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Product Guide
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  • Page 1 Introduction The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Micronpc.com makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Micronpc.com shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for any damages, Product Guide whether incidental, direct, special, or consequential, in connection with the furnishing,...

  • Page 2: From The Editors

    From The Editors From The Editors... This manual is designed to help Information Technology professionals and System Engineers who are responsible for installing and maintaining Network Server systems. We want to make this manual as useful as possible and welcome your comments. You can send comments to: manuals@micronpc.com.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This This manual contains information to help you get the most from your server. Whether you are a new or experienced computer user, you will benefit more from this manual if you are familiar with its organization. Manual Chapter 1: Getting Started This section lists the special features of the server and available options,describes the parts you should have received and provides step-by-step procedures for setting up and starting the server.
  • Page 4 About This Manual Manual Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual: Bullets present lists of information or items. Numbered procedures guide you... 2..through sequential steps. Note Notes contain important information that is set off from the text. They will be accompanied by the symbol to the left, and in italic print.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ............9 Video ..............21 SCSI Controller ............22 The NF3400 ..............9 IDE Controller ............22 Unpacking the NF3400 ........... 9 Network Controller ..........23 Personal Inventory ............10 Keyboard and Mouse ..........23 Heat, Cold, and Humidity ..........11 ACPI ..............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Removing and Installing a 5.25-inch Device ....34 Server Management Information Submenu ..... 61 The Hard Drive Module ..........35 Console Redirection Submenu ....... 62 Back Plane Jumper and Connector Locations ..35 PEP Management Submenu ........62 Removing and Installing a Hard Drive Device ..
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Console Redirect Mode .......... 78 Performing the BIOS Upgrade ........96 EMP Console in Command State ......79 Record the Current BIOS ........96 EMP Console in Redirect State ......79 Obtaining the Upgrade Utility ........96 EMP Console Requirements .........
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 6. Technical Reference ........... 113 Connector Locations ........... 113 ATX Style Front Panel Connector ........ 114 Main Power Connector Pinout ........115 Fan Interface .............. 115 Server Board Jumper Locations ........116 Server Board Jumper Summary ......116 Changing Jumper Settings Procedures .......

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Network. Getting Started The NF3400 Unpacking the NF3400 The Server comes securely packaged in a sturdy shipping carton. Upon receiving your Server, open the box and carefully remove the contents. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Micron Electronics immediately. All systems should...

  • Page 10: Personal Inventory

    Chapter One Getting Started Personal Inventory This Server system is designed for years of productive computing. Use this section to keep notes about details of your purchase. Update this section when you add new options. Date of Purchase: Telephone: 1-800-249-1178 Address: Micronpc.com 900 E.

  • Page 11: Heat, Cold, And Humidity

    Chapter One Getting Started Surge suppressors We strongly recommend using a high-quality, external surge suppressor. It will shield your server from lightning strikes, surges, shorts, and other electrical hazards. Caution The best kind of back-up power source to connect your server to is a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).

  • Page 12: Operating Environment

    Chapter One Getting Started Operating Environment You can setup the server under a wide range of environmental conditions. However, to ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the following factors for permanently setting up your server: Set the server on a flat, stable surface. To prevent damage to the hard disk drive, avoid using the server where it will be exposed to strong vibration.

  • Page 13: Customer Service

    Chapter One Getting Started To help us solve the problem, we will need detailed information describing the problem, such as the displayed on screen error messages, and any trouble-shooting steps you have taken. A list of any hardware or software added after the purchase. Please be stationed at the unit when you call.

  • Page 14: How To Contact Micronpc.com

    Chapter One Getting Started How To Contact Micronpc.com Technical Support and Customer Service: Toll-Free Telephone Numbers Micron PC: 1-877-894-5693 Micron Commercial Systems: 1-877-894-5694 Micron Government Systems: 1-877-894-5695 (Outside the U.S. or Canada) 1-208-893-3434 Micron NetFRAME Server Support 1-800-249-1178 E-Mail Addresses Customer Service: Customer.service@micronpc.com...

  • Page 15: System Features

    Feature Description ® ® Processor Up to two Intel Pentium II or Pentium III processors (with 100 MHz system bus) operating at 1.8 V to 3.5 V. The server board’s voltage regulator is automatically programmed by the processor’s VID pins to provide the required voltage.

  • Page 16: Back Panel Connectors

    Chapter Two System Features Back Panel Connectors A. Mouse connector Green NIC LED B. Keyboard connector G. Orange NIC LED C. Parallel Port connector H. USB connectors D. Serial Port connectors Video connector Network connector NIC LED Color If it’s on If it’s blinking If it’s off NIC LEDs...

  • Page 17: Connector And Component Locations

    Chapter Two System Features Server Board Connector and Component Locations A. Fansink connector 2 N. Isolated Server Management (ISOL) ISA connector B. Secondary processor IMB (Intelligent Management Bus) connector Chassis intrusion connector C. Fansink connector 1 O. Jumper block AA. PCI-33/32 connectors D.
  • Page 18 Chapter Two System Features Front Panel Controls and LED Indicators Power On/Off Switch Power On LED (Green) Disk Activity LED (Green) Failure LED (Yellow) Reset Switch NMI Switch...

