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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Proprietary Notice Using This Guide ..............vii Text Conventions ....................... viii Related Documents ......................ix Safety Notices ........................x Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada .......... xi Care and Handling....................... xii System Overview ..............1-1 Overview ..........................1-2 System Chassis........................
Page 6 Installing the Cable Retention Arm Bracket ..............2-9 Installing the Slide Rail Assemblies into the Rack Cabinet ..........2-9 Mounting the Server in the Rack Cabinet ..............2-14 Installing the Cable Retention Arm Assembly ............2-16 Getting Familiar with the System ..................2-18 Front View with Front Door Closed................2-18 Opening the Front Door ....................2-19 Front View........................2-20 Rear View........................2-21...
Page 7 Upgrading Your System .............4-1 General Information ......................4-2 Static Precautions ....................... 4-2 Preparing Your System for Upgrade.................. 4-3 Equipment Log........................4-3 Opening and Removing the Front Door ................4-3 Removing Side Panels......................4-5 Installing Side Panels ......................4-6 Removing and Installing the Air Duct ................4-7 Modifying the System Board .....................
Page 8 Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected................5-12 Problems with the Network ....................5-12 Plug and Play Installation Tips ..................5-13 BIOS User’s Information....................5-13 POST Error Codes and Messages................5-14 How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision Levels ............5-18 BIOS Revision Level Identification ................5-18 BMC Revision Level Identification ................5-18 How to Identify System Event Log Data................5-19 System Cabling..............
Page 9: Using This Guide
Using This Guide The E 5800/120Le User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about XPRESS 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 10: 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. Note: Notes give important information about the material being described.
Page 11: 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 copy shipped with your server. XPRESS UILDER System Release Notes Release Notes provide you with the latest information about your system. This information was not available to be included in your user's guide at the time it was developed and released.
Page 12: 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 13: Safety Notices For Users Outside Of The U.s.a. 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 14: 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 15: System Overview
System Overview Overview System Chassis Power Supplies Peripheral Bays SAF-TE Logic System Board Features AC Link Mode Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function System Security...
Page 16: Overview
Overview This server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Pentium® III microprocessor family. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. 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 17 Your server includes hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bays. See Figure 1-3. The hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bays support a maximum of six 1.0-inch SCSI hard disk drives that can be swapped in or out of the system without powering down, if a RAID controller is configured in the system.
Page 18 Redundant cooling fans. Redundant 350-watt, hot-swap power supplies in some models. Keylocked front cover, including an intrusion switch (tower system only) and an interlock switch on the side cover. Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Drive Bays Six hot-swap 1.0-inch SCSI hard disk drive bays accessible from the front of the chassis which can be swapped in or out of the system without powering it down if RAID is configured in the system.
Page 19: System Chassis
System Chassis The system chassis (Figure 1-4) is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. The major system components are shown in the following illustrations. Note: The system air duct, located between the front and rear fans is removed in the following illustration in order to show components located on the system board.
Page 20: Power Supplies
Power Supplies The power supply in your server is dependent on your server model. Two types of power supplies are used. The 300 watt voltage-sensing power supply provides system power and operates at 115 or 230 VAC at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. The 350 watt voltage-sensing power supply provides system power and also operates at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz.
Page 21: Saf-Te Logic
SAF-TE Logic Note: SAF-TE Logic is in systems that include the hot-swap SCSI disk drive cage. SAF-TE Logic is not available in systems that include the standard SCSI disk drive cage. The SCSI backplane includes SAF-TE (SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosure) logic that provides an interface to the disk subsystem that supports status signals, hot swapping drives, and enclosure monitoring.
Page 22: System Board Features
System Board Features The system board (Figure 1-5) 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. 32 bit, 33MHz PCI slots for add-in boards (3) Secondary VRM connector 64 bit, 66MHz PCI slots for add-in boards (2)
Page 23: Pentium Iii Processor
Pentium III Processor Depending on system configuration, your server includes one or two Pentium III processors. Each Pentium III plugs into a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket on the system board. The processor includes a numeric coprocessor, a 256KB L2 cache and operates at a bus speed of 133MHz.
Page 24: I/O Expansion Slots
I/O Expansion Slots Your server's expansion capabilities meet the needs of file and application servers for high performance I/O by providing a combination of PCI expansion slots. The I/O expansion slots in your server are located on the system board. See Figure 1-6. The system board has two 66 MHz PCI connector slots that accommodate 64 bit PCI cards and four 33 MHz PCI connector slot that accommodate 32 bit PCI cards.
Page 25: Ide Controller
IDE Controller The system includes a single channel enhanced IDE 32 bit interface controller for intelligent disk drives with disk controller electronics onboard. The controller has a connector located on the system board that supports a master and a slave device. The IDE controller provides support for the internally mounted CD-ROM.
