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Part No. 820-2707-12
November 2009, Revision 01
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  • Page 1 Sun Fire X4450 Server ™ Service Manual For 2U Systems Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 820-2707-12 November 2009, Revision 01 Submit comments about this document by clicking the Feedback[+] link at: http://docs.sun.com...
  • Page 2 PREALABLE DE SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC. Cette distribution peut des éléments développés par des tiers. Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, Java, Solaris, et Sun Fire sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées de Sun Microsystems, Inc. ou de sa filiale aux Etats-Unis et dans d’autres pays. Intel est une marque de fabrique ou une marque déposée de Intel Corporation ou de sa filiale aux Etats-Unis et dans d’autres pays.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Infrastructure Boards 1–4 1.2.2 System Cables 1–4 1.2.3 Dimensions 1–5 Sun Fire X4450 Server Front Panel Features 1–6 Sun Fire X4450 Server Rear Panel Features 1–7 Illustrated Parts Breakdown 1–8 Preparing to Service the System 2–1 Safety Information 2–1 Required Tools 2–2 Obtaining the Chassis Serial Number 2–2...
  • Page 4 Fan Module LED Reference 3–10 3.3.3 Detecting Fan Module Failure 3–11 3.3.4 Removing a Fan Module 3–12 3.3.5 Installing a Fan Module 3–13 Servicing Power Supplies 3–15 3.4.1 Detecting Power Supply Failure 3–15 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 5 Removing the Air Duct 4–17 4.4.2 Installing the Air Duct 4–18 Servicing PCIe Risers 4–20 4.5.1 Removing a PCIe Riser 4–20 4.5.2 Installing a PCIe Riser 4–21 Servicing PCIe Cards 4–22 4.6.1 Sun Fire X4450 PCIe Card Guidelines 4–23 Contents...
  • Page 6 5.1.1 Removing a Fan Power Board 5–2 5.1.2 Installing a Fan Power Board 5–3 Servicing the Drives Cage 5–5 5.2.1 Removing the Drives Cage 5–5 5.2.2 Installing the Drives Cage 5–7 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 7 Servicing the Drives Backplane 5–8 5.3.1 Removing the Drives Backplane 5–8 5.3.2 Installing the Drives Backplane 5–9 Servicing the Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly 5–10 5.4.1 Removing the Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly 5–10 5.4.2 Installing the Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly 5–11 Servicing the Power Distribution Board (PDB) 5–12 5.5.1 Removing the Power Distribution Board 5–12...
  • Page 8 BIOS Advanced Menu Screens C–6 C.2.3 BIOS Boot Menu Screens C–11 C.2.4 BIOS Server Menu Screens C–14 C.2.5 BIOS Security Menu Screens C–18 C.2.6 BIOS Exit Menu Screens C–19 Index Index–1 viii Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface The Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual provides detailed procedures for removing and replacing replaceable parts in the Sun Fire X4450 Server. This manual also ™ includes information about the use and maintenance of the server. This document is written for technicians, system administrators, authorized service providers (ASPs), and users who have advanced experience troubleshooting and replacing hardware.

  • Page 10: Related Documentation

    “BIOS Screens” contains examples of typical BIOS screens. Related Documentation To view the latest Sun Fire X4450 Server documentation online, go to , and then navigate to Sun Fire X4450 Server documentation. http://docs.sun.com The following table lists the available documents.

  • Page 11: Index

    Before You Read This Document To fully use the information in this document, you must have thorough knowledge of the topics discussed in the Sun Fire X4450 Server Product Notes. Sun Online The following table shows where to find Sun documents online.

  • Page 12: Sun Welcomes Your Comments

    To submit your comments, go to: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Example: Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual, part number 820-2707-12. Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 13: Product Description

    C H A P T E R Sun Fire X4450 Server Overview This chapter provides an overview of the features of the Sun Fire X4450 Server. The following information is included: Section 1.1, “Product Description” on page 1-1 ■ Section 1.2, “Sun Fire X4450 Server Chassis Overview” on page 1-3 ■...
  • Page 14 “Servicing Motherboard Components” on page Power • AC power: 100-240VAC, 12-5A, 50-60Hz • 1 or 2 hot-swappable 1050W or 1100W power supply units (PSUs) to provide N+N redundancy, with energy efficient design Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 15: Sun Fire X4450 Server Chassis Overview

    Other software Java™ Enterprise System with a 90-day trial license Sun Fire X4450 Server Chassis Overview The Sun Fire X4450 server is based on an all-new chassis family. Section 1.2.1, “Infrastructure Boards” on page 1-4 ■ Section 1.2.2, “System Cables” on page 1-4 ■...

  • Page 16: Infrastructure Boards

    3-21 PCIe risers There are three risers per system, each attached to the rear of the Section 4.5, “Servicing motherboard. In the Sun Fire X4450 server, each riser supports PCIe Risers” on two PCIe cards. page 4-20 1.2.2...

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    Motherboard to PDB cable Top cover interlock cable PSU backplane interconnect cable 1.2.3 Dimensions The 2U chassis form factor dimensions are listed in TABLE 1-3 Sun Fire X4450 Server Dimensions TABLE 1-3 Dimension Sun Fire X4450 Height 87.85 mm/3.46 inches Width 445.71 mm/17.55 inches (includes ears - chassis is 16.75 mm/425.46 inches)

  • Page 18: Sun Fire X4450 Server Front Panel Features

    Fan Module Service Required LED (amber) Power button Drive map Note – When a faulty component is identified internally on the server, such as a DIMM module LED turning on, the Service LED is also lit. Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 19: Sun Fire X4450 Server Rear Panel Features

    . For more detailed Sun Fire X4450 server FIGURE 1-3 information about ports and their uses, see the Sun Fire X4450 Server Installation Guide. For a detailed description of PCIe slots, see Section 4.5, “Servicing PCIe Risers” on page 4-20.