  • Page 19: Processor

    Chapter Two System Features Processor Each Pentium II or Pentium III processor is packaged in a cartridge. The cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache, the secondary (L2) cache, and a back cover. ™ The processor implements the MMX technology and maintains full backward compatibility with the 8086, 80286, Intel386...

  • Page 20: Host Bridge/Memory Controller

    Chapter Two System Features Note Use DIMMs that have been tested for compatibility with the server board. Contact your Micron sales representative or dealer for a current list of approved memory modules. The L440GX+ is designed around the Intel ® 82440GX AGPSet (440GX). This 440GX Host Bridge / Memory device provides 100 MHz processor host bus interface support, DRAM controller, Controller...

  • Page 21: Video

    Chapter Two System Features Add-in Board Slots The server board has four full-length standard PCI (PCI-33/32 bit) connectors. PCI (continued) features: Bus speed up to 33 MHz 32-bit memory addressing 5 V signaling environment Burst transfers of up to 133 MBps (Megabytes per second) 8, 16 or 32-bit data transfers Plug and Play ready Parity enabled...

  • Page 22: Scsi Controller

    Chapter Two System Features SCSI Controller The embedded Adaptec AIC-7896 dual function SCSI controller provides both Ultra2 (LVDS) wide and Ultra wide SCSI interfaces as two independent PCI functions. The SCSI bus is terminated on the server board with active terminators that cannot be disabled.

  • Page 23: Network Controller

    Chapter Two System Features Network Controller The server board includes a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network solution based on the Intel 82559 single chip Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. As a PCI bus master, the controller can burst data at up to 132 MBps. The controller contains two receive and transmit FIFO buffers that prevent data overruns or underruns while waiting for access to the PCI bus.

  • Page 24: Baseboard Management Controller

    Chapter Two System Features ACPI (continued) The L440GX+ supports sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5. With future versions of ® Microsoft Windows 9X that support ACPI, the BIOS will only support sleep states ® s0, s1, and s5. With future versions of Microsoft Windows NT x that support ACPI, the BIOS will support sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5.

  • Page 25: Emergency Management Port Console

    Chapter Two System Features Baseboard Management with the LANDesk Server Manager Pro package, can obtain the SEL and make it remotely accessible using a LAN or telephone line connection. While it receives the Controller (BMC) (continued) proper current, the BMC does the following: Monitors server board temperature and voltage Monitors processor presence and controls FRB Detects and indicates baseboard fan failure...

  • Page 26: Platform Event Paging

    Chapter Two System Features The EMP Console also has Phonebook plug-in that can be used to create and maintain a list of servers and their phone numbers. Note EMP and PEP (Platform Event Paging) share the modem, if installed. PEP has priority over all applications except EMP.

  • Page 27: Using Passwords

    Chapter Two System Features Activate a hot key combination to enter secure mode quickly. Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set. Disable access to the boot sector of the operating system hard disk drive. Using Passwords You can set the user password, the administrator password, or both passwords.

  • Page 28: Software Security Features

    Chapter Two System Features Summary of Software Security The table below lists the software security features and describes what protection each offers. In general, to enable or set the features listed here, you must run the SSU and Features go to the Security Subsystem Group, menu. The table also refers to other SSU menus and to the Setup utility.
  • Page 29 Chapter Two System Features Feature Description Software Security Features (continued) Control access to To control access to setting or changing the system configuration, set using the SSU: an administrative password and enable it through Setup or the SSU. set administrative If both the administrative and user passwords are enabled either can password be used to boot the server or enable the keyboard and/or mouse, but...

  • Page 30: Chassis Description

    Chapter Two System Features Chassis Description The all-new chassis concept for the File Server combines affordability, reliability, and expandability to maximize performance and security for the users. The user- friendly design makes it easy to access, upgrade and maintain. It can also be placed into a 19-inch rack mount or remain in the pedestal configuration.

  • Page 31: Feature Descriptions

    Chapter Two System Features Feature Descriptions Users can easily access, upgrade and maintain the system. The following are the detailed descriptions of the features. Front Bezel The front bezel is designed as a removable door. With the front bezel open, the user can access all drive bays directly without taking out any other components.

  • Page 32: Opening The Front Access Panel

    Chapter Two System Features Fitting Into The 19-inch Rack The chassis is a standard 19-inch server case, and can be placed into a 19-inch rack mount easily. Contact micronpc.com sales to purchase the conversion kit. Mount Lock Opening the Front Access The front bezel is a removable access panel.

  • Page 33: Installing The Side Panel

    Chapter Two System Features Installing the Side Panel To replace the side panel, reverse the installation process. Be careful not to touch the components with the panel. 1. Position the panel so the tabs align with the slots of the chassis. 2.

  • Page 34: Removing And Installing A 5.25-Inch Device

    Chapter Two System Features Removing and Installing a 5.25 inch Device Warning 5.25 and 3.5-inch devices are NOT Hot All 5.25-inch devices should be removed and installed using this process. Swappable. Ensure AC Power is OFF Completely remove the front bezel. before Removing or Installing a 5.25 2.

  • Page 35: The Hard Drive Module

    Chapter Two System Features The Hard Drive Module The module fits in the standard 3.5 to 5.25-inch bay of a fileserver chassis. It is designed around the SCA2 (80-pin) technology that supports the hot swappable RAID system functions. The module can provide AC Power support for up to five SCA2 hard drives.

