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System Guide
May 2000
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  • Page 1 6U Rack-Mount/Deskside System Guide May 2000 D1AA0042A...
  • Page 2 This document may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced in any form or by any means, or be used to make any derivative work, without written consent from Intergraph Computer Systems. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of the rights in technical data and computer software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013.
  • Page 3 Safety Notices This is a user-serviceable system. However, there are no user-serviceable parts in the power supply. Please return the power supply to the manufacturer for repair. Service and upgrade tasks should be performed by users who can follow instructions in a manual to service equipment, and can do so without harm to themselves or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ............................ix About This Document........................ix Document Conventions........................ix More Information ..........................x Customer Support ..........................x 1 Setting Up the Hardware ......................1 Deskside and Rack-Mount Systems....................1 Unpacking the System ........................2 Placing System Components......................2 Before Mounting a Rack-Mount System ..................
  • Page 6 Configuring the BIOS........................29 What’s Next? ..........................29 4 Operating the System ........................ 31 Controlling System Power ......................31 Reading System LEDs ........................32 Using Automatic Shutdown ......................32 Starting and Stopping the System ....................34 Observing Operating Precautions ....................34 Using the Keyboard ........................
  • Page 7 Installing an Expansion Card.................... 61 Assigning System Resources .................... 62 Disabling On-Board Controllers..................62 Adding External SCSI Peripheral Devices ..................62 Choosing SCSI Cables ..................... 62 Choosing SCSI IDs ......................63 Terminating SCSI Devices ....................64 Connecting SCSI Devices ....................64 Changing SCSI Controller or Device Settings..............
  • Page 8 viii Hardware Monitoring and Power Management ................99 System Configuration Summary ..................... 99 System Board..........................100 System Specifications ........................101 Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) Form Warranty Procedure and Repair Address Labels...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface The System Guide describes how to set up and configure your Intergraph Computer Systems Zx 6U deskside or rack-mount system. The System Guide also provides information on operating, servicing, and upgrading your Zx 6U system. About This Document The System Guide is organized as follows: Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Hardware,”...

  • Page 10: More Information

    Customer Support Intergraph Computer Systems hardware has a factory warranty ranging from 30 days to three years. A detailed warranty description is available on the World Wide Web. You can also take advantage of other available hardware support services.
  • Page 11 In the United States, call 1-800-633-7248 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays). Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or distributor. Have the following information available when you call: Your service number, which identifies your site to Intergraph Computer Systems.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Hardware

    Setting Up the Hardware This chapter describes how to set up the hardware for your system. Deskside and Rack-Mount Systems Your system was delivered with a deskside base unit or a rack-mount base unit, as shown in the following figure. Deskside Rack-Mount The deskside base unit is designed for office environments.

  • Page 14: Unpacking The System

    Monitor, power cord, and video cable (if purchased) If any of these items were not delivered, call Intergraph Computer Systems at 1-800-633-7248. Save the packaging materials. If you need to return equipment for repair, it must be in its original packaging for you to get warranty service.

  • Page 15: Before Mounting A Rack-Mount System

    Before Mounting a Rack-Mount System Before mounting a system in an equipment rack in use at your site, prevent the rack from moving by engaging its stabilizers. If the rack is not equipped with stabilizers, refer to the rack documentation for stabilizing instructions. Observe the following safety precautions when mounting the system’s base unit in a rack in use at your site or when using the rack-mounted system: Extend only one slide rail set at a time.

  • Page 16: Mounting A Rack-Mount Base Unit

    The following figure shows the typical installation of a tinnerman nut to mounting hole 3 of a vertical unit. Mounting Hole 3 Tinnerman Nut Mounting Hole 1 Vertical Unit Marker Mounting a Rack-Mount Base Unit The following procedure describes how to mount a rack-mount system’s base unit in a typical 19-inch equipment rack.
  • Page 17 Remove the guide from each of the two rails. The guide is the innermost-sliding piece of the rails, and has a flexible tab at one end. Attach a guide to each side of the base unit using the flat-head screws provided, making sure the flexible tab on the guide is toward the back of the base unit.
  • Page 18 Use the flat-head screws and bar nuts to secure the front teeth on both rails to the front mounting rails of the equipment rack. With the flat side of each bar nut facing the screws, loosely install two flat-head screws to each bar nut, through the fifth and sixth mounting holes from the bottom of the 6U space.
  • Page 19 Use the button-head screws and bar nuts provided to secure the back rail teeth to the back mounting rails of the equipment rack. With the flat side of each bar nut facing the screws, loosely install two button-head screws to the bar nut, through the fifth and sixth mounting holes from the bottom of the 6U space.