  • Page 20: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    I/O Components FIGURE 1-4 Figure Legend Top Cover Drives Drives Backplane DVD/USB Module Drives Cage Left Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly Left Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 21 Check system heat sinks, fans, and air openings. If necessary, clean systems by brushing or blowing contaminants or carefully vacuuming contaminants from the system. Chapter 1 Sun Fire X4450 Server Overview...
  • Page 22 1-10 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 23: Preparing To Service The System

    Safety Information This section provides important safety information that you need to know prior to removing or installing parts in the Sun Fire X4450 server. Caution – Never attempt to run the server with the covers removed. Hazardous voltage may be present.

  • Page 24: Required Tools

    Follow the electrostatic discharge safety practices as described in this chapter. ■ Required Tools The Sun Fire X4450 server can be serviced with the following tools: Antistatic wrist strap ■ Antistatic mat ■...

  • Page 25: Powering Off The Server

    Chassis Serial Number Label FIGURE 2-1 Powering Off the Server To remove main power from the server, use one of the methods shown in the following table. Shutdown Procedures TABLE 2-1 Shutdown Method Graceful shutdown Use a pen, or other non-conducting pointed object, to press and release the Power button on the front panel.

  • Page 26: Powering Off The Server Using The Service Processor Command Line

    4. Shut down all logical domains. 5. Shut down the Operating System. 6. Open an SSH session. 7. Log into the Service Processor. 8. Type: stop /SYS cd /SP/CtrlInfo set powerctrl=off Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 27: Extending The Server To The Maintenance Position

    Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position The following components can be serviced with the server in the maintenance position: Hard drives/SSDs ■ Fan modules ■ Power supplies ■ DVD/USB module ■ Fan power boards ■ FB-DIMMs ■ PCIe cards ■...
  • Page 28 Slide Release Latches FIGURE 2-3 4. While squeezing the slide release latches, slowly pull the server forward until the slide rails latch. Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 29: Removing The Server From The Rack

    Removing the Server From the Rack The server must be removed from the rack to service the following components: Motherboard ■ Power distribution board ■ Power supply backplane ■ Paddle card ■ Drives cage ■ Drives backplane ■ Front panel light-pipe assemblies ■...
  • Page 30 4. From the front of the server, pull the release tabs forward and pull the server forward until it is free of the rack rails ( FIGURE 2-5 A release tab is located on each rail. Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 31: Performing Electrostatic Discharge And Antistatic Prevention Measures

    Release Tabs and Slide Assembly FIGURE 2-5 5. Set the server on a sturdy work surface. Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures 2.7.1 Electrostatic Discharge Safety Measures Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, such as the motherboards, PCI cards, drives, and memory cards, require special handling. Caution –...

  • Page 32: Using An Antistatic Wrist Strap

    Removing the Top Cover The top cover and fan door are integrated. Note – Some field-replaceable units (FRUs) require removal of the rear cover. 2-10 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 33 1. Unlatch the fan module door. [1] Pull the two release tabs back to release the door. Rotate the fan door to the open position and hold it there. 2. Press the top cover release button and slide the top cover to the rear about a half-inch (12.7 mm).
  • Page 34 2-12 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 35: Servicing Customer-Replaceable Devices

    (for example, mounting a drive). In the Sun Fire X4450, only drives are hot-pluggable. To hot-plug a drive you must take the drive offline (to prevent any applications from accessing it, and to remove the logical software links to it) before you can safely remove it.

  • Page 36: Hot-Swappable Devices

    Section 3.2, “Servicing Drives” on page 3-2. Servicing Drives The following topics are covered: Section 3.2.1, “Sun Fire X4450 Server Drive Guidelines” on page 3-2 ■ Section 3.2.2, “Sun Fire X4450 SSD Guidelines” on page 3-3 ■ Section 3.2.3, “Drive Status LED Reference” on page 3-4 ■...

  • Page 37: Sun Fire X4450 Ssd Guidelines

    Server Front FIGURE 3-1 shows physical drive locations for a Sun Fire X4450 server with 8 hard TABLE 3-1 drives: Physical Drive Locations (Sun Fire X4450) TABLE 3-1 DVD drive 3.2.2 Sun Fire X4450 SSD Guidelines The X4450 server supports installing SSDs in the HD bays. Each SSD provides at least 32Gb of SATA capacity.

  • Page 38: Servicing Ssds

    ■ SSD firmware Intel SSD FW: 845C8626 ■ 3.2.3 Drive Status LED Reference shows the Sun Fire X4450 server. drives status LEDs on the FIGURE 3-2 Drives Status LEDs FIGURE 3-2 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 39: Removing A Hard Drive Or Ssd

    3.2.4 Removing a Hard Drive or SSD Hard drives can be hot-plugged or cold-plugged. Drives in the Sun Fire X4450 server might be hot-pluggable, depending on the drive configuration. To hot-plug a drive you must take the drive offline (to prevent applications from accessing it, and to remove the logical software links to it) before you can safely remove it.
  • Page 40 5. Grasp the latch [2] and pull the drive out of the drive slot [3]. Caution – The latch is not an ejector. Do not bend it too far to the right. Doing so can damage the latch. Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 41: Installing A Hard Drive Or Ssd

    3.2.5 Installing a Hard Drive or SSD Installing a hard drive or SSD into the Sun Fire X4450 server is a two-step process. You must first install a drive into the drive slot, and then configure that drive to the server.

  • Page 42: Using Drive Fillers

    6-5. 3.2.6 Using Drive Fillers All drive slots in the Sun Fire X4450 Server must have drive fillers in place during operation to maintain airflow. To remove fillers, pull the ejector and pull the filler out of the chassis. ( FIGURE 3-5 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual •...

