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  • Page 1 Server MT2000 ``````````````() U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 1997 Zenith Data Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC, Inc. Copyright © 1997 NEC Computer Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC, Inc. Trademarks Adaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec Corporation DigiBoard is a trademark of DigiBoard Corporation INTEL is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: 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 5: 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.
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  • Page 7 Bill GrahamContents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Features Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Configuring Your System Chapter 5 Upgrades and Options Chapter 6 Problem Solving Appendix A Cabling Appendix B Memory Configurations Appendix C Option Boards Appendix D Devices Appendix E Network Operating Systems Glossary Equipment Log...
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  • Page 9 C hapter 1 Introduction Contents Organization ................ 1 Notational Conventions ............3...
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  • Page 11: Organization

    This guide tells you how to configure and upgrade your server. Its goal is to familiarize you with your server and the tasks necessary for system configuration and upgrading. Organization Chapter 1 Introduction Introduces you to the purpose and structure of this guide. Chapter 2 Features Gives you an overview of the server and...
  • Page 12 Appendix A System Cabling Includes cabling information for the two onboard SCSI controllers and the RAID controller. Appendix B Memory Configurations Defines the allowable memory configurations for your system. Appendix C Option Boards Reserves a section of your user’s guide to store add-in adapter board installation procedures.

  • Page 13: Notational Conventions

    Notational Conventions The notational conventions listed below are used throughout this manual. A letter, number, symbol, or word in CAPs represents a key on your keyboard. For example, the instruction press F1 means press the key labeled F1 on your keyboard.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    C hapter 2 Features Contents Overview ................1 Expanding the Server as Needs Grow ........ 2 Configuration Constraints ..........3 System Feature Summary ..........3 Chassis Front Features and Controls ........6 Status LED Indicator Descriptions ........8 Resetting the System ............9 Chassis Rear Features and Controls........

  • Page 15: Overview

    Overview The MT Server is a modular, multiprocessing server 2 0 0 0 based on the Intel Pentium® Pro chip set. The chip set incorporates a modular scaleable architecture that integrates a 64-bit bus interface with a primary and secondary Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus and an Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus.

  • Page 16: Expanding The Server As Needs Grow

    Hardware monitors (temperature and voltage) and software monitors to indicate failures. Easy access to all parts for service. Expanding the Server as Needs Grow The typical minimum system configuration could include the following: Board set with system board and processor/memory board with one Pentium Pro microprocessor and 32 MB memory.

  • Page 17: Configuration Constraints

    System board has three EISA slots, four PCI slots, and one shared PCI\EISA slot for add-in boards. The system board also has onboard external I/O (serial, parallel, video) interfaces. Chassis can hold 11 drives: 6 hot-swap bays for 3 1/2-inch ultra wide SCSI-2 hard drives; three 5 1/4-inch half-height bays for removable media drives with a CD-ROM reader already installed in one bay;...

  • Page 18: System Feature Summary

    System Feature Summary The following provides a summary of the system features: Feature Description System board and System is intended for use with a system board and processor/memory board processor/memory board based on Pentium Pro processor technology; from one to two processors and up to 1 GB of memory using 128 MB DIMMs.
  • Page 19 Security Mechanical: Key lock at the front and three metal padlock loops (one at the back of each side panel and one across the bottom of each power supply and power supply cage). One intrusion sensor for the hot-swap SCSI drive bay EMI door and two power inter-lock sensors one on each side of the chassis.

  • Page 20: Chassis Front Features And Controls

    Chassis Front Features and Controls Figure 2-1 shows the server front chassis features and controls. Figure 2-1. Front Chassis Features And Controls Features...
  • Page 21 Key lock Secures both front external doors. Load/eject button, CD-ROM Press to load CD and eject CD. reader Activity light, CD-ROM reader When lit, drive is in use. Ejector button, 3 1/2-inch Press to eject diskette. diskette drive Activity light, 3 1/2-inch When lit, drive is in use.

  • Page 22: Status Led Indicator Descriptions

    Status LED Indicator Descriptions Table 2-1 lists the system status LED indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Table 2-2 lists the disk drive status LED panel indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Table 2-1. System Status LED Indicators Status Description Response...

  • Page 23: Resetting The System

    Table 2-3. System Status Abnormal Conditions LED (Amber) Conditions System Status Unit fan alarm Memory multi-bit error (SERR) P6 bus error SERR) Thermal sensor (from SCSI distribution board) Temperature (heceta) Voltage (heceta) CPU thermal trip (heceta) Chassis intrusion (front cover) PCI PERR# (OPB/ESC detect) PCI SERR# CPU internal error...

  • Page 24: Chassis Rear Features And Controls

    2-10 Chassis Rear Features and Controls Figure 2-2 shows the server rear chassis features and controls. Figure 2-2. Rear Chassis Features And Controls Features...
  • Page 25 2-11 AC input power One at the top of the power supply cage that supplies AC connector power for all the power supplies. Power supplies (two Possible configurations, installed from left most bay: shown) 1 supply (nonredundant) 2 supplies (one redundant) Security padlock loops One on each side at the top rear of the chassis, one on the power supply cage, and one on each power supply module..

  • Page 26: Power Supply Status Lamp Descriptions

    2-12 Power Supply Status Lamp Descriptions Table 2-4 lists the power supply status lamps. Table 2-4. Power Supply Status Status Description Response DC Power Power is Off None required (normal) Green Power is On None required (normal) Alarm No alarm None required (normal) Amber Power failure...

  • Page 27: System Board Features

    2-13 System Board Features The board set includes the system board and one processor/memory board. Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the major components on the system board and processor/memory board, while the following summarizes the board set features. Board set summary Feature description Multiple processor Two processor sockets;...
  • Page 28 2-14 Figure 2-3. System Board Connector and Component Locations EISA expansion slots PCI expansion slots Reserved I/O riser board connector Optional Video DRAM sockets Configuration jumpers (see Figure 4-2) Features...
  • Page 29 2-15 Narrow SCSI connector Wide SCSI connector Front panel connector Diskette connector Reserved Processor/Memory board connector Speaker connector Fan connector Real time clock battery Non-volatile memory SCSI status connector Features...
  • Page 30 2-16 Figure 2-4. Processor/Memory Board Connector and Component Locations DIMM sockets First processor Second processor DC to DC converters Features...

