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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Table of Contents Table of Contents......................... 2 Copyright/Limited Warranty ......................4 MPC Resources ........................5 System Information ........................6 Manual Conventions......................... 6 Printing the Manual ........................7 Manual Updates ........................8 System Safety .......................... 9 Operating Environment ......................
  • Page 3 New Application Software Problems ..................85 Problems After the System Has Been Running ..............85 FAQs ............................86 Specific Problems........................86 Service and Support ........................90 MPC Technical Support ......................90 Regulatory Information....................... 91 Product Regulatory Compliance..................... 91 Index .............................. 93...

  • Page 4: Copyright/Limited Warranty

    Life Support and Nuclear Facilities Products sold by MPC are not authorized for use as critical components in medical devices or systems or in nuclear facilities without the express written approval of the Chief Executive Officer of MPC.

  • Page 5: Mpc Resources

    It is recommended that you read all documentation, in addition to this manual, related to any software or hardware supplied with your storage solution. For More Information For the latest information about your storage solution and about MPC services, please visit the MPC Web site at www.mpccorp.com. Manual Comments If you would like to comment or ask questions about the manual, please contact us at manuals@mpccorp.com.

  • Page 6: System Information

    NetFRAME 1420 System Information If you require technical support in the future, the following information will help an MPC support technician locate the specifications for your server and aid in returning it to normal operation. Model Names and Manual Number Model Name NetFRAME®...

  • Page 7: Printing The Manual

    Printing the PDF Manual A PDF version of this manual can be found at the following locations: NetFRAME 1420 Drivers and Documentation CD: Install the CD and click on the Technical Reference Manual link for further instructions. System Hard Drive: Search for the file name: NetFRAME1420.pdf.

  • Page 8: Manual Updates

    02, and -03. If you find a manual update, download the manual by clicking on the link and following the on-screen instructions. Note: A PDF version of the manual is also available for printing from the MPC Support Web site.

  • Page 9: System Safety

    NetFRAME 1420 System Safety and Care Your MPC server has been manufactured to the highest quality standards. With proper care, it should provide years of trouble-free service. The following sections provide information that will help ensure your system has the longest life possible:...
  • Page 10 Follow all the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in this manual. MPC recommends storing and using this product on a surface or rack specifically designed for that purpose. Do not use this product on an unstable surface. The product might fall, causing serious damage.
  • Page 11 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Operating Precaution To ensure proper cooling and to avoid damage that is not covered under warranty, make sure that the chassis cover is in place when the server is operating. General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the server clean and free of clutter.

  • Page 12: Operating Environment

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference and protect your equipment from ESD: Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

  • Page 13: Cleaning

    If your local area is subject to frequent electric power failures, MPC recommends attaching an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the server and monitor. The UPS should be connected to an AC generator.

  • Page 14: Features And Specifications

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 System Features The following sections will help you locate and identify the components and connectors on your server. Features and Specifications Server Chassis Views System Interface Features and Specifications The NetFRAME® 1420 is a scaleable 1U rackmount server platform. The following is a general outline of the system features and specifications.

  • Page 15: Server Chassis Views

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 SATA/IDE Up to 2 hot-swap SATA hard drives; 1 Slimline CD-ROM drive, 1 Drive Bays floppy drive. Network Integrated Dual Gigabit Ethernet Interface Peripheral One (1) floppy drive Drive Bays One (1) slim CD-ROM drive...
  • Page 16 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Front Panel View The figure below illustrates the features on the front panel of your NetFRAME® 1420 server chassis. Note: The appearance, location, and existence of the components mentioned may vary by model. Front Panel Layout...
  • Page 17 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Back Panel I/O Note: The actual I/O Configuration of your system might be different from the one shown above. Control Panel Buttons and LEDs The control panel located on the front of the chassis has buttons and LEDs. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity and overheat/fan fail conditions.

  • Page 18: Server Installation

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Power Indicator: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. HDD Activity: Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates CD-ROM and SATA drive activity when flashing.

  • Page 19: Preparing For Setup

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the system. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields are generated. Place it near a grounded power outlet. Read the Server Precautions and Rack Precautions.