  • Page 43: Servicing Fan Modules

    Drive Filler FIGURE 3-5 Servicing Fan Modules The following topics are covered: Section 3.3.1, “About Sun Fire X4450 Fans” on page 3-9 ■ Section 3.3.2, “Fan Module LED Reference” on page 3-10 ■ Section 3.3.3, “Detecting Fan Module Failure” on page 3-11 ■...

  • Page 44: Fan Module Led Reference

    The fan module is faulty. The front and rear panel Service Required LEDs are also lit if the system detects a fan module fault. shows the fan module locations FIGURE 3-6 Fan Module Locations FIGURE 3-6 3-10 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 45: Detecting Fan Module Failure

    The system Overtemp LED might be lit if a fan fault causes an increase in system operating temperature. See Chapter Section 1.3, “Sun Fire X4450 Server Front Panel Features” on page 1-6 for more information about system status LEDs. Detecting a Faulty Fan Module FIGURE 3-7 3.3.4...
  • Page 46 Do not service any other components in the fan compartment unless the system is shut down and the power cords are removed. Removing a Fan Module FIGURE 3-8 3-12 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 47: Installing A Fan Module

    4. Close the top cover door. 5. Verify that the Top Fan LED, Service Required LEDs, and the Locator LED/Locator button are not lit. Section 1.2, “Sun Fire X4450 Server Chassis Overview” on page 1-3 for more information about identifying and interpreting system LEDs.

  • Page 48: Servicing Power Supplies

    Servicing Power Supplies Some versions of the Sun Fire X4450 servers are equipped with redundant hot-swappable power supplies. Redundant power supplies enable you to remove and replace a power supply without shutting the server down, provided that the other power supply is online and working.

  • Page 49: Power Supply Led Reference

    Power Supplies FIGURE 3-10 3.4.2 Power Supply LED Reference Each power supply contains a series of LEDs on the back panel of the system. Power Supply Status LEDs FIGURE 3-11 Chapter 3 Servicing Customer-Replaceable Devices 3-15...

  • Page 50: Removing A Power Supply

    The CMA is located at the rear of the server rack. a. Press and hold the tab. b. Rotate the cable management arm out of the way so that you can access the power supply. 3-16 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 51 Releasing the Cable Management Arm FIGURE 3-12 4. Disconnect the power cord from the faulty power supply. 5. Grasp the power supply handle and press the release latch. ( FIGURE 3-13 6. Pull the power supply out of the chassis. Chapter 3 Servicing Customer-Replaceable Devices 3-17...

  • Page 52: Installing A Power Supply

    Installing a Power Supply 1. Align the replacement power supply with the empty power supply chassis bay. 2. Slide the power supply into the bay until it is fully seated. ( FIGURE 3-14 3-18 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 53: Installing A Power Supply

    Front Service Required LED Rear Service Required LED Note – See Section 1.3, “Sun Fire X4450 Server Front Panel Features” on page 1-6 Section 1.4, “Sun Fire X4450 Server Rear Panel Features” on page 1-7 for more information about identifying and interpreting system LEDs.

  • Page 54: Servicing The Dvd/Usb Module

    Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-9. 4. Remove the Sun Fire X4450 HD7 drive. Section 1.2, “Sun Fire X4450 Server Chassis Overview” on page 1-3 for drive locations. 5. Release the DVD/USB module from the drives backplane. (...

  • Page 55: Installing The Dvd/Usb Module

    Removing the DVD/USB Module FIGURE 3-15 3.5.2 Installing the DVD/USB Module 1. Slide the DVD/USB module into the front of the chassis until it seats. FIGURE 3-16 2. Install the drive you removed during the DVD/USB module removal procedure. 3. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server”...

  • Page 56: Installing The Dvd/Usb Module

    Installing the DVD/USB Module FIGURE 3-16 3-22 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Servicing Customer-Replaceable Devices 3-23...
  • Page 58 3-24 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 59: Servicing Motherboard Components

    C H A P T E R Servicing Motherboard Components This chapter describes how to replace the motherboard and its components in the Sun Fire X4450 server. Note – Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter, perform the procedures described in...

  • Page 60: Servicing Fb-Dimms

    2. Unplug all power cords from the rear panel. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Press and hold the Remind button on the memory tray to identify which FB-DIMM is faulty. ( FIGURE 4-1 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 61 Remind Button Locations FIGURE 4-1 5. Note the location of faulty FB-DIMMs. Faulty FB-DIMMs are identified with a corresponding amber LED on the motherboard. 6. Ensure that all FB-DIMMs are seated correctly in their slots. If re-seating the FB-DIMM does not fix the problem, remove and replace the faulty FB-DIMM. Chapter 4 Servicing Motherboard Components...

  • Page 62: Fb-Dimm Guidelines

    ■ To: 32 FB-DIMMs (fully populated configuration) ■ In increments of 2 FB-DIMMs. At minimum, Group 1 must be fully populated with two FB-DIMMS of the same ■ density (same type). Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 63: Fb-Dimm Placement

    FB-DIMM Layout FIGURE 4-2 4.1.2.1 FB-DIMM Placement Refer to the service label on the cover for FB-DIMM placement information. Start with Branch 0 (Channels A/B), then Branch 1 (Channels C/D). Populate by Pair (A0/B0 then C0/D0, then A1/B1,...) of identical DIMMs. Within each Channel: Modules within a pair (A0/B0, C0/D0, A1/B1,...) must be identical with respect to ■...