  • Page 20: Connecting System Components

    Rail (Each side) Locked Rail Tab (Each side) Guide (Each side) 13. Install the black screws through the handle brackets and the tinnerman nuts you installed previously to secure the base unit to the front mounting rails of the equipment rack. Connecting System Components CAUTION If you do not use the cables delivered with the system, use shielded cables to...
  • Page 21 Video Out Input/Output (I/O) SCSI Port (Typical) (Blue) Panel (See below) Power Supply AC Voltage Power Supply AC Power Alarm Cutoff Selection Switch Power Switch Receptacle Parallel (LPT) Ethernet Network MIDI/Game (Burgundy) (Gold) Mouse (Green) Microphone Keyboard (Pink) (Purple) Audio Line In (Light Blue) Universal Serial Bus (USB)

  • Page 22: Locating Expansion Cards

    To connect the system components: Connect a video cable from the monitor to the video out port on the graphics controller card. See the graphics controller documentation for more information. Connect cables from the keyboard and the mouse to their ports. Connect cables from speakers and a microphone (if available) to their ports.

  • Page 23: Installing Removable Raid Disk Drives

    The following table describes the expansion slots and any typically installed expansion cards. Note that Slot 7 is a shared PCI/ISA slot; you can install a PCI expansion card or an ISA expansion card in this slot, but not both. Slot Type Typical Expansion Cards Installed...
  • Page 24 Latch Clip (Top and bottom) Disk Drive Mounting Plate Disk Drive Rail (Typical) Each SCSI disk drive installed in the disk drive cage has a x GB label affixed to the front. The left side of the disk drive label identifies the disk drive size (in GB).

  • Page 25: Connecting External Scsi Devices

    Connecting External SCSI Devices The system has a dual-channel low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI controller integrated on the system board. Depending on your system configuration, you can connect external Ultra, Ultra2, or Ultra3 SCSI devices to this controller through the SCSI port on the back of the base unit.

  • Page 26: Connecting To Ac Power

    Ensure that the power switch on each peripheral device is in the off position; then connect the power cord from each peripheral device to an AC power outlet. Turn on power to all connected SCSI peripheral devices, and then start the system. 10.
  • Page 27 AC Power Receptacle Power Supply AC Voltage Power Switch Selection Switch Power Supply Power Supply Alarm Cutoff Switch To connect the system to AC power: Make sure the AC voltage selection switches on both power supplies (on the back of the base unit) are set to the proper line voltage for your location.

  • Page 28: Starting The System

    Starting the System CAUTION If you start the system, and then turn it off before completing the instructions in Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Software,” you will have to reinstall the operating system and associated system software. See “What’s Next” for more information. CAUTION Before starting the system for the first time, you may want to learn more about...

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Software

    Setting Up the Software This chapter describes how to set up the operating system and associated system software for your system. Preparing for Setup Your system’s primary hard disk drive was formatted and partitioned before shipment. In Explorer or My Computer, you can right-click a disk drive and click Properties to display the drive’s partition size and file system format.
  • Page 30 Get and record the following information: Your name, and the name of your company or organization: The Product Identification Number from Microsoft’s documentation, Certificate of Authenticity, or registration card: A user name for a user account: If the system is connected to a network, get and record the following information for your system from your network administrator: Computer name: Workgroup name (if the system will be part of...

  • Page 31: Going Through Setup

    If the system is connected to a network that uses the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), get and record the appropriate TCP/IP information for your system from your network administrator: Internet Protocol (IP) address: IP subnet mask: IP domain name for your network: IP address for your network’s default gateway: IP addresses for Domain Name System (DNS) servers, if any:...

  • Page 32: Finishing Software Setup

    The first time you start the system, it boots to a Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA). After reading and accepting the terms of the agreement, follow the instructions to continue operating system Setup. Take the default settings provided by Setup, except as noted in the following text.