  • Page 31: Processor

    2-17 Processor The system can include one or two Pentium Pro processors mounted on the processor/memory board. The board contains DC to DC converters for power to each processor (Figure 2-4, D) . The primary Pentium Pro processor plugs into a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket on the this board (Figure 2-4, B).

  • Page 32: Real-Time Clock/Calendar

    2-18 The system board also contains five PCI bus master I/O expansion slots (Figure 2-3, B). One of these slots shares a common chassis I/O expansion slot with one of the EISA slots; if you use this slot as a PCI slot, you cannot use it as an EISA slot.

  • Page 33: Scsi Controllers

    2-19 Supports 72Hz refresh, non-interlaced at: 640x480, 800x600, , or 1280x1024 resolutions. Displays of up to 16M colors at 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions, 64K colors at 1024x768 resolutions and 256 colors at 1280x1024 resolutions with the optional 2 MB video memory. Note: SVGA drivers may be required to use the high- performance video modes.

  • Page 34: External Device Connectors

    2-20 External Device Connectors The I/O panel provides connectors for a PS/2 compatible mouse and a keyboard, connectors for VGA monitor, 2 serial port connectors, and a parallel port connector. It also provides a narrow SCSI external connector. Keyboard and Mouse The keyboard/mouse controller is PS/2™-compatible.
  • Page 35 2-21 Figure 2-5. SCSI-2 Hard Drive Bays Six bays for SCSI drives (EMI panel and exterior door shown open) A fault light on the front panel board gives a general indication that there has been a fault on a hot-swap drive.

  • Page 36: Scsi Drive Hot-Swap Backplane

    2-22 SCSI Drive Hot-swap Backplane The SCSI backplane is an integral part of the chassis. The backplane provides control signals for six SCSI peripheral devices. The backplane receives control signals from the system board ultra wide SCSI-2 controller channel. The backplane has two main functions: SCSI drive control and system data logging.

  • Page 37: Removable Media Drive Bays

    2-23 Removable Media Drive Bays On the left side of the system above the diskette drive, three 5 1/4-inch half-height bays (see Figure 2-6) are designed for peripherals with removable media (diskette, CD-ROM, tape cartridge). Any two adjacent 5 1/4-inch bays can be converted to a single full-height bay.

  • Page 38: Power System

    2-24 Power System The system may be configured with one or two 330 Watt power supplies. Each supply automatically switches between these input voltage ranges: 100-120 VAC at 50/60 Hz; 10 A maximum current 200-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz; 5 A maximum current The AC input connector is a panel mounted, IEC 320/C20 type connector.

  • Page 39: Mechanical Locks And Monitoring

    2-25 Mechanical Locks and Monitoring Figure 2-7 shows the server mechanical locks and monitoring. Figure 2-7. Mechanical Locks and Monitoring POWER STATUS DISK Right Left Front panel Key lock the short front panel door to prevent access to the key lock power and reset switches.

  • Page 40: Software Locks Via The Bios Setup

    2-26 Location of two The two power inter-lock switches are present on the sides of internal power the chassis. The switch opens when the side doors are opened. inter-lock a power inter-lock signal is transmitted to the system board alarm switches controlling a power shut down to the system for safety.

  • Page 41: Hot Swap Power

    2-27 Hot Swap Power The System has up to two Hot Swappable Power Supply modules. One of the Power Supply modules is standard and one of the Power Supply modules is optional. The first slot is the basic power supply module slot, the third slot is a redundant power supply module slot.

  • Page 42: Hot Swap Fan

    2-28 Figure 2-8. Power Supply Module Features A Power cage B Main power switch C LED: DC ON (Green) D LED: Alarm (Amber) E Power supply modules F Basic power slot G Redundant power slot Hot Swap FAN The system has five hot swappable fan modules (six fans).
  • Page 43 2-29 Figure 2-9. The Front Fan Features CPU Front Fan Module (1 Fan) Fan LED Option Board Fan Module (2 Fans) Fan LED Features...
  • Page 44 2-30 Figure 2-10. The Rear Fan Features HDD Upper Fan Module (1 Fan) HDD Lower FAN Module (1 Fan) Fan LED CPU Rear Fan Module (1 Fan) Features...
  • Page 45 C hapter 3 Setup Contents Selecting a Site ..............1 Unpacking the System ............2 Getting Familiar with the System ..........2 Server Security ..............2 Making Connections.............. 3 Connecting the Power Cords..........5 Powering On Your System ............. 6...

  • Page 46: Selecting A Site

    Selecting a Site The system operates reliably in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets. Note: For the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-15R outlets for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlets for 200-240 VAC. For other international sites, this means three-pronged power outlets applicable for the electrical code of the region.

  • Page 47: Unpacking The System

    Unpacking the System Caution: Your system weighs approximately 185 pounds (84 kg). To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system. When you receive your system, inspect the shipping containers prior to unpacking. If the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if possible, photograph it for reference.

  • Page 48: Making Connections

    Making Connections Note: 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 System Configuration Utility (SCU). For information on running the SCU, refer to Configuring Your System in Chapter 4 of this User’s Guide.
  • Page 49 Figure 3-1. Making Connections A. Keyboard, PS/2-compatible 6-pin connector B. Mouse, PS/2-compatible 6-pin connector C. Reserved, 9-pin connector D. COM2, serial port 9-pin connector E. COM1, serial port 9-pin connector F. External-SCSI, 50-pin connector G. VGA monitor, 15-pin connector H. Printer, parallel port 25-pin connector I.

  • Page 50: 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.

  • Page 51: Powering On Your System

    Powering On Your System 1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and mouse (optional) have been connected, and the power cords are connected. 2. Power on the video display and any other external devices. 3. Press the push-button power on/off switch on the front panel.
  • Page 52 C hapter 4 Configuring Your System Contents Configuring Your System ............1 System Configuration Utility (SCU) ......... 2 Using the SCU ..............3 SCU Command Line Parameters ........5 SCU Configuration Settings ..........6 ISA Board Configuration ........... 8 BIOS Setup Utility ............... 11 Using the BIOS Setup Utility ..........
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  • Page 54: 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 System Configuration Utility (SCU) diskette delivered with your system. Also, several unique system parameters are configured using BIOS Setup which is stored in the system FLASH memory.

  • Page 55: System Configuration Utility (Scu)

    System Configuration Utility (SCU) The System Configuration Utility is used to configure your system. The SCU can be used to configure the memory subsystem, peripheral device subsystems, and interface adapters. SCU recognizes ISA Plug-and-Play boards and PCI boards and displays their configuration.

  • Page 56: Using The Scu

    Using the SCU Notice: The system can fail following improper configuration. Always save to file the Configuration Log in online Help and record the current settings before reconfiguring the system. Note: Because of license restrictions, the SCU diskette, as supplied, is not bootable. In order to use this diskette, you must make it bootable.
  • Page 57 Table 4-1. System Configuration Utility Main Menu MENU OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 1. Learn about configuring Provides basic instructions on system configuration and using the Help your computer program. 2. Configure computer Lists automatically detected boards, and enables manually adding, moving and removing boards. Plug-and-Play and EISA boards provide their own configuration files.

  • Page 58: Scu Command Line Parameters

    Table 4-2. System Configuration Utility Menu MENU OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Step 1. Important System Provides information on the System Configuration configuration program and how it differs from ISA board information. configuration. Step 2. Add and remove Lists automatically detected boards, and enables boards manually adding, moving and removing boards.

  • Page 59: Scu Configuration Settings

    SCU Configuration Settings Table 4-3 shows the recommended settings for the SCU and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to these settings. To view and/or change SCU Configuration settings, select Step 3 under the System Configuration Utility Menu.
  • Page 60 Table 4-3. SCU Configurations (Continued) MAIN MENU NORMAL SETTING YOUR CONFIGURATION Cache Memory Cache memory region* Press ENTER C8000-CBFFF uncached CC000-CFFFF uncached D0000-D3FFF uncached D4000-D7FFF uncached D8000-DBFFF uncached DC000-DFFFF uncached Display F1 Prompt* Enabled Display Setup Prompt* Enabled NumLock Boot State* Boot Device * A: then C: Mouse...

  • Page 61: Isa Board Configuration

    ISA Board Configuration If you want to add an ISA board to your system that is not included in a .cfg file, use the following procedures to define and add the option board. It is necessary to define an ISA board to prevent other boards in the system from using the same IRQ levels, DMA channels, I/O port addresses, or memory addresses, that your ISA board uses.
  • Page 62 6. The Select a Configuration (CFG) file to add screen is displayed. At this screen select Not Listed by pressing F5. 7. The Add a board without a .cfg file screen is displayed. Read through the information and press ENTER. The Add a board without a .cfg file screen reappears.
  • Page 63 4-10 14. The Add screen is displayed. Select the slot in which you want to install the board and press ENTER. Note: If the board you add causes a conflict in the configuration, a Caution message is displayed. Press ENTER at the message. This leads you to the screens that allow you to resolve the conflict.

  • Page 64: Bios Setup Utility

    4-11 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility, like the SCU, is used to change system configuration parameters. This utility has some unique parameters and many parameters that are also configurable with the SCU. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run.

  • Page 65: Using The Bios Setup Utility

    4-12 Using the BIOS Setup Utility You access the BIOS Setup utility when you turn on or reboot your system. To run the BIOS Setup Utility, perform the following procedure: 1. Power-on or reboot the system. BIOS displays the following: Press <F2>...

  • Page 66: Bios Setup Configuration Settings

    4-13 Refer to the following table for information on the keys you use with Setup. These keys are also listed at the bottom of the Setup menu. Function in Setup Menu F1 or Alt-H General Help window. Exit the current menu. Select a different menu.
  • Page 67 4-14 Table 4-5. BIOS Setup Configurations MENU PARAMETER NAME NORMAL SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION MAIN MENU System Time Current Time Enter current time (hour, minutes, seconds on 24 hour clock). System Date Current Date Enter current date. Language Use +/- to change values;...
  • Page 68 4-15 Table 4-5. BIOS Setup Configurations (Continued) MENU PARAMETER NAME NORMAL SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION MAIN MENU Memory Shadow Press ENTER for menu. System Shadow Enabled Video Shadow Enabled *Regions with Legacy Expansion ROMs *Boot Sequence Press ENTER for menu. Boot Sequence A: then C: SETUP Prompt...
  • Page 69 4-16 Table 4-5. BIOS Setup Configurations (Continued) MENU PARAMETER NAME NORMAL SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION ADVANCED MENU Memory Reconfiguration Press ENTER for menu. Memory Reconfiguration Enabled DIMM Row #1 Status Normal DIMM Row #2 Status none DIMM Row #3 Status none DIMM Row #4 Status none...
  • Page 70 4-17 Table 4-5. BIOS Setup Configurations (Continued) MENU PARAMETER NAME NORMAL SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION ADVANCED MENU Use Mutiprocessor Specification Plug & Play O/S Reset Configuration Data Enabled Pentium Pro BIOS Update SECURITY MENU Supervisor Password is: Disabled User Password is: Disabled Press ENTER.

  • Page 71: Exiting Bios Setup

    4-18 Exiting BIOS Setup To exit Setup, select Exit from the menu bar to display the Exit Setup menu. The following table describes the options on this menu. Note that ESC does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit this menu.
  • Page 72 4-19 2. Insert the Utilities diskette into floppy disk drive A. At the C:\prompt type: SYS A: Press ENTER. MS-DOS system files are copied onto the diskette. 3. Copy file CHOICE.COM from the MS-DOS directory to the Utilities diskette. At the C:\prompt type: copy c:\dos\choice.com a:\ Your Utilities diskette is now bootable and includes CHOICE.COM.

  • Page 73: Viewing The Event Log

    4-20 Viewing the Event Log The system Event Log Utility displays information on the events stored in the system log area. The information stored includes the name of the event, the date and time the event occurred and data pertinent to the event.

  • Page 74: Scsiselect Utility

    4-21 To select an option from the System Event Log Utility screen, use to highlight the item and press ENTER. To exit the menu item, press ESC. SCSISelect Utility Your system board includes 2 integrated SCSI host controllers used to manage SCSI devices in your system.