  • Page 64: Fb-Dimm Fillers

    FB-DIMM. When FB-DIMMS are added, remove the fillers. When FB-DIMMS are removed, add extra fillers. Always place fillers in empty sockets. Fillers for FB-DIMM Slots FIGURE 4-3 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 65: Removing Fb-Dimms

    4.1.3 Removing FB-DIMMs Caution – Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or installing FB-DIMMs. You must disconnect the power cables before performing this procedure. 1. Review Section 4.1.2, “FB-DIMM Guidelines” on page 4-4 for memory configuration information.

  • Page 66: Installing Fb-Dimms

    2. Ensure that the ejector tabs are in the open position. 3. Line up the replacement FB-DIMM with the connector ( FIGURE 4-5 Align the FB-DIMM notch with the key in the connector. This ensures that the FB-DIMM is oriented correctly. Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 67 4. Push the FB-DIMM into the connector until the ejector tabs lock the FB-DIMM in place. If the FB-DIMM does not easily seat into the connector, verify that the orientation of the FB-DIMM is as shown in . If the orientation is reversed, damage FIGURE 4-5 to the FB-DIMM might occur.

  • Page 68: Installing Additional Fb-Dimms

    9. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. Servicing the Memory Tray You must remove the memory tray when removing and installing the motherboard. 4-10 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 69: Removing The Memory Tray

    Note – This is a customer-replaceable unit. Caution – Ensure that all power is removed from the server before installing memory tray or damage to the FB-DIMMs might occur. You must disconnect all power cables from the system before performing this procedure. 4.2.1 Removing the Memory Tray 1.

  • Page 70: Installing The Memory Tray

    1. Hold the two handles and carefully place the memory tray into the motherboard as shown in FIGURE 4-7 Ensure that the memory tray is aligned and fully seated. The handles should click into the tabs. 4-12 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 71: Installing The Memory Tray

    Installing the Memory Tray FIGURE 4-7 2. Install the top cover. Section 6.1, “Installing the Top Cover” on page 6-2. 3. Slide the server into the rack. Section 6.3, “Returning the Server to the Normal Rack Position” on page 6-4. 4.

  • Page 72: Replacing The Memory Riser

    3. Use the Allen wrench that was shipped with your replacement memory riser to loosen the 2 screws that hold the memory riser to the motherboard. Remove the memory riser. 4-14 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 73 Loosening Screws on Memory Riser FIGURE 4-8 4. Install the replacement memory riser using the Allen wrench. Chapter 4 Servicing Motherboard Components 4-15...

  • Page 74: Servicing The Air Duct

    You must remove the air duct when removing and installing the following components: Power distribution board ■ Power supply backplane ■ Paddle card ■ Motherboard ■ Note – This is a customer-replaceable unit. 4-16 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 75: Removing The Air Duct

    Caution – To prevent the system from overheating, ensure that the air duct is correctly installed before powering on the server. 4.4.1 Removing the Air Duct 1. Slide the system out of the rack. Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5.

  • Page 76: Installing The Air Duct

    5. Reconnect the power cord (or cords) to the power supply (or supplies). Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. 4-18 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 77 6. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. Installing the Air Duct FIGURE 4-10 Chapter 4 Servicing Motherboard Components 4-19...

  • Page 78: Servicing Pcie Risers

    Loosen the two captive Phillips screws on the end of the PCI cross beam. b. Lift the PCI cross beam up and back to remove it from the chassis. 4-20 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 79: Installing A Pcie Riser

    7. Loosen the captive retaining screw holding the front end of the riser to the motherboard. [2] 8. Loosen the captive Phillips screw on the end of the riser. 9. Lift the riser up to remove it from the server. ( FIGURE 4-11 Remove the riser and any PCIe cards attached to it as a unit.

  • Page 80: Servicing Pcie Cards

    6-5. Installing a PCIe Riser FIGURE 4-12 Servicing PCIe Cards Section 4.6.1, “Sun Fire X4450 PCIe Card Guidelines” on page 4-23 for PCIe card configuration guidelines. Note – This is a customer-replaceable unit. Caution – This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to static discharge.

  • Page 81: Sun Fire X4450 Pcie Card Guidelines

    You must disconnect the power cables before performing this procedure. 4.6.1 Sun Fire X4450 PCIe Card Guidelines The PCI expansion system is configured using a variety of riser cards. All device types operate at x16 PCIe operating at x8, as shown in...

  • Page 82: Removing A Pcie Card

    2. Disconnect all power cables. 3. Locate the PCIe card that you want to remove, and note its corresponding riser board. Section 1.4, “Sun Fire X4450 Server Rear Panel Features” on page 1-7 for more information about PCIe slots and their locations.

  • Page 83: Installing A Pcie Card

    1. Unpackage the replacement PCIe card and place it on an antistatic mat. 2. Locate the proper PCIe slot for the card you are replacing. 3. If necessary, review the PCIe Card Guidelines to plan your installation. Section 4.6.1, “Sun Fire X4450 PCIe Card Guidelines” on page 4-23 additional information. Chapter 4...
  • Page 84 Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. 12. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. 4-26 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 85 Installing a PCIe Card FIGURE 4-15 Chapter 4 Servicing Motherboard Components 4-27...

  • Page 86: Servicing The Battery

    Caution – Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or installing the battery. You must disconnect the power cables from the system before performing this procedure. Battery Location FIGURE 4-16 4-28 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 87: Removing The Battery

    Section 4.5.1, “Removing a PCIe Riser” on page 4-20. Section 4.6.1, “Sun Fire X4450 PCIe Card Guidelines” on page 4-23. 2. Using a small (No. 1 flat-blade) screwdriver, press the latch and remove the battery from the motherboard.

  • Page 88: Removing The Motherboard Assembly

    PCIe risers. 8. Disconnect the power distribution board ribbon cable. 9. If you are replacing the motherboard, remove the memory board tray supports. Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver. 4-30 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 89 10. Disconnect the drive data cables. [1] ( FIGURE 4-17 Caution – The drive data cables are delicate. Ensure they are safely out of the way when servicing the motherboard. 11. Remove the 4 screws that secure the motherboard to the bus bar. [2] Use a No.