Page 26: Scsi Controller
SCSI Controller The system board includes an embedded Adaptec AIC7899 dual function SCSI controller. The AIC7899 provides Ultra-160/M and Wide Ultra SCSI interfaces as two independent PCI functions. As implemented on the system board, interface A attaches to an Ultra-160/M SCSI backplane that supports up to six Ultra-160/M SCA drives. Controller B, the Wide Ultra SCSI interface, may be used to support SCSI devices in the removable media bays.
Page 27: System Board Management Controller (Bmc)
System Board Management Controller (BMC) Server management is concentrated in the System Board Management Controller (BMC). The BMC and associated circuitry are powered from a 5Vdc standby voltage, which remains active when system power is switched off, but the ac power source is still on and connected.
Page 28: Acpi
ACPI The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) aware operating system can place the system into a state where the hard drives spin down, the system fans stop, and all processing is halted. However, in this state the power supply is still on and the processors are still dissipating some power such that the power supply fan and processor fans are still running.
Page 29: Remote Power-On (Wake On Lan) Function
Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function The remote power-on function turns on the system power by way of a network or modem. If the system power is set to OFF, it can be turned on remotely by sending a specific packet from the main computer to the remote system. This feature can be enabled or disabled using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 31: Setting Up The System
Setting Up the System Overview Selecting a Site Unpacking the System Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly Getting Familiar with the System Making Connections Connecting the Power Cord Powering On Your System...
Page 32: Overview
Overview This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on the tower-based or rack-mount system units. Also, provided are the instructions for assembling the rack-mount system unit. Selecting a Site The system operates reliably in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets.
Page 33: Unpacking The System
Unpacking the System WARNING Your system weighs approximately 65 pounds (29.25 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 34: Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly
Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly This section provides the instructions for assembling the rack-mount server unit into a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet. Before You Begin Before you begin, please review the following cautions, warnings, and general guidelines. WARNING Be sure that power to the system is turned off and unplugged.
Page 35: Rack Hardware
Rack Hardware ! CAUTION Ensure that the location of the rack-mount server does not create an unstable condition when installed in the rack cabinet. Before you begin select an appropriate location in your rack cabinet for the rack-mount server. To improve rack stability, mount heavier items towards the bottom of the rack cabinet.
Page 36: Preparing The Slide Rail Assemblies
Preparing the Slide Rail Assemblies 1. Locate the two slide rail assemblies. Each slide rail assembly consists of an outer bracket (B) and an inner bracket (A). See Figure 2-2. The assembly also has a slide rail assembly attached to its inner bracket consisting of an extension rail assembly (C) with a center slide bar (F).
Page 37 While pressing up on the center slide bar safety latch (see Figure 2-2, E), slide the center slide bar (F) out of the assembly and set aside for installation on the server. Ensure that the safety latch on the extension rail assembly (see Figure 2-2, D) is centered and then collapse the center slide rail into the outer bracket rail.
Page 38: Attaching The Center Slide Bar To The Server
Attaching the Center Slide Bar to the Server Using the two center slide bars removed in the previous procedure attach them to the server as follows: 1. Align the mounting holes in each slide bar to the threaded holes on the side of the server (see Figure 2-4).
Page 39: Installing The Cable Retention Arm Bracket
Installing the Cable Retention Arm Bracket 1. Install the Cable Retention Arm Bracket to the rear of the server. Refer to Figure 2-5. Use the screws shown as “B” in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-5. Cable Retention Arm Bracket Installing the Slide Rail Assemblies into the Rack Cabinet Before you can mount the server in the rack cabinet, you must install the slide rail assemblies in the rack cabinet.
Page 40 3. While marking the hole locations for the Rack Mounting Bracket Assemblies, also mark the locations on the front vertical mounting rails for the cage nuts, which hold the thumbscrews of the server. 4. Insert four M5 cage nuts in their marked locations on the front vertical mounting rails (see Figure 2-6), as follows: Position the cage nut on the inside of the front vertical mounting rails.
Page 41 Figure 2-7. Vertical Mounting Rail Measurement 6. Adjust each slide rail to the approximate length measurement determined in Step 3. The outer bracket adjustment screws (4) may need to be removed and repositioned. See Figure 2-8, A. Loosely tighten the screws. Final adjustment will be made once the slide rails are installed into the system rack.
Page 42 Figure 2-9. Installing the Slide rail Assemblies 9. Carefully align the rear holes of the slide rail assembly with the holes in the rear vertical-mounting rail. 10. Install two screws and washers to secure the rear of the slide rail assembly to the vertical-mounting rail.