  • Page 36: Removing And Installing A Hard Drive Device

    Chapter Two System Features Removing and Installing a Hard The Hot Swappable Drive Module allows easy access to the SCA2 Hard Drives. Drive Device The SCA2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) must be mounted to the guide frame with Guide Frame Release Tab retaining #6-32 x 5L screws, three on each side.

  • Page 37: Removing And Installing The Scsi Cable, Teminator And Fan Module

    Chapter Two System Features Removing and Installing the SCSI Cable, Teminator and Fan Module Fan Power Cable Fan Retaining Tab Terminator SCSI Cable CON6 CON7 Fan Retaining Tabs Caution For illustration purposes only, the Hard Drive Module is not shown connected to the chassis.
  • Page 38 SCSI Cable CON7...

  • Page 39: Upgrading

    Upgrading Tools and Supplies Needed Phillips (cross tip) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) Jumper removal tool, forceps or needle nosed pliers Pen or pencil Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended) Warnings and Cautions These warnings and cautions apply throughout this chapter. Only a Micron qualified technician should configure the server and server board.

  • Page 40: Installing The Server Board

    Chapter Three Upgrading Installing or Removing Jumpers: A jumper is a small plastic encased conductor Caution that slips over two jumper pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on top that you can grip with your fingertips, forceps or with a pair of fine needle nosed pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using needle nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper;...

  • Page 41: Removing The Server Board

    Chapter Three Upgrading Server Board Screw Hole Locations Removing the Server Board The server board can be extremely sensitive to ESD and always requires careful Caution handling. After removing it from the server, place it component side up on a nonconductive, static free surface to prevent shorting out the battery leads.

  • Page 42: Removing Memory

    Chapter Three Upgrading Memory Removing DIMMs Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much pressure can damage the Caution socket or the Module. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic ejector levers to release the DIMM. 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter. 2.
  • Page 43 Chapter Three Upgrading Installing DIMMs 8. Close the server. (continued) 9. Connect all external cables and the power cord to the server. 10. Turn power to the monitor on and then apply power to the server. Processors Warning If the server has been running, any installed processor and heat sink on the processor board(s) will be hot.

  • Page 44: Removing A Processor

    Chapter Three Upgrading Processor must be appropriate: You may damage the server if you install a Caution processor that is inappropriate for your server. Make sure your server can handle a newer, faster processor (thermal and power considerations). For exact information about processor interchangeability, contact your Micron Technical Support representative.

  • Page 45: Installing A Processor

    Chapter Three Upgrading Installing a Processor 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional cautions given here. 2. If your server has one processor and you are ADDING a second, then you must remove the termination card from the secondary processor slot.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Battery

    Chapter Three Upgrading Installing a Processor (continued) 7. Orient the processor so that the heat sink faces the I/O connectors. Slide the processor into the retention mechanism. Push down firmly, with even pressure on both sides of the top, until the processor is seated. 8.
  • Page 47 Chapter Three Upgrading Replacing the Back up Battery 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter. 2. Open the chassis. 3. Insert the tip of a small flat bladed screwdriver, or equivalent, under the tab in the plastic retainer. 4.

  • Page 49: Configuration Software And Utilities

    Configuration This chapter describes the Power On Self Test (POST) and server configuration utilities. The table below briefly describes the utilities. Software and Utilities Configuration Utilities Utility Description and Brief Procedure BIOS Setup If the system does not have a diskette drive, or the drive is disabled or misconfigured, use Setup to enable it.

  • Page 50: Hot Keys

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Hot Keys Use the keyboard’s numeric pad to enter numbers and symbols. To do this: Press these keys Clear memory and reload the operating system this is a system reset. <Ctrl+Alt+Del> Secure your system immediately. <Ctrl+Alt>+hotkey (Set your hot key combination with the SSU or Setup.) Power On Self Test (POST)

  • Page 51: Using Bios Setup

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Power On Self Test (POST) After POST completes, the system beeps once. (continued) What appears on the screen after this depends on whether you have an operating system loaded and if so, which one. If the system halts before POST completes running, it emits a beep code indicating a fatal system error that requires immediate attention.

  • Page 52: Starting Setup

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Record the Setup Settings If the default values ever need to be restored (after a CMOS clear, for example), you must run Setup again. Referring to the worksheets could make your task easier. If the diskette drive is mis-configured so that you cannot access it to run a utility If You Cannot Access Setup from a diskette, you may need to clear CMOS memory.

  • Page 53: Main Menu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities When you see this: What it means Using the Setup Menu (continued) You cannot change or configure the option in that On screen, an option is shown but menu screen. Either the option is autoconfigured or you cannot select it or move to autodetected, or you must use a different Setup that field.

  • Page 54: Primary / Secondary Ide Submenu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Primary / Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Feature Choices Description Feature Choices Description Type Auto Autoforces the server to Maximum Computed size of drive attempt autodetection of the Capacity from cylinders, heads, and drive type.

  • Page 55: Keyboard Submenu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Keyboard Submenu Feature Choices Description Num Lock Selects the power on state for Num Lock. Key Click Disabled Enables or disables the audible key click. Enabled Keyboard auto-repeat 30/sec Sets the numbers of time per second a key will rate 26.7/sec repeat while it is held down.

