Page 1 Server LS2400 U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
Page 3 The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Computer Systems Division, Packard Bell NEC, Inc. (hereinafter “NECCSD”) and/or its licensors. NECCSD and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright...
Page 4: Using This Guide
Using This Guide The LS2400 User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your system. Its goal is to familiarize you with your system and the tasks necessary for system configuring and upgrading. This guide contains the following information: Chapter 1, “System Overview”...
Page 5 Appendix A, “System Cabling” includes cabling information for the two onboard SCSI controllers and the onboard IDE controllers. Appendix B, “System Setup Utility” provides information for configuring onboard resources and add-in boards. It also provides information on viewing the system event log. Appendix C, “Emergency Management Port Console”...
Page 6: Text Conventions
Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions. Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings: WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life. ! CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software.
Page 7: Related Documents
Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following system documentation is included with your server either as electronic files on E or as paper XPRESS UILDER copy shipped with your server. System Release Notes Release Notes provide you with the latest information about your system.
Page 8: Safety Notices
Safety Notices Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury, follow all 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 of lithium batteries may result in an explosion.
Page 9 Warning: The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis.
Page 10 Warning: Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the power supply. The power supply has no user-replaceable parts. Inside the power supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury. A defective power supply must be returned to your dealer.
Page 11: Usa And Canada
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada PELV (Protected Extra-Low Voltage) Integrity: To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity of the equipment, connect only equipment with mains-protected electrically- compatible circuits to the external ports. Remote Earths: To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office) computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring.
Page 12: Care And Handling
Care and Handling Use the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system. Protect the system from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the system warm (or cool) to room temperature before using it. Keep the system away from magnetic forces. Keep the system dry.
Page 13: System Overview
System Overview Overview System Chassis Power Supply Peripheral Bays Diskette Drive System Board Features System Security...
Page 14 Overview This server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel® Pentium® II chip set. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications. These range from large corporations supporting remote offices to small companies looking to obtain basic connectivity capability such as file and print services, e-mail, web access, web site server, etc.
Page 15 As application requirements increase, you can expand your server with an additional processor, additional memory, add-in boards and peripheral devices: tape devices, CD- ROM, diskette drives and hard disk drives. Your server features the following major components: Single or dual high-performance Pentium II processors packaged in Single Edge Connector (SEC) cartridges 32 MB to 1 GB of memory, using up to four DIMMs Four PCI expansion slots for add-in boards (one slot...
Page 16: System Chassis
System Chassis The system chassis is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. The major system components are shown in this illustration. System Chassis Removable Media Bays (3) 1.44 MB 3.5" diskette drive System Board Speaker Power supply Disk Drive Bays (4) Fan (behind disk drive bays) 1-4 System Overview...
Page 17: Power Supply
Power Supply The 260 watt power supply is switch-selectable for 115 or 230 Vac at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. It is designed to comply with existing emissions standards and provides sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration. The power supply voltage selection switch is factory set to 115Vac for systems used in the United States;...
Page 18: System Board Features
System Board Features The system board offers a “flat” design with the processor and memory subsystems residing on the board. This figure shows the major components on the system board. The following subsections describe the system board major components. Pri. Sec.
Page 19: Pentium Ii Processor
secondary Configuration jumper blocks Keyboard and Mouse PS/2 compatible connectors Server management connector Pentium II Processor Depending on system configuration, each system includes one or two Pentium II processors. Each Pentium II processor is packaged in a Single Edge Contact (S.E.C.) cartridge.
Page 20: I/O Expansion Slots
System memory begins at address 0 and is continuous (flat addressing) up to the maximum amount of DRAM installed (exception: system memory is noncontiguous in the ranges defined as memory holes using configuration registers). The system supports both base (conventional) and extended memory.
Page 21 Parity enabled System Overview 1-9...
Page 22: Real-Time Clock/Calendar
Real-Time Clock/Calendar The real-time clock provides system clock/calendar information stored in a non-volatile memory (NVRAM). The real-time clock battery provides power backup for the real- time clock. BIOS A BIOS and Setup Utility are located in the Flash EPROM on the system board and include support for system setup and PCI/ISA Plug-and-Play auto-configuration.
Page 23: Scsi Controller
Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data On-chip counters for network management Autodetect and autoswitching for 10 or 100 Mbps network speeds Support for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps networks, capable of full or half duplex, with back-to-back transmit at 100 Mbps The network status LEDs on the system board indicate:...
Page 24: Video Controller
Video Controller The system has a high-performance SVGA subsystem that supports the following: BIOS compatibility with VGA, EGA, CGA, Hercules Graphics, and MDA. 2 MB of Video Random Access Memory (VRAM) video buffer. 16-bit bus for high-speed display memory access. Hardware accelerated bit block transfers (BITBLT).
Page 25: External Device Connectors
Parallel Port One IEEE 1284-compatible 25-pin bidirectional EPP (supporting levels 1.7 and 1.9) parallel port is provided. BIOS programming enables the parallel port and determines the port address and interrupt. When disabled, the interrupt is available to add-in boards. External Device Connectors The external I/O connectors provide support for a PS/2 compatible mouse and a keyboard, connectors for VGA monitor, 2 serial port connectors, a parallel port connector...
Page 26: Security With Mechanical Locks And Monitoring
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring Activate the side cover intrusion alarm switch. When the side door is opened, the switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where server management software processes the signal. The system can be programmed to respond to an intrusion by powering down or by locking the keyboard, for example.
Page 27: Setting Up The System
Setting Up the System Selecting a Site Unpacking the System Getting Familiar with the System Making Connections Setting the Line Voltage Connecting the Power Cord Powering On Your System...
Page 28: Selecting A Site
Selecting a Site The system operates reliably in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets. Note: For the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-15R outlets for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6- 15R outlets for 200-240 VAC.
Page 29: Unpacking The System
Unpacking the System WARNING Your system weighs approximately 38 pounds (17.2 kg). If your system contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will weigh more. To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system.
Page 30: Getting Familiar With The System
Getting Familiar with the System Before setting up your system, you should become familiar with the system’s features, such as the location of your system's front and rear panel switches, indicators and connectors, etc. Front View This figure shows the location of the front system controls and indicators.
Page 31: Rear View
Power-on light When lit, DC power is present. Drive activity light When lit, hard disk drives are in use. DC power switch Press to turn system DC power on or off. Rear View This figure shows the location of the following rear system controls and indicators.