  • Page 33: Creating A Scsi Controller Driver Diskette

    Because of production timing, drivers for your system may have been revised after your system shipped from the factory. You should check Intergraph Computer Systems’ online services for the latest versions of your system’s drivers. If a later version of a driver is available, you can download it and install it on your system;...

  • Page 34: What's Next

    Because of production timing, the QFE software for your system may have been revised after your system shipped from the factory. You should check Intergraph Computer Systems’ online services for the latest version of the QFE software for your system. If a later version is available, you can download it and install it on your system;...

  • Page 35: Configuring The System

    Configuring the System This chapter describes how to configure basic components of your for use. system Configuring the Video Display The first time you start the system, your monitor displays a resolution of 1024 x 768. For the system to use the installed graphics controller at other display resolutions, you must configure the video display driver as described in this section.

  • Page 36: Changing The Default Video Display Driver

    Changing the Default Video Display Driver After configuring the video display and restarting the system, you may need to configure the system to use the installed video display driver by default. To change the default video display driver: Go to System in the operating system’s Control Panel. Under Startup/Shutdown, select the appropriate non-VGA option from the Startup list.

  • Page 37: Configuring System Audio

    Configuring System Audio The system has a PCI audio controller integrated on the system board. The required driver software was installed before shipment. If you connect a microphone and speakers to their ports on the I/O panel, you can use the audio mixer software to control the speaker volume, the microphone input level, and other system audio features.

  • Page 38: Configuring Raid Disk Drives

    You can use the default backup tools provided with the operating system to run a tape drive. Go to Backup on the Administrative Tools program menu. See the operating system documentation and Help for more information. See the documentation delivered with the peripheral devices for information on installing and configuring driver software and associated application software.

  • Page 39: Changing Drive Letters

    The following table shows the correlation between the disk drive locations in the disk drive cage, the disk drive SCSI IDs, and disk drive IDs in the RAID controller BIOS and the RAID controller software. Disk Drive Disk Drive RAID Controller Location SCSI ID Disk Drive Label...

  • Page 40: Changing Virtual Memory Settings

    Changing Virtual Memory Settings If you have more than one hard disk drive, you may need to change size and location of your virtual memory page file. See operating system Help for more information. Consider the following before changing page file settings: The size of the page file.

  • Page 41: Creating Or Updating An Emergency Repair Disk

    To run the SCSI Configuration Utility: Press when prompted during system boot. CTRL To get online help in the SCSI Configuration Utility: Press 1 to see information on the item currently highlighted on screen. Creating or Updating an Emergency Repair Disk If you did not create an Emergency Repair Disk during Setup, you should do so after completing Setup and configuring the system.

  • Page 43: Operating The System

    Operating the System This chapter contains important, basic information on operating your system. Controlling System Power CAUTION The Power switches on the unit’s two power supplies are the service disconnect. To remove AC power from the system, you must turn the Power switch on both power supplies to the ( O ) position.

  • Page 44: Reading System Leds

    Turn Power keyswitch right… To… Momentarily (less than 1 second) Bring the system to full power from a powered-down state and start the operating system Momentarily (less than 1 second) Start Automatic Shutdown to shut down the operating system and power down the system And hold it for at least 4 seconds Power down the system without using Automatic Shutdown or after using the operating system’s shutdown function...
  • Page 45 By default, Automatic Shutdown is set for a 10-second delay. You can use the slider under Time Remaining to set a delay of up to 30 seconds. Always set a delay greater than 5 seconds to ensure that you have time to stop system shutdown if needed. When you run Automatic Shutdown, the Automatic System Shutdown dialog displays.

  • Page 46: Starting And Stopping The System

    Starting and Stopping the System To start the system: With the system connected to AC power and both power supplies turned on, turn the Power keyswitch to the right (clockwise) to bring the system to full power. At the boot menu, select the appropriate operating system option, and then press ENTER To log on to the operating system: If the logon dialog does not display, press...

  • Page 47: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard The system’s PS/2-compatible keyboard includes the following features: 104 standard keys, including special application function keys ( 1 through 12), arrow keys for moving the cursor, and numeric keys in a keypad. Special keys for use with Windows operating systems. Pressing the left or right Windows key (on either side of the space bar) displays the operating system Start menu and Taskbar.

  • Page 48: Using The Mouse

    You can use the Windows keys with other keys to perform certain operating system functions: Key Combination Action Windows + Display a pop-up menu for the selected object Windows + Activate the next button on the taskbar Windows + Run Explorer Windows + Run Find Document Windows +...

