the SCU to reconfigure the system.
Page 52: How To Start The Scu
How to start the SCU Before you can run the SCU from a diskette, you must copy the SCU from the Configuration Software CD to a DOS bootable diskette. For instructions on creating an SCU diskette, see Chapter 2, “Installing The System.” 1.
Page 53: System Board Settings Field Descriptions
System Board Settings Field Descriptions Default values are in bold typeface. Systems Group System Identification and Version Information Config and Overlay Version Displays configuration and overlay version. BIOS Version String Displays BIOS version. MP Spec. Version MP Spec V1.1 MP Spec V1.4 System Processor Modules Processor 1 Pentium II Processor at XXXMHz (Display only).
Page 54: On-Board Disk Controllers
Extended Memory Options Cache Mode Disable Enable Memory Gap Control Disable Extended On-Board Disk Controllers On-Board Floppy Controller Enable - Primary Enable - Secondary Disable On-Board IDE Controller Enable Disable Onboard Communications Devices Serial Port 1 Configuration Port 1 Disable 3E8h - IRQ 4 3E8h - IRQ 3 3F8h - IRQ 4...
Page 55: Floppy Drive Subsystems Group
Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Disable 378h - IRQ 7 278h - IRQ 7 3BCh - IRQ 7 378h - IRQ 5 278h - IRQ 5 3BCh - IRQ 5 Parallel Port Mode Output Only Parallel Port Bi-directional Parallel Port Enhanced Parallel Printer Port Extended Capabilities Parallel Port, DMA 1 Extended Capabilities Parallel Port, DMA 3...
Page 56 IDE Drive Options – Primary Master If the Configuration Selection Field is set to Auto, the following fields can not be modified. Multi-Sector Transfer 2 Sector/Block 4 Sector/Block 8 Sector/Block 16 Sector/Block Disable Translation Mode Standard CHS Logical Block Addressing Transfer Mode Standard PIO 1...
Page 57: Multiboot Group
Multiboot Group Boot Device Priority IPL Devices Diskette Drive Hard Drive Removable media Any I2O drives ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Diagnostic Boot BCV Devices IDE drives Other Bootable Device KB and Mouse Subsystem Group Typematic Speed 30 CPS 26 CPS 21 CPS 18 CPS 13 CPS 10 CPS...
Page 58: Security Subsystem
Hardware Flow Control None CTS/RTS Xoff/Xon CTS/RTS + CD Select Terminal Type PC-ANSI VT100 Security Subsystem Administrative Password Option Password Menu Enter Password XXXXX Verify Password XXXXX User Password Option Password Menu Enter Password XXXXX Verify Password XXXXX Other Security Subsystem Options Hot Key Option Disable Enable...
Page 59: Scsi Rom Bios Options Group
SCSI ROM BIOS Options Group Embedded SCSI Option ROM Enable Scan Disable Management Subsystem Group System Management Mode Disable Enable Event Logging Disable Enable M440LX Server System Product Guide...
Page 60: When To Run The Bios Setup Utility
When to Run the BIOS Setup Utility The Setup utility lets you change the system configuration defaults. It does not let you enter or change information about PCI or ISA add-in boards; you must use the SCU instead. Setup stores most of the configuration values in the battery-backed memory of the RTC;...
Page 61 • Server Menu  System Management Submenu  Console Redirection Submenu • Boot Menu  Boot Device Priority Submenu  Hard Drive Submenu • Exit Menu Use the following keys to navigate through the menus and submenus. Press Get help about an item Go back to a previous item Enter Select an item...
Page 62: Main Menu
Main Menu Default values are in bold typeface, and autoconfigured values are shaded. Feature Option Comments System Time Current Time To change this field type the hour (this is a 24-hour clock), minutes, and seconds, each followed by <Enter>. System Date Current Date To change this field type the month, day, and year, each followed by...
Page 63 IDE Submenu Feature Option Comments Type Auto Use the <+> and <-> keys to cycle None through the choices. Depending on CD-ROM the selection, some of the following User fields will be visible. Multi-Sector Disabled Determines the number of sectors per Transfers 2 Sectors block for multiple sector transfers.
Page 64: Keyboard Features Submenu
Keyboard Features Submenu Feature Option Comments Numlock Auto Selects the state for NumLock at power on. Key Click Disabled Enabled Keyboard auto-repeat 30/sec rate 26.7/sec 21.8/sec 18.5/sec 13.3/sec 10/sec 6/sec 2/sec Keyboard auto-repeat 1/4 sec delay 1/2 sec 3/4 sec 1 sec Chapter 3 Configuring The System...
Page 65: Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu Feature Option Comments Plug & Play OS Select Yes if you are booting a Plug and Play capable operating system. Reset Configuration Select Yes if you want to clear the Data System Configuration Data during the next boot. Automatically reset to No during boot.
Page 66: Pci Configuration Submenu
PCI Configuration Submenu Feature Option Comments PCI Device, Press <Enter> See page 67, Embedded SCSI Device Embedded SCSI Submenu Devices PCI Device, Slot #1 Press <Enter> See page 68, PCI Device Submenu PCI Device, Slot #2 Press <Enter> See page 68, PCI Device Submenu PCI Device, Slot #3 Press <Enter>...
Page 67 Embedded SCSI Device Submenu Feature Option Comments Option ROM Scan Enabled Disabled Narrow SCSI Latency Default Timer 0020h 0040h 0060h 0080h 00A0h 00C0h 00E0h Wide SCSI A Latency Default Timer 0020h 0040h 0060h 0080h 00A0h 00C0h 00E0h Wide SCSI B Latency Default Timer 0020h...
Page 68 PCI Device Submenu Feature Option Comments Option ROM Scan Enabled Disabled Enable Master Disabled Enabled Wide SCSI A Latency Default Timer 0020h 0040h 0060h 0080h 00A0h 00C0h 00E0h Integrated Peripherals Submenu Feature Option Comments Serial port A Disabled Enabled Auto PnP OS Serial port A: Base I/O address...
Page 69 Integrated Peripherals Submenu (continued) Feature Option Comments Serial port B: Base I/O address Serial port B: IRQ 3 Interrupt IRQ 4 Parallel port Disabled Enabled Auto PnP OS Parallel port: Mode Output only Bi-directional Parallel port: Base I/O address Parallel port: IRQ 5 Interrupt IRQ 7...