Page 32 COM2 Remoted COM2 serial port 9-pin connector. USB Connectors Two remoted USB Connectors. PCI slots Three PCI add-in board slot locations. Combo PCI/ISA slot One PCI or ISA slot location. ISA slot One ISA add-in board slot locations. 2-6 Setting Up the System...
Page 33: Making Connections
Making Connections If your system normally operates without a video display or keyboard (for example, as a network server), you must install a video display and keyboard to configure the system. You may remove them after running the System Setup Utility (SSU). For information on running the SSU, refer to Appendix B of this User’s Guide.
Page 34: Setting The Line Voltage
Setting the Line Voltage The system contains a 260 watt power supply that is switch-selectable for 115 or 230 VAC at an operating frequency of 50/60Hz. The power supply voltage selection switch is factory set to 115Vac for systems used in the United States;...
Page 35 3. Slide the selector switch to the left for 115 VAC or to the right for 230 VAC. 115V 115V 115V 230V Setting the Line Voltage Voltage selector switch set to 115 VAC Voltage selector switch set to 230 VAC Setting Up the System 2-9...
Page 36: Connecting The Power Cord
Connecting the Power Cord Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the input receptacle on the rear of the power supply cage. Plug the male end of the power cord into NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC. If the power cord supplied with the system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, obtain a suitable power cord that meets the following criteria.
Page 37: Powering On Your System
Powering On Your System Power on your system as follows. 1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and mouse (optional) have been connected, and the power cords are connected. 2. Power on the video display and any other external devices.
Page 38 If you have problems powering on your system, refer to Problem Solving in Chapter 5 of this User’s Guide. After you have successfully powered on your system, you can run the installation checklist on the E CD-ROM. XPRESS UILDER 2-12 Setting Up the System...
Page 39: Configuring Your System
Configuring Your System Configuring Your System BIOS Setup Utility Symbios Configuration Utility Optional RAID Controller Configuring System Board Jumpers...
Page 40 Configuring Your System Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS Setup Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS Setup, which is stored in the system FLASH memory.
Page 41: Using The Bios Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. This utility has some unique parameters and many parameters that are also configurable with the SSU. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run.
Page 42 Use the arrow keys to select a menu or an item on a displayed menu. Press the value keys (listed in the table below) to cycle through the allowable values for the selected field. Use the Exit menu’s “Save Values” selection to save the current values on all the menus.
Page 43: Bios Setup Configuration Settings
BIOS Setup Configuration Settings The BIOS Setup Configurations tables show the default settings for the BIOS Setup Utility and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to these settings. Recommended values are bold in the following tables. Configuring Your System 3-5...
Page 44 BIOS Setup Table Feature Choices Description Your Setting System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date. Legacy Diskette A: Disabled Selects the diskette type. 360KB 1.2 MB 720KB 1.44/1.25 MB 2.88 MB Legacy Diskette B: Disabled Selects the diskette type.
Page 45 processor(s). Language English (US) Selects which language Spanish, BIOS displays. Italian French, German Configuring Your System 3-7...
Page 46: Primary Ide Master And Slave Submenu
Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting Type Auto Auto allows the system to attempt auto-detection of None the drive type. CD-ROM None informs the system to User ignore this drive. CD ROM allows the manual entry of fields described below.
Page 47: Secondary Ide Master And Slave Submenu
Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting Type Auto Auto allows the system to None attempt auto-detection of the drive type. CD-ROM None informs the system to User ignore this drive. CD ROM allows the manual entry of fields described below.
Page 48: Keyboard Submenu
Keyboard Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting NumLock Auto Selects power-on state for Num Lock. Key Click Disabled Enables or disables key click. Enabled Keyboard auto- 13.3/se 30/sec Selects key repeat rate. repeat rate 26.7/se 10/sec 6/sec 21.8/se 2/sec 18.5/se Keyboard auto- 1/4 sec Selects delay before key...
Page 49: Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu Feature Choices Description Your Setting Plug and Play OS Select Yes if you are booting a Plug and Play capable operating system. Reset Configuration Select Yes if you want to Data clear the system configuration data during next boot. System automatically resets to No in next boot.
Page 50: Pci Configuration Submenus
PCI Configuration Submenus Feature Choices Description Your Setting PCI Device, Press ENTER. Embedded SCSI Devices Option ROM Scan Enabled Enables option ROM scan Disabled of the selected device. Enable Master Enabled Enabled selects the device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default...
Page 51: Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu
Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting COM 1: Disabled Auto forces BIOS to Enabled configure the port. (Serial Port A) OS Controlled forces OS to Auto OS Controlled configure the port. Base I/O Address Selects the base I/O address for COM port A.
Page 52: Security Menu
Advanced Chipset Control Feature Choices Description Your Setting 640 – 768K Disabled If enabled, ISA Master and DMA cycles are forwarded Enabled to PCI. Delayed Disabled Enable the delayed Transaction transaction mechanism Enabled when PIIX4 is target of a PCI transaction. Passive Release Disabled Enable the Passive Release...
Page 53 password jumper on system board (refer to System Board Jumpers in this chapter). Security menu (Continued) Feature Choices Description Your Setting Set Supervisor Press ENTER When the <Enter> key is Password pressed, the user is prompted for a password; press ESC key to abort. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing...
Page 54: Server Menu
Boot Enabled enter a password to unlock the system. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. Security menu (Continued) Feature Choices Description Your Setting Video Blanking Disabled Blank video when secure Enabled mode is activated. The user must enter a password to unlock the system.
Page 55 on bootup. Configuring Your System 3-17...
Page 56: System Management Submenu
System Management Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting System Event Disabled When enabled, system Logging Enabled events will be logged by BIOS and BMC. Clear Event Log Yes clears the system Event log. Sever Press ENTER Refer to “System Management Management Info Info Submenu.”...
Page 57 Server Management Information Submenu No items on this menu can be modified by the user. If items require changes, consult your system administrator. Feature Choices Description Your Setting Board Part Information field only Number Board Serial Information field only Number System Part Information field only Number...
Page 58: Console Redirection Submenu
Console Redirection Submenu Feature Choices Description Your Setting COM Port Disabled When enabled, console Address redirection uses the I/O port specified. IRQ # None When console redirection is enabled, this displays the IRQ assigned per the address chosen in the COM Port Address field.