  • Page 20: Rack Installation

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Safety: Before You Remove the Access Panel Before removing the access panel for any reason, observe these safety guidelines. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server by pressing the power button on the front of the chassis. Then unplug the AC power cord on the back of the chassis.
  • Page 21 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Caution: Carefully read all precautions and instructions before installation. Equipment Rack Precautions The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from falling over when one or more servers are extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The equipment rack must be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 22 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 You are responsible for installing an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This main disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit, not just to the server(s).
  • Page 23 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Installing Inner Rails Included in the shipping package are a pair of rail assemblies. In each rail assembly, locate the inner rail and the outer rail. 1. Press the locking tab to release the inner rail from its locking position and pull out the inner rail from the rail assembly.
  • Page 24 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Locating the Rail Holes 3. Attach an inner rail to each side of the chassis and secure the inner rail to the chassis by inserting five Type G screws through the holes on the chassis and the inner rail.
  • Page 25 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Installing the Chassis Rails 7. Slide the chassis into the rack as shown below. The system may not slide into the rack smoothly or easily when installed the first time. However, some adjustment to the slide assemblies might be needed for easy installation.)
  • Page 26 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Installing the System into the Rack Open Rack Installation After you have installed the inner rails on the chassis, you are ready to install the outer rails of rail assemblies to the rack. The rails are designed to fit in the racks with the depth of 28" to 33".
  • Page 27 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Securing Type G screws to the Rail 3. Attach the front (-short) bracket to the front end of the rack, and secure it to the rack with two Type H screws and Type I washers as shown below.
  • Page 28 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Installing Rails to Open Rack 5. Measure the depth of your rack and adjust the length of the rails accordingly. Then, secure the rails to the chassis with Type G screws. 6. Slide the inner rails which are attached to the chassis into the outer rails on the rack.
  • Page 29 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Slide System into Rack...

  • Page 30: Safety And Preparation

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Taking Apart Your System To remove or replace most drives, memory, or PCI cards, you will need to remove the server's access panel. The following sections provide information about taking your system apart. Safety and Preparation Access Panel Caution: Modules are Electrostatic Sensitive.

  • Page 31: Access Panel

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Safety: Before You Remove the Access Panel Before removing the access panel for any reason, observe these safety guidelines. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server by pressing the power button on the front of the chassis. Then unplug the AC power cord on the back of the chassis.
  • Page 32 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 5. Unlock and remove the screws and fasteners to remove the cover or components. 6. Save all the screws and fasteners for later use. (If necessary, label these screws or fasteners for easy identification.) 7. Press the release tabs to release the cover from its locking position (1).

  • Page 33: Preparation

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Hardware Installation This section provides detailed instructions on how to remove, install, or replace system devices. Preparation Riser/PCI Card System Fans Drive Bays Power Supply Memory Processor and Heatsink Caution: Modules are Electrostatic Sensitive. A small electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage server components.

  • Page 34: Pci Riser Card

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 PCI Riser Card This system can accommodate either one PCI-X 133 MHz (full length) card or (with the optional CSE-RR1U-ELi riser card) one PCI-Express x8 card. The PCI slot shields protect the system board and its components from EMI and aid in proper ventilation, so make sure there is always a shield covering each unused slot.

  • Page 35: Drive Bays

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 4. Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly and that the LED on the control panel has turned off. Finish by replacing the chassis cover. Drive Bays Warning: Power down the system before installing or removing CD-ROM, floppy, or IDE drives.
  • Page 36 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 2. Installing/removing hot-swap Serial ATA drives Two Serial ATA drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accessible for installation and removal. These drives are hot-swappable, meaning they can be installed and removed without powering down the system.

  • Page 37: Power Supply

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 2. Remove the cables from the back of the unit. 3. Remove the CD/floppy assembly from the mounting bracket. To remove either the CD or floppy drive, remove the screws that secure the assembly to the mounting bracket.
  • Page 38 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Removing Screws 4. Lift the power supply out of the chassis (2). Removing the Power Supply...