Page 70: Security Menu
Security Menu Feature Option Comments User Password is Clear When you enter a supervisor password, this field automatically changes to Set. Administrator Clear When you enter a user password, this Password is field automatically changes to Set. Set User Password Press <Enter>...
Page 71 Security Menu (continued) Feature Option Comments Secure Mode Timer Disabled Select the period of keyboard inactivity 1 min before securing the system. 2 min 5 min 10 min 20 min 1 hr 2 hr Secure Mode Hot Enter a hot key. Press <CTRL + Alt> Key (CTRL-ALT-) + <(hot key)>...
Page 72: Server Menu
Server Menu Feature Option Comments System Management Press <Enter> See page 72, System Management Submenu. Console Redirection Press <Enter> See page 73, Console Redirection Submenu. PCI IRQs to IO-APIC Disabled mapping Enabled Processor Retest Selecting Yes will cause the BIOS to clear the historical processor status and retest all processors on the next boot.
Page 73: Console Redirection Submenu
Console Redirection Submenu Feature Option Comments COM Port Address Disabled Uses the specified I/O port for console redirection. IRQ # Display only. COM Port Baud Rate 9600 Uses the specified baud rate for 19.2 K console redirection. Cannot be set 38.4 K unless the COM Port Address field 115.2 K...
Page 74 Boot Device Priority Submenu These options may change depending on the system configuration. Feature Option Comments Diskette Drive Select a device and use the <+> and <-> keys to move it up or down in the list. Hard Drive ATAPI CD- ROM Drive Diagnostic Boot...
Page 75: Exit Menu
Exit Menu Feature Option Comments Exit Saving Changes Press <Enter> Saves the Setup data to CMOS, and exits the utility. Exit Discarding Changes Press <Enter> Exits the utility without saving Setup data to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Press <Enter> Loads and displays the default Setup data.
Page 76: Using The Symbios Scsi Utility
Using the Symbios SCSI Utility The Symbios SCSI utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the system board. Use the 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 1.
Page 77: Installing Video Drivers
Installing Video Drivers After you have configured the system, you can install various video drivers to take full advantage of its onboard, integrated Cirrus Logic CL-GD54M40 super VGA video controller’s enhanced features. The system may not operate properly without these video drivers installed. For the most current information on which video drivers you need, read the README.TXT file on the Display Drivers and DOS Utilities diskette.
Page 78 Chapter 3 Configuring The System...
Page 79: Working Inside Your System
Working Inside Your System This chapter tells how to install and remove major system components. Preparation Before opening your system, do the following: • Turn the system off with the power button on the front panel and unplug the AC power cord(s). •...
Page 80: Covers
Covers The system comes with the following removable covers: • The left side cover provides access to the system board and fans. • The right side cover provides access to the power supplies, power- sharing board, 3.5-inch vertical drive bay, 5.25-inch horizontal peripheral bays, and SCSI hot-docking backplanes.
Page 81: Replacing A Side Cover
OM05785 Figure 4-1. Side Covers Retaining screw Metal loop (for padlock) Built-in handle Replacing a Side Cover The identical side covers can be installed on either side of the system. See Figure 4-1. 1. Before replacing the side cover, make sure you did not leave any tools or loose parts inside the chassis.
Page 82: Removing The Top Cover
CAUTION When you replace the side cover, be careful not to damage the EMI gaskets mounted on the cover and chassis. If necessary, replace any damaged gaskets. 4. Attach the cover to the chassis with the three screws you removed earlier, and tighten them firmly (6.0 inch-pounds).
Page 83: Replacing The Top Cover
OM05256 Figure 4-2. Top Cover Screw Top cover Replacing the Top Cover See Figure 4-2. 1. Before replacing the top cover, make sure you did not leave any tools or loose parts inside the chassis. 2. Ensure that interior cables are properly connected. 3.
Page 84: Removing The Plastic Front Cover
Removing the Plastic Front Cover See Figure 4-3. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove both side covers and the top cover, and set them aside (page 80). 3. Remove the two screws from the front cover, and save them. 4.
Page 85: Plastic
OM05786 Figure 4-3. Plastic Front Cover Screw Plastic front cover Plastic tab M440LX Server System Product Guide...
Page 86: Removing The Snap-In Plastic Peripheral Bay Cover
Removing the Snap-in Plastic Peripheral Bay Cover See Figure 4-4. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the right side cover (when viewed from the front, see page 80). 3. To remove the snap-in plastic peripheral bay cover, push up on the bottom flexible tab below the 3.5-inch diskette drive.
Page 87: Replacing The Snap-In Plastic Peripheral Bay Cover
Replacing the Snap-in Plastic Peripheral Bay Cover See Figure 4-4. 1. Insert the rigid tabs on the plastic snap-in peripheral bay cover into the notches along the inside edge of the plastic front panel. 2. Push the top right corner of the plastic cover toward the chassis with an inward twisting motion to insert the top flexible tab in the slot above the 3.5-inch diskette drive.
Page 88: Board Set
Board Set The system board supports two processor modules, a memory module, and an RPX module. CAUTION The Pentium II processor is be extremely sensitive to ESD and always requires careful handling. After removing the module from its protective wrapper or from the system board, place it heat sink side down on a nonconductive, static-free surface.
Page 89: Installing A Voltage Regulator Module
OM05773A Figure 4-5. Removing a Termination Board Latch Terminator Latching Assembly Terminator Board Installing a Voltage Regulator Module See Figure 4-6. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3.
Page 90: Installing A Voltage Regulator Module
OM05774 Figure 4-6. Installing a Voltage Regulator Module Module Connector Lock Tab Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System...
Page 91: Installing A Pentium Ii Processor
Installing a Pentium II Processor See Figure 4-7. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3. Being careful not to touch the components or gold edge connectors on the processor module, remove it from its protective wrapper and place it heat-sink side down on a nonconductive, static-free surface.
Page 92: Removing A Pentium Ii Processor
Removing a Pentium II Processor See Figure 4-7. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3. Squeeze the locking tabs and pull the module free from the connector. 4.
Page 93: Installing The Memory Module
OM05760B Figure 4-8. Installing the Memory Module System board Connector Module 8. Run the SCU to configure the system. For information about running the utility, see Chapter 3, "Configuring The System." M440LX Server System Product Guide...
Page 94: Removing The Memory Module
Removing the Memory Module See Figure 4-8. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3. Remove the rail. 4. Holding the module by its top edge or upper corners, carefully rock it back and forth until the edge connector pulls free.