Page 59 Boot Device Priority Submenu Use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list. Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting ATAPI CD-ROM Attempts to boot from an Drive...
Page 60: Exit Menu
Exit Menu You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option using the up or down arrow keys, then press <Enter> to execute the option. Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit.
Page 61: Running The Symbios Configuration Utility
Symbios Configuration Utility The Symbios Configuration Utility detects the two SCSI host adapters located on the system board. Use the utility Change adapter and SCSI device default values Check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices in the server. Perform low-level formatting or verify operations on SCSI disk drives.
Page 62: Changing The Adapter And Device Configurations
*Next Boot Status for this controller must be turned OFF, if you install the optional AMI MegaRAID EXPRESS® 762 Controller board in your system. Refer to “Change Adapter Status” above. The following keys are active for all SCSI Configuration screens: Action Arrows Up and down arrows move from...
Page 63 Host SCSI ID Scan Order Low to High Removable media None support CHS Mapping SCSI Plug and Play Mapping 3. Highlight the function you want to change and press ENTER. You will be prompted to save changes when you exit the configuration utility. To change device configuration parameters, perform the following steps: 1.
Page 64 Disconnect Read/Write I/O timeout (secs) Scan for device at boot time Scan for SCSI LUNS Queue Tags 3-26 Configuring Your System...
Page 65 SYM53C875 Adapter 2 – SCSI Removable Media Devices Description Recommended Setting Your Configuration or Display Only Dev0 Dev1 Dev2 Dev3 Device Selections Press ENTER for menu. Select device and press ENTER. Sync Rate Width (bits) Disconnect Read/Write I/O timeout (secs) Scan for device at boot time Scan for SCSI LUNS Queue Tags...
Page 66: Optional Raid Controller
Optional RAID Controller Factory Installed Controller One of the options available for your system is the single channel AMI MegaRAID E ® 762 Controller board, XPRESS which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with the RAID controller, the system is pre-configured at the factory.
Page 67 Note: Next Boot Status for the first Symbios SYM53C875 controller must be turned OFF if you install the optional AMI MegaRAID E ® 762 XPRESS Controller board in your system. Refer to “Symbios Configuration Utility” found earlier in this chapter. Configuring Your System 3-29...
Page 68 RAID Configurations Number of RAID Level Hard Drives Description Hard Drives Configured in Array JBOD JBOD (RAID 0) JBOD is an acronym for Just a Bunch Of Disks. Each drive can operate independently as with a common host bus adapter; or multiple drives may be spanned and seen as a single very large drive.
Page 69: Configuring System Board Jumpers
Configuring System Board Jumpers Before You Begin Only a qualified technical person should perform the procedures in this section. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the system board. Modify the system board only at an ESD workstation. Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground.
Page 70 J 3J 2 System Board Jumpers System Board Jumper Summary Jumper Function Pins (default in What it does at system reset bold) CMOS clear 1-2, Protect Preserves the contents of NVRAM. 2-3, Erase Replaces the contents of NVRAM with the manufacturing default settings. Password clear 5-6, Protect Maintains the current system...
Page 71 14-15 BIOS boot block is erasable and Erase/Program programmable. FRB Timer Enable 1-2, Enable FRB operation is enabled (system boots from processor 1 if processor 0 fails). 2-3, Disable FRB is disabled. Chassis Intrusion 5-6, Enable Switch installed on chassis indicates Detection when cover has been removed.
Page 72: Moving System Board Jumpers
Moving System Board Jumpers ! CAUTION Before doing the procedures in this section, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before moving the jumpers can result in personal injury and equipment damage.
Page 73: Resetting The Cmos Nvram
Resetting the CMOS NVRAM To reset the CMOS NVRAM: 1. Power down the your system. Remove the left side panel as described in Chapter 4 of this User’s Guide. 2. Move the CMOS Clear jumper from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3. Refer to “Configuring System Board Jumpers”...
Page 74: Recovering The Bios
Recovering the BIOS This procedure should only be performed by qualified technical personnel. ! CAUTION Leave Recovery Boot jumper at factory- default setting. This jumper should only be moved by a technically qualified person. Boot Block Write Protect The jumper at pins 13, 14, and 15 controls whether the BIOS boot block is protected from being erased and reprogrammed.
Page 75 FRB 2 - 5 sec timer. If the primary processor does not come up in 5 seconds the system will automatically reset and switch to the secondary processor secondary (if installed otherwise it will try to boot again off of the primary.) FRB 3 - 7 minute timer.
Page 76: Chassis Intrusion Detection Jumper
Chassis Intrusion Detection Jumper The chassis contains an alarm switch that sends a notification signal to the server management software if a cover is removed. The jumper at pins 5, 6, and 7 controls whether this alarm feature is enabled or disabled. ! CAUTION For normal operation leave Chassis Intrusion Detection jumper at factory-...
Page 77: Upgrading Your System
Upgrading Your System Static Precautions Preparing Your System for Upgrade Equipment Log Removing a Side Panel Installing a Side Panel Modifying the System Board Option Boards Hard Disk Drives Front Panel Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels Removable Media Devices...
Page 78 WARNING The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the...
Page 79: Static Precautions
Static Precautions An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. You can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground when handling system components. Electronic devices can be easily damaged by static electricity.
Page 80: Preparing Your System For Upgrade
Preparing Your System for Upgrade Depending on the upgrade, you will need one or more of the following tools: Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) Flat-head screwdriver Small needle nose pliers Pen or pencil ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended) Equipment Log Use the equipment log form located at the end of this manual to record the model and serial number of your...
Page 81: Removing A Side Panel
Removing a Side Panel To install options in your system, you must remove the side panel on the left side of the system (as viewed from the front). The side panel on the right side of the system (as viewed from the front) only has to be removed when adding removable media devices.
Page 82: Installing A Side Panel
Removing a System Side Panel Installing a Side Panel 1. Before replacing the side panel, make sure no tools or loose parts have been left inside the system chassis. 2. Make sure all option boards are firmly seated in their respective slots and that all interior cables are properly connected.
Page 83 Note: If your system is already set up, plug the system back in, reconnect the peripherals, and power on the peripherals and system. Upgrading Your System 4-7...
Page 84: Modifying The System Board
Modifying the System Board The following sections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring the system board in your system. Topics covered include: Replacing the real-time clock battery Replacing the Pentium II processor Installing or removing DIMMs. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add- in boards and other components;...
Page 85 ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. OM06416 Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screwdriver, or equivalent, under the plastic tab on the San-in plastic retainer (A in figure).
Page 86: Removing The Pentium Ii Processor
7. Reinstall the plastic retainer on the lithium battery socket. 8. Replace the side panel and turn on the system. 9. Run the BIOS Setup to restore the configuration settings to the real-time clock. Removing the Pentium II Processor This subsection provides the procedure for upgrading and configuring the Pentium II Processor in your system.
Page 87 Replacing the Pentium II Processor WARNING If the system has been running, any processor and heat sink already installed on the board will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, let the components cool for 10 minutes before continuing with the procedures described here 1.
Page 88: Installing The Pentium Ii Processor
Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold the processor only by its edges. 2. Press the processor latches toward the center of the S.E.C. cartridge to free them from the retention module (A). 3. Lift the S.E.C. cartridge upward, out of the retention module.
Page 89 2. If your system has one processor and you are adding a second processor, then you must remove the termination board in the empty Slot 1 secondary connector. Press the tabs on the top of the termination board bracket (A in figure) toward each other to release them from the retention module.
Page 90 6. Place the thermal pad on top of the processor so that the holes in the thermal pad line up with the holes in the processor. 7. Position the heat sink on top of the processor. 8. Install the two clips that secure the heat sink to the processor.
Page 91 Locking in the Processor 11. After you have installed a new processor, you must run the BIOS Setup Utility (F2) to configure its speed. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System.” 12. Replace the left side panel and power up the system. Upgrading Your System 4-15...
Page 92 DIMMs The system board contains four DIMM sockets labeled 1 through 4. Each socket can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, or 256MB of memory. When all four sockets are populated, the system board supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with 256MB DIMMs.
Page 93: Memory Dimm Configurations
Memory DIMM Configurations This table lists the distribution of DIMMs for specific memory configurations. System Memory Configurations System Capacity per DIMM slot (MB) Any DIMM slot order Capacity (MB) Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Upgrading Your System 4-17...
Page 94: Installing Dimms
System Capacity per DIMM slot (MB) Any DIMM slot order Capacity (MB) Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Installing DIMMs 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 4-18 Upgrading Your System...
Page 95 ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold DIMMs only by their edges. 2. Holding the DIMM module only by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package. 3. Position the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM align with the keyed socket.
Page 96: Removing Dimms
Removing DIMMs ! CAUTION Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much pressure can damage the socket slot. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic ejector levers to release the DIMM 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 97: Option Boards
Option Boards This section describes how to install and remove ISA and PCI option boards. The system board has two dedicated ISA bus expansion slots and four dedicated PCI bus expansion slots. One of the ISA connectors shares a chassis expansion slot with a PCI connector.
Page 98: Installation Considerations
Installation Considerations Newer adapters, designed for Plug-and-Play systems, are automatically configured by the system without any user intervention. Older ISA adapters must be manually configured as detailed below. Once the manual configuration is complete, the Plug-and-Play adapters are configured around the manually configured adapters without causing any resource conflicts.
Page 99 Removing the Expansion Slot Screw and Cover ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. 3. Remove the option board from its protective wrapper, holding the board only by the edges. Do not touch the board components or the gold connectors. 4.
Page 100 Note: If you are adding a non-Plug and Play Legacy ISA option board, run the SSU before installing the board. For details on the SSU, refer to Appendix B. 7. Holding the board by its top edge or upper corners, firmly press the board into an expansion slot on the system board.
Page 101 11. Replace the left side panel, power on the system, and run the SSU if you have installed any non-Plug-and-Play ISA Legacy option boards. Upgrading Your System 4-25...
Page 102: Removing An Option Board
Removing an Option Board Note: Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to assure proper cooling of the system components. 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 103: Hard Disk Drives
Hard Disk Drives Your system supports a variety of SCSI hard disks. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved devices. The internal hard disk drives are located in the 3.5-inch drive bay (A). 3.5-Inch Drive Bay Locations If you are adding or removing a SCSI hard disk device, consider the following: The system uses single-ended SCSI host adapters and...
Page 104: Installing An Internal Hard Disk Drive
Third Hard Disk Fourth Hard Disk Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. 2. Remove the 3.5-inch hard disk drive from its protective wrapper.
Page 105 6. Swing the drive bay out of the chassis. 7. Slide the drive bay towards the top of the chassis until the tabs on the bay are free from the chassis. Remove the drive bay from the chassis and place it on an antistatic surface.
Page 106 Drive Location Power Connector 1 (HD0) 2 (HD1) 3 (HD2) 4 (HD2) Any available power connector 11. Swing the drive bay into the chassis and replace the two screws on the drive bay. 12. Replace the left side panel and power on the system. Configure the system as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System.”...
Page 107: Removing An Internal Hard Disk Drive
Cabling the Disk Drives Removing an Internal Hard Disk Drive 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the back of the drive. It is necessary to completely remove the cables from all the drives before the drive can be removed.
Page 108 7. Replace the 3.5-inch drive bay. Insert the tabs into their slots on the chassis. Slide the drive bay towards the bottom of the chassis until the tabs hit their stops. 8. Connect the signal and power cables to the drives. Note: Verify that all cables are seated and routed properly.
Page 109: Removing The Front Panel
Front Panel The plastic front panel assembly is a one piece assembly. The appropriate removable filler panels are attached to the corresponding EMI shields. If you are installing peripheral devices in the external bays above the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, you must remove the front cover along with the corresponding filler panel and EMI shield.
Page 110: Installing The Front Panel
Removing the Front Panel Installing the Front Panel 1. Align the front panel tabs with the slots in the front of the chassis. 2. Press the front panel onto the front of the system chassis until the tabs snap into their slots. 3.
Page 111: Removing Emi Shields And Filler Panels
Removing EMI Shields and Filler Panels 1. Power off the system and remove the front panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Locate the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) shield and filler panel covering the bay into which you are installing a peripheral device.
Page 112 EMI Shield and Filler Panels Removal 4-36 Upgrading Your System...
Page 113: Removable Media Devices
Removable Media Devices A variety of IDE and SCSI removable media devices can be installed in peripheral bays A, B, and C. An IDE CD-ROM is always mounted in bay C. A 3.5-inch diskette drive is always mounted in bay D. Other devices should be installed in the first available bay from the top (bay A).
