About This User's Guide; How To Use This Manual - NEC N8100-1575F User Manual

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ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

This manual is a guide for proper setup and use of your server.
This manual also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise
during setup or operation of your server.
Keep this manual for future use.
The following describes how to proceed with this manual.

How to Use This Manual

To aid you in finding information quickly, this manual contains the following information:
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server
includes information that needs attention to use the server. Make sure to read this chapter
before setting up and using the server. It also includes requirements and advisory information
for transfer and disposal of the server.
Chapter 2 General Description
includes information necessary to use the server, such as names and functions of its
components, handling of the optical disk drive.
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
tells you how to select a site, unpack the system, assemble the rack-mount subsystem, make
cable connections, and power on your system.
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
tells you how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the BIOS SETUP
Utility and the RAID Configuration utility, which is used to configure RAID System in your
system. This chapter also provides information on mother board jumper settings.
Chapter 5 Installing Windows Server 2008
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008.
Chapter 6 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.
Chapter 7 Installing Windows Server 2003
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
Chapter 8 Installing and Using Utilities
describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the
attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD.
Chapter 9 Maintenance
provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the server.
This chapter also includes a description on relocating and storing the server.
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
contains helpful information for solving problems that might occur with your system.
Chapter 11 Upgrading Your Server
provides you with instructions for upgrading your system with an additional processor, optional
memory, optional add-in cards, hard disk drives, peripheral devices, and power supply.