  • Page 75: Using The Scsiselect Utility

    4-22 Using the SCSISelect Utility To run the SCSISelect Utility, perform the following procedure: 1. Insert the bootable Utilities diskette into floppy disk drive A. 2. Power-on the system. The system boots up. 3. The MS-DOS Startup Menu displays. See Table 4-6. 4.

  • Page 76: Scsiselect Configuration Settings

    4-23 SCSISelect Configuration Settings The following keys are active for all SCSISelect 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 77: Exiting Scsiselect

    4-24 Table 4-7. SCSISelect Setup Configurations (Continued) RECOMMENDED SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION OPTION Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility Enabled. Reserves BIOS Space) Support Removable Disks Boot Only 1, 2 Under BIOS as Fixed Disks Extended BIOS Translation for Enabled DOS Drives >...

  • Page 78: Configuring I/O Riser Board Function Select Switches

    4-25 Configuring I/O Riser Board Function Select Switches This section describes how to configure and set the function select switches for specific operating parameters. Caution: Before doing the procedures in this section, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis.
  • Page 79 4-26 Situations that require changing switch settings include the following. using an uninterruptible power supply Note: The switches are set correctly at the factory for your system configuration. If your system requires a switch change, change only the switch setting for that condition.

  • Page 80: Configuring System Board Jumpers

    4-27 3. At the rear of the server, locate the Function Select DIP switch (see Figure 4-1) that you want to change. 4. Set the appropriate switch on or off, according to Table 4-7. Note: If you set SW2 to On for use with an optional UPS unit, power the unit up before switching power on the server.
  • Page 81 4-28 Figure 4-2 . System Board Jumpers Configuring Your System...
  • Page 82 4-29 Table 4-8. System Board Jumper Configurations Jumper Description Option Setting Factory Your Default Setting Reserved Required on factory default. FLASH Code FLASH reprogramming BIOS not write protected; FLASH update power protection BIOS write protected; no FLASH update Reserved Required on factory default. CPU Speed Used with jumpers at Required on factory default...
  • Page 83 4-30 Table 4-8. System Board Jumper Configurations (continued) Jumper Description Option Setting Factory Your Default Setting Model Type Used with jumpers at Required on factory default. J613 J614, J615, J624, J625, J626, J628 and J629 to set the server type Model Type Used with jumpers at Required on factory default.

  • Page 84: Moving System Board Jumpers

    4-31 Moving System Board Jumpers Caution: Before doing the procedures in this section, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before moving the jumpers can result in personal injury and equipment damage.

  • Page 85: Updating The Bios

    4-32 Updating the BIOS To update the system BIOS: 1. Insert an MS-DOS bootable diskette into Drive A and power up the system. 2. At the A:\ prompt, remove the MS-DOS diskette and insert the BIOS FLASH diskette. 3. Enter PHLASH and press ENTER. 4.

  • Page 86: Resetting The Cmos Nvram

    4-33 Resetting the CMOS NVRAM To reset the CMOS NVRAM: 1. Power off the system and remove the panels as described in chapter 5 of this guide. 2. Move the CMOS CLEAR jumper J1B to pins 2-3 (see Figure 4-2). 3.
  • Page 87 C hapter 5 Upgrades and Options Contents Precautions ................. 1 Preparing Your System for Upgrade ........4 Equipment Log ..............4 Removing a Side Panel ............ 5 Installing a Side Panel ............. 6 Removing the Top Cover ..........7 Installing the Top Cover ........... 9 Removing the Board Support Panel ........
  • Page 88 Installing a Power Supply Module ........35 Installing or Swapping a Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay .... 36 Installing or Swapping a Hard Drive ........37 Removable Media Devices and Diskette Drives ....... 40 Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive .. 42 Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive .

  • Page 89: Precautions

    Precautions The following warnings and cautions apply throughout this chapter. Only a technically qualified person should integrate and configure the system. The only procedure that can safely be done with the system power on is installing (or hot-swapping) an SCA drive/carrier assembly in one of the SCSI hot-swap drive bays or hot-swapping a failed fan module or power supply.
  • Page 90 Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection. ESD can damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. This system can withstand normal levels of environmental ESD while you are hot-swapping SCSI hard drives or hot-swapping a failed fan module or power supply. However, we recommend that you do all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation.
  • Page 91 Caution: Ensure complete board insertion. When installing a processor/memory board, before installing the board support panel, confirm visually that the board edge connectors are correctly oriented at the system board connector—not too low or too high. After installing the board support panel, make sure the board is completely seated in the system board connector before applying power.

  • Page 92: Preparing Your System For Upgrade

    Preparing Your System for Upgrade Have the following tools available: Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) Flat-head screwdriver Small needle nose pliers Pen or pencil Utility knife ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended) IC removal tool. 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 pertinent...

  • Page 93: Removing A Side Panel

    Removing a Side Panel To install boards in your system, you must remove the external side panel. Caution: For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system with the side panels removed. Always replace the panels before powering on the system.

  • Page 94: Installing A Side Panel

    Figure 5-1. System Side Panel System side panel A Padlock at back edge (if installed) B Retaining screws (two at back) External side panel over the board area is shown; procedure is the same for both side panels. (You do not need to remove the internal board support panel if you do not need to access the processor/memory...

  • Page 95: Removing The Top Cover

    6. Attach the cover to the chassis with the two screws you removed earlier, and tighten firmly. 7. To prevent unauthorized access inside the system, insert and lock a padlock through the loop at the back (one at each side). Note: If your system is already set up, plug the system back in, reconnect the peripherals, and power on the peripherals and system.
  • Page 96 4. At the back, remove two retaining screws from the top cover (see Figure 5-2). 5. Avoid bending the EMI fingers as you slide the cover back very slightly (to about a 1/2-inch or less.) Then pick the cover straight up from the chassis. Figure 5-2.

  • Page 97: Installing The Top Cover

    Installing the Top Cover 1. Before replacing the top cover, make sure no tools or loose parts have been left inside the system chassis. 2. Make sure all option boards are firmly seated in their respective slots and that all interior cables are properly connected.

  • Page 98: Installing The Board Support Panel

    5-10 To remove the board support panel: 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed at the beginning of this chapter. 2. Remove the left side panel (as viewed from front). 3. Remove four screws from the board support panel (Figure 5-3).