Page 114: Installing A 5.25-Inch Device
If only one device is on an IDE channel connector it must be set as the master device. If you are adding or removing a SCSI removable media device, consider the following: Your system includes two Symbios SYM53C875 independent SCSI controllers. Controller A attaches to a 68-pin 16-bit (wide) SCSI connector interface capable of supporting a maximum of four 1-inch high SCSI Ultra- wide hard disk drives or three 1.6-inch high SCSI Ultra-...
Page 115 1. Power off the system and remove the side panels as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Remove the front panel, EMI shield, and filler panel covering the bay into which you are installing a peripheral device as described earlier in this chapter. ! CAUTION Observe static precautions.
Page 116: Removing A 5.25-Inch Device
Power Cable 5.25" Drive Installing a Removable Media Device 6. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive as shown in Figure 5-15. All device power cables are labeled and must be installed in specific locations as shown below: Drive Location Power Connector B (Tape)
Page 117 3. Disconnect the power cable (A) and ribbon data cable (B) from the device you are removing. Removing a Removable Media Device 4. Remove and save the four screws from the device. 5. Install an EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) shield and filler panel over the bay from which you removed the peripheral device.
Page 118: Problem Solving
Problem Solving Static Precautions Troubleshooting Checklists Additional Troubleshooting Procedures Specific Problems and Corrective Actions Problems with the Network PCI Installation Tips BIOS User’s Information...
Page 119: Static Precautions
This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that may occur during system installation or while using your system. The first section of this chapter tells you how to reset your system in the event of problems. The next few sections provide troubleshooting checklists and procedural steps that help you isolate specific system problems.
Page 120 Electronic devices can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, keep them in their protective packaging when they are not installed in your system. Problem Solving 5-3...
Page 121: Troubleshooting Checklists
Troubleshooting Checklists The following subsections provide troubleshooting checklists for problems that occur at initial system startup, when you run new application software, and after the system hardware and software have been running correctly. Initial System Startup Incorrect installation or configuration usually causes problems that occur at initial system startup.
Page 122: Running New Application Software
Are all DIMMs fully seated and installed correctly? Refer to the “Upgrades and Options” chapter for installation instructions? Are all option boards and disk drives installed correctly? Refer to the “Upgrades and Options” chapter. Is the system hard disk drive properly formatted or defined? Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system documentation.
Page 123: After System Has Been Running Correctly
If you are running the software from a diskette, is it a good copy? If you are running the software from a hard disk drive, is the software correctly installed? Were all necessary procedures followed and files installed? If you are running the software from a CD-ROM disk, is the disk scratched or dirty? Are the correct device drivers installed? Is the software correctly configured for the system?
Page 124 If the problem recurs, you may need to reformat the hard disk drive. The drive, the drive controller, or the system board may be defective. If the problems are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in the keyboard (if keyboard input is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or other random component failures.
Page 125: Additional Troubleshooting Procedures
Additional Troubleshooting Procedures This section provides a more detailed approach to diagnostic testing and identification of a problem and locating its source. Use the following troubleshooting procedures to help you identify a problem. These general procedures lead you through the following: Preparing the system for diagnostic testing Monitoring POST while it is running Verifying proper operation of key system LEDs...
Page 126: Monitoring Post
3. Make sure your video display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the system. Turn on the video monitor. Set its brightness and contrast controls to at least two-thirds of their maximum ranges (refer to the documentation supplied with your video display monitor).
Page 127 The POST Tests table at the end of this chapter lists keys active during POST and provides a description of errors that may occur. The BIOS indicates errors by writing an error code to the PS/2-standard logging area in the Extended BIOS Data Area, and by displaying a message on the screen, which is sometimes preceded by the POST Error Code.
Page 128: Verifying Proper Operation Of Key System Indicators
POST Keys and Errors Action/Message Description If POST Beeps Before Initialization failed before video initialized. Most beep Video Appears code errors are fatal; initialization cannot continue. Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information” in this chapter. If Monitor Displays Note error; press F1 to continue boot or F2 to enter Error Setup.
Page 129: Confirming Loading Of The Operating System
Confirming Loading of the Operating System Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. The prompt varies according to the operating system. If the operating system prompt does not appear, refer to “Problems with Application Software” found later in this chapter.
Page 130: Specific Problems And Corrective Actions
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems: Power LED does not light No beep or incorrect beep pattern No characters appear on screen Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect System cooling fan does not rotate Diskette drive activity LED does not light Hard disk drive activity LED does not light CD-ROM drive activity LED does not light...
Page 131 Are there other problems with the system? If so, check the items listed under System Cooling Fans Does Not Rotate. 5-14 Problem Solving...
Page 132: Incorrect Or No Beep Code
Incorrect or No Beep Code Check the following: Is the speaker enabled? Is the speaker cable connected to the system board? If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the speaker may be defective, contact your service representative for assistance. Record the beep code emitted by POST, and see the “Messages and Beep Codes”...
Page 133: Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect
If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system, contact your service representative or authorized dealer for assistance. POST emits one long beep and two short beeps pattern to indicate a possible problem with the video display controller.
Page 134: Diskette Drive Activity Led Does Not Light
Is the power connector for the cooling fan connected to the system board? Is the front panel power on indicator lit? Is the cable from the front panel board connected to the system board? If the switches and connections are correct and the power outlet is functioning, the power supply has probably failed.
Page 135: Cd-Rom Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the hard drive and adapter board set correctly? Is the hard disk drive properly configured in the SSU? Run the SSU to make sure that the hard disk drive is configured with the correct parameters. For information about running the SSU, refer to the “Configuring Your System”...
Page 136: Problems With Application Software
Note: Front panel hard disk LED indicates IDE and SCSI devices: The hard disk drive activity light on the front panel lights when either an IDE hard disk drive, or a SCSI device controlled by the onboard SCSI host controller, is in use. This LED does not display CD-ROM activity.
Page 137 Reboot the system using your SSU diskette, and go into the SSU to enable the prompt. Clear CMOS memory by changing a jumper, and go into the SSU to enable the prompt. Enable F2 Prompt by Using SSU 1. Insert your SSU diskette in the diskette drive. This is the diskette that is created by copying the SSU software from E CD-ROM that comes with the...