  • Page 90: Installing The Motherboard Assembly

    Be careful when routing the drive cables so they are not pinched and are ■ underneath the ribs on the support. Ensure that the two cables are placed behind the plastic shield between the ■ CPU and the power supply housing. 4-32 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 91 Caution – The drive data cables are delicate. Carefully connect them and make sure that they are seated properly when servicing the motherboard. 10. Reinstall the memory tray. Section 4.2.2, “Installing the Memory Tray” on page 4-13. 11. Loosen the captive retaining screw that holds the front end of the riser to the motherboard.

  • Page 92: Servicing Cpus

    ■ Section 4.9.4, “Installing a CPU (Replacing Heatsink)” on page 4-41 (CRU) ■ Section 4.9.5, “Upgrading the CPU” on page 4-42 (CRU) ■ Note – This is a customer-replaceable unit. 4-34 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 93: Cpu Fault Remind Button

    Note – FRU: This field-replaceable unit should be replaced only by qualified service technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance. A CPU FRU requires trained personnel to apply thermal grease. For Xoption CPUs, the grease is preinstalled. Section 1.5, “Illustrated Parts Breakdown” on page 1-8 for illustrations of the server and CPUs.

  • Page 94: Removing A Cpu

    Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. c. Slide the server out of the rack. Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5. 4-36 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 95 d. Attach an antistatic wrist strap. Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-9. e. Remove the top cover. Section 2.8, “Removing the Top Cover” on page 2-11. 2. Remove the memory tray. Section 4.2.1, “Removing the Memory Tray” on page 4-11.

  • Page 96: Installing A Cpu (Reusing Heatsink)

    Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. c. Slide the server out of the rack. Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5. 4-38 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 97 d. Attach an antistatic wrist strap. Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-9. e. Remove the top cover. Section 2.8, “Removing the Top Cover” on page 2-11. 2. Remove the memory tray. Section 4.2.1, “Removing the Memory Tray” on page 4-11.
  • Page 98 Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. d. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. Installing a CPU FIGURE 4-21 4-40 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 99: Installing A Cpu (Replacing Heatsink)

    4.9.4 Installing a CPU (Replacing Heatsink) To install a CPU do the following. This procedure replaces the CPU heatsink. 1. Prepare the server for service. a. Power off the server. Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. b. Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server”...

  • Page 100: Upgrading The Cpu

    2. Update the BIOS and firmware to the latest revision. 3. Migrate to the ILOM Lights Out Manager. (Optional) If your Sun Fire X4450 server has embedded LOM, the server must be upgraded to ILOM before it can support the Intel Xeon processor 7400 series.

  • Page 101: Resetting Passwords And Clearing Cmos Nvram

    4. Upgrade the Intel Xeon processor. Section 4.9.2, “Removing a CPU” on page 4-36. Section 4.9.4, “Installing a CPU (Replacing Heatsink)” on page 4-41. Do not return the server to service at this time. 5. Remove and replace the server fans with the high-capacity fan modules supplied in the upgrade kit.

  • Page 102: Resetting The Sp Password From The Bios Screen

    7. Place the jumper on position 2-4. 8. Power on the server and boot until you see a message that the password has been cleared. 9. Power off the server and remove AC power. 4-44 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 103: Resetting Nvram Using A Jumper

    10. Remove the jumper from position 2-4, and replace it back to its original position. 11. Install the top cover. Section 6.1, “Installing the Top Cover” on page 6-2. 12. Slide the server into the rack. Section 6.3, “Returning the Server to the Normal Rack Position” on page 6-4.

  • Page 104: Recovering From Corrupt Service Processor Software

    SOCFLASH.EXE ■ DOS4GW ■ BMC Binary (The SP Binary file) ■ 2. Remove AC power from the server to be flashed. Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. 4-46 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 105 Caution – Do not attempt to flash the system while it is still powered on. An unrecoverable error might occur. 3. Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3.
  • Page 106 11. Press F2 to enter system BIOS, and verify that the Flash device is in the boot order. 12. After the flash device has booted, run the following command: socflash.exe SP binary backup file For example: socflash.exe s92v092.bin backup.bin 4-48 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 107 13. After a successful flash, remove the AC power. Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. 14. Remove the jumper. 15. Remove the flash drive from the USB port. 16. Replace PCI cards from Riser 1. Section 4.6.3, “Installing a PCIe Card” on page 4-26.
  • Page 108 4-50 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 109: Servicing Infrastructure Boards And Components

    C H A P T E R Servicing Infrastructure Boards and Components This chapter describes how to replace cold-swappable, field-replaceable units (FRUs) in the Sun Fire X4450 server. The following topics are covered: Section 5.1, “Servicing the Fan Power Boards” on page 5-2 (FRU) ■...

  • Page 110: Servicing The Fan Power Boards

    Servicing the Fan Power Boards You must remove both fan power boards to access the paddle card or to access the drive data cables in the Sun Fire X4450 server. Note – FRU: This field-replaceable unit should be replaced only by qualified service technicians.