  • Page 99: Modifying The Processor/Memory Board

    5-11 Modifying the Processor/Memory Board The following sections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring the processor/memory board in your system. Topics covered include: Removing the Processor/Memory board Adding or removing a Pentium Pro microprocessor Adding or removing DIMMs Installing the Processor/Memory board. Notice: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add- in boards and other components;...

  • Page 100: Pentium Pro Processor

    5-12 Pentium Pro Processor The processor/memory board has two sockets for Pentium Pro Processors. I n stal l i n g a Pro cesso r Figure 5-4 illustrates the location for the optional Pentium processor in your system. When adding a second processor, use the same type and speed as the processor shipped with your system.
  • Page 101 5-13 Figure 5-4. Installing an Optional Pentium Processor 3. Position the processor (C) over its ZIF socket (B) so that the processor pins align with the socket holes. Note that the pins get denser as they get closer to the lever on the ZIF socket. 4.

  • Page 102: Removing A Processor

    5-14 8. Locate the DC to DC converter board. The board connector is keyed so it can only be inserted one way. Position the board over the socket on the board (Figure 5-4, F) and press down evenly on the board until it seats correctly.

  • Page 103: Dimms

    5-15 DIMMs The processor/memory board contains eight DIMM sockets labeled M1 through M8 (Figure 5-5). Each socket can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 32MB, 64MB, or 128MB of memory. When all eight sockets are populated, the processor/memory board supports a maximum of 1GB of memory with 128MB DIMMs.
  • Page 104 5-16 Figure 5-5. Inserting Memory DIMMs 4. Press down evenly on the DIMM until it seats correctly. The white levers on the sockets are not "tools" to aid in the insertion, only to keep the DIMM's in place and to aid in extraction. The levers should click in place once the DIMM is fully inserted.

  • Page 105: Removing Dimms

    5-17 Removing DIMMs Notice: Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Hold DIMMs only by their edges. Place them on an antistatic surface; do not side them across any surface. Applying too much pressure can break the retaining clips or damage the socket slot. Apply only enough pressure on the retaining clips to release the DIMM.
  • Page 106 5-18 Figure 5-6. Installing the Processor/Memory Board 3. Hold the processor/memory board (see Figure 5-6, B) by its edges and start to insert it into the slot guides. 4. Do not press in on the board yet! Ease board into the slot guides until it is just touching the connector on the system board.

  • Page 107: Modifying The System Board

    5-19 6. Replace the board support panel as described earlier in this chapter, see Installing the Board Support Panel. 7. Replace the side panel and turn on the power. Modifying the System Board The following sections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring the system board in your system.

  • Page 108: Video Memory

    5-20 Video Memory The base system includes two 512K video memory modules and two sockets on the system board. If you add two additional 512K video memory modules into the sockets shown in Figure 5-7, the base video memory size is increased from 1 MB to 2 MB. Figure 5-7.

  • Page 109: Installing Video Memory

    5-21 Installing Video Memory Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. 1. If the system is on, power off the system and remove the side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Remove the processor/memory board, refer to Removing the Processor/Memory Board earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 110: Replacing The Non-Volatile Memory

    5-22 Figure 5-8. Non-Volatile Memory Location Rep l aci n g th e No n -Vo l ati l e Memo ry Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. 1. Power off the system and remove the side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 111: Real-Time Clock Battery

    5-23 Real-time Clock Battery You may need to replace the real-time clock (RTC) battery because of its battery life span. The battery powers the clock in the absence of power. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage, and the system settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) may be wrong.

  • Page 112: Replacing The Battery

    5-24 Replacing the Battery Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. 1. Power off the system and remove the side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Using your finger nail or a small pointed tool, gently push down the top edge of the battery and pry the battery out of its socket.

  • Page 113: Option Boards

    5-25 Option Boards This section describes how to install and remove EISA/ISA and PCI option boards. The system board has three dedicated EISA/ISA bus master expansion slots, four dedicated PCI bus master expansion slots, and one shared PCI/EISA bus master expansion slot (see Figure 5-10).

  • Page 114: Installation Considerations

    5-26 Figure 5-10. PCI and EISA Slot Locations Option board connectors on system board A System board B Connectors for PCI option boards C Connectors for shared PCI/EISA option board slot D Connectors for EISA option boards Installation Considerations Newer adapters, designed for Plug-and-Play systems, are automatically configured by the system without any user intervention.
  • Page 115 5-27 Note: The configuration files for boards supplied with your server have already been included on the SCU diskette. EISA Adapters - Copy the configuration files (.CFG) and, if supplied, the overlay file (.OVL), to the SCU diskette. For details on running the SCU, refer to Chapter 4.

  • Page 116: Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations

    5-28 Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations Table 5-1 lists the option boards you may add to your system and provides information on slot location, memory and I/O addressing and assigned interrupt request number (IRQ). Upgrades and Options...
  • Page 117 5-29 Table 5-1. Option Board Hardware Configurations MEMORY OPTION OPTION BOARD ADDRESS ADDRESS SLOT SMC8416BTA (1st) Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS EISA Slot J3 SMC8416BTA (2nd) Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS EISA Slot J4 DigiBoard (1st) Not Required D0000...

  • Page 118: Installing An Option Board

    5-30 Installing an Option Board Note: Before installing an ISA non-plug and play option board run the SCU and configure the resources required by the option board. 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel (as viewed from front) as described earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 119 5-31 5. Record the option board serial number in the equipment log. 6. Set any board jumpers or switches as described in the documentation that comes with the option board. Note: Refer to the documentation accompanying the option board for information on whether the board is to be installed in a PCI or EISA expansion slot.
  • Page 120 5-32 9. 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. 10. Reinstall the screw in the threaded hole. Be sure to push the bracket slot up against the screw before you tighten it.

  • Page 121: Removing An Option Board

    5-33 Removing an Option Board Note: Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to assure proper cooling of the system components. 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel (as viewed from front) as described earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 122: Power Supply Module

    5-34 Power Supply Module The following sections provide procedures for removing and installing a power supply module. Removing a Power Supply Module If the amber LED on a power supply module is lite, the power supply module can be hot swapped. If the amber LED on a power supply module is not lite, it is recommended that power to the system be turned off, before removing the power supply module.

