IBM Netfinity 3000 Server Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for IBM Netfinity 3000 Server. We have 2 IBM Netfinity 3000 Server manuals available for free PDF download: User Handbook Manual, Installation Instructions Manual

IBM Netfinity 3000 User Handbook Manual (371 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 5 MB

Contents
5
Tables
9
Caution and Danger
11
Safety Information
25
Lithium Battery Notice
27
Introduction
35
Features at a Glance
37
Controls and Indicators
42
Server Controls
42
Power Switch
43
CD-ROM Eject/Load Button
43
Diskette Eject Button
43
Status Indicators
44
Power-On Light
44
Hard Disk Drive In-Use Light
44
Ethernet Activity Light
44
Input/Output Connectors
45
Ethernet Diagnostic Leds
45
Power Connector
46
External SCSI Device Connector
46
Expansion Slots
47
Microphone
47
Audio Line in
47
Audio Line out
47
Universal Serial Bus Connectors
48
Serial Connectors
48
Mouse Connector
48
Internal View
49
External View
50
Getting Started
51
Questions or Problems?
53
Arranging Your Workspace
54
Comfort
54
Glare and Lighting
55
Air Circulation
55
Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
56
Using the Stabilizing Feet
57
Cabling the Server
58
Before Cabling Your Server
58
To Cable the Server
59
Starting the Server
60
Using the CD-ROM Drive
64
Handling a CD
65
Loading and Unloading a CD
65
Configuring Your Server
67
Configuration Overview
68
The Configuration/Setup Utility Program
70
To Start the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
71
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
73
System Summary
74
To Exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
74
Product Data
75
Devices and I/O Ports
75
To Display or Change the Port Assignments
75
Start Options
76
To Set the Startup Sequence
76
To Set the Power-On Status
76
Date and Time
77
System Security
77
Dual
80
Setting and Changing a Power-On Password
81
Using the Administrator Password Menu
82
To Delete an Administrator Password
83
Using the Enhanced Security Features
84
To Enable or Disable Enhanced Security
85
Restricting Access to IDE Devices and Diskette Drives
86
Remote Administration
86
Advanced Setup
88
Setting Adapter ROM Security
88
Cache Control
88
ROM Shadowing
88
Plug and Play Control
89
Processor Control
89
ISA Legacy Resources
89
Power Management
90
ACPI BIOS Mode
90
Resolving Configuration Conflicts
91
To Set Acpi BIOS Mode
91
Resolving Hardware Configuration Conflicts
92
Resolving Software Configuration Conflicts
92
Configuring the Ethernet Controller
93
Using the Scsiselect Utility Program
96
Starting the Scsiselect Utility Program
96
Scsiselect Utility Program Choices
96
SCSI Disk Utilities
98
Performing a Low-Level Disk Format
98
When to Use the Format Disk Program
99
Starting the Low-Level Format
99
Installing Options
101
Before You Begin
103
Electrical Safety
104
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
105
Preparing to Add Options
107
Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Side Cover
108
Accessing the System Board
112
Working with Adapters
113
Adapter Considerations
113
AGP Adapters
114
ISA and PCI Adapters
114
Installing or Removing ISA and PCI Adapters
116
To Install an ISA or PCI Adapter
116
Installing or Removing AGP Adapters
120
Removing and Replacing the Bottom Cover
123
To Replace the Bottom Cover
124
Removing and Replacing the System Board
125
To Reinstall the System Board
126
Removing and Replacing the Front Fan
128
Working with Memory Modules
130
Memory Configuration
131
Installing or Removing Memory Modules
132
To Install a DIMM
133
Installing or Removing Internal Drives
136
Expansion Bays
136
Drive Specifications
138
Types of Cables
139
SCSI Drives
144
SCSI Physical Unit Numbers
144
SCSI Logical Unit Number
145
Termination Requirements
145
Preinstallation Steps
146
Working with Drives in Bays 1 through 4
148
Installing Drives in the Front Drive Bay Assembly
149
Removing Drives in the Front Drive Bay Assembly
153
Working with Drives in Bays 5 and 6
156
Working with Microprocessors
160
Installing or Replacing Microprocessors
161
To Install a Microprocessor
162
Connecting External Options
167
To Attach an External Option
167
Adding a Hot-Swap Storage Expansion Enclosure
167
Adding External SCSI Devices
167
Serial Port Connectors
169
Parallel Port Connector
171
Video Port Connector
172
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
173
SCSI Connectors
174
Internal SCSI Connector
174
External SCSI Connector
174
Universal Serial Bus Ports
176
Ethernet Connector
177
Adding Security Options
178
Installing a U-Bolt and Security Cable
179
Completing the Installation
182
Updating the Server Configuration
187
Network Operating System Instructions
188
Solving Problems
191
Diagnostic Tools Overview
192
Diagnostic Test Programs
193
Power-On Self-Test
194
POST Beep Codes
195
Error Messages
195
POST Error Messages and Beep Codes
196
SCSI Error Messages
196
Diagnostic Error Messages
196
Troubleshooting Charts
196
Installing Files from Option Diskettes
197
Running the Diagnostic Test Programs
198
Power-On Self-Test Messages
199
POST Message Table
203
POST Beep Code Tables
227
SCSI Messages
228
SCSI Message Table
228
Ethernet Controller Messages
230
Troubleshooting
234
Checking the System for Damage
256
After Dropping It
256
After Spilling Liquid on It
257
Replacing the Battery
258
Getting Help, Service and Information
263
Before You Call for Service
266
Enhanced PC Support Line
272
Network and Server Support Line
273
Ordering Support Line Services
273
Server Records and Specifications
277
Recording the Identification Numbers
278
Recording Installed Devices
279
System Specifications
285
Environmental Specifications
285
System Board Illustration
287
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords
288
Setting the Microprocessor Speed Switches
292
Setting the ROM Operation Mode Switch
296
BIOS Recovery
296
Setting the Ethernet Controller Operation Mode Switch
298
Setting the Administrator Password Switch
300
Setting the Diskette Write-Protect Switch
302
Ethernet Cable Specifications
305
Glossary
329
Index
343

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