  • Page 111: Installing A Fan Power Board

    Note – If you are replacing a defective fan power board, remove only the fan modules that are necessary to remove the defective fan power board. Section 3.3.4, “Removing a Fan Module” on page 3-12. 7. Remove the Phillips screw that secures the fan power board to the chassis FIGURE 5-1 8.
  • Page 112 6-4. 6. Reconnect the power cord (or cords) to the power supply (or supplies). Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 113: Servicing The Drives Cage

    7. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. Servicing the Drives Cage You must remove the drives cage to access the following components: Drives backplane ■ Front control panel light pipe assemblies ■ Note – FRU: This field-replaceable unit should be replaced only by qualified service technicians.
  • Page 114 11. Lift the drives cage up and disconnect the drive data cables. ( [4]) FIGURE 5-3 Press the connector release button to release the cable. 12. Set the drives cage on an antistatic mat. Removing the Drives Cage FIGURE 5-3 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 115: Installing The Drives Cage

    5.2.2 Installing the Drives Cage 1. Connect the drive data cables. Press the connector into its socket until it snaps into place. 2. Position the drives cage in the chassis, over its standoffs. ( [1]) FIGURE 5-4 Installing the Drives Cage FIGURE 5-4 3.

  • Page 116: Servicing The Drives Backplane

    1. Remove the drives cage. Section 5.2.1, “Removing the Drives Cage” on page 5-5. 2. Remove the four No. 2 Phillips screws securing the backplane to the drives cage. ( FIGURE 5-5 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 117: Installing The Drives Backplane

    Removing the Drives Backplane FIGURE 5-5 3. Slide the backplane down and off the drives cage retention hooks. 4. Place the drives backplane on an antistatic mat. 5.3.2 Installing the Drives Backplane 1. Slide the backplane under the retention hooks on the drives cage. ( FIGURE 5-6 2.

  • Page 118: Servicing The Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly

    Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance. 5.4.1 Removing the Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly 1. Remove the drives cage. Section 5.2.1, “Removing the Drives Cage” on page 5-5. 5-10 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 119: Installing The Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly

    2. Remove the drives backplane. Section 5.3.1, “Removing the Drives Backplane” on page 5-8. 3. Remove the three No. 2 Phillips screws securing the front control panel light pipe assembly to the drives cage. ( FIGURE 5-7 4. Slide the light pipe assembly out of the drives cage. Removing Light Pipe Assembly FIGURE 5-7 5.4.2...

  • Page 120: Servicing The Power Distribution Board (Pdb)

    Grasp the power supply handle and press the release latch. b. Slide the power supply out of the system. 3. Disconnect the top cover interlock cable from the power distribution board. [1]) FIGURE 5-8 5-12 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 121: Installing The Power Distribution Board

    4. Disconnect the power distribution board ribbon cable from the Power Supply Unit backplane. [1] 5. Unscrew the four screws securing the L shaped busbars from the PSU backplane to the power distribution board. 6. Remove the No. 2 Phillips screw securing the power distribution board to the chassis.

  • Page 122: Servicing The Power Supply Backplane

    Installing the Power Distribution Board FIGURE 5-9 Servicing the Power Supply Backplane In the Sun Fire X4450 server, the power supply backplane carries 12V power to the power distribution board. 5-14 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 123: Removing The Power Supply Backplane

    Note – FRU: This field-replaceable unit should be replaced only by qualified service technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance. Caution – The system supplies power to the power supply backplane even when the server is powered off. To avoid personal injury or damage to the server, you must disconnect power cords before servicing the power supply backplane.

  • Page 124: Installing The Power Supply Backplane

    4. Install all power supplies. Slide each power supply into its bay until it locks into place. 5. Install the motherboard assembly. Section 4.8.2, “Installing the Motherboard Assembly” on page 4-32. 5-16 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 125: Servicing The Paddle Card

    Installing the Power Supply Backplane FIGURE 5-11 Servicing the Paddle Card The paddle card assembly includes the top cover interlock switch. Note – FRU: This field-replaceable unit should be replaced only by qualified service technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance. 5.7.1 Removing the Paddle Card 1.

  • Page 126: Installing The Paddle Card

    4. Install the fan power boards. Section 5.1.2, “Installing a Fan Power Board” on page 5-3. 5. Install the power distribution board. Section 5.5.2, “Installing the Power Distribution Board” on page 5-13. 5-18 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 127: Servicing Cables

    6. Install the motherboard assembly. Section 4.8.2, “Installing the Motherboard Assembly” on page 4-32. Installing the Paddle Card FIGURE 5-13 Servicing Cables The following topics are covered: Section 5.8.1, “Removing Drive Cables in a SAS Configuration” on page 5-20 ■ Section 5.8.2, “Installing HD Cables in a SAS Configuration”...

  • Page 128: Removing Drive Cables In A Sas Configuration

    9. Disconnect each cable at the SAS HBA card by depressing the latch and then pulling out the connector. 10. Pull the cables through the mid-wall. Avoid damaging the air blocker. 5-20 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 129: Installing Hd Cables In A Sas Configuration

    11. Lift the cables out of the chassis. Removing Drive Cables in a SAS Configuration FIGURE 5-14 5.8.2 Installing HD Cables in a SAS Configuration To install two drive cables; Disk 0-3 and Disk 4-7 in a SAS configuration, do the following.
  • Page 130 Connect the connector labeled PB 4, 5, 6, and 7 to the connector nearest to the power supply. Installing Drive Cables in a SAS Configuration (Part 1) FIGURE 5-15 5-22 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 131 8. Reinstall the fan boards, making sure the cable is not pinched. ( FIGURE 5-16 The cable routes through the slot underneath of the fan boards. 9. Route the cable towards the power supply bay, and over the notch in the vertical power supply unit backplane.

  • Page 132: Removing A Pdb Cable

    Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. c. Slide the server out of the rack. Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5. 5-24 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 133 d. Attach an antistatic wrist strap. Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-9. e. Remove the top cover. Section 2.8, “Removing the Top Cover” on page 2-11. 2. Remove the memory tray. Section 4.2.1, “Removing the Memory Tray” on page 4-11.