  • Page 123: Installing A Power Supply Module

    5-35 Figure 5-13. Removing a Power Supply Module Press Clip Pull Lever Down Installing a Power Supply Module 1. Before installing the power supply module pull the release-handle down. 2. Slide the new or replacement power supply module into the chassis until the power supply module release-handle is almost closed (upright position).

  • Page 124: Installing Or Swapping A Disk Drive In A Hot-Swap Bay

    5-36 Installing or Swapping a Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay This procedure describes installing a new drive in or swapping out a faulty drive from one of the six hot- swap drive bays. The 3 1/2-inch SCSI drives must use the industry standard 80-pin Single Connector Attachment (SCA) connector.

  • Page 125: Installing Or Swapping A Hard Drive

    5-37 Notice: When the SCSI drive fault LED indicates a drive fault (steady yellow light), you can remove the drive and swap in a replacement at any time when the drive is not being accessed, without needing to power down the system. However, drive manufacturers caution against moving a drive that is still spinning because of possible damage to the drive.
  • Page 126 5-38 Figure 5-14. Disk Drive in Hot-swap Bay 4. Open the EMI metal panel by turning its two thumb lock screws counter clockwise. 5. Grasp the handle of the hard disk’s carrier and press down on its thumb-release button (see Figure 5-14). 6.
  • Page 127 5-39 7. Pull the faulty drive out of the bay far enough to disengage the drive connector from the backplane. Wait 30 seconds until the drive spins down, then remove the drive from the drive bay. Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

  • Page 128: Removable Media Devices And Diskette Drives

    5-40 13. Align drive/carrier assembly so it engages the guide rails in the bay. 14. Gently push the assembly into the bay until the drive docks with the backplane connector and locks in place. 15. Close the EMI metal panel, and secure with the two thumbscrews.
  • Page 129 5-41 Figure 5-16. Removable Media and Diskette Device Bays Removable Media and Diskette Device Bays A CD-ROM reader B 5 1/4-inch expansion bay C 5 1/4-inch expansion bay D 1.44 MB diskette E 3 1/2-inch expansion bay Bay A CD-ROM (always installed). Device must have the internal SCSI terminators installed.

  • Page 130: Installing A 5 1/4-Inch Device Or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive

    5-42 Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Caution: CD-ROM devices contain a laser system and are classified as ©CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTS. To use these devices properly, thoroughly read the documentation provided by the CD-ROM manufacturer, and keep the documentation for future reference.
  • Page 131 5-43 5. Carefully pull out on the thumbscrew until the middle and the top of the front cover are released, then remove it from the chassis by pulling it straight up and out of the hinge tabs at the bottom edge of the cover.
  • Page 132 5-44 Figure 5-18. Removing Blank Panel Tray POWER RESET POWER STATUS DISK 8. Grasp the blank panel tray and slide it out of the bay. 9. Remove the two screws securing each side rail to the blank panel tray (Figure 5-19). 10.
  • Page 133 5-45 Figure 5-19. Removing Side Rails Removing side rails from blank panel tray A Screws B Side rails C Blank panel tray 11. 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.
  • Page 134 5-46 Figure 5-20. Attaching Side Rails to a Device Attaching side rails to removable media drive or diskette drive A Chassis mounting screws B Side rails C Four drive mounting screws D Drive 14. Engage the device side rails into the bay guide rails (see Figure 5-21).
  • Page 135 5-47 15. Push the drive into the bay until the screw holes of the side rails are directly in front of the chassis screw holes and secure with the screws previously removed (see Figure 5-20, C). 16. Connect a power cable to the back of the drive (see Figure 5-22).
  • Page 136 5-48 Figure 5-22. Installing Device Cables A Signal cable B Power cable REAR VIEW 18. Reinstall the front plastic cover, top cover, the side cover, and power on the system. It may be necessary to run the SCU as described in the Configuring Your System chapter.

  • Page 137: Removing A 5 1/4-Inch Device Or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive

    5-49 Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel (as viewed from front) as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Remove the front plastic cover, refer to Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive as described earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 138 5-50 Figure 5-23. Adding Blank Panel Tray Installing blank panel tray A Blank panel tray POWER B Two screws that secure the RESET blank panel tray POWER STATUS DISK 13. Reinstall the front plastic cover, the side cover, and power on the system. 14.

  • Page 139: Swapping Out A Fan Module

    5-51 Swapping Out a Fan Module This procedure describes swapping out a faulty fan module from one of the five hot-swap fan bays. The system has five hot swappable fan modules housing a total of six fans (two fans in one module). The failed fan module can be easily removed or replaced without turning power off.
  • Page 140 5-52 5. Grasp the fan module’s two thumb screws and pull the fan module out of the chassis. 6. Remove the new fan module from its shipping container. 7. Slide the new fan module into the fan bay until it docks with its connector.
  • Page 141 5-53 Figure 5-25. Removing the Rear Fan modules Upgrades and Options...
  • Page 142 C hapter 6 Problem Solving Contents Resetting the System ............1 Troubleshooting Checklists ............ 2 Initial System Startup............2 Running New Application Software ........4 After System Has Been Running Correctly ......4 Additional Troubleshooting Procedures ........4 Error Checking ..............4 Troubleshooting Guide .............
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  • Page 144: Resetting The System

    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 145: 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 Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by incorrect installation or configuration.
  • Page 146 Are all DIMMs fully seated and installed correctly? Refer to the Upgrades and Options chapter for installation instructions. Are all option boards and disk drives installed correctly? Refer to the Upgrades and Options chapter. If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or defined? Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system documentation.

  • Page 147: 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 148: 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 floppy disk, try a new copy of the software.

  • Page 149: Additional Troubleshooting Procedures

    Additional Troubleshooting Procedures 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, the POST runs automatically and checks the system board, CPU module, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.
  • Page 150 Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing To prepare the system for diagnostic testing, perform the following: Notice: 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 151 Monitoring POST while it is running Each time you turn on the system, the power-on self- test (POST) runs automatically and checks the system board, CPU, 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 152 The BIOS indicates errors by writing an error code to the PS/2-standard logging area in the Extended BIOS Data Area, and by displaying a message on the screen, which is sometimes preceded by the POST Error Code. The error code will also be logged to the Event Logging area.

