About This User's Guide - NEC Express5800 140Rd-4 User Manual

ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

This User's Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the server.
This User's Guide also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise during setup or
operation of the server. Keep this manual for future use.
The following describes how to proceed with this User's Guide.
How to Use This User's Guide
To aid you in finding information quickly, this User's Guide 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.
Chapter 2 General Description
includes information necessary to use the server, such as names and functions of its components, handling of the
floppy disk and CD-ROM drives. It also includes requirements and advisory information for transfer and disposal of the
server.
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 MegaRAID
Configuration Utility, which is used to configure SCSI devices in your system. This chapter also provides information on
I/O board jumper settings.
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
describes how to install the operating system.
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities
describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the attached
"EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM.
Chapter 7 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 8 Troubleshooting
contains helpful information for solving problems that might occur with your system.
Chapter 9 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.
Appendix A Specification
provides specifications for your server.
Appendix B Other Precautions
provides supplementary notes on using the server.
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address
provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned.
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using Express Setup. Using the Express
Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. See Chapter 5 for details.
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is
recommended for installing Windows Server 2003. See Chapter 5 for details.
Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table
provides a table to be filled with your server configuration.
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