  • Page 39: Memory

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Installing a New Power Supply Caution: Replace the failed unit with another unit of the same wattage. MPC highly recommends that you replace it with the exact same type of power supply. The information below describes how to install a new power supply.
  • Page 40 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Installing Memory Modules The information below describes how to install a memory module. 1. Insert each memory module vertically into a DIMM slot. 2. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting it incorrectly.

  • Page 41: Processor And Heatsink

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Processor and Heatsink This section describes how to install a processor and heatsink. Caution: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Caution: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing, or changing any hardware components.
  • Page 42 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Lifting Socket Lever 3. Locate Pin 1 on the CPU socket. (*Note: Pin 1 is the corner marked with a triangle). Please note that the North Key and the South Key are located vertically in the CPU housing.
  • Page 43 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Placing the CPU 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 7. Use your thumb to gently push the lever down and lock it in the hook.
  • Page 44 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Installing the CPU Installing the Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
  • Page 45 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Installing the Heatsink Removing the Heatsink 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws. 3. Hold and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force when loosening the heatsink!) 4.

  • Page 46: System Board Features And Specifications

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 System Board The following sections contain information about system features, PC health monitoring, jumpers, power configuration settings, the I/O chip, and the installation of your system board. Features and Specifications PC Health Monitoring Jumper Settings...
  • Page 47 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 System Board Specifications Feature Specifications Single Intel® Celeron® D, or Intel® Pentium® 4, or Intel® Pentium® D Processor (LGA 775 Socket) Memory Four DIMM sockets supporting up to 8GB ECC DDR2 SDRAM Chipset Intel E7230 chipset...

  • Page 48: Pc Health Monitoring

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports Up to 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for a speed VGA Connector Low Profile IPMI 2.0 Super I/O (Winbond 83627 HF) with hardware monitoring (W83792DL) ATI Rage XL 8 MB...

  • Page 49: Jumper Settings

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Jumper Settings To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
  • Page 50 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 SATA Backplane Jumper Configurations Jumper Name Default Setting Description JP18 Open Buzzer Reset JP25 Overheat Temperature 50°C JP26 Open Common Activity In and Act#1~Act#2 In System Board Jumpers CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the accidental clearing of CMOS.
  • Page 51 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 System Board Jumper JBT1 Speaker Jumper/Connector To use the internal (onboard) speaker, place a jumper on pins 3-4 of J9. If you wish to use an external speaker, connect the speaker header to all four pins of J9.
  • Page 52 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 System Board Jumpers JPL1 and JPL2 JLAN1 Jumper Settings JLAN2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL2 to enable or disable the JLAN2 Ethernet port on the motherboard. The default setting is enabled.
  • Page 53 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 System Board Jumpers JPL1 and JPL2 JLAN2 Jumper Settings C Bus to PCI Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to connect the PCI/PCI-X slots to the System Management C) Bus. The default setting is “Open” to disable the connection. Both jumpers must be set to the same setting.
  • Page 54 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Power Force On Enable Jumper JPF allows you to enable or disable the Force-Power-On function. If enabled, system power will always stay on. If disabled (the normal setting), the user needs to press the power button to power on the system.
  • Page 55 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. Watch Dog and VGA Jumpers VGA Jumper Settings Watch Dog Enable JWD controls the Watch Dog function.

  • Page 56: Power Configuration Settings

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Watch Dog Jumper Settings Compact Flash Master/Slave The JP3 jumper allows you to assign either master or slave status to the compact fl ash card, which plugs into the J4 connector. Compact Flash Master/Slave Settings Power Configuration Settings This section describes features of your system board that deal with power and power settings.

  • Page 57: System Board Installation

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Wake On-Ring (WOR) Wake-up events can be triggered by a device such as the external modem ringing when the system is in the SoftOff state. Note that external modem ring-on can only be used with an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply.