  • Page 153: Specific Problems And Corrective Actions

    6-10 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems: Power LED does not light System cooling fans do not rotate No characters appear on screen Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect No beep or incorrect beep pattern Floppy disk drive access LED does not light Hard disk drive access LED does not light...
  • Page 154 6-11 System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Note: The system has five hot-swap cooling fan modules. In addition, their are two cooling fans that are an integral part of each power supply. There are no serviceable components inside the power supply. If the power supply is opened, the manufacturer's warranty is voided.
  • Page 155 6-12 No Characters Appear On Screen Check the following: Is the riser card fully seated in the system board connector? The riser card is the small card that the mouse and keyboard plug into. Is the keyboard working? Is the video display plugged in and turned on? Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted? Are the video display switch settings correct?

  • Page 156: Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect

    6-13 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 display signal and power cables properly installed? Is the SCU configuration set up correctly for the type of monitor you have attached to the system? If the problem persists, the video display may be...

  • Page 157: Floppy Disk Drive Activity Led Does Not Light

    6-14 Floppy Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light Check the following: Are the floppy disk drive power and signal cables properly installed? Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the floppy disk drive set correctly? Is the floppy disk drive properly configured in Setup? If you are using the onboard floppy disk controller, use Setup or the SCU to make sure that Onboard Floppy is...

  • Page 158: Hard Disk Drive Activity Led Does Not Light

    6-15 Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light If you have installed one or more hard disk drives in your system, check the following: Is the optional disk controller board fully seated in the system board connector? Is the disk drive seated properly? Are the jumpers on the system board set correctly? Is the hard disk controller properly configured in the SCU?

  • Page 159: Problems With Application Software

    6-16 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. Verify a different copy of the software to see if the problem is with the copy you are using.

  • Page 160: Bios User's Information

    6-17 BIOS User’s Information This section describes the various screen messages and beep codes of the system BIOS. The BIOS indicates errors by writing an error code to the PS/2-standard logging area in the Extended BIOS Data Area, and by displaying a message on the screen, which is sometimes preceded by the POST Error Code.
  • Page 161 6-18 Table 6-2. BIOS Messages MESSAGE DESCRIPTION nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. Diskette drive A error Diskette Drive is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper Diskette drive B error diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is correctly attached.
  • Page 162 6-19 Table 6-2. BIOS Messages (Continued) MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F2> to enter SETUP Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup. Previous boot incomplete - Default Previous POST did not successfully complete.

  • Page 163: Messages And Beep Codes

    6-20 Messages and Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, BIOS displays a message on the video display screen and causes the speaker to beep twice 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 checksum to zero.
  • Page 164 6-21 Table 6-3. POST Tests Code Beeps POST Routine Description 1-1-1-3 Verify Real Mode 1-1-2-1 Get CPU type 1-1-2-3 Initialize system hardware 1-1-3-1 Initialize chipset registers with initial POST values 1-1-3-2 Set in POST flag 1-1-3-3 Initialize CPU registers 1-1-4-1 Initialize cache to initial POST values 1-1-4-3 Initialize I/O...
  • Page 165 6-22 Table 6-3. POST Tests (continued) Code Beeps POST Routine Description 2-1-1-1 Set Initial CPU speed 1-1-1-3 Initialize interrupt vectors 2-1-2-1 Initialize BIOS interrupts 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 2-1-2-4 Initialize manager for PCI Option ROMs 2-1-3-1 Check video configuration against CMOS 2-1-3-2 Initialize PCI bus and devices 2-1-3-3...
  • Page 166 6-23 Table 6-3. POST Tests (continued) Code Beeps POST Routine Description 3-1-3-1 Initialize BIOS Data Area 3-1-3-3 Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area 3-1-4-1 Initialize floppy controller 3-2-1-1 Initialize hard disk drives 3-2-1-2 Initialize local-bus hard-disk controller 3-2-1-3 Jump to UserPatch2 3-2-2-1 Disable A20 address line 3-2-2-3...

  • Page 167: System And Disk Status Led User's Information

    6-24 Table 6-3. POST Tests (continued) Code Beeps POST Routine Description The following are for boot block in FLASH ROM 4-3-1-3 Initialize the chipset 4-3-1-4 Initialize refresh counter 4-3-2-1 Check for Forced Flash 4-3-2-2 Check HW status of ROM 4-3-2-3 BIOS ROM is OK 4-3-2-4 Do a complete RAM test...
  • Page 168 6-25 Table 6-4. System Status LED Indicators Status Description Response Power Status Power OFF None required (normal) Green Power ON None required (normal) Amber System power supply failure Replace failed power supply module. System Status Power OFF None required (normal) Green No alarms None required (normal)
  • Page 169 6-26 Table 6-6. System Status Abnormal Conditions LED (Amber) Conditions System Status Unit fan alarm Memory multi-bit error (SERR) P6 bus error SERR) Thermal sensor (from SCSI distribution board) Temperature (heceta) Voltage (heceta) CPU thermal trip (heceta) Chassis intrusion (front cover) PCI PERR# (OPB/ESC detect) PCI SERR# CPU internal error...
  • Page 170 A p p e n d i x A System Cabling Contents Before You Begin ..............1 Static Precautions ..............1 Standard SCSI Bus Configuration ........... 2 RAID Configuration ............... 5 Installing the RAID Controller ........... 6 Configuring the RAID Controller ........10...
  • Page 171 Bill GrahamBill Graham...

  • Page 172: Before You Begin

    This appendix contains information and procedures on cabling configurations used in your system. The configurations include: Standard SCSI bus Optional RAID controller. Before You Begin Warning: The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Before doing the procedures in this chapter, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis.

  • Page 173: Standard Scsi Bus Configuration

    Standard SCSI Bus Configuration Your system is cabled using the two on-board SCSI controllers. The on-board Adaptec 7880 ultra wide SCSI controller is used to control the six hard disk drives and the on-board Adaptec 7860 narrow SCSI controller is used to control up to three removable media peripherals (CD-ROM and tape drives).
  • Page 174 Figure A-1. Standard System Cable Configuration A— Device internal SCSI termination resistors B— Narrow SCSI devices in upper peripheral bays C— Narrow SCSI interface cable D— Narrow SCSI connector (50 pin) E— Internal SCSI termination resistors (not installed when internal narrow SCSI devices are used) F—...
  • Page 175 L— Ultra wide SCSI Hard disk drives in internal bays M— System board N— I/O riser board O— External narrow SCSI cable P— External narrow SCSI device Q— SCSI terminator R— Front panel connector S— SCSI distribution panel Figure A-2. Standard SCSI Bus Cable Routing To HDD SCSI Distribution Panel POWER...