Page 43 Vertical mounting rail Rack mounting assembly Alignment tab Screws Figure 2-10. Installing the Left Slide Rail Assembly into the System Rack Setting Up the System 2-13...
Page 44: Mounting The Server In The Rack Cabinet
Mounting the Server in the Rack Cabinet Use the following procedure to mount the server into the rack cabinet (see Figure 2-11). WARNING Anchor the Rack Cabinet. The rack cabinet must be anchored to an unmovable support or a front stabilizer to prevent it from falling over when one or more units are extended in front of it on slide assemblies.
Page 45 2. With someone assisting you, lift and slide the server into the extended rail slider assemblies. Align the server center slide bars with the extended rail assemblies. Carefully slide the server into the extended rail assemblies until it stops. Carefully press in on the safety latches (Figure 2-11, B) on the center slide bars, ensure that the safety latch on the extension rail assemblies are centered and slide the server all the way into the rack cabinet.
Page 46: Installing The Cable Retention Arm Assembly
Installing the Cable Retention Arm Assembly The hinged cable retention arm attaches to the rear of the server and the rack cabinet rear rail and allows cables to swing in and out of the way as the server slides back and forth within the rack cabinet. All the server cables can be tie- wrapped to the cable retention arm.
Page 47 Figure 2-13. Attaching Cables to the Cable Arm Assembly Setting Up the System 2-17...
Page 48: 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. Note that this section describes the tower-based system controls (switches and indicators) and connectors, which are identical for the rack-mount system.
Page 49: Opening The Front Door
Opening the Front Door Refer to the Figure 2-15 and open the front door of the cabinet as follows (tower-based system only). 1. If the front door is locked, unlock it. 2. Grasp the indentation located on the right edge of the front door and pull the door towards you to open it.
Page 50: Front View
Front View Figure 2-16 shows the location of the front system controls and indicators on a system that includes the hot-swap SCSI disk drive bays. K L M Eject button, 3 ½-inch diskette drive Press to eject diskette. Activity light, 3 ½-inch diskette drive When lit, diskette is in use.
Page 51: Rear View
Rear View Figure 2-17 shows the location of the rear system features and controls. USB2 connector Second USB connector (Black) USB1 connector First USB connector (Black) Serial Port B COM2 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise) Serial Port A COM1 serial port 9-pin connector (Turquoise) Dump button Reserved for debug Printer port (Burgundy)
Page 52: Status Led Indicator Descriptions
Status LED Indicator Descriptions Table 2-1 lists the system status LED indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Table 2-2 lists the disk drive status LED panel indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Refer to Figure 2-16 for the location of the LED indicators listed in Tables 2-1 and 2-2.
Page 53: 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 BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 54: 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.
Page 55: 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. 3.
Page 57: Configuring Your System
Configuring Your System Configuring Your System BIOS Setup Utility Adaptec SCSI Utility Configuring the RAID Controller Configuring System Board Jumpers...
Page 58 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 59: Bios Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run. Using the BIOS Setup Utility You access the BIOS Setup utility when you turn on or reboot your system.
Page 60: Bios Setup Configuration Settings
Function in Setup Menu F1 or Alt-H Get Help about an item. Exit the current menu and return to the previous menu. Left or right arrow keys Move between menus. Up or down arrow keys Move cursor up and down. The cursor moves only to the settings that you can change.
Page 61: Main Menu
Main Menu Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Processor Type ——————— (Display Only). Shows the type of processor installed. Processor Speed (Display Only). Indicates the processor speed. Cache RAM XXX KB (Display Only). Indicates the cache RAM size. System Memory XXX KB (Display Only).
Page 62: Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu Feature Description Your Setting Advanced Refer to Advanced Submenu. Memory Reconfiguration Refer to Memory Reconfiguration Submenu. CPU Reconfiguration Refer to CPU Reconfiguration Submenu. Peripheral Configuration Refer to Peripheral Reconfiguration Submenu. Monitoring Configuration Refer to Monitoring Configuration Submenu. It sets POST Monitoring and Boot Monitoring.
Page 63: Advanced Submenu
Disabled Boot-time Diagnostic Disables or enables display of Screen Enabled the diagnostic screen during boot instead of the NEC logo. The Boot-time diagnostic screen is automatically enabled if redirection or RomPilot is enabled. RomPilot Support Disabled Disables or enables RomPilot Enabled support.
Page 64: Cpu Reconfiguration Submenu
CPU Reconfiguration Submenu Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting CPU #1 Status Normal* (Display Only) CPU #2 Status Normal* (Display Only) Clear CPU Errors Press ENTER Clears the CPU error information. CPU Error Pause Enabled The POST operation pauses if Disabled a CPU error occurs.
Page 65: Peripheral Configuration Submenu (Continued)
Peripheral Configuration Submenu (Continued) Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Mouse Disabled Disabled prevents any Enabled installed PS/2 mouse from Auto Detect functioning, but frees up IRQ12. Enabled forces the PS/2 mouse port to be enabled regardless if a mouse is present.
Page 66: Option Rom Submenu
Option ROM Submenu Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Onboard SCSI Enabled Disables/Enables the mapping of Disabled the onboard SCSI BIOS. Onboard LAN Enabled Disables/Enables the mapping of Disabled the onboard LAN BIOS Enabled PCI Slot 1 Initializes Device Expansion ROM Disabled PCI Slot 2 Enabled...
Page 67: Security Menu
Security Menu Note: Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Clear Supervisor Status only, user cannot modify. Password is Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (see System Board...
Page 68: System Hardware Menu
System Hardware Menu Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Thermal Sensor Refer to Thermal Sensor Submenu. Wake On Events Refer to Wake On Events Submenu. AC Link Power On Determines the mode of AC Last State Link. Stay Off ESM IRQ Disabled Determines routing of the ESM...
Page 69: Console Redirection Submenu
Console Redirection Submenu Choices or Feature Display Only Description Your Setting Disabled Serial Port Address If enabled, the console will be Serial Port 2 redirected to this port. (3F8h/IRQ4) If console redirection is Serial Port 2 enabled, this address must (2F8h/IRQ3) match the settings of serial port 2.
Page 70: 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 71: Adaptec Scsi Utility
Adaptec SCSI Utility The Adaptec SCSI Utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the server board. Use the Adaptec SCSI Utility to: Change default values Check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices in the server Running the SCSI Utility You access the Adaptec SCSI Utility when you turn on or reboot your system.
Page 72: Adaptec Scsi Utility Configuration Settings
Adaptec SCSI Utility Configuration Settings The following keys are active for all Adaptec SCSI Utility screens: Action Arrows Up and down arrows move from one parameter to another within a screen. ENTER Displays options for a configurable parameter. Selects an option. Moves back to previous screen or parameter or EXIT if at the Main menu.
Page 73: Exiting Adaptec Scsi Utility
Table 3-1. Adaptec SCSI Utility Setup Configurations (Continued) RECOMMENDED SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION OPTION Display <Ctrl-A> Messages During BIOS Enabled Initialization Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Enabled Drives >1 GByte Verbose/Silent Mode Verbose Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility Enabled Reserves BIOS Space) Domain Validation...
Page 74: Configuring The Raid Controller
C onfiguring the RAID Controller The RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices) options available for your system are the single channel SecuRAID 110 (Mylex AcceleRAID 150) RAID controller, which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with a RAID controller, the system is pre-configured at the factory according to the Table below.
Page 75: 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 76 Table 3-3. Password/CMOS System Board Jumper Summary Jumper On/Off Jumper Function (default in bold) What it does at system reset. 1 - 2 CMOS clear Off, Protect Preserves the contents of CMOS. On, Erase Clears CMOS. 3 - 4 Password disable Off, Enable Enables password protection.
Page 77: 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 cords from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before moving the jumpers can result in personal injury and equipment damage.
Page 78: Clearing And Changing The Passwords
Clearing and Changing the Passwords To clear and change the passwords: 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described in Chapter 4 of this guide. 2. Check to ensure the system power cord is removed from the back of the system.
Page 79: Clearing Cmos
Clearing CMOS Clear CMOS as follows. 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described in Chapter 4 of this guide. 2. Check to ensure the system power cord is removed from the back of the system.
Page 81: Upgrading Your System
Upgrading Your System General Information Static Precautions Preparing Your System for Upgrade Equipment Log Opening and Removing the Front Door Removing Side Panels Installing Side Panels Removing and Installing the Air Duct Modifying the System Board Option Boards Installing a RAID Controller Board Hard Disk Drives Removable Media Devices Power Supply...
Page 82: General Information
General Information 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 83: 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 system, all installed options, and any other...
Page 84 4. To remove the front door, open it and lift the door and pull it towards you (see Figure 4-2). The mounting pins of the front door are disengaged from their mounting holes on the front of the system. Figure 4-2. Removing the Front Door To install the front door: 1.
Page 85: Removing Side Panels
Removing Side Panels To install options in your system, you must remove the side panel on the left side of the system (as viewed from the front). ! CAUTION For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system with the side panels removed. Always replace the panels before powering on the system.
Page 86: Installing Side Panels
To remove the right side panel: 1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the ac wall outlet. 2. