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SGI 1450 Server User's Guide
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  • Page 1 SGI 1450 Server User’s Guide 007-4274-001...
  • Page 2 Laws of the United States. Contractor/manufacturer is Silicon Graphics, Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy., Mountain View, CA 94043-1351. Silicon Graphics is a registered trademark and SGI and the SGI logo are trademarks of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Compaq is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation. IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines. Intel, LANDesk, and Pentium are registered trademarks and Server Set and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

  • Page 3: Record Of Revision

    Record of Revision Version Description June 2000 Initial Rev 007-4274-001...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Figures . . ix Tables . . xi About This Guide. . xiii Obtaining Publications . xiii Reader Comments . . xiii Chassis Description . Chassis Features . Peripherals . Peripheral Bay. Hard Drive Bay Power Subsystem . System Cooling .
  • Page 6 Contents USB Interface . 25 Network Interface Controller (NIC) . . 25 Video. . 26 SCSI Controller . . 26 IDE Controller . . 28 Keyboard and Mouse . . 28 Server Management . 29 Software Locks via the SSU or BIOS Setup . .
  • Page 7 Contents Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) . . 68 When to Run the SSU. . 68 What You Need to Do . 69 Running the SSU Remotely . . 69 Creating SSU Diskettes . . 70 Running the SSU . .
  • Page 8 Contents Chinese Class A Regulatory Notice . . 95 Industry Canada Notice (Canada Only) . . 95 CE Notice . 96 Shielded Cables . . 96 Electrostatic Discharge. . 96 Physical Environment Specifications . . 97 Safety Precautions . . 99 Index.

  • Page 9: Figures

    Figures Server in Rack-Mountable Configuration Figure 1-1 Top Cover Thumbscrew . Figure 1-2 Server without Covers and Bezel . Figure 1-3 Hard Drive in Drive Carrier . Figure 1-4 Fan Board Assembly . . 11 Figure 1-5 Front Panel Controls and Indicators . .

  • Page 11: Tables

    Tables SGI 1450 Server Physical Specifications . Table 1-1 Chassis Feature Summary . Table 1-2 Hard Drive LED State Status . Table 1-3 Baseboard Features. . 16 Table 2-1 Slot State Indicators . 23 Table 2-2 Software Security Features . 32 Table 2-3 Configuration Utilities .
  • Page 12 Tables Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu . . 54 Table 3-22 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu . . 55 Table 3-23 Security Menu . . 56 Table 3-24 Server Menu . . 57 Table 3-25 System Management Submenu . 58 Table 3-26 Console Redirection Submenu.

  • Page 13: About This Guide

    Refer to the SGI 1450 Server Quick Start Guide for information on setting up your system. Obtaining Publications To obtain SGI documentation, go to the SGI Technical Publications Library at http://techpubs.sgi.com.
  • Page 14 Use the Feedback option on the Technical Publications Library World Wide Web page: http://techpubs.sgi.com • Contact your customer service representative and ask that an incident be filed in the SGI incident tracking system. • Send mail to the following address: Technical Publications 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy., M/S 535 Mountain View, California 94043-1351 •...

  • Page 15: Chassis Description

    Chapter 1 Chassis Description This chapter provides a description of the external and internal structure of the SGI 1450 server. The following sections are covered: • Chassis Features • Peripherals • Power Subsystem • System Cooling • Chassis Front Controls and Indicators •...

  • Page 16: Chassis Features

    1: Chassis Description Chassis Features The SGI 1450 server is designed to be either mounted in a standard 19-inch rack (rack mode) or standing upright (pedestal mode). Table 1-1 shows the physical specifications for the SGI 1450 server in rack mode.

  • Page 17: Figure 1-1 Server In Rack-Mountable Configuration

    Chassis Features Figure 1-1 shows a SGI 1450 server in rack-mountable configuration. Server in Rack-Mountable Configuration Figure 1-1 A. Top Cover. The top cover protects the contents of the chassis. B. Front Cover. The front cover protects the peripheral devices.

  • Page 18: Figure 1-2 Top Cover Thumbscrew

    1: Chassis Description The chassis has two covers: a front cover and a top cover. The front cover is secured by screws and should be removed only by a qualified service technician. The top cover is secured by thumbscrews and provides user access to hot-pluggable PCI components. One of two thumbscrews is noted by “A”...

  • Page 19: Figure 1-3 Server Without Covers And Bezel

    Server without Covers and Bezel Warning: The total power requirement for the SGI 1450 server exceeds the 240 VA energy hazard limit that defines an operator-accessible area. Only qualified service technicians should access the processor, memory, power subsystem, and non hot-plug/hot-swap areas of the baseboard.

  • Page 20: Table 1-2 Chassis Feature Summary

    1: Chassis Description Table 1-2 summarizes the SGI 1450 server chassis features, using the labels provided in Figure 1-3. Chassis Feature Summary Table 1-2 Feature Description A. Peripheral Bay A peripheral bay in the front of the system has a 5.25-inch device bay and [A1 and A2] a media bay.

  • Page 21: Peripherals

    Peripherals Chassis Feature Summary Table 1-2 Feature Description E. Electronics Bay The E-Bay contains the baseboard. The baseboard has the following major (E-Bay) components: Up to four Intel Pentium III Xeon processors Server Set III HE chipset Up to sixteen PC/100-compliant Registered ECC SDRAM memory modules, allowing up to 16 gigabytes of Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Synchronous Dynamic RAM 32-bit, 33 MHz, 5V PCI slots and several embedded devices...

  • Page 22: Hard Drive Bay

    1: Chassis Description Device Bay The device bay accommodates either a 5.25-inch CD-ROM or a DAT drive. Only qualified service technicians should remove and install components in the device bay. Media Bay The media bay accommodates a 0.5-inch slim line floppy drive and 0.5-inch slim line CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 23: Power Subsystem

    The hard drive is not powered on. Power Subsystem The SGI 1450 server uses a universal input-switching power subsystem (PSBS). This subsystem provides up to 630 watts DC. The subsystem also minimizes the RMS current drawn from each AC line by providing power-factor corrected AC input. The chassis can...

  • Page 24: System Cooling

    PCI add-in boards. System Cooling The SGI 1450 server uses up to six fans mounted in a fan board assembly in the middle of the chassis between the E-Bay and peripheral device bays. The six fans are noted by “A”...

  • Page 25: Figure 1-5 Fan Board Assembly

    Three fans support any system configuration but without fan redundancy. The SGI 1450 server uses all six fans to form a redundant cooling system. If one of the six fans ceases to function normally, the remaining five fans adequately cool the system.

  • Page 26: Chassis Front Controls And Indicators

    1: Chassis Description Chassis Front Controls and Indicators Figure 1-6 shows the front panel controls and indicators. Figure 1-6 Front Panel Controls and Indicators The following front controls and indicators are shown in Figure 1-6. A. Power on/off button: If you press this button when the system is off, you turn on the power subsystem.

  • Page 27: Rear Panel I/O Ports And Features

    Rear Panel I/O Ports and Features Rear Panel I/O Ports and Features Figure 1-7 shows a detailed view of the rear panel I/O ports and features. Rear Panel I/O Ports and Features Figure 1-7 A. AC input power connector B. External SCSI connector ports C.

  • Page 29: Baseboard Description

    Chapter 2 Baseboard Description This chapter provides a description of the SGI 1450 server baseboard. The topics covered in this chapter include: • Baseboard Features • Baseboard Connector and Component Locations • Processor • Memory • Peripherals • Add-in Board Slots •...

  • Page 30: Baseboard Features

    2: Baseboard Description Baseboard Features Table 2-1 provides a summary of the baseboard features. Table 2-1 Baseboard Features Feature Description Processor Up to four Intel Pentium III Xeon processors, packaged in single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridges and installed in 330-pin SC330.1 compliant edge connectors, operating at 1.8 V to 3.5 V.

  • Page 31: Table 2-1 Baseboard Features

    Baseboard Features Baseboard Features Table 2-1 Feature Description Graphics ATI Rage IIc VGA Graphics Accelerator, along with video SGRAM and support circuitry for an embedded SVGA video subsystem. SCSI Two embedded SCSI controllers: Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI controller-dual channel wide Ultra II/Ultra 160 SCSI controller.

  • Page 32: Baseboard Connector And Component Locations

    2: Baseboard Description Baseboard Connector and Component Locations Figure 2-1 shows a detailed view of the baseboard connectors and components. Baseboard Connector and Component Locations Figure 2-1 A. Legacy Narrow SCSI B. Legacy Wide SCSI C. SMM Connector D. IMB Connector E.

  • Page 33: Processor

    Processor N. Parallel Connector O. COM1, COM2 Connector P. Keyboard/Mouse Q. Main Power 1 R. Auxiliary Power S. Main Power 2 T. SMBus U. Front Panel V. IDE Connector W. Floppy Connector X. Configuration Jumpers Y. Ultra 160 SCSI A Z.

  • Page 34: Memory

    2: Baseboard Description Each S.E.C. cartridge connects to the baseboard through a 330-pin SC330.1 compliant edge connector. A retention module attached to the baseboard secures the cartridge. Depending on configuration, the system supports one to four processors. The processor external interface is multiprocessor (MP) ready and operates at 100 MHz. The processor contains a local Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (APIC) unit for interrupt handling in multiprocessor (MP) and uniprocessor (UP) environments.

  • Page 35: Figure 2-2 Memory Module Dimm Installation Sequence

    Memory A1, A2, A3, and A4. Banks B, C, and D each contain 4 DIMM sockets and are named in the same fashion. There are silk screens on the module next to each DIMM socket to label its bank number. For the best thermal results, populate the banks from A to D. For example, populate bank A and then bank B.

  • Page 36: Peripherals

    2: Baseboard Description • Conventional and extended memory: IBM OS/2, Microsoft Windows NT, and various UNIX systems MS-DOS does not use extended memory; however, some MS-DOS utility programs like RAM disks, disk caches, print spoolers, and windowing environments use extended memory for better performance.

  • Page 37: Add-In Board Slots

    Add-in Board Slots Add-in Board Slots The baseboard has eight slots for PCI add-in boards supported by three PCI bus segments called PCI-A, PCI-B, and PCI-C. There are two slots on PCI-A, four slots on PCI-B, and two slots on PCI-C. PCI-C supports half-length boards (5.6 inches to 6.3 inches) only;...

  • Page 38: Desotoe2 Hot-Plug Pci Controller

    2: Baseboard Description Slot State Indicators Table 2-2 LED State Status Green blinking Slot power is transitioning from either ON to Amber Off OFF or OFF to ON. The slot is powered off. PCI features include: • 33 or 66 MHz bus speed •...

  • Page 39: Ide Interface

    IDE Interface The DesotoE2 is responsible for: • Managing power application and removal to individual slots • Properly resetting newly added PCI boards prior to bringing the board online • Managing connection and disconnection of the PCI signals between the PCI bus and the add-in board •...

  • Page 40: Video

    2: Baseboard Description • Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization • Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data • On-chip counters for network management • Auto-detect and auto-switching for 10 or 100 Mbps network speeds • Support for both 10 and 100 Mbps networks •...
  • Page 41 SCSI Controller The Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI controller contains two independent SCSI channels that share a single PCI bus master interface as a multifunction device, packaged in a 352-pin ball grid array (BGA). Internally, each channel is identical, capable of operations using either 16-bit Single-Ended (SE) or Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI providing 40 MBps (Ultra-wide SE), 80 MBps (Ultra 2), or 160 MBps (Ultra 160).

  • Page 42: Ide Controller

    2: Baseboard Description IDE Controller IDE is a 16-bit interface for intelligent disk drives with AT disk controller electronics onboard. The Open South Bridge (OSB4) acts as a PCI-based fast IDE controller. The device controls: • PIO and IDE DMA/bus master operations •...

  • Page 43: Server Management

    Server Management Server Management Server management features are implemented using one micro controller called the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). The BMC and associated circuitry are powered from 5 V standby, which remains active when system power is switched off. The BMC is IPMI 1.0 compliant. The primary function of the BMC is to autonomously monitor system platform management events and log their occurrence in the nonvolatile System Event Log (SEL).

  • Page 44: Software Locks Via The Ssu Or Bios Setup

    2: Baseboard Description • Secure mode control, front panel lock/unlock initiation, and video blank and diskette write protect monitoring and control • ACPI Support • Direct Platform Control (DPC) support • Platform Event Paging (PEP) / Platform Event Filtering (PEF) •...

  • Page 45: Using Passwords

    Software Locks via the SSU or BIOS Setup Using Passwords If a user password is set and enabled, but an administrator password is not set, a user password must be entered to boot the system and run the SSU. If both a user and administrator password are set: •...
  • Page 46 2: Baseboard Description Table 2-3 Software Security Features Feature Description Secure mode How to enter secure mode: Setting and enabling passwords automatically places the system in secure mode. If a hot key combination is set (through the SSU or Setup), the system can be secured simply by pressing the key combination.

  • Page 47: Table 2-3 Software Security Features

    If you cannot access Setup or the SSU to clear the password, change the Clear Password jumper. See “CMOS Clear Jumper” in the SGI 1450 Server Maintenance Guide. Control access to the system To control access to using the system, set a user password and other than SSU: set user enable it through Setup or the SSU.
  • Page 48 2: Baseboard Description Software Security Features Table 2-3 Feature Description Boot without keyboard The system can boot with or without a keyboard. During POST, before the system completes the boot sequence, the BIOS automatically detects and tests the keyboard if it is present and displays a message.

  • Page 49: Configuring Software And Utilities

    (Protect CMOS memory) to the Clear setting; this will allow most system configurations to boot. For the procedure to do this, see the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide. Changing Boot Use to change the boot device priority temporarily or “Changing the Boot...

  • Page 50: Hot Keys

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Configuration Utilities Table 3-1 Utility Description and brief procedure Page Server Setup Use for extended system configuration of onboard “Using the System Utility (SSU) resources and add-in boards, viewing the system event Setup Utility (SSU)” on log (SEL), setting boot device priority, or setting system page 68 security options.

  • Page 51: Power-On Self Test (Post)

    Power-On Self Test (POST) Hot Keys Table 3-2 To do this: Press these keys Enter BIOS Setup during BIOS POST. Abort memory test during BIOS POST. Esc (Press while BIOS is updating memory size on screen.) Power-On Self Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, the BIOS begins execution of the Power-On Self Test (POST).

  • Page 52: Using Bios Setup

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Using BIOS Setup This section describes the BIOS Setup options. Use Setup to change the system configuration defaults. You can run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Setup stores most of the configuration values in battery-backed CMOS; the rest of the values are stored in flash memory.

  • Page 53: Setup Menus

    Using BIOS Setup • When you have moved the CMOS jumper on the baseboard to the “Clear CMOS” position (enabled); for a step-by-step procedure, see the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide. In the preceding three conditions, the following prompt is displayed: Press <F2>...

  • Page 54: Table 3-3 Navigation Keys

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities 3. Security Menu • Passwords • Lockout Features 4. Server Menu • System Management • Console Redirection • EMP Configuration • PEP Management 5. Boot Menu • Boot Device Priority • Hard Drive • Removable Devices Selections 6.

  • Page 55: Main Menu

    Using BIOS Setup See Table 3-4 if an option is shown but you cannot select or move the option. Table 3-4 Selecting Options When you see this: What it means: On screen, an option is shown but you You cannot change or configure the option in that cannot select it or move to that field.

  • Page 56: Table 3-6 Primary Ide Master And Slave Submenu

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Main Menu Table 3-5 Feature Choices Description Primary IDE Master Enters submenu. Primary IDE Slave Enters submenu. Processor Settings Enters submenu. Language English (US) Selects which language BIOS displays. French Spanish German Italian Japanese (Kanji) NOTE: Serial redirection does not work with Kanji.
  • Page 57 Using BIOS Setup Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Table 3-6 Feature Choices Description Transfer Standard Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive. Mode Fast PIO 1 For Type Auto, this field is informational only. Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3/DMA 1 Fast PIO 4/DMA 2 Ultra DMA...