Page 95: Installing The Rpx Module
OM05760A Figure 4-9. Installing the RPX Module System board Connector Module 9. Run the SCU to configure the system. For information about running the utility, see Chapter 3, "Configuring The System." M440LX Server System Product Guide...
Page 96: Removing The Rpx Module
Removing the RPX Module See Figure 4-9. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3. Remove the RPX rail. 4. Holding the module by its top edge or upper corners, carefully rock it back and forth until the edge connector pulls free.
Page 97: Add-In Boards
Add-in Boards The system board provides seven PCI bus master slots and three ISA bus master slots. They accept any add-in PCI and ISA boards. One PCI connector shares a common chassis I/O expansion slot with an ISA connector; you can use either PCI slot or ISA in the slot, but not both. CAUTIONS Do not overload the system board by installing add-in boards that draw excessive current.
Page 98: Installing An Add-In Board
Installing an Add-in Board See Figures 4-10, 4-11, and 4-12. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3. Remove and save the expansion slot screw and cover. OM04638 Figure 4-10.
Page 99 4. Being careful not to touch the components or gold edge connectors on the board, remove it from its protective wrapper and place it component-side up on a nonconductive, antistatic surface. 5. Record the board serial number in your equipment log. 6.
Page 100: Installing An Isa Add-In Board, Component-Side Up
OM04639 Figure 4-11. Installing an ISA Add-in Board, Component-side Up Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System...
Page 101: Installing A Pci Add-In Board, Component-Side Down
OM04640 Figure 4-12. Installing a PCI Add-in Board, Component-side Down M440LX Server System Product Guide...
Page 102: Removing An Add-In Board
Removing an Add-in Board CAUTION Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to ensure proper cooling of the system components. See Figures 4-10, 4-11, and 4-12. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2.
Page 103: Diskette Drive
Diskette Drive The system comes with a 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in the vertical 3.5-inch peripheral bay. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved add-in peripheral devices. Removing the Diskette Drive See Figures 4-13 and 4-14. 1.
Page 104: Removing The Diskette Drive
OM05769 Figure 4-13. Removing the Diskette Drive Signal cable Power cable Screw Drive and carrier assembly Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System...
Page 105: Installing A Diskette Drive
7. Remove the three screws, and set them and the drive carrier aside. See Figure 4-14. 8. Place the drive in an antistatic protective wrapper. 9. Replace the right side cover (page 81). OM05791 Figure 4-14. Diskette Drive and Carrier Assembly Screw Carrier Diskette drive...
Page 106: 5.25-Inch Peripherals
4. Place the drive carrier on the component-side of the drive, and align the three mounting holes. 5. Attach the carrier to the drive with three screws of the appropriate size and length (not supplied), and tighten the screws firmly (between 4.0 and 6.0 inch-pounds).
Page 107: Installing A 5.25-Inch Peripheral Device
Installing a 5.25-inch Peripheral Device See Figures 4-15, 4-16, 4-17, and 4-18. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove both side covers and the top cover (page 80). 3. Remove the snap-in plastic peripheral bay cover (page 86), and place it on a smooth surface so that it doesn’t get scratched.
Page 108: Removing The Emi Shield
OM04647 Figure 4-16. Removing the EMI Shield 9. Using two screws of the appropriate size and length (not supplied), attach each plastic slide rail to the device. Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System...
Page 109: Snap-In Plastic Slide Rails
OM04648 Figure 4-17. Snap-in Plastic Slide Rails Tape drive or other device Screw Slide rail 10. Position the device so that the plastic slide rails on each side of it engage in the bay guide rails. Push the device into the bay until the slide rails lock in place.
Page 110: Installing A 5.25-Inch Peripheral Device
OM05789 Figure 4-18. Installing a 5.25-inch Peripheral Device Tape drive or other device Power cable SCSI signal cable 11. Replace the snap-in plastic peripheral bay cover, top cover, and both side covers. 12. This step is optional. If you installed a SCSI CD-ROM drive, run the Symbios SCSI utility to enable BIOS support for a bootable CD-ROM.
Page 111: Removing A 5.25-Inch Peripheral Device
Removing a 5.25-inch Peripheral Device See Figures 4-15, 4-16, 4-17, and 4-18. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove both side covers and the top cover (page 80). 3. Remove the snap-in plastic peripheral bay cover (page 86), and place it on a smooth surface so that it doesn’t get scratched.
Page 112: Back-Up Battery
Back-up Battery The lithium battery on the system board powers the real-time clock (RTC) for up to 10 years in the absence of power. The RTC contains 256 bytes of general purpose RAM that stores the system BIOS configuration information, clock registers, and general purpose control registers. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage, and the system settings stored in CMOS RAM in the RTC (for example, the date and time) may be wrong.
Page 113: Replacing The Back-Up Battery
VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. Replacing the Back-up Battery See Figure 4-19. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3.
Page 114: Lithium Back-Up Battery
OM05791A Figure 4-19. Lithium Back-up Battery Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System...
Page 115: Front Panel Board
Front Panel Board The front panel board contains the system controls and indicators. It is mounted on a snap-on standoff and a threaded standoff inside the chassis. Removing the Front Panel Board See Figure 4-20. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2.
Page 116: Removing The Front Panel Board
OM05268 Figure 4-20. Removing the Front Panel Board Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System...
Page 117: Fans
Fans The system contains up to three fans and two blowers for cooling and airflow. • Located in the system board side of the system: some configurations may have up to two fans and two blowers. • Located in the power supply side of the system: configurations with only one or two power supplies also have a fan on the rear bulkhead.
Page 118: Front Panel Fans
O M0 527 8 Figure 4-21. Front Panel Fans Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System...
Page 119: Front Fan Assembly
6. Remove the fan from the plastic housing by pushing the inner flexible tabs on the housing away from the fan. Save the housing. OM05277 Figure 4-22. Front Fan Assembly M440LX Server System Product Guide...
Page 120: Replacing A Front Panel Fan
Replacing a Front Panel Fan See Figures 4-21 and 4-22. Note The front panel fans pull air from in front of the chassis so that it flows across the boards and out the back. Thus, the fans must be oriented for the correct airflow direction. If you place the fan so the label faces the back of the chassis, this should provide the correct orientation.
Page 121: Fan Below The Top Power Supply
2. Remove both side covers and the top cover (page 80). 3. Disconnect the fan power cable connector from the fan header on the hot-docking backplane. 4. Press the top outer flexible tab on the plastic housing and fan assembly toward the fan until you can pull the tab through the slot in the chassis.