  • Page 49: Using The Floppy Disk Drive

    You can find more information on using the wheel mouse by right-clicking the mouse icon in the taskbar tray, or by going to Mouse in the operating system’s Control Panel. Using the Floppy Disk Drive The system’s floppy disk drive occupies a 3.5-inch external peripheral device bay, and is accessible through a 3.5-inch slot on the front of the base unit.

  • Page 50: Reading Removable Disk Drive Leds

    Drive LED Headphone Jack Volume Control Eject Button To use the CD-ROM drive: To insert a CD, press the eject button to extend the tray. Place the disc, printed side up, in the tray and press the eject button again to retract the tray. If the CD-ROM drive is in a vertical orientation, extend at least three of the tabs or clips in the drive tray to hold the disc in place.
  • Page 51 Removable Disk Drive LEDs The SAF-TE card causes the left (amber) LED above each disk drive to indicate the RAID status of each disk drive as follows: Left (Amber) LED Activity Disk Drive Status No error Steady on Disk drive rebuild stopped or disk drive is faulty Steady blink (1 per second) Disk drive rebuild in progress Fast steady blink (3 per second)

  • Page 52: Responding To A Power Supply Alarm

    Responding to a Power Supply Alarm Each of the system’s two power supplies has an LED that lights when the power supply is on. If a power supply encounters a problem or fails, its LED flashes and an audible alarm sounds. To cut off the audible alarm, press the power supply alarm cutoff switch on the back of the base unit.

  • Page 53: Using System Management Software

    Using System Management Software Your system shipped with the following system management software installed: Hardware Monitor is an interface to instrumentation data measured by sensors inside the computer. Event information is reported to the Event Log and displayed graphically. DMI Console gives easy access to the system’s status and configuration information. DMI Console works with the Desktop Management Interface (DMI), a technology standard that enables the effective management of computers.

  • Page 54: Cleaning System Components

    Cleaning System Components Follow these guidelines for cleaning system components: Item How To Clean Exterior Surfaces Wipe exterior surfaces of the base unit and the monitor screen with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild cleaning agent. Keyboard Dust the keys and the keyboard surface with a soft, dry cloth. Use an aerosol cleaner to remove dust and debris from between the keys.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Operational Problems

    If you cannot resolve the problem or if the instructions in the following sections direct you to do so, contact Intergraph Computer Systems for further help. See the Preface of this document for information about contacting Intergraph Computer Systems. Refer to the documentation delivered with various peripheral devices for troubleshooting help if there are problems these devices.

  • Page 56: System Boot

    Reason Solution Internal power cables are not connected. Open the base unit and ensure all power cables are connected. Power cord is faulty. Replace power cord. Power supply is faulty. Replace power supply. System Boot Does not boot from the expected boot device Reason Solution Boot sequence is not correctly set.
  • Page 57 Message Explanation and Solution Display Memory Read/Write Error The sound controller is faulty. Call the Customer Response Center. ROM Checksum Error The ROM checksum value does not match the value encoded in the BIOS. Call the Customer Response Center. CMOS Shutdown Register Read/Write The shutdown register for CMOS RAM failed.

  • Page 58: Video

    CD-ROM drive is not recognized Reason Solution Power cable or data cable is not connected. Open the base unit and ensure the power cable and data cable are connected. Total amount of memory does not display Reason Solution One or more memory modules are faulty. Identify faulty memory modules by swapping modules until the faulty one is found.

  • Page 59: Audio

    Audio No sound can be heard Reason Solution Speaker volume is low or off. Adjust speaker volume up. Speaker cable is not properly connected. Verify speaker cables are connected to the system’s line out port. Volume is turned off in the software volume Open the software volume control or mixer control or mixer program.

  • Page 60: Miscellaneous Hardware

    Floppy disk drive LED does not light when system power is on Reason Solution Power cable or data cable is not Open the base unit and ensure the power cable and connected. data cable are properly connected. Miscellaneous Hardware “Battery voltage low” message displays Reason Solution Lithium battery voltage on the system...

  • Page 61: Reinstalling The Operating System

    CDs provided with these devices. See the documentation provided with these devices for installation instructions. You can check Intergraph Computer Systems’ online services for the latest versions of your system’s drivers. If a later version of a driver is available, you can download it and install it on...