  • Page 58: Table 3-7 Processor Settings Submenu

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Processor Settings Submenu Table 3-7 Processor Settings Submenu Feature Choices Description Processor Retest Select yes for the BIOS to clear historical processor status and retest all processors on the next boot. Processor Serial Number Enabled If enabled, the system records the serial number of each processor.

  • Page 59: Advanced Menu

    Using BIOS Setup Advanced Menu You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu itself. See the following submenu tables for information on a particular submenu. Table 3-8 Advanced Menu Feature Choices Description PCI Configuration Enters submenu. Integrated Peripheral Enters submenu.

  • Page 60: Table 3-9 Embedded Video Controller Submenu

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Embedded Video Controller Submenu Table 3-9 Embedded Video Controller Submenu Feature Choices Description Embedded Video Controller Enables the embedded video controller. Enabled Disabled Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu Table 3-10 Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu Feature Choices Description Embedded Legacy SCSI Enabled...

  • Page 61: Table 3-11 Embedded Dual Ultra 160 Scsi Submenu

    Using BIOS Setup Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu Table 3-11 Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu Feature Choices Description Embedded Legacy SCSI Enables or disables embedded legacy SCSI Enabled controller hardware. Disabled Option ROM Scan Enabled Initializes the device expansion ROM on the device. Disabled Latency Timer Default...

  • Page 62: Table 3-13 Pci Device, Slot 1 Submenu

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities PCI Device, Slot 1 Table 3-13 PCI Device, Slot 1 Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Initializes device expansion ROM. Enabled Disabled Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default...

  • Page 63: Table 3-15 Pci Device, Slot 3 Submenu

    Using BIOS Setup PCI Device, Slot 2 Submenu Table 3-14 Feature Choices Description Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus.

  • Page 64: Table 3-16 Pci Device, Slot 4 Submenu

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities PCI Device, Slot 4 Table 3-16 PCI Device, Slot 4 Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Initializes device expansion ROM. Enabled Disabled Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default...

  • Page 65: Table 3-18 Pci Device, Slot 6 Submenu

    Using BIOS Setup PCI Device, Slot 5 Submenu Table 3-17 Feature Choices Description Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus.

  • Page 66: Table 3-19 Pci Device, Slot 7 Submenu

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities PCI Device, Slot 7 Table 3-19 PCI Device, Slot 7 Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Initializes device expansion ROM. Enabled Disabled Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default...

  • Page 67: Table 3-21 Hot-Plug Pci Control Submenu

    Using BIOS Setup PCI Device, Slot 8 Submenu Table 3-20 Feature Choices Description Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option 020h ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.

  • Page 68: Table 3-22 Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Table 3-22 Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Feature Choices Description COM1: Disabled If set to Auto, BIOS configures the port. Enabled If set to OS Controlled, the OS configures the port. Auto OS Controlled Base I/O Address 3F8h...

  • Page 69: Table 3-23 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu

    Using BIOS Setup Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Table 3-22 Feature Choices Description Base I/O Address Selects the base I/O address for parallel port. Interrupt IRQ 5 Selects the interrupt for the parallel port. IRQ 7 DMA Channel DMA 1 Selects the DMA channel for the parallel port. DMA 3 Floppy Disk Enabled...

  • Page 70: Security Menu

    Esc key to abort. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string or by clearing the password jumper on the baseboard (see the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide). Set Administrative Press Enter...

  • Page 71: Server Menu

    Using BIOS Setup Security Menu Table 3-24 Feature Choices Description Secure Mode Hot Key Key assigned to invoke the secure mode feature. (Ctrl+Alt+) Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is [A, B, ..., Z] enabled. Can be disabled by entering a new key [0 - 9] followed by a backspace or by pressing the delete key.

  • Page 72: Table 3-26 System Management Submenu

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Server Menu Table 3-25 Feature Choices Description System Event Logging Disabled Enabled forces BIOS and BMC to log system events. Enabled Clear Event Log If Yes, the System Event log is cleared. Assert NMI on PERR Disabled If enabled, PCI bus parity error (PERR) is enabled and is routed to NMI.

  • Page 73: Table 3-27 Console Redirection Submenu

    Using BIOS Setup Console Redirection Submenu Table 3-27 Console Redirection Submenu Feature Choices Description COM Port Address: When enabled, Console Redirection uses the I/O port Disabled Redirection disabled specified. When disabled, Console Redirection is completely disabled. IRQ # 3 or 4 When Console Redirection is enabled, this displays the IRQ assigned per the address chosen in the COM Port Address field.