Page 138 12. Select Step 4, Save Configuration. Once you select this step, the changes are immediately saved into an INF file, a CMS file, and nonvolatile memory. 13. Press Esc to exit the SSU. You will be prompted to reboot the system or simply exit to the command line prompt.
Page 139: Bootable Cd-Rom Is Not Detected
4. Locate the CMOS configuration jumper at the edge of the system board toward the front of the system. Refer to the “Configuring Your System” chapter for information on the location of the CMOS jumper. 5. Move the CMOS CLR jumper from the CMOS Protect setting on pins 1 and 2 to the CMOS Clear setting on pins 2 and 3.
Page 140: Problems With The Network
Problems with the Network The server hangs when the drivers are loaded: Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below. Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails: Make sure the network cable is securely attached. Make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file.
Page 141: Pci Installation Tips
Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure your operating system supports shared interrupts; OS/2 does not. Try reseating the add-in adapter. The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause. Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.
Page 142: Bios User's Information
BIOS User’s Information This section describes the various screen messages and beep codes of the system BIOS. The BIOS indicates errors by writing an error code to the PS/2-standard logging area in the Extended BIOS Data Area, and by displaying a message on the screen, which is sometimes preceded by the POST Error Code.
Page 143 BIOS Messages Message Description nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. Diskette drive A error Diskette Drive is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is Diskette drive B error defined with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is correctly attached.
Page 144 * If your system displays this message, write down the message and notify your customer representative. If your system fails after you made changes in the BIOS Setup menus, you may be able to correct the problem by entering Setup and restoring the original values. BIOS Messages (Continued) Message Description...
Page 145: Messages And Beep Codes
System RAM failed at offset: nnnn* The system RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64K block at which the error was detected. nnnn System RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. BIOS Messages (Continued) Message Description System timer error*...
Page 146 For example, a test point error code of 16 is indicated by a 1-2-2-3 beep code (a single beep, a burst of two beeps, a burst of two beeps, and a burst of three beeps). In addition, BIOS writes a value of 16 on the upper left corner of the display screen and to I/O port 80h to enable debugging tools to identify the area of failure.
Page 147 POST Tests Code Beeps POST Routine Description 1-1-1-3 Verify Real Mode 1-1-2-1 Get CPU type 1-1-2-3 Initialize system hardware 1-1-3-1 Initialize chipset registers with initial POST values 1-1-3-2 Set in POST flag 1-1-3-3 Initialize CPU registers 1-1-4-1 Initialize cache to initial POST values 1-1-4-3 Initialize I/O 1-2-1-1...
Page 148 POST Tests (continued) Code Beeps POST Routine Description 1-4-1-3 Test CPU bus-clock frequency 1-4-2-1 Test CMOS RAM 1-4-2-4 Reinitialize the chipset (MB only) 1-4-3-1 Shadow system BIOS ROM 1-4-3-2 Reinitialize the cache (MB only) 1-4-3-3 Autosize cache 1-4-4-1 Configure advanced chipset registers 1-4-4-2 Load alternate registers with CMOS values 2-1-1-1...
Page 149 POST Tests (continued) Code Beeps POST Routine Description 2-3-1-3 Test extended memory address lines 2-3-2-1 Jump to User Patch1 2-3-2-3 Configure advanced cache registers 2-3-3-1 Enable external and CPU caches 2-3-3-3 Display external cache size 2-3-4-1 Display shadow message 2-3-4-3 Display non-disposable segments 2-4-1-1 Display error messages...
Page 150 POST Tests (continued) Code Beeps POST Routine Description 3-2-3-3 Shadow option ROMs 3-2-4-1 Set up Power Management 3-2-4-3 Enable hardware interrupts 3-3-1-1 Set time of day 3-3-1-3 Check key lock 3-3-3-1 Erase F2 prompt 3-3-3-3 Scan for F2 keystroke 3-3-4-1 Enter SETUP 3-3-4-3 Clear in-POST flag...
Page 151 POST Tests (continued) Code Beeps POST Routine Description The following are for boot block in FLASH ROM 4-3-1-3 Initialize the chipset 4-3-1-4 Initialize refresh counter 4-3-2-1 Check for Forced Flash 4-3-2-2 Check HW status of ROM 4-3-2-3 BIOS ROM is OK 4-3-2-4 Do a complete RAM test 4-3-3-1...
Page 152: System Cabling
System Cabling Before You Begin Static Precautions Standard Configuration RAID Configuration...
Page 153: Before You Begin
This appendix contains information and procedures on cabling configurations used in your system. The configurations include: Standard Configuration RAID Configuration. Before You Begin WARNING The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet.
Page 154: Standard Configuration
Standard Configuration Your system is cabled using a dual channel on-board IDE Controller and dual on-board Symbios Logic SYM53C876 SCSI Controllers. The on-board IDE controller supports the internally mounted CD-ROM as its first (master) device and an optional internally mounted IDE tape drive as its second (slave) device.
Page 155 Standard System Cable Configuration A— SCSI terminator B— SCSI Hard Disk Drives C— Wide SCSI interface cable D— Wide SCSI connector (68 pin) E— Diskette drive connector F— Diskette drive G— Diskette interface cable H— Primary IDE connector I— IDE Interface Cable J—...
Page 156 IDE CABLE (40-pins) WIDE SCSI CABLE (68-pins) OPTIONAL NARROW SCSI CABLE (50-pins) Standard System Cable Routing System Cabling A-5...
Page 157: Raid Configuration
RAID Configuration One of the options available for your system is the single channel AMI MegaRAID E ® 762 Controller board, XPRESS which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with the RAID controller, the system is pre-cabled at the factory.
Page 158: System Setup Utility
System Setup Utility System Setup Utility (SSU) Creating SSU Diskettes Running the SSU Exiting the SSU...
Page 159: System Setup Utility (Ssu)
System Setup Utility (SSU) The System Setup Utility (SSU) is a DOS-based utility that supports extended system configuration operations for onboard resources and add-in boards. It also allows you to view the system event log and to set system boot and security options.
Page 160: Creating Ssu Diskettes
The SSU stores configuration values in NVRAM memory. These values take effect when you boot the server. POST checks the values against the actual hardware configuration; if they do not agree, POST generates an error message. You must then run the SSU to specify the correct configuration before the server boots up.
Page 161: Running The Ssu
Note: Perform Step 4 of this procedure the first time you use the SSU diskette. This step enables the SSU diskette to be MS-DOS bootable. 4. Insert the SSU diskette into floppy disk drive A. At the C:\ prompt type: SYS A: Press ENTER.