  • Page 62: Installing The Operating System

    document for information on the online services, and see the file delivered with a driver README for installation instructions. Installing the Operating System To install the operating system, follow the instructions in the operating system documentation. See the following text for information you may need to complete operating system Setup. Do the following during installation of the operating system: When prompted for the location of most drivers, put the system’s driver CD is in the system’s CD-ROM drive, and then direct Setup to find the driver on the CD.

  • Page 63: Updating The Operating System

    README See the Preface of this document for information on Intergraph Computer Systems’ online services. Updating the Operating System Microsoft Service Packs and Service Releases contain the latest improvements and system fixes for Microsoft operating systems.

  • Page 65: Gaining Access To System Components

    Gaining Access to System Components This chapter describes how to gain access to major internal components so you can upgrade and service your system. WARNING This is a user-serviceable system. Service and upgrade tasks should be performed by users who can follow instructions in a manual to service equipment, and can do so without harm to themselves or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 66: Access Points

    Access Points The following figures show the access points for major internal components. Top Cover Side Panel Disk Drive Cage Door Front Panel Disk Drive Front Panel Cage Door Expansion Card Power Supplies Slots (Covered by (Two, removable) blanking plates when not in use)

  • Page 67: Removing And Replacing The Top Cover/Side Panel

    Removing and Replacing the Top Cover/Side Panel WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power and the power supplies are switched on. Before opening the system, switch off both power supplies. WARNING Replace the top cover/side panel before operating the system. This ensures proper airflow for cooling and reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions.

  • Page 68: Removing And Replacing The Front Panel

    Removing and Replacing the Front Panel WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power and the power supplies are switched on. Before opening the system, switch off both power supplies. WARNING Replace the front panel before operating the system. This ensures proper airflow for cooling.

  • Page 69: Internal System Components

    Internal System Components The following figure shows the system’s major internal components. Disk Drive Cage Peripheral Device Fan Cage Cage (CD-ROM drive, (Two fans) floppy disk drive) Expansion Card (Typical, in slot on system board) Battery (On system board) Memory System Board Processor (One or two)

  • Page 71: Upgrading The System

    Upgrading the System This chapter describes how to upgrade your system by adding or replacing system components. WARNING This is a user-serviceable system. Service and upgrade tasks should be performed by users who can follow instructions in a manual to service equipment, and can do so without harm to themselves or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 72: Identifying Expansion Card Slots

    Non-compliant PCI cards do not contain configuration registers that allow the system to automatically assign the necessary resources. These cards install in PCI slots, but you must configure the system’s BIOS to assign system resources before installing the card. Non-PnP ISA cards do not contain registers that define the resource information to the system during startup.

  • Page 73: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an Expansion Card See the documentation that came with the card for details on installation, configuration, cable connections, and operation. Retaining Screw (Typical) Blanking Plate (Typical) Slot Connector (Typical) To install an expansion card: WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power and the power supplies are switched on.

  • Page 74: Assigning System Resources

    Secure the card to the card guide with a retaining screw (6-32 x 0.25 hex head). Attach any required cables to internal or external connectors. Replace the top cover/side panel. See Chapter 7, “Gaining Access to System Components.” Assigning System Resources Some expansion cards include a configuration diskette that you can use to reserve the system resources required for the card.

  • Page 75: Choosing Scsi Ids

    SCSI Bus Single-Ended Bus Differential Bus LVD Bus Ultra (8 bits, 20 MB/sec) 4.9 ft / 1.5 m 39.4 ft / 12 m 39.4 ft / 12 m Wide Ultra (16 bits, 40 MB/sec) Not recommended Not specified 39.4 ft / 12 m Ultra2 (16 bits, 80 MB/sec) Not recommended Not specified...

  • Page 76: Terminating Scsi Devices

    Terminating SCSI Devices When connecting devices to the external SCSI port: Enable termination on the last external device on the SCSI cable chain. Use an active terminator. Disable termination on all other external devices on the SCSI cable chain. Connecting SCSI Devices To connect external SCSI devices: If the system is connected to AC power and operating, shut down the system and unplug the system power cord from its AC power outlet.