  • Page 176: Raid Configuration

    RAID Configuration One of the options available for your system is the single channel DAC960PDU (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices (RAID) Controller board, which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with the RAID controller, the system is pre-cabled at the factory (see Figure A-3).

  • Page 177: Installing The Raid Controller

    A— Device internal SCSI termination resistors B— Narrow SCSI devices in upper peripheral bays C— Narrow SCSI interface cable D— Narrow SCSI connector (50 pin) E— Internal SCSI termination resistors (not installed when internal narrow SCSI devices are used) F— 3 1/2-inch diskette drive G—...
  • Page 178 5. Route the ultra wide SCSI interface cable (just removed from the top of the system board) through the cable opening in the metal chassis, which is just to the top right of the system board (see Figure A-4). Figure A-4. Removing the Top Ultra Wide SCSI Cable Connector 5.
  • Page 179 Figure A-5. Removing the Metal Cover A Metal panel with four screws 6. Route the cable down the inside of the chassis to the cable opening at the bottom of the chassis. 7. Run the cable through the bottom opening back out to the system board area (see Figure A-6).
  • Page 180 Figure A-6. Rerouting the Ultra Wide SCSI Cable 8. Route the cable up to the RAID controller and plug it into the channel 0 connector on the RAID controller board (see Figure A-3, T). System Cabling...

  • Page 181: Configuring The Raid Controller

    A-10 Configuring the RAID Controller The DACCF utility is included with the RAID controller. This configuration utility allows you to configure your disk array before installing your network operating system. The DAC960PDU RAID controller supports various versions of RAID technology (referred to as RAID levels). To use any RAID level, you must configure the RAID controller using the DACCF configuration utility prior to installing your Network Operating System.

  • Page 182: Memory Configurations

    A p p e n d i x B Memory Configurations Contents Memory DIMM Configurations ..........1...
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  • Page 184: Memory Dimm Configurations

    Memory DIMM Configurations The processor/memory board has eight 168-pin DIMM sockets for a total of up to 1GB of system memory, using 128MB DIMMs. See Figure B-1. The sockets are arranged in a bank that supports a 64- bit wide data path with 8 parity bits. Timing requires 60 ns devices.
  • Page 185 Table B-1. Memory Configurations System Capacity (MB) Capacity per DIMM slot (MB) Any DIMM slot order 1024 Note: This table has been created to use the minimum number of DIMM slots for the given capacity. Other memory combinations are possible. Memory Configurations...
  • Page 186 A p p e n d i x C Option Boards Contents Introduction ..............C-1...
  • Page 187 Introduction Use this section of your user’s guide for storing controller/adapter installation procedures that accompany option boards you purchase after your server is installed. Option Boards...
  • Page 188 A p p e n d i x D Devices Contents Introduction ................. 1...
  • Page 189 Introduction Use this section of your user’s guide for storing device installation procedures that accompany add-on peripheral devices you purchase after your server is installed. Devices...
  • Page 190 A p p e n d i x E Network Operating Systems Contents Introduction ................. 1...
  • Page 191 Introduction Use this section of your user’s guide for storing your Network Operating System Configuration Guide. Network Operating Systems...
  • Page 192 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 Configuration 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 193 rtyrtyrtyrtyry...
  • Page 194 Equipment Log Serial Number Date Component Manufacturer Name and Model (if available) Installed Server Baseboard 2nd CPU DIMMs Video Mem. DRAM Srvr. Monitor Mod. Diskette Drive A Diskette Drive B Tape Drive 1 Tape Drive 2 Tape Drive 3 CD-ROM Drive 1 CD-ROM Drive 2 CD-ROM Drive 3 Hard Disk Drive 1...
  • Page 195 Equipment Log (continued) Serial Date Component Manufacturer Name and Model Number Installed (if available) Network Controller 1 Network Controller 2 Monitor Keyboard Mouse External SCSI Peripherals Equipment Log...
  • Page 196 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. address A label, name, or number that identifies a location in computer memory. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) A standard number assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters and keyboard control code keys to enable the transfer of information between different types of computers and...
  • Page 197 A very fast, limited portion of RAM set aside for temporary cache memory storage of data for direct access by the microprocessor. CD-ROM drive (Compact Disk ROM drive) A type of mass storage device that reads information from a compact disk. Centronics port An industry standard parallel port.
  • Page 198 (Disk Operating System) See operating system. DRAM (Dynamic RAM) See RAM. (Error Checking and Correction) A method of detecting and correcting errors. EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that stores password and configuration information. (Enhanced Graphics Adapter) A type of video display system that provides medium-resolution text and graphics on TTL monochrome, color, and enhanced color monitors.
  • Page 199 1,073,741,824 bytes. See also byte. (Gigabyte) See disk drive. hard disk drive hardware The physical parts of your computer, including the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, cables, and circuit cards. (Integrated Circuit) An electronic device that contains miniaturized circuitry. (ISA Configuration The program that you use to change the configuration of some ISA desktop computers.
  • Page 200 (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. (Megabyte) 1,048,576 bytes. See also byte. math coprocessor An IC that works with the microprocessor to speed up mathematical calculations.
  • Page 201 password A security feature that prevents an unauthorized user from operating your computer. See also EEPROM. Peripheral Component Interconnect. PCI is a high-performance peripherals I/O bus supporting data transfers of up to 132MB per second. Pentium A type of microprocessor, with a built-in math coprocessor, cache memory, and memory and bus controllers, that processes and communicates 32 bits of data at a time.
  • Page 202 serial port The connector on the back of your computer that allows the transfer of data between the computer and a serial device, such as a mouse, a modem, or a serial printer. Setup program The program that you use to change the configuration of some ISA desktop and notebook computers.
  • Page 203 Glossary...
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