Page 162: Customizing The Ssu
System Setup Utility Main Menu Window 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.
Page 163: Launching A Task
The expertise level determines which tasks are visible in the Available Tasks section and what actions each task performs. For a new mode setting to take effect, the user must exit the SSU and restart it. Language— this button lets you change the strings in the SSU to strings of the appropriate language.
Page 164 In the SSU Main window, double-click on the task name under Available Tasks to display the main window for the selected task. Highlight the task name, and click on OK. Use the tab and arrow keys to highlight the task name, and press the spacebar.
Page 165: Resource Configuration Add-In (Rca) Window
Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window The RCA provides three major functions: Creates representations of devices that cannot be discovered by the system (ISA cards) Modifies the contents of the system by adding and removing devices Modifies the resources used by devices. You can use the RCA window to define an ISA card or add an ISA card by clicking on the appropriate button.
Page 166 3. To configure a device, select its name in the Devices section of the RCA window, and press the spacebar or double-click on it. 4. Make configuration changes and click on OK to return to the RCA window. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to configure additional devices.
Page 167: Defining An Isa Card
Defining an ISA Card An ISA card usually comes with a vendor-created .CFG file that specifies the resources the card requires to function properly. If the .CFG file is unavailable, you must manually create it or define the card through the SSU. Defining an ISA card consists of specifying the name of the card and the resources it consumes.
Page 168: Modifying Resources
To add an ISA card: 1. Click on Add ISA Card in the RCA window. 2. Specify the directory for the .CFG file. 3. Select the file and click on Ok. To remove an ISA card: 1. Select a valid ISA card in the Devices section of the RCA window.
Page 169 2. Press the spacebar or double-click on the entry. The functions of the selected device along with possible choices and the resources associated with those choices displays. To make a modification: 1. Highlight the function in the Configuration window. 2. Double-click or press the space bar (this updates the Choice and resource lists).
Page 170 Configuration Window System Setup Utility B-13...
Page 171: Recommended Resource Settings
Recommended Resource Settings The following table shows the recommended RCA system board settings for a sample system and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to the settings. YOUR SYSTEM GROUP NORMAL SETTING CONFIGURATION System Identification and Version Information SSU Configuration File Version Display Only...
Page 172: System Resource Usage
Typematic Delay 500 MS Delay SCSI ROM BIOS GROUP Embedded SCSI Devices Option Enable Scan System Resource Usage Clicking on the Resource Use button in the Configuration window displays the System Resource Usage window. This window shows what resources each device is consuming. This information is useful for choosing resources if a conflict occurs.
Page 173: Multiboot Add-In (Mba) Window
Multiboot Add-in (MBA) Window The MBA lets you set the system boot priority. The boot priority is the order the BIOS uses to boot the operating system from various devices in your system. To set the boot priority of your system: 1.
Page 174: System Event Log (Sel) Window
3. Select the Options button to enable or disable security options. For an explanation of the configurable security options, press the Help button. 4. Click on the Save button to save the security option changes. 5. Click on the Close button to return to the Security menu.
Page 175 on the display format selected under the Settings menu. Settings menu Events are displayed and saved either in Hex codes (binary format) or as text. Select “Display Hex” to view Hex or “Display Verbose” to view text. Select “Output Binary” to save log data in Hex or “Output Text”...
Page 176: Exiting The Ssu
Exiting the SSU Exiting the SSU causes all windows to close. 1. Exit the SSU by opening the menu bar item File in the SSU Main window. 2. Click on Exit or Highlight Exit, and press Enter. System Setup Utility B-19...
Page 177: Emergency Management Port Console
Emergency Management Port Console Emergency Management Port Console How the EMP Console Works EMP Requirements and Configurations Setting Up the Server for the EMP Main EMP Console Window Phonebook Management Plug-ins...
Page 178 Emergency Management Port Console The Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console provides an interface to the Emergency Management Port (EMP) called the Console Manager. This interface allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection. The following server control operations are available with the Console Manager are: Connecting to remote servers Powering the server on or off...
Page 179: How The Emp Console Works
How the EMP Console Works The EMP shares use of the COM 2 port with your system. When the EMP has control of the port, the port operates in command state. When the system has control of it, the port operates in redirect state.
Page 180 EMP Console in Command State Console in Redirect State C-4 Emergency management Port Console...
Page 181 The above figure shows the EMP Console window in redirect state with the terminal window. The text that appears on the server monitor displays in the redirect window. Availability of the various EMP Console features is determined by two things: the EMP access mode selected during configuration in the System Management Submenu of the BIOS Server Menu, and if the server's COM 2 port is configured for console redirect in BIOS.
Page 182: Emp Requirements And Configurations
EMP Console Access Modes (Server not Configured for Console Redirect) Mode Server is powered off During POST After OS boots Disabled Redirect window appears, but Redirect window Redirect window is blank appears, but is appears, but is blank blank Pre-boot EMP commands available EMP commands Redirect window...
Page 183: Setting Up The Server For The Emp
Server Configuration: The EMP Console requires the server's COM 2 port to be connected to an external modem or directly connected to a serial cable. Direct Connect Configuration: A null modem serial cable is needed. Connect one end of the cable into the COM 2 port of server and the other into a port on the client machine.
Page 184: Console Redirection Submenu
EMP Password: Anytime you attempt to initiate a connection, a prompt for the user password appears. If you never set up the EMP password, anyone can access the EMP by clicking OK through the password prompt. In the EMP Password area of the System Management Submenu, type in a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters.
Page 185: Main Emp Console Window
Main EMP Console Window The main EMP Console window provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to access server control operations and to launch the management plug-ins from. At the top of the GUI is the menu and tool bar. These provide the options to initiate plug-ins and other support features.
Page 186: Status Bar
Toolbar The tool bar buttons of the EMP Console main window combine server control and management plug-in options available from the Connect and Action menus as follows: Generates the Connect dialog to allow connection to a selected server. Disconnects from the server currently connected to. Generates the Power On/Off dialog.
Page 187: Emp Console Main Menu
EMP Console Main Menu File  Exit - Exits the EMP Console. Connect  Disconnect - disconnects the server connection.  [Re]Connect - raises the connect dialog.  A list of the five most recent connections - can click on one of the five servers most recently connected to. A connection to the selected server is initiated.