  • Page 77: Adding Internal Peripheral Devices

    You may need to change SCSI controller parameters for a device under the following conditions: If you are advised to do so by technical support or instructed to do so by the vendor documentation supplied with the SCSI device. If the SCSI device does not negotiate properly with the controller. If you exceed the recommended total cable length for connecting SCSI devices to the system.

  • Page 78: Adding Memory

    Internal devices connect to SCSI Channel A and/or SCSI Channel B, depending on system configuration. For more information: On how to replace or add an internal peripheral device, see Chapter 9, “Servicing the System.” On internal cabling for peripheral devices, see Chapter 10, "System Hardware and Specifications."...

  • Page 79: Servicing The System

    Servicing the System This chapter describes how to replace the major components of your system. WARNING This is a user-serviceable system. Service and upgrade tasks should be performed by users who can follow instructions in a manual to service equipment, and can do so without harm to themselves or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 80 Disk Drive Latch Clip Upper Rail (One of four) Mounting Plate Disk Drive Lower Rail Latch Clip (One of four) Carefully pull the disk drive out of the disk drive cage. Label the new disk drive with the same ADP, CH, and ID numbers used on the replaced drive, as appropriate.

  • Page 81: Jbod Disk Drive Cage Device

    JBOD Disk Drive Cage Device In a JBOD ("just a bunch of disks") system, up to four 3.5-inch x 1.0-inch SCSI disk drives may be installed in bays in the disk drive cage at the front of the base unit. To add, remove, or replace disk drives, you must first remove the disk drive cage.
  • Page 82 Pull the cage halfway out the front of the base unit. Remove the power cables and data cables from any installed disk drives. Note the location of each set of cables so you can replace them later. Pull the cage completely out the front of the base unit. Disk Drive Screws (Top and bottom) If removing or replacing a disk drive, remove the screws securing the drive to the cage, and...

  • Page 83: Peripheral Cage Device

    Peripheral Cage Device The CD-ROM drive, the floppy disk drive, and (optionally) two EIDE or SCSI peripheral devices are located in the peripheral device cage at the front of the base unit. On some systems, a SCSI device (3.5-inch x 1.0-inch or 3.5-inch x 1.6-inch) is mounted above the peripheral device cage. You can remove and replace these devices, and add a device if a bay is open, in the same way.
  • Page 84 Remove the screws securing the peripheral device cage to the base unit. Disconnect the power cables and data cables from the devices in the cage. You cannot reach the cables for the floppy disk drive. Pull the cage out of the base unit, carefully guiding the floppy disk drive cables through the bulkhead opening behind the cage.
  • Page 85 To remove a device: For a 3.5-inch x 1.0-inch device, remove the screws securing the device tray to the cage and pull the tray out of the cage. Then remove the screws securing the device to the tray and remove the device from the tray. For a 5.25-inch x 1.6-inch device or the floppy disk drive, remove the screws securing the device to the cage and pull the device out of the cage.

  • Page 86: Expansion Card

    When replacing a device, remove the mounting brackets from the device. Mounting Bracket Screws (Circled) Mounting Bracket (One each side) Secure the mounting brackets to the new device. Replace the new device in the base unit and secure it with the screws removed previously. Connect the power cable and SCSI cable to the new device.
  • Page 87 Do not expose the expansion card to moisture or extreme temperatures. Do not remove the expansion card from its antistatic package until you are ready to install it. To replace an expansion card: WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power and the power supplies are switched on.

  • Page 88: Memory Module

    Memory Module The system board contains sockets for eight dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). To avoid damaging a DIMM and voiding its warranty, take the following precautions: Do not touch the metallic finger contacts. Do not bend, twist, drop, or otherwise handle the DIMM carelessly. Do not expose the DIMM to moisture or extreme temperatures.

  • Page 89: Processor Bus Terminator

    Processor Bus Terminator On a system with only one processor, a processor bus terminator occupies the other processor slot on the system board. This module ensures proper termination for the processor bus; without it, the system will not function. When you add a second processor, you must remove this module and replace it with the new processor.

  • Page 90: Processor Module

    Processor Module The system board contains sockets for two processor modules. Each processor module is secured to the system board with retention clips. To replace a processor module: WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power and the power supplies are switched on.
  • Page 91 Disk Drive Cage Screws (Circled) Gently pull the cage forward until it is partially out of the base unit. Note the location of the SCSI cable and disconnect the SCSI cable from the back of the cage. Disconnect the power cables attached to the cage. CAUTION Do not pull on the wires of the power cables to remove them from their connectors, or damage to the cables will result.