Page 122: Rear Fan Assembly
7. Remove the two screws that attach the finger guard to the fan. Set the screws and finger guard aside. 8. Place the assembly—fan-side up—on a flat surface. Remove the fan from the plastic housing by pushing the inner flexible tabs on the housing away from the fan.
Page 123: Replacing The Fan Below The Power Supply
Replacing the Fan Below the Power Supply See Figures 4-23 and 4-24. The arrow on the fan indicates the direction of airflow. The fan pulls air through the hot-docking bays and exhausts it out of the system. 1. Place the plastic housing—flexible tabs facing up—on a flat surface. 2.
Page 124: Power System
Power System The system may be configured with one, two, or three 360 watt power supplies. • One power supply. • Two power supplies and a power share board. • Two power supplies without a power share board. • Three power supplies and a power share board. If a single power supply fails in a system with a power share board, the yellow power supply failure LED on the front panel starts flashing.
Page 125: Replacing A Power Supply
OM05765 Figure 4-25. Removing a Power Supply Replacing a Power Supply See Figure 4-25. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Slide the power supply through the back of the system. 3. Attach the power supply to the system chassis with the four screws you saved.
Page 126: Power Share Backplane
Power Share Backplane The power share backplane distributes the power load of the system among two or three power supplies. The backplane is mounted on two snap-on standoffs and six threaded standoffs on the center wall inside the chassis. WARNINGS The power button on the front panel of the system does not turn off the AC power.
Page 127: Removing The Power Share Backplane
OM05771 Figure 4-26. Removing the Power Share Backplane M440LX Server System Product Guide...
Page 128: Power Share Backplane Connectors
OM05770 Figure 4-27. Power Share Backplane Connectors Input from top power supply Input from middle power supply if present Input from bottom power supply if present Factory configured jumper Nonremovable cover Output to system peripherals Cable tie-down Output to auxiliary power connector on system board Output to system board Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System...
Page 129: Installing The Power Share Backplane
Installing the Power Share Backplane See Figures 4-26 and 4-27. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the right side cover (page 80). 3. Position the mounting holes in the power share backplane over the snap-in standoffs and threaded standoffs on the inside chassis wall.
Page 130: Scsi Hot-Docking Backplane
SCSI Hot-docking Backplane The system may be configured with one or two SCSI hot-docking backplanes. Removing a Hot-docking Backplane See Figure 4-28. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove all the hard disk drives from the hot-docking bay. See Chapter 5, “SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-swapping and Configuring.”...
Page 131: Removing A Hot-Docking Backplane
OM 05269 Figure 4-28. Removing a Hot-docking Backplane Fan cable if present Front panel cable Peripheral power connector SCSI signal cable Peripheral power connector Notch in metal tab M440LX Server System Product Guide...
Page 132 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System...
Page 133: Scsi Backplane And Drives: Hot-Swapping And Configuring
SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-swapping and Configuring This chapter tells how to configure the SCSI backplane and install hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives. Warnings and Cautions Before you remove the system covers to work inside it, observe the warnings and cautions provided for your safety on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.”...
Page 134: Scsi Hard Disk Drive
SCSI Hard Disk Drive The system supports a variety of single-ended SCSI SCA devices. As shipped from the supplier, the system might not contain any hard disk drives. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved single-ended SCSI SCA devices. WARNING The single-ended SCSI hot-docking backplane requires installing single-ended SCSI devices in your system.
Page 135: Mounting A Scsi Sca Hard Disk Drive In A Plastic Carrier
Mounting a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Plastic Carrier See Figure 5-1. 1. Remove the 3.5-inch hard disk drive from its protective wrapper, and place it on an antistatic surface. 2. Record the drive model and serial number in your equipment log. 3.
Page 136: Installing A Scsi Sca Hard Disk Drive In A Hot-Docking Bay
Installing a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-docking Bay See Figure 5-2. 1. Open the plastic front door. 2. If you installed a padlock on the metal door to the hot-docking bays, unlock the padlock and remove it. 3.
Page 137: Installing A Hard Disk Drive
OM06470 Figure 5-2. Installing a Hard Disk Drive M440FX Server System Product Guide...
Page 138: Hot-Swapping A Scsi Sca Hard Disk Drive
Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive A bank of 10 yellow LEDs on the front panel monitors the drive status of each drive in the upper and lower hot-docking bays. When a yellow LED is on continuously, it is okay to hot-swap (replace) a bad drive with a good one.
Page 139: Scsi Hot-Docking Backplane
SCSI Hot-docking Backplane The hot-docking backplane provides the following: • Five SCA connectors for SCA-compatible SCSI drives • Power control for each drive, including automatic slot-power-down upon removing a drive • Signal for a fault indicator on the front panel for each drive •...
Page 140 Internal/External (INT/EXT) Jumper J8 When this jumper is in the “INT” position—jumper on pins 1 and 2 default setting—the backplane assumes it is operating in an “internal” peripheral bay in the chassis. When this jumper is in the “EXT” position—jumper on pins 2 and 3—the backplane assumes it is operating in an “external”...
Page 141 Changing SCSI Device ID Addresses If you have a wide SCSI device ID conflict, you can resolve it by changing the default ID addresses of the drives in the hot-docking bays. See the jumper table on page 140. See Figure 5-3. 1.
Page 142: Scsi Backplane
OM05270 Figure 5-3. SCSI Backplane SCSI ID B, J10 SCSI ID A, J9 Internal/external, J8 Normal operation, J7 SCSI drive 4 SCSI drive 3 SCSI drive 2 SCSI drive 1 SCSI drive 0 Chapter 5 SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-swapping and Configuring...
Page 143: Scsi Hot-Docking Backplane Connectors
SCSI Hot-docking Backplane Connectors Wide/Fast SCSI 16-Bit Connector OM03878 Signal Signal 1-16 GND (ground) 49-50 GND (ground) TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR RESERVED RESERVED 20-34 GND (ground) GND (ground) DB 12_L ATN_L DB 13_L GND (ground) DB 14_L BSY_L DB 15_L ACK_L DB P1_L RST_L...
Page 144: Wide/Fast Sca2 Scsi 16-Bit Connectors
Wide/Fast SCA2 SCSI 16-Bit Connectors OM04855 Signal Signal +12 V DB 3_L DB 2_L 5−6 DB 11_L DB 1_L DB 10_L DB 0_L DB 9_L DB P_L DB 8_L DB 15_L I/O_L DB 14_L REQ_L DB 13_L C/D_L DB 12_L SEL_L 34-36 +5 V...