  • Page 58: Software Installation

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 your system board that line up with the standoffs and tighten until snug (if you screw them in too tight, you might strip the threads). Metal screws provide an electrical contact to the system board ground to provide a continuous ground for the system.
  • Page 59 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA (SATA) is a physical storage interface that uses a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. It is a serial link, which supports transfer rates up to 3Gbps.
  • Page 60 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Using the Intel ICH7R SATA RAID Utility Program Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: 1. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test.
  • Page 61 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 RAID 1 Volume Screen 2. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the [Tab] key or the [Enter] key to go to the next field. (You can use the [Esc] key to select the previous menu.) When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the [Up Arrow], [Down Arrow] keys to select RAID 1 (Mirror) and press [Enter].

  • Page 62: Bios Setup

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 BIOS Setup This section describes the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) Setup options. Use Setup to change the server configuration defaults. You can run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Setup stores most of the configuration values in battery-backed CMOS; the rest of the values are stored in flash memory.

  • Page 63: Main Setup

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 2. When the following message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self-Test), press the [Delete] key to activate the Main Setup Menu. Main Setup All Main setup options are described in this section.
  • Page 64 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Legacy Diskette A This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A. The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB, 3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in.
  • Page 65 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, or Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA Port 1, SATA Port 2,SATA Port 3, SATA Port 4 Type Selects the type of IDE hard drive. The options are Auto, (which allows BIOS to automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, etc.), a number from 1-39 to select a...

  • Page 66: Advanced Setup

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 LBA Mode Control This item determines if the BIOS will access the Primary IDE Master Device via the LBA mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 32 Bit I/O This feature allows the user to enable or disable the function of 32-bit data transfer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 67 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quick Boot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed.
  • Page 68 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Protect" to enable the function and this area will be reserved for Video BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this function and make this area available for other devices. Cache Base 0-512K If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block 0-512K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DRM (SDROM) or to be written into L1, L2 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.
  • Page 69 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Slot 1 PCI 32-bit/Slot 2 PCI-X 133 MHz Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 70 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Legacy USB Support This setting allows you to enable support for the Legacy USB devices. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Caution: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. Incorrect values entered may cause system malfunction. Also, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system instability.
  • Page 71 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Enabled. Note: For more information regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to Intel's and Microsoft's web sites. Processor Power Management (*Available when supported by the CPU.) This feature allows the user to determine the processor power management mode. If set to C States only, the processor power will be controlled through CPU power states in the ACPI setting.
  • Page 72 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 DMA Channel This feature allows the user to select the DMA Channel for the Parallel Port. The options are DMA1 and DMA3. Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled).
  • Page 73 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 This item allows you to choose from the available options to select the flow control for console redirection. The options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS. Console Connection This item allows you to decide how Console Redirection is to be connected: either Direct or Via Modem.

  • Page 74: Security

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Security The Security menu is used to set passwords and security features. Choose Security from the main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys and press [Enter]. Note: Depending on your system's configuration and BIOS revision, your system's defaults may be different from the defaults in the table below.

  • Page 75: Boot

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Fixed Disk Boot Sector This setting may offer some protection against viruses when set to Write Protect, which protects the boot sector on the hard drive from having a virus written to it. The other option is Normal.

  • Page 76: Exit

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Exit The Exit menu is used to exit Setup, save changes, and load and save defaults. Choose Exit from the main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys and press [Enter]. Note: Depending on your system's configuration and BIOS revision, your system's defaults may be different from the defaults in the table below.

  • Page 77: System Board Problems

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Troubleshooting In the unlikely event you encounter problems running your system, this section will help you identify possible problem areas. If you are unable to resolve a problem using this section, please contact technical support.

  • Page 78: Bios Post Messages

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 5. The battery on your system board may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one. No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video, you will need to remove all the add-on cards and cables first.
  • Page 79 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Terminal POST Errors If a terminal type of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system. Before doing so, BIOS will write the error to port 80h, attempt to initialize video and write the error in the top left corner of the screen.
  • Page 80 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager 36h Warm start shut down 38h Shadow system BIOS ROM 3Ah Auto size cache 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values 41h Initialize extended memory for RomPilot...
  • Page 81 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 6Ch Display shadow-area message 6Eh Display possible high address for UMB recovery 70h Display error messages 72h Check for configuration errors 76h Check for keyboard errors 7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors 7Dh Initialize Intelligent System Monitoring...
  • Page 82 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 A2h Check key lock A4h Initialize typematic rate A8h Erase F2 prompt AAh Scan for F2 key stroke ACh Enter SETUP AEh Clear Boot flag B0h Check for errors B1h Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.
  • Page 83 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Descriptions E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot...