  • Page 56: Advanced Menu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Advanced Menu You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu itself. Use the submenus for the three other selections that appear on the Advanced Menu. Feature Choices Description Installed OS Other Select Win95 if you are booting a Plug and Play Win95 capable operating system.

  • Page 57: Pci Configuration Submenu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities PCI Configuration The PCI Configuration Menu contains selections that access other submenus. Submenus PCI Device, Embedded SCSI Feature Choices Description Submenu Open ROM Scan Enabled Enables option ROM scan of the onboard SCSI Disabled chip.

  • Page 58: Integrated Peripheral Submenu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Feature Choices Description Feature Choices Description Parallel Port Disabled COM1 Disabled Enabled Enabled Auto Auto forces BIOS to configure the Auto Auto forces BIOS to configure the port. port. PnP OS PnP OS forces OS configures the OS Controlled OS Controlled Forces the OS to...

  • Page 59: Security Menu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Security Menu You can make the following selections on the Security Menu itself. Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case-sensitive. Feature Choices Description Feature Choices Description User Clear...

  • Page 60: Server Menu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Server Menu System Management Submenu You can make the following selections on the Server Menu itself. Feature Choices Description Feature Choices Description Server Enters submenu System Enters submenu. Management Management Info Console Enters submenu System Disabled When enabled, system events will...

  • Page 61: Server Management Information Submenu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities System Management Submenu Server Management Information Submenu (continued) Feature Choices Description Items on this menu are set when the server board is manufactured and cannot normally be changed. The last two Modem Init AT&F0S0=1S14=0&D items refer to the firmware level of the BMC on the server String Sets the initialization string for the...

  • Page 62: Console Redirection Submenu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Console Redirection Submenu PEP Management Submenu Feature Choices Description Verify in the BIOS Set-up for the server board whether or not the system BIOS includes PEP. If not, when it becomes COM Port Disabled When Enabled, console available, you can download it from the Micron Web Site: Address...

  • Page 63: Pep Filter Submenu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities PEP Management Submenu PEP Filter Submenu (continued) Feature Choices Description This submenu allows you to set which events or error conditions cause the system to page you. 32 - 47 This is a continuation of the PEP Page String Field.

  • Page 64: Boot Menu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Boot Menu Removable Devices Submenu You can make the following selections on the Boot Menu itself. For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the Feature Choices Description...

  • Page 65: Exit Menu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Exit Menu Using the System Setup Utility The System Setup Utility (SSU) is on the L440GX+ Server You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option using the up or down arrow keys; then press Board Resource software CD shipped with the server board.
  • Page 66 Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities When to Run the System Setup If you install or remove an ISA add-in board, you must run the SSU to reconfigure the server. Running the SSU is optional for PCI and Plug and Play Utility (continued) ISA add-in boards.

  • Page 67: Setting-Up To Run The Ssu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Setting up to Run the SSU Running the SSU Locally Running the ssu.bat file provided on the SSU media starts the SSU. If the server boots directly from the SSU media, the ssu.bat file is automatically run. If it boots from a different media, the SSU can be started manually or by another application.

  • Page 68: Ssu Main Window

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Starting the SSU Directly from the Server Resource CD: Insert the Server Resource CD (continued) into your CD-ROM drive and press the reset button or <Ctrl-Alt-Del> to reboot. When prompted to do so, press <F2> to enter BIOS Setup. From the Boot Menu, select the Boot Device Priority option and then select CD-ROM as your primary boot device.

  • Page 69: Customizing The Ssu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Customizing the SSU The SSU lets you customize the user interface according to your preferences. The AF sets these preferences and saves them in the AF.INI file so that they take effect the next time you start the SSU. There are four user customizable settings: Color - this button lets you change the default colors associated with different items on the screen with predefined color combinations.

  • Page 70: Launching A Task

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Launching a Task It is possible to have many tasks open at the same time, although some tasks may require complete control to avoid possible conflicts. The tasks achieve complete control by keeping the task as the center of operation until you close the task window.

  • Page 71: Defining An Isa Card

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Resource Configuration Add-in 4. It is possible to close the RCA window and return to the AF by clicking on the Close button. Any changes made will be kept in memory for use by the (RCA) Window (continued) RCA when it is rerun.

  • Page 72: Modifying Resources

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Modifying Resources Modifying the resources of a device may be necessary to accommodate certain operating systems, applications and drivers. It may also be necessary to modify resources to resolve a conflict. To Modify the Resources 1.

  • Page 73: Security Add-In

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Security Add-in Under this window, you can set the User and Administrator passwords, and Security options. To Set the User Password 1. Click on the user password button. 2. Enter the password in the first field. 3.

  • Page 74: Sel Manager Add-In

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities SEL Manager Add-in Clicking on the SEL Manager Add-in task brings up the Server Event Log (SEL) viewer. You can load and view the current SEL data stored in the BMC, save the currently loaded SEL data to a file, view previously saved SEL data, or clear the SEL.

  • Page 75: Fru Manager Add-In

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities FRU Manager Add-in Clicking on the FRU Manager Add-in task brings up the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) viewer. You can load and view the current FRU data stored in the BMC, save the currently loaded FRU data to a file or view previously saved FRU data. The FRU Viewer has the following menus: The File menu has the following options: File...

  • Page 76: Sdr Manager Add-In

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities SDR Manager Add-in Clicking on the SDR Manager Add-in task brings up the Sensor Data Record (SDR) viewer. You can load and view the current SDR data stored in the BMC, save the currently loaded SDR data to a file or view previously saved SDR data. The SDR Viewer has the following menus: File The File menu has the following options:...

  • Page 77: Platform Event Paging

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Platform Event Paging With Platform Event Paging (PEP), your server can be configured to automatically dial up a paging service and page you when a server error or management related event occurs. Platform events include out-of-range temperatures, out-of-range voltages, chassis intrusion, and fan failure.

  • Page 78: Emergency Management Port (Emp) Console

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Emergency Management Port The Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console is a software application designed to run on a Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 workstation and provides a Console server administrator’s interface to the Emergency Management Port (EMP) of the L440GX+ server.

  • Page 79: Emp Console In Command State

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities EMP Console in Command State EMP Console in Redirect State...

  • Page 80: Emp Console Requirements

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities How EMP Console Works The EMP Console window is displayed (previous page) in the redirect mode with the terminal window. The text that appears on the server monitor displays in the (continued) Redirect window. The availability of the various EMP Console features is determined by two factors: the BIOS EMP access mode and whether or not the server’s COM2 port is configured for console redirection.

  • Page 81: Setting Up The Server For The Emp

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities EMP Console Requirements Client Configuration: EMP Console supports all COM ports on the client system, along with any Windows NT/95 compatible modem. (continued) Server Configuration: EMP Console requires the server’s COM2 port to be connected to an external modem or directly connected to a serial cable.

  • Page 82: Console Redirection Submenu

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities System Management Submenu EMP Direct Connect/Modem Mode: Select Direct Connect if a null modem serial cable directly connects the server’s COM2 port to the EMP Console client machine. (continued) If they are connected via a modem, select Modem Mode. Console Redirection Submenu The settings in the Console Redirection Submenu of the Server menu must be set exactly as highlighted below to be able to use the EMP.

  • Page 83: Status Bar

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Status Bar The status bar is displayed at the bottom of the main window. It contains the following status information: SERVER NAME: The name of the connected server when connecting via modem. LINE: The type of line connection. This is either direct or modem. MODE: Either Redirect of EMP, depending on whether the EMP has control of the COM2 port.

  • Page 84: Server Control Operations

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Server Control Operations Three server control operations are available from the menu or toolbar in EMP Console: remote server connection, powering the server on and off, and resetting the server. The server console mode can also be switched between EMP active and BIOS redirect modes through post-power-up and reset options.

  • Page 85: Power On/Off Dialog Screen

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Connect Dialog Screen Connect - initiates the connection to the connected server. When this button is clicked, you are prompted for the EMP password. (continued) Config - displays the Phonebook dialog. Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action. Help - displays the help information for this dialog.

  • Page 86: Reset Dialog Screen

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Reset Selecting Reset from the Action menu displays the Reset dialog screen. This dialog screen provides the ability to remotely reset the server with post-reset options. Reset Dialog Screen Options available in the Reset dialog are: System Reset - resets the server with the selected post-reset options.

  • Page 87: Phonebook Dialog Screen

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Phonebook EMP Console provides a support plug-in known as the Phonebook. The Phonebook stores names and numbers of servers in a list that can be updated by adding, modifying or deleting entries. The Phonebook can be opened from the main menu and toolbar, or launched from the Connect dialog by clicking the Config button.

  • Page 88: Management Plug-Ins Sel Viewer

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Phonebook Dialog Screen Connect - displays the Connect dialog with the server from the Phonebook’s Server dropdown list box already populating the Connect (continued) dialog’s Server field. Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action. Help - displays the help information for this dialog.
  • Page 89 Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities SEL Viewer Menu Options Save As - saves the SEL events to a new file in either binary raw or verbose text format. The binary file may be retrieved later. Selecting (continued) this option lets you specify a filename to which the data will be saved. If no SEL events have been retrieved, then this menu option is not available.

  • Page 90: Sdr Viewer

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities SDR Viewer The SDR Viewer lets you view the Sensor Data Records from the SDR repository. Options available through the SDR Viewer are: View all SDR records View SDR entries by SDR type View SDR summary info Set SDR display mode to either HEX or verbose mode Close the SDR Viewer Exit the EMP Console...

  • Page 91: Fru Viewer

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities FRU Viewer The FRU Viewer allows you to view the server’s Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) data from the server’s Front Panel FRU information area. The options available in the FRU Viewer are: View all FRU records View FRU summary info Set FRU display mode to either Hex or verbose mode Close the FRU Viewer...

  • Page 92: Fru / Sdr Load Utility

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities FRU / SDR Load Utility The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) Load Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the server management subsystem’s product level FRU, SDR and the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs).

  • Page 93: How To Use The Fru / Sdr Load Utility

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities How You Use the FRU / SDR This utility is compatible with ROM-DOS Ver. 6.22, MS-DOS † Ver. 6.22 and later versions. The utility accepts CFG, SDR and FRU load files. The executable file for Load Utility the utility is frusdr.exe.

  • Page 94: Using Specified Cfg Files

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Displaying a Given Area When the utility is run with the /d DMI, /d FRU, or /d SDR command line flag, the indicated area is displayed. Each area represents a sensor; one sensor for each instrumented device in the server.