  • Page 134: Installing A Pdb Cable

    Ensure key of cable lines up with slot on the connector. 4. Push the cable connector into the PDB connection until it is seated. ( FIGURE 5-18 The latches should be above the connector housing. 5-26 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 135 5. Carefully align the motherboard connector to the motherboard pin field. Gently press the connector down until it is seated. If you feel significant resistance, stop and check the pin alignment. 6. Replace the air duct. Section 4.4.2, “Installing the Air Duct” on page 4-18.
  • Page 136 Installing a PDB Cable FIGURE 5-18 5-28 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 137 Chapter 5 Servicing Infrastructure Boards and Components 5-29...
  • Page 138 5-30 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 139: Returning The Server To Operation

    Returning the Server to Operation This chapter describes how to return the server to operation after you Sun Fire X4450 have performed service procedures. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Section 6.1, “Installing the Top Cover” on page 6-2 ■...

  • Page 140: Installing The Top Cover

    Set the cover down so that it hangs over the rear of the server by about an inch (25.4 mm). 2. Slide the top cover forward until it seats ( FIGURE 6-1 Installing the Top Cover FIGURE 6-1 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 141: Reinstalling The Server In The Rack

    Reinstalling the Server in the Rack If you removed the server chassis from the rack, perform these steps to replace it. Caution – The servers are heavy. Two people might be required to carry the chassis and install it in the rack. 1.

  • Page 142: Returning The Server To The Normal Rack Position

    ( FIGURE 6-3 2. While pushing on the release tabs, slowly push the server into the rack. Ensure that the cables do not get in the way. Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 143: Powering On The Server

    Powering On the Server Before powering on your server for the first time, follow the installation and cabling instructions provided in the Sun Fire X4450 Server Installation Guide, which might be shipped with the system, and is also available online.
  • Page 144 When the main power is applied to the server, the Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit, as shown in FIGURE 6-5 Power/OK LED Front Panel FIGURE 6-5 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 145: Connector Pinouts

    Section A.2, “Network Management Port Connector” on page A-3 ■ Section A.3, “Video Connector” on page A-4 ■ Section A.4, “USB Connectors” on page A-5 ■ Section A.5, “Gigabit Ethernet Connectors” on page A-6 ■ Sun Fire X4450 Back Panel FIGURE A-1...

  • Page 146: Serial Management Port Connector

    Serial Management Connector Diagram FIGURE A-2 Serial Management Connector Signals TABLE A-1 Signal Description Signal Description Request to Send Ground Data Terminal Ready Receive Data Transmit Data Data Set Ready Ground Clear to Send Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 147: Network Management Port Connector

    Network Management Port Connector The network management connector (labeled NET MGT) is an RJ-45 connector located on the motherboard and can be accessed from the back panel. This port needs to be configured prior to use. Network Management Connector Diagram FIGURE A-3 Network Management Connector Signals TABLE A-2...

  • Page 148: Video Connector

    Sync Ground Blue Video Monitor ID - Bit 1 Monitor ID - Bit 2 Monitor ID - Bit 0 Ground Horizontal Sync Red Ground Vertical Sync Green Ground N/C (Reserved) Blue Ground Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 149: Usb Connectors

    USB Connectors Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are located on the motherboard in a double- stacked layout and can be accessed from the back panel. USB Connector Diagram FIGURE A-5 USB Connector Signals TABLE A-4 Signal Description Signal Description +5 V (fused) +5 V (fused) USB0/1-...

  • Page 150: Gigabit Ethernet Connectors

    Transmit/Receive Data 0 + Transmit/Receive Data 2 – Transmit/Receive Data 0 – Transmit/Receive Data 1 – Transmit/Receive Data 1 + Transmit/Receive Data 3 + Transmit/Receive Data 2 + Transmit/Receive Data 3 – Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 151: Bios Power-On Self-Test (Post) Codes

    A P P E N D I X BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Codes The system BIOS provides a basic power-on self-test (POST), during which the BIOS checks the basic devices required for the server to operate. The progress of the self- test is indicated by a series of POST codes.

  • Page 152: B.2 How Bios Post Memory Testing Works

    4. Initialize the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is performing the power-on self-test (POST). The BIOS Main Menu screen appears. 5. Select Server. The Server screen appears. 6. Select AST2000 LAN Configuration. The LAN Configuration screen appears. Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 153: Changing Post Options

    7. Select the IP Address menu item. The SP’s IP address appears 8. Start a web browser and type the SP’s IP address in the browser’s address bar. 9. Type a user name and password as follows: User name: root Password: changeme 10.

  • Page 154: Post Codes

    Pause – The message appears on the screen, an error is logged to the SEL, and user ■ input is required to continue. The user can take immediate corrective action or choose to continue booting. Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 155 Halt – The message appears on the screen, an error is logged to the SEL, and the ■ system cannot boot unless the error is resolved. The user needs to replace the faulty part and restart the system. Error Messages and Responses TABLE B-1 Error Code...
  • Page 156 Processor Failed BIST Pause 0155 Processor Failed BIST Pause 0156 Processor Failed BIST Pause 0157 Processor Failed BIST Pause 0158 Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot 0159 Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 157 Error Messages and Responses (Continued) TABLE B-1 Error Code Error Message Response 015A Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot 015B Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot 015C Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot 015D Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot 015E Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot...
  • Page 158 Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_B0 Warning 5189 Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_B1 Warning 518A Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_B2 Warning 518B Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_B3 Warning 518C Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_B4 Warning Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 159 Error Messages and Responses (Continued) TABLE B-1 Error Code Error Message Response 518D Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_B5 Warning 518E Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_B6 Warning 518F Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_B7 Warning 5190 Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_C0 Warning 5191 Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_C1 Warning...
  • Page 160 Unsupported AMB Vendor : DIMM_D4 Warning 51BD Unsupported AMB Vendor : DIMM_D5 Warning 51BE Unsupported AMB Vendor : DIMM_D6 Warning 51BF Unsupported AMB Vendor : DIMM_D7 Warning 51B0 Memory Configuration Error. Continues to boot B-10 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 161: Bios Screens

    This section describes how to view and/or modify the BIOS Setup Utility screens in . The BIOS Setup utility reports system information and can Sun Fire X4450 server be used to configure the server BIOS settings. The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) has a Setup utility stored in the BIOS flash memory.