Page 145: Power Connectors
Power Connectors The backplane power connectors are 4-pin shrouded plastic connectors with mechanical keying. 1 2 3 4 OM04656 Signal +12 V Ground Ground +5 V Fan Connector This connector provides power to the fan below the top power supply. 1 2 3 OM05211 Signal...
Page 146: Front Panel Connector
Front Panel Connector The front panel connector and cable provide the chassis-wide I C bus and the electrical path between the drive fault indicators (LEDs) and the SCSI backplane that controls them. OM04669 Name Description Electrical ground (0V) I2C_SDA C SDA (Serial Data) Electrical ground (0V) I2C_SCL C Serial Clock...
Page 147: Server Resources
Server Resources This chapter tells how to upgrade the resources available in your system. Warnings and Cautions Before you remove the covers, observe the warnings and cautions provided for your safety on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” System integration should be done by technically qualified personnel. Tools and Supplies You Need •...
Page 148: Memory Module Resources
Memory Module Resources The memory module contains eight DIMM sockets for installing memory. It supports from 16 MB to 1 GB of EDO ECC 3.3 V 60 ns DRAM, mounted on JEDEC DIMMs. You may install mixed sizes and types of DIMMs in the eight memory banks;...
Page 149: Memory Module
DIMM 0, J1 DIMM 1, J2 DIMM 2, J3 DIMM 3, J4 DIMM 4, J5 DIMM 5, J6 DIMM 6, J7 DIMM 7, J8 OM05785A Figure 6-1. Memory Module M440LX Server System Product Guide...
Page 150: Memory Regions
Memory Regions The memory module supports from 16 MB to 1 GB of ECC memory by using fast page mode (FPM) or extended data out (EDO) 64 Mbit DRAMs mounted on JEDEC 3.3 V 60 ns DIMMs. DOS Compatibility Region The DOS compatibility region covers 1 MB of memory from addresses 0000_0000h to 000F_FFFFh.
Page 151: Ecc Memory
ECC Memory Table 6-1. ECC Memory Banks If you fill one bank with Memory size for that bank will be 8 MB DIMM, 1M x 72 8 MB 16 MB DIMM, 2M x 72 16 MB 32 MB DIMM, 4M x 72 32 MB 64 MB DIMM, 8M x 72 64 MB...
Page 152 Installing DIMMs CAUTIONS Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure can damage the socket slot. DIMMs are keyed and can be inserted in only one way. Mixing dissimilar metals may cause failures. Install DIMMs with gold-lead alloy plated edge connectors only in gold-lead alloy plated sockets.
Page 153: Dimm Orientation
DIMM 0, J1 DIMM 1, J2 DIMM 2, J3 DIMM 3, J4 DIMM 4, J5 DIMM 5, J6 DIMM 6, J7 DIMM 7, J8 OM05784A Figure 6-2. DIMM Orientation Bank 0, J1 Bank 1, J2 Bank 2, J3 Bank 3, J4 Bank 4, J5 Bank 5, J6 Bank 6, J7...
Page 154: Properly Seated Dimm
7. Gently push the plastic ejector levers (Figure 6-3) on the socket ends to the upright position. OM05273 Figure 6-3. Properly Seated DIMM 8. Repeat the above steps to install more DIMMs. Always install them in sequence by installing the next DIMM in bank 1, socket J2, and so on with the last one in bank 7, socket J8.
Page 155 Removing DIMMs See Figure 6-4. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover and memory module as described in Chapter 4, "Working Inside Your System." 3. Hold the module only by its edges, being careful not to touch its components or gold edge connectors, and place it on an antistatic surface.
Page 156: Removing Ecc Memory Dimms
OM05275 Figure 6-4. Removing ECC Memory DIMMs 8. Install the memory module and the left side cover and as described in Chapter 4, "Working Inside Your System." 9. Connect all external cables and the power cord(s) to the system. 10. Turn on the monitor and then the system. 11.
Page 157: System Board Resources
System Board Resources Video Memory DRAM The system board comes with 512 KB of onboard video memory. Increasing the video memory buffer size to 1 MB with a 40-pin 256 K x 16, 60 ns fast-page DRAM allows the controller to support 132-column text modes and high resolution graphics with 1280 x 1024 x 16 colors.
Page 158: Video Memory Dram
U7C1 OM05781 Figure 6-5. Video Memory DRAM WARNING Installing the video DRAM chip incorrectly in the socket could produce an extremely high case temperature, destroy the chip, and possibly the system board. Do not touch the chip after such an occurrence until you determine that the case is not at an elevated temperature.
Page 159: I/O Addresses And Resources
I/O Addresses and Resources The I/O map in the following table shows the location in I/O space of all directly I/O accessible registers. Address Resource 0000h–000Fh DMA Controller 1 0020h–0021h Interrupt Controller 1 002Eh–002Fh Super I/O Index and Data Ports 0040h–0043h Programmable Timer 0060h, 0064h...
Page 160 Address Resource 03C0h–03CFh Video Display Controller 03D4h–03DAh Color Graphics Controller 03E8h–03EFh Serial Port A 03F0h–03F5h Floppy Disk Controller 03F6h–03F7h Primary IDE - Secondary Floppy 03F8h–03FFh Serial Port A (Primary) 0400h–043Fh DMA Controller 1, Extended Mode Registers 0461h Extended NMI / Reset Control 0462h Software NMI 0480h–048Fh...
Page 161: Interrupts
Interrupts The following table shows the logical interrupt mapping of interrupt sources on the system board. Interrupt Description (active-low signals have an “_L” symbol following them) INTR Processor interrupt. NMI from DISMIC to processor. IRQ0/MIRQ0 System board interrupt request 0 connected to input 2 of the I/O Apic. (For proper operation, the BIOS must set the IRQ0 enable bit in PIIX3 register 70h during initialization.) IRQ1...
Page 162: Flash Rom
Flash ROM An 8-bit flash memory device provides 512 K x 8 of BIOS and nonvolatile storage space. The device is addressed as 8-bit ISA memory. You can load a new copy of the BIOS into flash memory by using the Flash Memory Update Utility (FMUP) diskette.