  • Page 92: Raid Saf-Te Card

    Pull the cage the rest of the way out of the base unit. CAUTION Take care not to damage the printed circuit board on the back of the cage as you remove it from the base unit. 10. Verify that the jumper settings on the back of the new cage match those on the cage being replaced.

  • Page 93: Power Supply

    SAF-TE Card Press the two mounting clips on the outside of the SAF-TE card mounting slot away from each other, and rotate the card to a vertical position and remove it from its slot. Mounting Clip Mounting Clip Place the new SAF-TE card vertically in its slot, and rotate the card toward the mounting clips until it snaps into place.
  • Page 94 The system has two power supplies. Both must be connected to AC power for the system to operate correctly. However, if one power supply fails, you can replace it without shutting down the other power supply. This hot-swap capability lets you handle a power supply failure without shutting down and powering down the entire system.
  • Page 95 Push the new power supply into the base unit until it seats in its connector. CAUTION Support the power supply as you replace it in the base unit. Do not let the power supply fall or damage to equipment may result. Secure the power supply to the base unit with the screws removed previously.

  • Page 96: Cooling Fans

    Cooling Fans A fan mounted behind the peripheral device cage and two fans mounted behind the disk drive cage provide airflow to cool system components in the base unit. CAUTION To maintain proper airflow to cool system components, make sure you install a new fan with the label on the fan motor facing toward the back of the base unit.
  • Page 97 A small fan mounted between the two processors provides additional cooling for components on this area of the system board. Fan Power Connector Fan Bracket To replace the processor area cooling fan: Remove the top cover/side panel. See Chapter 7, “Gaining Access to System Components.” Disconnect the fan’s cable from its connector on the system board.

  • Page 98: System Board

    System Board See previous procedures in this chapter when necessary. See the System Board Manual for connector and socket locations. To remove the existing system board: WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power. Before performing this task, disconnect the system’s power cord from its AC power outlet.

  • Page 99: Cmos/Clock Lithium Battery

    Replace the expansion cards in the appropriate expansion card sockets. Reconnect the remaining cables to the system board. Replace the top cover/side panel. See Chapter 7, “Gaining Access to System Components.” CMOS/Clock Lithium Battery The CMOS/clock lithium battery is located at the bottom of the system board, next to the lowest expansion card slots.

  • Page 100: Power Keyswitch And Leds

    Front Intrusion Alert Switch Top Intrusion Alert Switch To replace the intrusion alert switches: Remove the top cover/side panel and the front panel. See Chapter 7, “Gaining Access to System Components.” Disconnect the intrusion alert switch cable from its connector on the system board. Remove the screws securing the switches from the base unit and remove the switches, guiding the cable out through the bulkhead opening behind the disk drive cage.
  • Page 101 Disconnect the Disk LED cable from its connector on the RAID controller card, and carefully guide the cable out through the bulkhead opening behind the peripheral device cage. Remove the nut securing the keyswitch to the front panel and remove the keyswitch from the panel.
  • Page 102 10. Carefully guide the Disk LED cable through the bulkhead opening behind the peripheral device cage, and connect the cable to its connector on the RAID controller card. 11. Replace the front panel. See Chapter 7, “Gaining Access to System Components.”...

  • Page 103: 10 System Hardware And Specifications

    10 System Hardware and Specifications This chapter contains information about hardware and specifications for your system. This chapter does not contain detailed information on the system board. See the System Board Manual delivered with your system for detailed information on the system board and its components, BIOS, memory, slots and sockets, jumpers and connectors, and ports.

  • Page 104: Internal Peripheral Cabling

    Internal Peripheral Cabling The following sections show EIDE and SCSI cable routings and connections to internal peripheral devices, and depicts standard and optional cables used in the system. For detailed information and location of EIDE and SCSI connectors on the system board, see the System Board Manual. CAUTION When handling cables, flex them as little as possible.

  • Page 105: Scsi Cabling For Raid Systems

    SCSI Cabling for RAID Systems In a RAID system: A SCSI cable connects Channel A of the on-board SCSI controller to the SCSI port on the back of the base unit. WARNING For continued protection against fire and energy hazards, do not connect an external SCSI port to SCSI Channel B.