  • Page 95: Fru Information

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Prompting for Product Level By using a Configuration File, the utility may prompt you for FRU information. FRU Information Filtering Sensor Data Record The MASTER.SDR file has all the possible SDRs for the system. These records may need to be filtered based on the current product configuration.

  • Page 96: Performing The Bios Upgrade

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Upgrading the BIOS Preparing for the Upgrade Before you upgrade the BIOS, prepare for it by recording the current BIOS settings, obtaining the upgrade utility from Micron and making a copy of the current BIOS. Recording the Current BIOS 1.

  • Page 97: Performing The Bios Upgrade

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Creating the BIOS Upgrade The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains the files you need to upgrade the BIOS. Floppy Diskette 1. Copy the BIOS upgrade file to a temporary directory on your hard disk. 2.

  • Page 98: Recovering The Bios

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Performing the BIOS Upgrade 8. To enter the Setup program, press <F2> when you see the message: (continued) Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP 9. For proper operation, load the Setup program defaults. To load the defaults, press <F9>.

  • Page 99: Changing The Bios Language

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Recovering the BIOS 10. If recovery fails, return to Step 1 and repeat the recovery process. (continued) 11. If recovery is successful, turn the computer off. Remove the computer cover and continue with the following steps. 12.

  • Page 100: Installing Video Drivers

    Chapter Four Configuration Software and Utilities Running the Firmware Update 6. The utility will ask for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file. Utility (continued) 7. The program will load the file and then ask if it should “Upload Boot Block.” Press “N”...

  • Page 101: Problem Solving

    This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are Problem Solving setting up the system. Resetting the System To do This: Press: Soft boot reset, which clears system emenory and reloads <Ctrl+Alt+Del> the operating system. Clear system memory, restart POST and reload the Reset button operating system.

  • Page 102: Initial System Startup

    Chapter Five Problem Solving Initial System Startup Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. Checklist Are all cables correctly connected and secured? Are the processors or processor termination board fully seated in their slots on the server board? Are all add-in ISA and PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the server board?

  • Page 103: Running New Applications

    Chapter Five Problem Solving Running New Application Problems that occur after you install any new application software are usually related to the software. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other Software software runs correctly. Checklist Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? See the software documentation.

  • Page 104: Diagnostinc Testing

    Chapter Five Problem Solving After the System Has Been If you suspect that a voltage spike, power outage or brownout might have occurred, reload the software and try running it again. (Symptoms of Running Correctly (continued) voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected system reboots and the system not responding to user commands.) Random errors in data files: If you are getting random errors in your data files, they Note...

  • Page 105: Verifying Proper Operation Of Key Systems

    Chapter Five Problem Solving Verifying Proper Operation of As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its Key Systems activity LED should briefly turn on. Check for the following: Does the Floppy Disk drive activity LED briefly illuminate? If not, see “Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Illuminate”.

  • Page 106: No Characters Appear On The Screen

    Chapter Five Problem Solving No Characters Appear on Check the following: Screen Is the keyboard functioning? Check to see that the “Num Lock” LED is illumintated. Is the video monitor plugged in and turned on? Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted? Are the video monitor switch settings correct? Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed?

  • Page 107: Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate

    Chapter Five Problem Solving System Cooling Fans Do Not If the system cooling fans are not operating properly, system components could be damaged. Check the following: Rotate Properly Is AC power available at the wall outlet? Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and the wall outlet? Did you press the power button? Is the power on LED illuminated?

  • Page 108: Hdd Activity Led Does Not Illuminate

    Chapter Five Problem Solving Hard Disk Drive Activity LED If you have installed one or more hard disk drives in your system, check the following: Does Not Illuminate Are the power and signal cables to the drive properly installed? Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the hard drive and adapter board set correctly? Is the onboard IDE controller enabled? (IDE hard drives only) Is the hard disk drive properly configured?

  • Page 109: Cannot Connect To A Server

    Chapter Five Problem Solving Cannot Connect to a Server Make sure you are using the drivers that are shipped on the system Micron Configuration Software CD for the onboard network controller. Make sure the driver is loaded and the protocols are bound. Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the connector at the system back panel and that the network controller Link LED is on (visible at back panel).

  • Page 110: Problems With Application Software

    Chapter Five Problem Solving Problems with the Network The Activity LED does not illuminate. (continued) Make sure you’ve loaded the correct network drivers. Network may be idle. Try accessing a server. The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed. Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller.

  • Page 111: Error And Informational Messages

    Chapter Five Problem Solving Problems with Application If other software runs correctly on the system, contact your vendor about the failing software. Software (continued) If the problem persists, the software may be incompatible. Contact the software vendor’s customer service representative for help. Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Check the following: Detected...

  • Page 113: Technical Reference

    Technical Reference This chapter helps you identify Board interrupts, Jumper settings and pin information about the connectors.. Connector Locations The figure shows connector locations on the server board. Fansink connector 2 Fansink connector 1 Main Power connector ATX Aux Power connector SM IMB Fan Connector 2A ATX Front Panel connector...

  • Page 114: Atx Style Front Panel Connector

    Chapter Six Technical Refernce ATX Style Front Panel Connector ATX Style Front Panel Connector Pinout Connector Signal Connector Signal D. Power LED Current limited +5V A. Power Switch Power Switch B. Hard Drive Activity LED Current limited +5V E. Reset Switch Reset Switch HD Activity LED F.