  • Page 84: Diagnostic Testing Preparation

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Diagnostic Testing Preparation Caution: Turn off devices before disconnecting cables. Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and any external peripheral devices. Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/or the peripheral devices.

  • Page 85: New Application Software Problems

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Is AC power available at the wall outlet? New Application Software Problems Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly.

  • Page 86: Faqs

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 cord. FAQs Question: What type of memory does my system board support? Answer: This server supports up to 8 GB of unbuffered, ECC, DDR2-677/533/400, two-way interleaved or non-interleaved SDRAM. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is not recommended that you upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing problems with your system.
  • Page 87 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 2. Make sure that the ambient room temperature is not too warm. (See the Operating Environment section of this manual.) 3. Make sure that the chassis cover is installed and that all fans are present and operating normally.
  • Page 88 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Are the fan power connectors properly connected to the server board? Is the cable from the front panel board connected to the server board? Are the power supply cables properly connected to the server board?
  • Page 89 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Application Software Problems If you have problems with application software, do the following: Verify that the software is properly configured for the system. See the software installation and operation documentation for instructions on setting up and using the software.

  • Page 90: Service And Support

    NetFRAME 1420 Service and Support MPC provides many support tools to make using your system easier. Visit the MPC Support Web site at http://support.mpccorp.com to find the tools that are readily available to you. The following are some of these tools:...

  • Page 91: Regulatory Information

    MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Regulatory Information Product Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/3-3, CISPR 22 Class B Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)