Page 188 Connect When you select [Re]Connect from the Connect menu, the Connect dialog allows you to connect to a selected server. If the client machine is already connected to a server, initiating connection generates a warning message. It lets you know that the existing connection will be terminated if you continue trying to initiate the new connection.
Page 189 Serial Line - must be filled out when the line selection is set to Direct connect (Serial Line).  Baud Rate - must be 19200 for EMP to connect properly.  COM Port No. - set the COM Port number to which the null modem serial cable is connected.
Page 190 Power OFF - powers off the server. This option is not allowed if the server is configured in RESTRICTED mode for EMP operations. Post-power-up option - sets the mode selection of the server to EMP active or BIOS redirection. The setting is available after the next power-up.
Page 191 Help - displays dialog level help information. Phonebook The 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 tool bars, or launched from the Connect dialog by clicking the Config button.
Page 192: Management Plug-Ins
 Modify - lets you edit an existing entry. You select an existing entry from the Server dropdown edit box and modifies the existing phone number before selecting this option. Click Save in order to store this entry in the phonebook. ...
Page 193 Set SEL display mode to either Hex or verbose mode Set the SEL output file format to either text or binary format Close the SEL viewer Exit the EMP Console Emergency management Port Console C-17...
Page 194 SEL Viewer Menu Options The following menu options are found on the SEL viewer menu bar: File  Open - you can view SEL data from a previously saved file if it was stored in binary format. Selecting the Open menu item allows you to specify a filename under which the data is found.
Page 195  By Event - displays all the events in the SEL of a particular type; for example, by memory or threshold. A pop-up menu lets you select the event type to display. This pop-up menu displays all the event types that may be generated by the particular hardware.
Page 196: Sdr Viewer
Settings - you can change several operating parameters for the SEL viewer. This menu displays the following suboptions:  Display HEX/Verbose - toggles between HEX mode and interpreted mode of displaying SEL records.  Output Text/Binary - determines whether SEL data will be saved to the file in binary format or verbose format.
Page 197  Exit - exits the EMP Console. Emergency management Port Console C-21...
Page 198: Fru Viewer
View  Display all Records - displays all records from the SDR repository.  SDR Type - displays the records of a particular SDR type. You select an SDR type from a pop-up menu that displays all the SDR types available for the given hardware.
Page 199 FRU Viewer Menu Options The following menu options are found on the FRU viewer menu bar: File  Close - closes the FRU viewer.  Exit - exits the EMP Console. View  Display all Records - displays all FRU data, which consists of chassis, board, and product information.
Page 200 Glossary (Alternating Current) The type of current available in wall outlets. All computers must convert alternating current to direct current to operate. See also DC. address A label, name, or number that identifies a location in computer memory. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) A standard number assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters and keyboard control code keys to enable the transfer of information between different types of computers...
Page 201 base memory An area of memory between 0 and 640 kilobytes. baud rate The speed with which data is transmitted during serial communication. The computer's operating system and software program must be configured for the same baud rate as the communication device, such as a serial printer. See also bps.
Page 202 CD-ROM drive (Compact Disk ROM drive) A type of mass storage device that reads information from a compact disk. Centronics port An industry standard parallel port. See also parallel port. (Color Graphics Adapter) A type of video display system that provides low-resolution text and graphics on TTL monochrome and color monitors.
Page 203 (Direct Current) The type of current available in the rechargeable battery packs used in portable computers. See also AC. default The factory setting your computer uses unless you instruct it otherwise. For example, when powering up, the computer will boot from the default drive. density The capacity of information (bytes) that can be packed onto a storage device, such as a floppy disk.
Page 204 EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that stores password and configuration information. (Enhanced Graphics Adapter) A type of video display system that provides medium-resolution text and graphics on TTL monochrome, color, and enhanced color monitors. (Expanded Memory Specification) A method of accessing memory beyond the 640K limit of DOS by exchanging data in and out of main memory at high speeds.
Page 205 flash EPROM A type of memory device that is usually used to store system BIOS code. This code can be replaced with updated code from a floppy disk, but is not lost when the computer is powered off. See also EPROM and ROM. floppy disk drive See disk drive.
Page 206 hard disk drive See disk drive. hardware The physical parts of your computer, including the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, cables, and circuit cards. (Integrated Circuit) An electronic device that contains miniaturized circuitry. (ISA Configuration Utility) The program that you use to change the configuration of some ISA desktop computers.
Page 207 jumper A small electrical connector used for configuration on some computer hardware. (Kilobyte) 1,024 bytes. See also byte. (Local Area Network) A group of computers linked together within a limited area to exchange information. (Liquid Crystal Display) The type of video display used in portable computers.
Page 208 memory The circuitry in your computer that stores data and programs. See also EMS, extended memory, RAM, and ROM. microprocessor The integrated circuit that processes data and controls the basic functions of the computer. modem A device used to exchange information with other computers over telephone or data lines.
Page 209 parallel port The connector on the back of your computer that allows the transfer of data between the computer and a parallel device, such as a parallel printer. partition The process of dividing the storage space on a hard disk into separate areas so that the operating system treats them as separate disk drives.
Page 210 (Random-Access Memory) A temporary storage area for data and programs. This type of memory must be periodically refreshed to maintain valid data, and is lost when the computer is powered off. See also NVRAM and SRAM. (Resource Configuration Utility) The program that you use to change the configuration of your system.
Page 211 serial port The connector on the back of your computer that allows the transfer of data between the computer and a serial device, such as a mouse, a modem, or a serial printer. Setup program The program that you use to change the configuration of some ISA desktop and notebook computers.
Page 212 (Video Graphics Array) A type of video display system that provides high-resolution text and graphics on analog color monitors. Glossary 13...
Page 213 Equipment Log Use this equipment log form to record pertinent information about your system. You will need some of this information to run the System Setup Utility. Be sure to update the equipment log when you add options. Record the model and serial numbers of the system components, dates of component removal or replacement, and the name of the vendor from whom the component was purchased.
Page 214 Serial Number Date Component Manufacturer Name and Model (if available) Installed Server System Board DIMMs Modem Diskette Drive A Diskette Drive B Tape Drive 1 Tape Drive 2 CD-ROM Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 Hard Disk Drive 3 Hard Disk Drive 4 Optional RAID Controller Network Controller 1...
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