Page 163: Power System
Power System This chapter describes the power system and explains how to calculate power consumption. Power System Configurations The server contains a modular power system that may be configured with one, two, or three 360 watt power supplies. Configuration level Redundancy Number of supplies Entry...
Page 164 A redundant power system uses a power share backplane to distribute power to the server. The backplane implements these server management features: • C bus • Power supply failure • Maximum current • Current usage • Number of power supplies installed in the server’s power system •...
Page 165: Power System Control Signals
Power System Control Signals Power Enable/Disable (PON) The PON control signal originates on the system board, and it is routed through the power share backplane microcontroller. If the +5 V and +12 V power going to the system board or the peripherals exceeds 240 VA, the backplane microcontroller will disassert the PON control going to each power supply (J4, J6, and J9).
Page 166: Power Good Circuit
Power Good Circuit The power good circuit looks at the levels of the power good (PGOOD) signals. When the backplane PGOOD circuit senses a PGOOD signal, a system PGOOD is asserted after an approximately 550 ms delay. Only a single PGOOD signal assertion will cause the assertion of the system PGOOD.
Page 167: System Current Monitor
System Current Monitor The system current monitor on the power share backplane sends a power usage report to the server via the I C communications bus. The backplane microcontroller contains analog-to-digital converters that monitor DC voltage levels supplied by the current sense circuits. They represent the current load on the +3.3 V output from the system board and the +5 V and +12 V load at both the system board and the peripheral bays.
Page 168: Power Share Backplane Interconnections
Power Share Backplane Interconnections Power Supply to Powershare Board Connections The following power supply signals connect to input connectors J3, J7, and J11 on the power share backplane. SIGNAL SIGNAL Power Good PS-ON +5V Standby Remote Sense Return Predictive Failure +5V Remote Sense +3.3V Remote Sense +12V Remote Sense...
Page 169: Backplane To System Board Power Interface
Backplane to System Board Power Interface Connector J1 on the backplane provides power to the system board. Signal Color Signal Color +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V -5 V White +5 V -12 V Blue +5 V Black Black Black Black...
Page 170: Backplane To System Board Control Connections
Backplane to System Board Control Connections Connector J2 on the backplane connects I C, remote sense, and power supply controls to the system board. Connector Designator Description RS GND Remote sense ground (-) +5 V RS +5 VDC remote sense (+) +3.3 V RS +3.3 VDC remote sense (+) Ground...
Page 171: Power Supply Output Voltages
Power Supply Output Voltages The table below lists the total watts available for each voltage. Adjust your loads so that the combined total wattage for your system configuration is less than • 360 watts for an entry level nonredundant power system •...
Page 172: Server Current Usage
Server Current Usage As an overall current usage limitation on the power supply, do not exceed its maximum output capacity of 32 amperes at +5 volts (160 watts) and 11 amperes at +3.3 volts (36.3 watts). The combined power output for the +5 and +3.3 volt outputs should not exceed 178 watts.
Page 173 Current (maximum) at voltage levels: Device +5 V +3.3 V +12 V –12 V System board (includes first processor) 1.8 A 3.0 A 5.5 A 0.05 A Note The current usage may vary depending on the processors and the size and number of DIMMs installed on the memory module.
Page 174: Calculating Power Usage
Calculating Power Usage Use the worksheets in Tables 7-1 and 7-2 to calculate the total DC power used by your system configuration. The documentation that comes with each add-in board and peripheral device should specify its current and voltage requirements. To calculate the total combined wattage for your system, do this: 1.
Page 175: Worksheet For Calculating Dc Power Usage
Table 7-2. Worksheet for Calculating DC Power Usage Current (maximum) at voltage levels: Device +3.3 V +5 V –5 V +12 V –12 V System board 3.0 A 1.8 A 0.1 A 0.1 A Second processor 10.0 A RPX board 3.0 A 3.5-inch diskette drive 0.3 A...
Page 176 Table 7-2. Worksheet for Calculating DC Power Usage Current (maximum) at voltage levels: Device +5 V +12 V 1st 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 2nd 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 3rd 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 4th 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 5th 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 6th 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 7th 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive...
Page 177: System Board Jumpers
System Board Jumpers This chapter tells how to set the system board jumpers for specific operating parameters. Warnings and Cautions Before you remove the covers to work inside it, observe the warnings and cautions provided for your safety on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” System integration should be done by a qualified technical person.
Page 178: System Board Jumpers
Configuration Jumpers The jumper is a small plastic-encased conductor (shorting plug) that slips over two jumper pins. To change a jumper setting, use a jumper removal tool, needle-nosed pliers, or your fingers to remove the jumper from its current location. Position the jumper over the two pins for the desired setting, and press it onto them.
Page 179: Chassis Intrusion Detection
Table 8-1. System Board Jumpers Pins (default Jumper in bold) Description CPU Speed Enable Permits changing the processor speed in the BIOS setup program. Prevents changing the processor speed. Protect Boot Option Recovery Prevents inverting address A16. Allows the system to boot Boot from the Recovery BIOS when the normal BIOS gets corruptedif you are unable to reload a fresh copy from...
Page 180: Fault Resilient Booting (Frb)
Fault Resilient Booting (FRB) The jumper on the J3J1 FRB ENA pins allows the system to boot from processor 1 if processor 0 fails. Moving the jumper to the DIS pins lets the system boot only from processor 0. To boot only from processor 0, do this: 1.
Page 181: Cpu Speed
To update the BIOS, do this: 1. Observe the precautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Insert the update diskette into drive A, and turn on the monitor and system. The update process starts automatically when the system boots. Follow the screen prompts. 3.
Page 182: Boot Option
Boot Option Moving the boot option jumper on the J2J1, Boot Opt NOR pins to the REC pins enables the BIOS flash memory special recovery mode. The system BIOS can be corrupted, for example, when the update procedure is aborted due to a power outage. However, flash memory contains a protected area that cannot be corrupted.
Page 183: Password
Beep Code Message Successful completion, no errors. The system could not boot from the diskette. The diskette may not be bootable. Continuous series The wrong BIOS recovery files are being used of low beeps and/or the flash memory jumper is in the wrong position.
Page 184: Cmos
CMOS The jumper on the J2J1, CMOS PROT pins preserves the CMOS settings during system reset. Moving the jumper to the CLR pins clears CMOS and sets it and the real-time clock (RTC) to the manufacturing default settings during system reset. To reset the system’s CMOS and the RTC to factory default values, do this: 1.