  • Page 106: Scsi Cabling For Jbod Systems

    SCSI Cabling for JBOD Systems In a JBOD ("just a bunch of disks") system: A SCSI cable connects Channel A of the on-board SCSI controller to SCSI devices in and above the peripheral device cage and to the SCSI port on the back of the base unit. WARNING For continued protection against fire and energy hazards, do not connect an external SCSI port to SCSI Channel B.

  • Page 107: Floppy Disk Drive Cable

    Floppy Disk Drive Cable Connector Connects To Floppy disk drive controller on system board Floppy disk drive EIDE Peripheral Device Cage Cable Connector Connects To EIDE connector on system board EIDE CD-ROM drive EIDE device (optional) RAID SCSI External Port Cable Connector Connects To SCSI Channel A connector on system board...

  • Page 108: Raid Scsi Peripheral Device Cage Cable

    RAID SCSI Peripheral Device Cage Cable Connector Connects To SCSI Channel B connector on system board 2, 3, 4, 5 SCSI devices in or above peripheral device cage SCSI terminator module RAID SCSI Disk Drive Cage Cable Connector Connects To SCSI connector on RAID controller card SCSI connector on back of disk drive cage JBOD SCSI Peripheral Device Cage/External Port Cable...

  • Page 109: Jbod Scsi Disk Drive Cage Cable

    JBOD SCSI Disk Drive Cage Cable Connector Connects To SCSI Channel A connector on system board 2, 3, 4, 5 SCSI disk drives in disk drive cage SCSI terminator module Power Supply and Cables The system has two power supplies for increased power supply reliability. Both must be connected to AC power for the system to operate correctly.

  • Page 110: Cooling Fans

    P1 Connector Pinout Signal Signal Signal Signal +3.3V +5.0 V +3.3 V * Ground +3.3V Ground -12.0 V Ground Ground Power Good Ground -5.0 V +5.0V 5.0 V Standby Remote On +5.0 V Ground +12.0 V Ground +5.0 V * + Sense P11 Connector Pinout Signal Signal...

  • Page 111: Hardware Monitoring And Power Management

    Hardware Monitoring and Power Management The system features advanced hardware monitoring and power management capabilities. These features save energy, prolong system life, and provide functionality such as remote system wakeup. When used with Hardware Monitor software, these features enable you to keep track of such things as system voltages, component and chassis temperatures, and fan presence and operation.

  • Page 112: System Board

    Feature Description Peripheral Device One 5.25-in x 1.6-in external bay for CD-ROM drive Cage One 3.5-in x 1.0-in external bay for floppy disk drive Two internal/external bays for other peripheral devices; each bay accommodates one 5.25-in x 1.6-in device or one 3.5-in x 1.0-in device One 3.5-inch disk drive bracket above cage (some systems) Disk Drive Cage Four slots for removable SCA LVD SCSI disk drives (RAID system) or...

  • Page 113: System Specifications

    System Specifications Item Specifications Dimensions 10.5 in high x 17 in wide x 25 in deep (26.7 cm wide x 43.2 cm wide x 63.5 cm deep) Weight 55 lb (25 kg) fully configured Equipment rack space required 6U – 10.5 in (26.7 cm) Maintenance clearance 36 inches (91.4 cm) front and back AC line voltage (US)

  • Page 115: Returned Goods Authorization (Rga) Form

    Phone Mail Address Reason for Return NOTE All returned equipment MUST be shipped in original Intergraph packaging to obtain warranty service. WARNING Back up disk drives before returning equipment. Intergraph is not responsible for data lost in shipping or repair process.

  • Page 116: Warranty Procedure

    Warranty Procedure Some malfunctioning equipment cannot be repaired in the field, and you must return it to Intergraph for repair. Follow these steps to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) log number and return the malfunctioning equipment. Determine the serial number of the system. The serial number is located on the white bar code identification label on the back of the base unit.
  • Page 117 Repair Depot RGA No. ________________________ Intergraph Corporation 9805 Kellner Road Huntsville AL 35894 Repair Depot RGA No. ________________________ Intergraph Corporation 9805 Kellner Road Huntsville AL 35894 Repair Depot RGA No. ________________________ Intergraph Corporation 9805 Kellner Road Huntsville AL 35894...

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