  • Page 115: Main Power Connector Pinout

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Main Power Connector Pinout Signal Signal +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V PS_ON PWR_OK +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Fan Interface The server board has five 3-pin fan connectors that are shrouded and keyed. Two are located next to the processor sockets (one for each processor); each is intended to be used for a tachometer fan heat sink.

  • Page 116: Server Board Jumper Locations

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Server Board Jumper Locations Server Board Jumper Summary Jumper Block Jumper Name Pins (default in bold) What it does at system reset J5A2 WOL ENABLE 1-2, Disabled Disables Wake On LAN. If your power supply does not provide 0.8 A of +5V Standby current, you must move the WOL Enable jumper to this position.

  • Page 117: Changing Jumper Settings Procedures

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Server Board Jumper Summary (continued) Jumper Block Jumper Name Pins (default in bold) What it does at system reset J3J1 INT DET 5-6, Enabled Switch installed on chassis indicates when cover has been removed. 6-7, Disabled Chassis intrusion switch is bypassed.

  • Page 118: Cmos Jumper

    Chapter Six Technical Reference General Procedure to Change 4. The configuration jumpers are located at the edge of the server board toward the front of the system. Jumper Settings (continued) 5. Move the jumper to pins specified for the desired setting. 6.

  • Page 119: Password Jumper

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Password Jumper The jumper at pins 5, 6 and 7 controls whether the user and administrative passwords are retained or cleared during a system reset. Procedure to clear the current password and then enter a new one: 1.

  • Page 120: Boot Block Write Protect

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Recovery Boot Jumper Beep Code Message (continued) Successful completion, No Errors. The system could not boot from the diskette. The diskette may not be bootable. Continuous series of low beeps The wrong BIOS recovery files are being used and/or the flash memory jumper is in the wrong position.

  • Page 121: Frb Timer Enable Jumper

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Boot Block Write Protect 7. Move the jumper from pins 14-15 back to pins 13-14 to write protect the BIOS boot block. Jumper (continued) 8. Reinstall the side cover, and connect the power cord to the system. The jumper at pins 5, 6 and 7 controls the FRB timers.

  • Page 122: Server Board Installation Instructions

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Server Board Installation Instructions Caution Follow these guidelines to meet safety and regulatory requirements when installing the server board assembly. Read and adhere to all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with the host computer and associated modules. If the instructions for the host computer are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier’s technical support to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements.

  • Page 123: Host Computer And Accessory Certification

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Ensure Host Computer and Make sure that the host computer, any added subassembly (such as a board or drive assembly, including internal or external wiring), is certified for the region(s) Accessory Module where the end product will be used. Marks on the product are proof of certification. Certifications Certification marks are as follows: In Europe...

  • Page 124: Place Battery Marking On Computer

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Place Battery Marking on There is insufficient space on this server board to provide instructions for replacing and disposing of the battery. The following warning must be placed permanently and Computer legibly on the host computer as near as possible to the battery. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 125: Current Usage

    Chapter Six Technical Reference As an overall current usage limitation on the power supply, do not exceed a Current Usage combined power output of 167 watts for the +5 and +3.3 volt outputs. The ISA slots on the server board are rated at a maximum of 4.5 amperes per slot. The ISA specification recommends supporting an average of 2.0 amperes per slot.

  • Page 126: Dc Power Usage Worksheet

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Calculating DC Power Usage- 1. List the current for each board and device in the appropriate voltage level column. Worksheet 2. Add the currents in each column. Then go to the next worksheet. Current (Maximum) at Volage Level Device +3.3V +12V...

  • Page 127: Total Combined Power Worksheet

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Current (Maximum) at Volage Level (continued) CD-ROM Drive Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 3 Total Current Total Combined Power Used by 1. From the previous worksheet, enter the total current for each column. the System - Worksheet 2.

  • Page 128: Equipment Log

    Chapter Six Technical Reference Equipment Log Use the blank equipment log provided here to record information about your system. You will need some of this information when you run the SSU. Item Manufacturer Name and Serial Number Date Installed Model Number System Server Board Primary Processor speed...
  • Page 129 Chapter Six Technical Reference Item Manufacturer Name and Serial Number Date Installed Model Number Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 3...

  • Page 131: Appendix A: Regulatory Specifications

    Appendix A Regulatory Information Environmental Specifications Temperature Non-operating to 50 C (32 to 122 F); Altitude to 40,000 ft. max. Operating to 35 C (41 to 98 F); Derated 0.5 C for every 1000 ft (305 m) Humidity Non-operating 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) at 30 C (86 Operating wet bulb 10% to 90% relative humidity;...
  • Page 132 Appendix A Regulatory Information Regulatory Specifications Declaration of the We hereby certify that this product is in compliance with European Union EMC Directive Manufacturer or Importer 89/336/EEC, using standards EN55022 (Class B) and EN50082-1 and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Standard EN60950. Safety Compliance USA: UL 1950 - CSA 950-95, 3...
  • Page 133 Frequency Modulated interference. Product Type: NF3400/3401 This device 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)

  • Page 134: Appendix B Safety Guidelines

    Appendix B Safety Guidelines General Safety Instructions 1. Read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User’s Manual for later reference. 3. Disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or sprayed detergent directly on the equipment. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 135 Appendix B Safety Guidelines To reduce the risk of an electric shock, which could cause personal injury, follow all Caution safety notices. The symbols shown are used in your documentation and on your equipment to indicate safety hazards. Warning Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Improper handling or installation of lithium batteries may result in an explosion.