Page 185: I/O Ports And Connectors
I/O Ports and Connectors Signal States In all tables in this chapter, active-low signal names have an “_L” symbol following the name; for example, P_REQ_SLOT0_L. Active-high signal names do not have a “_L” suffix. Server System Board The system board contains both PCI and ISA I/O systems with several embedded devices for video, network, and disk control.
Page 186: System Board Layout
System Board Layout OM05772 Figure 9-1. System Board Layout Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors...
Page 187: System Board Connector Locations
System Board Connector Locations Narrow SCSI connector Fan 3 connector IDE connector RP connector C connector C connector Fan 0 Server management connector Floppy drive connector Jumper block J2J1 Power connector Fan 4 connector Hard disk activity input Wide SCSI channel B Auxiliary power connector Wide SCSI channel A Front panel connector...
Page 188: Power Connector
Power Connector Signal Color Signal Color +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V -5 V White +5 V -12 V Blue +5 V Black Black Black Black Black Black Black Black Black Black +3.3 V Orange +3.3 V Orange +12 V Yellow +3.3 V...
Page 189: Control Panel Connector
Control Panel Connector Signal Signal Fan failure Hard disk activity Chassis intrusion Reset system Power fault condition Toggle system power 5 V standby C-SDA Spare NMI to CPU C-SCL Diskette Drive Port Signal Signal FD_DIR_L FD_DENSEL FD_STEP_L FD_WDATA_L FD_DRATE0 FD_WGATE_L FD_INDEX_L FD_TRK0_L FD_MTR0_L...
Page 190: Wide/Fast 16-Bit Scsi Connector
Wide/Fast 16-Bit SCSI Connector OM03878 Signal Signal GND (ground) GND (ground) 1−16 49−50 TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR RESERVED RESERVED 20−34 GND (ground) GND (ground) DB 12_L ATN_L DB 13_L GND (ground) DB 14_L BSY_L DB 15_L ACK_L DB P1_L RST_L DB 0_L MSG_L DB 1_L...
Page 191: Ide Connector
IDE Connector Signal Signal IDERST_L IDEDRQ DIOW_L DIOR_L IORDY ID10 SPSYNC IDEDAK_L ID11 IDEIRQ14 ID12 IDEIO16_L IDESA1 ID13 PDIAG_L IDESA0 ID14 IDESA2 IDECS0_L ID15 IDECS1_L IDEHDACT_L/DRVPRES_L Keyed M440LX Server System Product Guide...
Page 192: Fan Connectors
Fan Connectors These connectors are identical. Signal GND (ground) Fan sense +12 V Blower Connectors These connectors are identical. Signal Boost GND (ground) Tachometer +12 V SCSI Controller Activity LED Connector Signal Return Hard disk active Hard disk active Return Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors...
Page 193: Server Management Connector
Server Management Connector Signal Description SMI_L (input) System management interrupt I2CCLK (output C clock (8 MHz) GND (power) Electrical ground No connection, pin missing PWROFF_L (output) Power supply off I2CDATA (I/O) C data signal LPOK (input) Host line power okay KEYUNLK (input) Keyboard unlock ( not used ) NMI (input)
Page 194: Isa Connectors
ISA Connectors The system board ISA connectors follow the standard pinout given in the ISA Specification. Signal Signal Signal Signal IOCHK_L SBHE_L MEMCS16_L RSTDRV LA23 IOCS16_L +5 V dc LA22 IRQ10 IRQ9 LA21 IRQ11 -5 V dc LA20 IRQ12 DRQ2 LA19 IRQ15 -12 V dc...
Page 195: Pci Connectors
PCI Connectors Signal Signal Signal Signal −12 V TRST_L AD16 AD17 +12 V +3.3 V C-BE2_L FRAME_L IRDY_L +5 V +5 V +3.3 V TRDY_L +5 V INTA_L DEVSEL_L INTC_L INTB_L STOP_L +5 V +3.3 V INTD_L LOCK_L Reserved PRSNT1_L SDONE PERR_L +5 V...
Page 196: Keyboard And Mouse Connectors
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors These identical PS/2 compatible connectors share a common housing. The top one is the mouse, and the bottom one is the keyboard. OM00951A Mouse Keyboard Signal Signal MSEDAT (mouse data) KEYDAT (keyboard data) NC (not connected) NC (not connected) GND (ground) GND (ground)
Page 197: Parallel Port
Parallel Port The IEEE 1284-compatible parallel port—used primarily for a printer— sends data in parallel format. OM00933A Signal Signal Strobe ACK_L (acknowledge) Data bit 0 Busy Data bit 1 PE (paper end) Data bit 2 SLCT (select) Data bit 3 AUFDXT_L (auto feed) Data bit 4 Error_L...
Page 198: Vga Video Port
VGA Video Port OM00936A Signal Red (analog color signal R) Green (analog color signal R) Blue (analog color signal R) NC (not connected) 5−8 GND (video ground) NC (not connected) GND (video ground) NC (not connected) 11−12 HSYNC (horizontal sync) VSYNC (vertical sync) NC (not connected) Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors...
Page 199: Serial Ports
Serial Ports These ports support external devices such as modems and scanners that require serial data transmission. OM00932A Signal DCD (data carrier detect) RXD (receive data) TXD (transmit data) DTR (data terminal ready) GND (ground) DSR (data set ready) RTS (request to send) CTS (clear to send) RIA (ring indicator) M440LX Server System Product Guide...
Page 200 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors...
Page 201: Solving Problems
Solving Problems This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while using the server. Resetting the Server You can reset the server in a variety of ways. Manually Press <Ctrl+Alt+Del> Clear system memory and reload the operating system. This is a "soft boot"...
Page 202: Initial System Startup
Initial System Startup Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. Checklist Are all cables correctly connected and secured? Are the processor modules fully seated in their slots on the system board? Are all add-in ISA and PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the system board?
Page 203: Running New Application Software
Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 VAC or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC? See "Connecting the Power Cord" in Chapter 2, "Installing The System." Is AC power available at the wall outlet? If these items are correct, but the problem recurs, refer to "Additional Troubleshooting Procedures"...
Page 204: After The System Has Been Running Correctly
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.
Page 205: Additional Troubleshooting Procedures
Additional Troubleshooting Procedures This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a problem and locating its source. Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing CAUTION Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and any external peripheral devices. Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/or the peripheral devices.
Page 206: Monitoring Post
Monitoring POST See Chapter 3, "Configuring The System." Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity light should turn on briefly.
