NEC HX4600 User Manual page 6

Running the Symbios Configuration Utility ................................3-12
Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations ......................3-13
Configuring the RAID Controller .....................................................3-15
Configuring System Jumpers and Switches ......................................3-16
Before You Begin ........................................................................3-16
Configuring I/O Riser Board Function Select Switches ..............3-16
Configuring Memory Board Function Jumpers ...........................3-18
Configuring System I/O Board Switches and Jumpers................3-19
Setting Switches and Jumpers......................................................3-21
BIOS ............................................................................................3-22
Updating the BIOS..................................................................3-22
Resetting the CMOS NVRAM ....................................................3-22
Clearing and Changing the Password ..........................................3-23
Upgrading Your System ........................................ 4-1
Precautions ..........................................................................................4-3
Preparing Your System for Upgrade...................................................4-5
Equipment Log...............................................................................4-5
Removing the Front Doors.............................................................4-6
Installing the Front Doors ..............................................................4-6
Removing the Top Cover and Side Panels.....................................4-6
Installing the Top Cover and Side Panels ......................................4-9
Modifying the System I/O Board ......................................................4-10
Replacing the Non-Volatile Memory (NVRAM) ........................4-10
Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery........................................4-11
DIMMs..............................................................................................4-13
Installing DIMMs.........................................................................4-14
Removing DIMMs .......................................................................4-15
Processors..........................................................................................4-16
Installing a Processor Cartridge ...................................................4-17
Removing a Processor Cartridge or Termination Board..............4-20
Option Boards ...................................................................................4-20
Installation Considerations...........................................................4-21
Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations..............................4-22
Installing an Option Board...........................................................4-23
Removing an Option Board .........................................................4-25
Power Supply ....................................................................................4-26
Installing a Power Supply ............................................................4-26
Removing a Power Supply...........................................................4-27
Hot-Swapping a Power Supply ....................................................4-27
Removable Media Devices................................................................4-28
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive........4-30
Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive ......4-34
Hard Disk Drives...............................................................................4-35
Installing a Hard Drive.................................................................4-36
Removing a Hard Drive ...............................................................4-39
Hot-Swapping a Hard Drive ........................................................4-40
Problem Solving ................................................... 5-1
Resetting the System ...........................................................................5-2
Troubleshooting Checklists.................................................................5-2
Initial System Startup.....................................................................5-2
Running New Application Software ..............................................5-3
After System Has Been Running Correctly ...................................5-4
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