  • Page 136: Appendix C Glossary

    Appendix C Glossary ACPI: Advanced Configuration Power Interface. A standard that BIOS: Basic Input / Output System. Programs that are regulates all Plug-and-Play devices. permanently stored in the system board’s EEPROM chips providing functions such as the power-on self test (POST). Also ACPI Function: This options enables / disables ACPI see, EEPROM.
  • Page 137 Appendix C Glossary single system thus allowing higher hardware availability, easier onboard SRAM can be used as both a cache or buffer. manageability and greater network scalability. Because the RAM does not have to send its information to an external SRAM cache, overall system performance is CMOS: Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor.
  • Page 138 Appendix C Glossary DIMM: Dual In-line Memory Module. Small circuit boards carrying DSTN: Double Super-Twisted Nematic or Dual-Scan Twisted memory integrated circuits, with signal and power pins on both Nematic. DSTN displays utilize dual-scan, passive matrix sides of the board, in contrast to single-in-line memory modules screen technology.
  • Page 139 Appendix C Glossary ECC RAM: Error Checking and Correcting Memory. Advanced common is Mode 3, which transfer data at a rate of 11.1 MBps type of memory that can find and correct certain types of (megabytes per second). Mode 4 supports transfer rates of 16.6 single-bit memory errors, providing greater data integrity.
  • Page 140 Appendix C Glossary Failover: The process of transferring control of all customer data at a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal for devices that resources, software applications, disk data, print spooler, etc., need to transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video from the primary server to a surviving server because of a devices.
  • Page 141 Appendix C Glossary Hard Disk: An internal or external, high-capacity, high-storage Isochronous: Equal in duration; Characterized by or occurring at medium. Most hard disks are permanently connected to the equal intervals of time. drive (fixed disks). Joystick: This input device plugs into the game/midi port and Hertz (Hz): A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
  • Page 142 Appendix C Glossary MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A hardware Operating System: The software that provides a link between specification and protocol used to communicate note and effect application programs and the computer hardware (i.e., disks, information between synthesizers, computers, keyboards, memory).
  • Page 143 Appendix C Glossary Peripheral: Any device that is connected to the computer using a software or hardware controller with several disk drives to system (i.e., printers, keyboard, plotters, etc.). allow varying degrees of either increased performance and/or data integrity by combining several hard disk drives. RAID Peripheral Card: A printed circuit board that gives the computer configuration is typically used on a network file server.
  • Page 144 Appendix C Glossary Scalability: The ability to expand. Implies minimal change in concurrent I/O. Striping requires at least two drives. A process current procedures in order to accommodate growth. When using of spreading data evenly over multiple-disk drives to enhance “Cluster-aware”...
  • Page 145 Appendix C Glossary UPS: Uninterruptable Power Supply. A device that supplies temporary power to the computer when the Local Commercial power is interrupted, allows time to save the data files, close applications that are open, and turn AC power OFF normally, without losing data.

  • Page 146: Appendix D Abbreviations

    Appendix D Abbreviations ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Enhanced Capabilities Port EDO DRAM Advanced Micro Devices Extended Data Output DRAM EIDE Advanced Power Management Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) ASKIR Amplitude shift keyed infrared port Enhanced Parallel Port AT Attachment (Advanced Technology Attachment) Floppy disk controller ATAPI AT Attachment Packet Interface...
  • Page 147 Appendix D Abbreviations Light Emitting Diode Programmed Input/Output Li-Ion POST Lithium Ion (battery) Power On Self-Test Megabyte (1MB = 1,048,576 bytes or 1,024KB) Random Access Memory MESI Modified Exclusive Shared and Invalid (protocol) Read Only Memory MegaHertz Real Time Clock MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Serial Infrared...

  • Page 148: Index

    Index cables: IDE bus length limit 22 Abbreviations 146 Calculating DC Power Usage-Worksheet 126 Add-in boards: IDE bus slots 21; ISA 66; ISA slots Calculating Power Consumption 125 20; PCI 66 Cannot Connect to a Server 109 administrative password 26; limiting access to SCU 29 Caution: avoid damaging jumpers when changing 40;...
  • Page 149 Index Fault Resilient Booting 101 controller: baseboard management (BMC) 24, 25; diskette FCC: Class A 133; Class B 132; Declaration of Conformity (floppy) 22; IDE 22; network 15, 23; video 15, 21 CPU 10; Central Processing Unit 10 feature summary: board 15 current ratings for add-in board slots 125 Floppy Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Illuminate 107 Current Usage 125...
  • Page 150 Index Port-80 Codes and Countdown Codes 111 POST: bootable media required 50; error messages jumpers: do not damage when changing 40 50, 51; memory, amount tested 50 POST Error Codes and Messages 111 Power LED Does Not Illuminate 105 power on/off: locking on/off switch, Setup 28 language: changing in BIOS 99 power supply: current usage 125;...
  • Page 151 Index System setup utility: CFG files 66; customizing 69; defining an ISA card 71; exiting 76; launching a task 70; location s connector locations on the server board 113 65; running 67; locally 67; remotely 67; SCI files safety: compliance 132 66;...

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