  • Page 93: Index

    Index 11h Load ........... 78 0020h............66 12 MHz............66 0040h............66 0060h............66 lines ............66 0080h............66 12h Restore CPU........78 00A0h ............66 12V..........14, 48, 66 00C0h ............66 12V ATX............ 37 00E0h ............66 13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering....78 02h Verify Real Mode ........78 14h Initialize ..........
  • Page 94 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 2E8 ............66 4Ch Shadow ..........78 2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM........78 4-cm ............34 2F8.............66 4Eh Display BIOS ........78 2Fh Enable ..........78 4Fh Initialize MultiBoot......78 2GB DIMMs ..........39 4GB............66 4-pin ............66 3.3V ......14, 19, 30, 33, 48, 66 4-post ............
  • Page 95 Index 68h Enable..........78 8Ch Initialize ..........78 69h Setup System Management Mode ..78 8Fh Determine .......... 78 6Ah Display..........78 8GB Memory..........39 6Bh Load ...........78 8Mb Firmware Hub Phoenix BIOS.... 14 6Ch Display ..........78 8MHz............66 6Eh Display..........78 8-pin 12v ........... 77 6MHz ............66 90C ............
  • Page 96 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 disconnect ..........77 Advanced Chipset Control ......66 installing ...........20, 21 Advanced Configuration ......66 remove ...........49 Advanced Menu ........66 type ............9 Advanced Processor Options ....66 unplug ........19, 30, 37 Advanced Setup........66 AC.. 9, 13, 19, 20, 21, 30, 33, 37, 49, 77, 84, AEh Clear Boot .........
  • Page 97 Index attaching ............13 BIOS ATX..........37, 49, 56 access ........... 74 ATX 2.01............56 allow ............66 Auto ..........63, 66, 78 Configuring ..........58 Auto Fan Control........66 display ........... 63 E7h Go ..........78 B0h Check ..........78 exit............58 B1h Inform RomPilot .........78 BIOS ..
  • Page 98 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Boot Priority Order/Excluded .....75 CBh Redirect Int 13h bootable .............89 Memory Technologies......78 bootable CD-ROM ........89 CBh Redirect Int 13h ........ 78 bootup CCh Redirect Int 10h ........ 78 during .............66 bootup..........58, 66 Install ............7 Both ............66...
  • Page 99 .............7 CMOS ....... 49, 57, 62, 77, 78 check ..........7, 39, 48 CMOS Clear..........49 Chief Executive Officer CMOS Setup Menu MPC ............4 exit............63 Chief Executive Officer ........4 CMOS Setup Menu........63 chipset COM Port Address........66 E0h Initialize...........78 Common Activity In ........
  • Page 100 ............. 41 Cooling CPU heatsink ..........41 Fan Rotation Problems ......87 CPU Internal ..........66 Cooling............87 CPU Overheat/Fan Fail LED ....48 Copyright 2005 MPC Computers....4 CPU Speed Copyright/Limited Warranty ......4 display ........... 66 corners CPU Speed ..........66 CPU............41 CPU Temperature........
  • Page 101 Index Side View ..........39 Disable ECC ..........66 DDR Module Installation......39 Disable Jumper JPF ......... 49 DDR Slot Disabled Top View ..........39 Power Force On ........49 DDR Slot............39 Set ........... 63, 66 DDR2-677/533/400........86 VGA Connector ........49 DDRII SDRAM ...........14 Disabled ........
  • Page 102 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Drive E7h Go............78 Mounting ..........35 E8h Set Huge Segment ......78 Drive ............35 E9h Initialize Multi Processor....78 Drive Bays EAh Initialize OEM ........78 Accessing..........35 EBh Initialize PIC ........78 Drive Bays ..........35 drop result............
  • Page 103 Index EM64T ............14 EPP............66 EMA001076-00........4, 6 Equipment Rack Precautions ....20 EMA001076-XX ...........8 ES ............. 78 EMC............91 Esc ............58, 63 EMC Directive..........91 ESCD ............66 EMI ............34 ESD........... 9, 30, 33, 57 EN 60 950..........91 ESD-damaged ........ 9, 30, 33 EN55022............91 ESD-safe EN55024 Immunity ........91...
  • Page 104 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Exit Settings..........58 FCC Rules Extended Memory........63 Part 15........... 91 Extended System Configuration Data ..66 FCC Rules ..........91 Extreme Edition/Pentium 4/Pentium Extreme Features............ 14 Edition/Celeron........14 feature--SATA RAID ......... 63 Firmware Speed Control......48 F0h Initialize..........78 F1h Initialize Run Time Clock....78...
  • Page 105 Index function ..........63, 66 re-installing ..........41 Further Reading...........5 Removing ..........41 Heatsink ............ 41 help ECC Unbuffered........14 MPC ............6 unbuffered ..........86 help ............. 6 GB..........14, 78, 86 high-throughout......... 66 General Safety Precautions......9 Hit <Enter ..........63 generate hotswap non-maskable.........49...
  • Page 106 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 IEC 60 950..........91 Intel ICH7R ..........14 IF THESE LIMITATIONS DO NOT APPLY Intel ICH7R SATA Controller ....14 TO YOU ...........4 Intel ICH7R SATA RAID Utility Initial System Startup Problems ....84 use............58 Inner Rails Intel ICH7R SATA RAID Utility ....
  • Page 107 Index JP18............49 LE1............77 JP25............49 LED Button Definitions......17 JP26............49 LED Indicator ..........14 JPG1............49 LEDs JPL1............49 blinking ..........14 JPL2............49 LEDs ..14, 17, 34, 35, 56, 77, 84, 86, 88 JPL2 Settings..........49 Left/Right........74, 75, 76 JPW2 ............77 Legacy Diskette ........
  • Page 108 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Load Optimized Default Settings ....58 Manual Conventions ........6 Load Plate..........41 Manual Number .......... 6 Load Setup Defaults ........76 Manual Updates.......... 8 Locate Pin..........41 Manuals Locating Parts ............7 Rail Holes..........23 Printing ............ 7 Locating .............23 Manuals ..........
  • Page 109 Network Problems........88 New Application Software Problems..85 Chief Executive Officer ......4 New Fan help ............6 Installing ..........34 MPC......4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 37, 90 New Fan............ 34 MPC Computers ..........4 New Power Supply MPC NetFRAME® 1420......5 Installing ..........37 MPC Resources...........5...
  • Page 110 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Non-RAID ..........63 Open Rack Installation......26 Normal ..........66, 74 Operating North Center Edge........41 Environment .......... 12 North Key...........41 Precaution ..........9 NOT ............9, 57 Operating ..........9, 12 Notes ...........39, 85 Operating Systems ........66 Novell............66...
  • Page 111 Index IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS PCI-Express x8 ......... 34 FOR ............4 PCIX............66 PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY PCI-X 1.0,ACPI 1.0 ........14 DISCLAIMED ...........4 PCI-X 100 MHz ......... 66 PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THE LIMITED PCI-X 133 MHz ........
  • Page 112 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Power Preparing Plug ............9 Setup ............. 19 Power.............9, 77 Preparing ..........19 Power Button ..........17 Press Power Button Behavior......66 Reset Button.......... 17 Power Configuration Settings ....56 Press........... 17, 31 Power Force On Press <Ctrl ..........58 disable............49...
  • Page 113 Index Product Regulatory Compliance Markings 91 RAID1 ............58 Product Safety Compliance .......91 RAID1sets..........58 product’s ............9 Rail provides Installing ..........26 I/O ............58 screws ........... 26 provides .............58 Rail............26 PS/2 ........14, 19, 30, 33, 78 Rail Holes Pulse Width Modulation Fan Control ..14 Locating..........
  • Page 114 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Power Supply .........37 Screws ..........37, 57 Safety............30 removing ..31, 34, 35, 37, 39, 41, 49, 57 SATA..........17, 58, 63 Removing/Installing Serial ATA Drives..35 SATA AHCI ..........63 Replacing SATA Control Mode ........58 Power Supply .........37...
  • Page 115 Index Serial ATA Drives........35 manufacturer’s ........87 Serial ATA Power Cables ......35 See ............87 Serial ATA RAID Functions ...... 63 select Serial Port ..........66 BAUD .............66 Server ............19 DMA Channel.........66 Server Connection Problems....88 Exit Settings ...........58 Server Precautions ........
  • Page 116 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Single Intel Pentium........14 Specification 2.02........37 Single Logical Processor Mode ....66 Specifications..........14 skip Speed Step............58 1066 MHz/800 MHz/533 MHz ....14 skip ............58 ATA100/66 ..........86 Slide System..........26 Speed..........14, 66, 86 Slim CDROM ..........16 SSI ............
  • Page 117 Index System Apart Your System ........ 30 Installing ..........24 Taking ............30 Unpacking ..........18 taskbar System..........18, 24 check ............7 System BIOS ..........66 taskbar ............7 System Board ..........46 Technical Reference Manual ...... 7 System Board Installation......57 telecommunication ......19, 30 System Board Jumper JBT1......49 Temperature Concerns......
  • Page 118 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 Transfer Mode ...........63 Use ............75 Troubleshooting Up/Front ..........24, 26 Procedures..........77 Up/Front Arrows........24, 26 Troubleshooting .........77 Up/Rear..........24, 26 Try reseating..........88 UPS............. 13, 19 TV ..............91 US/Canada ..........91 Type USA............91 AC ............9 USA/FCC ..........
  • Page 119 Index value ............66 Watch Dog .......... 49, 66 VcoreA ............66 Watch Dog Enable ........49 Verification Watch Dog Jumper Settings ..... 49 Class ............91 WD ............49 Verification ..........91 wear ESD-safe ......... 19, 30 seconds..........39 wear ............ 19, 30 VGA ............39 Welcome .............
  • Page 120 MPC Computers, LLC NetFRAME 1420 set ............74 XP ............. 66 Write Protect ........66, 74 XX ............... 8 Write Through ..........66 xxxx ............78 www.ssiforum.org ........37 Y/N ............58 X14 ............66 X15 ............66 set............66 X16 ............66 Yes............66 x8 ...............14...

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