  • Page 74: Table 3-28 Emp Configuration Submenu

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities EMP Configuration Submenu Table 3-28 EMP Configuration Submenu Feature Choices Description EMP Password Disables EMP password. Disabled Switch Enabled EMP ESC Sequence +++ or other text Escape string for the modem EMP port. EMP Hang-up Line ATH or other text Hang-up string for the modem EMP port.

  • Page 75: Boot Menu

    Using BIOS Setup PEP Management Submenu Table 3-29 Feature Choices Description PEP Blackout Period [0 - 255] Time in minutes between consecutive pages. Entering 0 disables paging. PEP Page String [Phone number] Send Test Page <Enter> Press <Enter> to send a test page. Boot Menu You can make the following selections on the Boot Menu itself.

  • Page 76: Table 3-31 Boot Device Priority Submenu

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Boot Device Priority Submenu Table 3-31 Boot Priority Device Description ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Attempts to boot from an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. UND1, PXE-2.0 Wired for Management WFM 2.0 Specification. Hard Drive Submenu For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device. Press the <+> or <->...

  • Page 77: Exit Menu

    Changing the Boot Device Priority Temporarily Exit Menu You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option using the up or down arrow keys. Press <Enter> to run the option. Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu.

  • Page 78: Changing The Boot Device Priority Permanently

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities 5. The bootup process continues. When finished, a system prompt is displayed. Changing the Boot Device Priority Permanently You can use the following procedure to change the boot device permanently. Until you change the boot device priority again using this same procedure, the boot device priority does not change.

  • Page 79: When To Run The Scsiselect Utility

    Running the SCSISelect Utility If you do not press <Ctrl+A>, the system finds the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI host adapter and displays the message Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI BIOS V x.xxx where x.xxx is the version number of the SCSISelect utility. Pressing <Ctrl+A> at this time allows you to configure the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI host adapter.

  • Page 80: Configuring The Adaptec Aic-7880 Scsi Adapter

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Navigation Keys Table 3-35 Press ↓ Move to the next option Switch between color and monochrome Reset to host adapter defaults Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI Adapter The following menu is displayed when you configure the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI adapter.

  • Page 81: Configuring The Adaptec Aic-7899 Scsi Adapter

    Running the SCSISelect Utility Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI Adapter The Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI adapter has two busses. Select the bus from the following menu. Table 3-38 Main Menu Menu Item Options You have an AIC-7899 adapter in your system. Move the Bus:Device:Channel cursor to the bus:device:channel of the one to be 01:06:A...

  • Page 82: Using The System Setup Utility (Ssu)

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) The SSU is on the configuration software CD shipped with the server. The SSU provides a graphical user interface (GUI) over an extensible framework for server configuration. The SSU framework supports the following functions and capabilities: •...

  • Page 83: What You Need To Do

    Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) values do not agree, POST generates an error message. You must then run the SSU to specify the correct configuration before the server boots. The SSU always includes a checksum with the configuration data so the BIOS can detect any potential data corruption before the actual hardware configuration takes place.

  • Page 84: Creating Ssu Diskettes

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Creating SSU Diskettes When creating SSU diskettes, the system copies the SSU from the CD to the diskettes. To copy the SSU from the CD to diskettes, perform the following steps: Make sure that the CD-ROM is the first bootable device for the system. 2.

  • Page 85: Fru And Sdr Load Utility

    FRU and SDR Load Utility Running the SSU from a CD You can also run the SSU from a CD. Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the system is not set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, change the boot priority. For more information, see “Changing the Boot Device Priority Temporarily”...

  • Page 86: How You Use The Frusdr Load Utility

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities If you run the FRUSDR Load Utility from a diskette, copy the utility from the CD. Follow the instructions in the included README.TXT file. If the diskette drive is disabled, or improperly configured, use BIOS Setup to enable it. If necessary, disable the drive after you are done with the FRUSDR utility.
  • Page 87 FRU and SDR Load Utility Parsing the Command Line The FRUSDR load utility allows only one command line function at a time. A command line function can consist of two parameters. Example: -cfg filename.cfg. Invalid parameters cause an error message and the program to exit. You can use either a slash (/) or a minus sign (-) to specify command line options.

  • Page 88: Cleaning Up And Exiting

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Prompting for Product Level FRU Information Through the use of a configuration file, the utility might prompt you for FRU information. Filtering Records from the SDR File The MASTER.SDR file has all the possible SDRs for the system. These records might need to be filtered based on the current product configuration.

  • Page 89: Upgrading The Bios

    Upgrading the BIOS If the utility fails, it immediately exits with an error message and exit code. Upgrading the BIOS Preparing for the Upgrade Before upgrading the BIOS, prepare for the upgrade by recording the current BIOS settings, obtaining the upgrade utility, and making a copy of the current BIOS. Recording the Current BIOS Settings Follow these steps to record the current BIOS settings: Boot the computer and press <F2>...

  • Page 90: Upgrading The Bios

    4. Press <F2> while the splash screen is displayed to enter the BIOS Setup program. 5. Load the Setup program defaults. To load the defaults, press <F9>. To accept the defaults, press <Enter>. 6. Clear the CMOS. See the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide. 007-4274-001...

  • Page 91: Recovering The Bios

    2. Remove the computer cover. 3. Locate jumper block J9F2. 4. Move the Recovery Boot jumper from pins 9-10 to pins 10-11. See the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide. 5. Insert the bootable BIOS upgrade floppy disk into floppy drive A.

  • Page 92: Changing The Bios Language

    3: Configuring Software and Utilities Changing the BIOS Language You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language BIOS displays. Use a bootable diskette containing the flash utility and language files (see “Creating a Bootable Diskette” on page 75). Using the Firmware Update Utility The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the BMC's firmware code.

  • Page 93: Removing And Installing User Serviceable Components

    PHP feature. Warning: The total power requirement for the SGI 1450 server exceeds the 240 VA energy hazard limit that defines an operator-accessible area. Only qualified service technicians should access the processor, memory, power subsystem, and non hot-plug/hot-swap areas of the baseboard.

  • Page 94: Scsi Hard Drives

    4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components SCSI Hard drives The SGI 1450 server supports Ultra 160 SCSI SCA type 10K RPM or slower hard drives that are 3.5 inches wide. Contact a sales representative or dealer for a list of approved SCSI devices.

  • Page 95: Removing A Scsi Hard Drive

    SCSI Hard drives D. SCA2 Connector E. Locking Handle Removing a SCSI Hard drive A bank of five LEDs on the front of the hard drive bays monitors the drive status of each drive in the hot-docking bay. Each LED corresponds directly to a drive, so that the left most LED shows activity in the left most drive.

  • Page 96: Figure 4-3 Disengaging Drive Carrier From Chassis

    4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components 2. Determine which drive needs to be removed. If necessary, use the LED states below to make this determination. Hard Drive LED State Status Table 4-1 LED State Status Solid green The hard drive is present and powered on. Flashing green The hard drive is active.

  • Page 97: Installing A Scsi Hard Drive

    4. Close the front bezel door by pressing the door gently into the chassis. Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Boards The SGI 1450 server supports six hot-plug PCI add-in boards. The six slot openings (seen from the back of the system) are shown in Figure 1-7 on page 13.

  • Page 98: Figure 4-4 Pci Hot-Plug Retention Mechanism

    4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components Figure 4-4 PCI Hot-Plug Retention Mechanism A. Green and Amber LEDs B. Press here on the inside of the chassis and then rotate to release the PCI board. C. PCI Hot-plug Retention Mechanism from the outside of the chassis D.

  • Page 99: Removing A Hot-Plug Pci Add-In Board

    Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Boards Figure 4-5 Rear Retention Latch A. Hot-plug PCI add-in board B. Close up of rear retention latch in the closed position C. Rear retention latch in the closed position Removing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-in Board Warning: If the system has been running, any installed PCI add-in board on the baseboard will be hot.

  • Page 100: Figure 4-6 Top Cover Thumbscrew

    4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components Note: At this time, the Linux operating system does not support use of the PCI Hot-Plug (PHP) feature. If you are running Linux, your system must be turned off before installing or removing PCI boards. Windows 2000 requires drivers that are PHP compatible in order to use the PHP feature.

  • Page 101: Installing A Hot-Plug Pci Add-In Board

    Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Boards 8. If you are removing a full-length board, release the rear retention latch. See Figure 4-5 on page 85. 9. Remove the PCI board by pulling straight up. 10. Store board in an antistatic protective wrapper. 11.
  • Page 102 4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components Note: At this time, the Linux operating system does not support use of the PCI Hot-Plug (PHP) feature. If you are running Linux, your system must be turned off before installing or removing PCI boards. Windows 2000 requires drivers that are PHP compatible in order to use the PHP feature.
  • Page 103 Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Boards 16. Check that no loose tools or parts were left inside the system. 17. Position the top cover over the chassis so that the rows of tabs align with slots in the chassis. Slide the cover toward the front of the system until the tabs on the cover firmly engage in the chassis.

  • Page 104: Equipment Log

    4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components Equipment Log Use the blank equipment log provided here to record information about the system. Some of this information may be required when running the System Setup Utility (SSU). Table 4-2 Equipment Log Manufacturer Item Name...
  • Page 105 Equipment Log Equipment Log Table 4-2 Manufacturer Item Name Model Number Serial Number Date Installed 007-4274-001...

  • Page 107: Regulatory Specifications

    Appendix A Regulatory Specifications This appendix presents information that may be important to the operation of your SGI server. Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations The SGI 1450 server products conform to several national and international specifications and European Directives listed on the “Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity.”...

  • Page 108: Class A Compliance

    A: Regulatory Specifications Class A Compliance This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 109: Electromagnetic Emissions

    Electromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic Emissions This device complies with Class A electromagnetic emissions limits of C.I.S.P.R. Publication 22, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. VCCI Notice Class A (Japan Only) Chinese Class A Regulatory Notice Industry Canada Notice (Canada Only) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 110: Ce Notice

    Silicon Graphics upon request. Shielded Cables The SGI 1450 server is FCC-compliant under test conditions that include the use of shielded cables between the server and its peripherals. Your server and any peripherals you purchase from Silicon Graphics have shielded cables.

  • Page 111: Physical Environment Specifications

    Appendix B Physical Environment Specifications Table B-1 details the environmental specifications for the SGI 1450 server. Table B-1 Environmental Specifications Temperature: Non-operating -40° to 70 °C (-104° to 158 °F) Operating 5° to 35 °C (41° to 95 °F) Altitude 5,000 ft.

  • Page 113: Safety Precautions

    Appendix C Safety Precautions The power supply in this product contains no user-serviceable parts. There may be more than one supply in this product. Refer servicing only to qualified personnel. Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required.
  • Page 114 C: Safety Precautions Check first to make sure you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system. 2. Check that cables, add-in boards, and other components are properly installed. 3. Attach the covers to the chassis with the screws removed earlier and tighten them firmly.

  • Page 115: Index

    Index Advanced menu, configuring in Setup Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI submenu, configuring in Setup Embedded Legacy SCSI submenu, configuring in Setup Embedded NIC submenu, configuring in Setup baseboard management controller Embedded Video Controller submenu, configuring BIOS in Setup creating upgrade diskette EMP Configuration submenu, configuring in Setup recording settings Exit menu, configuring in Setup...
  • Page 116 Index Setup peripheral bay POST power subsystem description IDE interface redundancy IDE, primary, master and slave, configuring in Setup Primary IDE Master and Slave submenu, configuring in Setup Integrated Peripherals submenu, configuring in Processor Settings submenu, configuring in Setup Setup Main menu, configuring in Setup Removable Devices Selection submenu, configuring memory...
  • Page 117 Index menus navigating through PCI Configuration menu PCI device, slots 1 through 8 48-52 PEP Management submenu Primary IDE Master and Slave submenu Processor Settings submenu Removable Devices Selection submenu Security menu Server menu System Management submenu SSU, see system setup utility System Management submenu, configuring in Setup system setup utility (SSU) configuration software...

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