Installing The Server Cover; Connecting The Cables; Turning On The Server; Updating The Server Configuration - Lenovo ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Installing the server cover

This section provides instructions on how to install the server cover.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, install the server cover before turning on the server. Operating
the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the cover removed might damage
server components.
To install the server cover, do the following:
1. Make sure that all cables, add-on cards, and other components are installed and seated correctly and
that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server. Also, make sure that all internal cables are
correctly routed.
2. Position the server cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the server cover engage
the rails. Then, slide the server cover to the front of the server until it snaps into position and is closed.
Then, tighten the thumbscrew to secure the server cover.
Note: Although the server cover is secured by a thumbscrew, for safety consideration, be sure to use a
tool, for example a screw driver, to tighten the thumbscrew and always make sure that the thumbscrew
is securely installed. Also, do not over-tighten the thumbscrew.

Connecting the cables

Attention: To prevent damage to equipment, connect the power cords last.
If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, match the color of the cable end
with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue panel connector, a red
cable end with a red connector, and so on. See Rear view for an illustration of the I/O connectors on
the rear of the server.

Turning on the server

When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not
run, and all core logic except for the service processor (the integrated management module) is shut down;
however, the server can respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on
the server. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that the server is connected to an ac power source but
is not turned on.
Approximately five seconds after the server is connected to ac power, one or more fans might start running
to provide cooling while the server is connected to power and the power-on button LED flashes quickly.
Approximately one to three minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button
becomes active (the power-on LED flashes slowly), and one or more fans might start running to provide
cooling while the server is connected to power. Then, you can turn on the server by pressing the power
button on the front control panel. See "Front control panel" on page 25.

Updating the server configuration

When you turn on the server for the first time after you add or remove a device, you might receive a message
saying that the configuration has been changed. The Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you
can save the new configuration settings. For more information, see Chapter 7 "Configuring the server" on
page 103.
Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. For information about installing device
drivers, see the documentation that comes with each device.
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