  • Page 162: Bios Setup Screens Overview

    Menu Screens” on page C-18 Exit Save changes and exit, discard changes and Section C.2.6, “BIOS Exit exit, discard changes, or load optimal or Menu Screens” on page C-19 failsafe defaults. Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 163: Bios Setup Menu Screens

    Section C.2, “BIOS Setup Menu FIGURE C-1 Screens” on page C-4 for examples of each of these screens. BIOS Utility Menu Tree FIGURE C-1 BIOS Setup Menu Screens The following figures show sample Sun Fire X4450 BIOS Setup Utility screens. Appendix C BIOS Screens...

  • Page 164: Bios Main Menu Screens

    The BIOS Main screens provide general product information, including BIOS type, Processor type, memory, and time/date. has the following BIOS Main screens: Sun Fire X4450 BIOS Setup Utility: Main - System Overview FIGURE C-2 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 165: Bios Advanced Menu Screens

    BIOS Advanced Menu Screens The BIOS Advanced screens provide detailed configuration information for the CPU, memory, IDE, Super IO, trusted computing, USB, PCI, MPS and other system information. Sun Fire X4450 has the following BIOS Advanced screens: Appendix C BIOS Screens...
  • Page 166 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced FIGURE C-4 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- CPU Settings FIGURE C-5 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 167 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced - System Memory Settings FIGURE C-6 Advanced System Memory Settings: MCH Branch Mode [Branch Interleave]—Choose one of the following settings: Rank interleave—Interleaves in the same branch. Branch interleave—Interleaves between branch 0 and 1. Mirroring—Mirrors branch space between branches. Appendix C BIOS Screens...
  • Page 168 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- IDE Configuration FIGURE C-7 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- Super IO Configuration FIGURE C-8 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 169 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- Trusted Computing FIGURE C-9 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- USB Configuration FIGURE C-10 Appendix C BIOS Screens...
  • Page 170 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- USB Configuration 2 FIGURE C-11 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- PCI Configuration FIGURE C-12 C-10 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 171: Bios Boot Menu Screens

    BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- MPS Configuration FIGURE C-13 C.2.3 BIOS Boot Menu Screens The BIOS Boot screens allow you to configure the boot device priority (drives and the DVD-ROM drive). The has the following BIOS Boot screens: Sun Fire X4450 Appendix C BIOS Screens C-11...
  • Page 172 BIOS Setup Utility: Boot FIGURE C-14 BIOS Setup Utility: Boot Settings Configuration FIGURE C-15 C-12 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 173 BIOS Setup Utility: Boot Device Priority FIGURE C-16 BIOS Setup Utility: Boot Hard Drives FIGURE C-17 Appendix C BIOS Screens C-13...

  • Page 174: Bios Server Menu Screens

    The BIOS Server screens allow you to configure Server devices (if applicable). Note – The term BMC that may be displayed on some screens refers to the SP (service processor). Sun Fire X4450 has the following BIOS Server screens: C-14 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 175 BIOS Setup Utility: Server FIGURE C-19 BIOS Setup Utility: Server - Bottom of Scroll FIGURE C-20 Appendix C BIOS Screens C-15...
  • Page 176 BIOS Setup Utility: Server - LAN Configuration FIGURE C-21 BIOS Setup Utility: Server - LAN Configuration - Reset SP (BMC) Password FIGURE C-22 C-16 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 177 BIOS Setup Utility: Server - Configure Remote Access FIGURE C-23 BIOS Setup Utility: Server - View Event Log FIGURE C-24 Appendix C BIOS Screens C-17...

  • Page 178: Bios Security Menu Screens

    FIGURE C-25 C.2.5 BIOS Security Menu Screens The BIOS Security screens allow you to set or change the user and supervisor passwords. has the following BIOS Security screen: Sun Fire X4450 C-18 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

  • Page 179: Bios Exit Menu Screens

    BIOS Exit Menu Screens The BIOS Exit screens allow you to save changes and exit, discard changes and exit, discard changes, or load optimal or failsafe defaults. has the following BIOS Exit screens: Sun Fire X4450 Appendix C BIOS Screens C-19...
  • Page 180 BIOS Setup Utility: Exit FIGURE C-27 BIOS Setup Utility: Exit - Save Configuration Changes FIGURE C-28 C-20 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 181 BIOS Setup Utility: Exit - Discard Changes FIGURE C-29 BIOS Setup Utility: Exit - Discard Changes, Do Not Exit FIGURE C-30 Appendix C BIOS Screens C-21...
  • Page 182 BIOS Setup Utility: Exit - Load Optimal Defaults FIGURE C-31 BIOS Setup Utility: Exit - Load Failsafe Defaults FIGURE C-32 C-22 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
  • Page 183 Index addressing, 3-7 hot-plugging, 3-7 antistatic mat, 2-10 installing, 3-7 antistatic wrist strap, 2-9, 2-10 release button, 3-7 drives location, 3-7 BIOS drives backplane changing menu settings, C-1 installing, 5-9 configuring, C-1 removing, 5-8 overview, C-1 DVD/USB module POST codes, B-4 installing, 3-22 POST options, B-3 removing, 3-21...
  • Page 184 Top Fan LED, 3-11, 3-14 maintenance position, 2-5, 2-7 POST changing options, B-3 codes table, B-4 overview, B-1 redirecting console output, B-2 Power Supply Faliure LED, 3-15 powering off server Index-2 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009...

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