Page 207: Specific Problems And Corrective Actions
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems: • Power light does not light. • System cooling fans do not rotate or rotate slowly. • No characters appear on screen. • Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect. •...
Page 208: System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly If the system cooling fans are not operating properly, system components will be damaged. Note The system has up to seven cooling fansthree of them are integral parts of the power supplies. There are no serviceable components in the power supply.
Page 209: No Characters Appear On Screen
No Characters Appear on Screen Check the following: Is the keyboard working? Is the video monitor plugged in and turned on? Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted? Are the video monitor switch settings correct? Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed? Is the onboard video controller enabled? If you are using an add-in video controller board, do the following:...
Page 210: Incorrect Or No Beep Codes
Incorrect or no Beep Codes If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the speaker may be defective. Verify that the speaker is enabled by running the SCU. For information about running the SCU, see Chapter 3, "Configuring The System."...
Page 211: Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light If you have installed one or more hard disk drives in your system, check the following: Are the power and signal cables to the hard disk drive properly installed? If your system contains a SCSI host adapter controller board, is it fully seated in the system board connector? Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the hard disk drive and controller board set correctly?
Page 212: Problems With Application Software
Problems With Application Software If you have problems with application software, do the following: 1. 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. 2.
Page 213: Error And Informational Messages
Error and Informational Messages When you turn on the system, POST displays messages that provide information about the system. If a failure occurs, POST emits beep codes that indicate errors in hardware, software, or firmware. If POST can display a message on the video display screen, it causes the speaker to beep twice as the message appears.
Page 214: Post Codes And Countdown Codes
POST Codes and Countdown Codes The BIOS indicates the current testing phase during POST after the video adapter has been successfully initialized by outputting a 2-digit hex code to I/O location 80h. If a port-80h ISA card is installed, it displays this 2-digit code on a pair of hex display LEDs.
Page 215 Table 10-2. Port-80 Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Reason 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4GB Autosize DRAM Clear 512K base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx* RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of memory bus RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency...
Page 216 Table 10-2. Port-80 Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Reason Set Initial CPU speed new Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize BIOS interrupts Check ROM copyright notice Initialize manager for PCI Option ROMs Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system Display QuietBoot screen Shadow video BIOS ROM...
Page 217 Table 10-2. Port-80 Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Reason Enable external and CPU caches Display external cache size Display shadow message Display non-disposable segments Display error messages Check for configuration errors Test real-time clock Check for keyboard errors Test for key lock on Set up hardware interrupt vectors Test coprocessor if present Detect and install external RS232 ports...
Page 218 Table 10-2. Port-80 Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Reason Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Enable hardware interrupts Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate...
Page 219: Post Error Codes And Messages
Table 10-2. Port-80 Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Reason Try to boot with INT 19 Interrupt handler error Unknown interrupt error Pending interrupt error Initialize option ROM error Shutdown error Extended Block Move Shutdown 10 error POST Error Codes and Messages The following table defines POST error codes and associated messages.
Page 220 Table 10-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued) Code Error message 0054 PnP Error Log is Full 0055 Bad PnP Serial ID Checksum: 0056 Bad PnP Resource Data Checksum: 0060 Keyboard Is Locked ... Please Unlock It 0070 CMOS Time & Date Not Set 0080 Option ROM has bad checksum 0083...
Page 221 Table 10-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued) Code Error message 0195 CMOS System Options Not Set 0198 CMOS Checksum Invalid 0289 System Memory Size Mismatch 0295 Address Line Short Detected 0297 Memory Size Decreased 0299 ECC Error Correction failure Code Error message 0301...
Page 222 Table 10-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued) Code Error message 0451 Slave DMA Controller Error 0452 DMA Controller Error 0460 Fail-safe Timer NMI Failure 0461 Software Port NMI Failure 0465 Bus Time-out NMI in Slot 0467 Expansion Board NMI in Slot 0501 PCI System Error 0510...
Page 223 Table 10-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued) Code Error message 0806 Memory Allocation Failure for Second PCI Segment 0809 PCI Error Log is Full 0810 Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict 0811 Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict 0812 Secondary IDE Controller Resource Conflict 0815 Parallel Port Resource Conflict 0816...
Page 224 Chapter 10 Solving Problems...
Page 225: Regulatory Specifications
Regulatory Specifications Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer The Intel Corporation hereby certifies that this product is in compliance with EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, using standards EN55022 Class B, EN50082-1, and EN61000-3-2 (some server configurations are not equipped to comply with this standard); EU low voltage directive, 73/23/EEC, using...
Page 226: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) USA: FCC 47 Class B CFR Parts 2 and 15, Class B via declaration Canada: Industry Canada (IC) ICES-003 Class B EN55022 Europe: EN50082-1 IEC 801-2 ESD Susceptibility IEC 801-3 Radiated Immunity IEC 801-4 Electrical Fast Transient EN61000-3-2 International: CISPR 22/93, Class B...
Page 227 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance of the modified product. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) which comply with FCC class B limits may be attached to this computer product.
Page 228: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International)
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International) English translation of the notice above: This equipment is in the Class II category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an area adjacent thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council For Interference (VCCI) by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area.
Page 229: B Equipment Log
Equipment Log Use this equipment log to record pertinent information about your server system. You will need some of this information when you run the System Configuration Utility (SCU). Record the model and serial numbers of the server system and the system board.
Page 230: Equipment Log
Equipment Log Manufacturer Name Date Component and Model Number Serial Number Installed System System Board Primary Processor Module Secondary Processor Module Memory Module RPX Module Power Share Backplane SCSI Hot-docking Backplane #1 SCSI Hot-docking Backplane #2 Keyboard Mouse Floppy Disk Drive A Continued Appendix B Equipment Log...
Page 231 Equipment Log (continued) Manufacturer Name Date Component and Model Number Serial Number Installed Floppy Disk Drive B Tape Drive CD-ROM Drive Hard Disk Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 Hard Disk Drive 3 Hard Disk Drive 4 Hard Disk Drive 5 Hard Disk Drive 6 Hard Disk...
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Intel MB440LX System Installation Manual

1 Server Description

2 Installing the System

3 Configuring the System

4 Working Inside Your System

5 SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-Swapping and Configuring

6 Server Resources

7 Power System

8 System Board Jumpers

I/O Ports and Connectors

10 Solving Problems

Regulatory Specifications

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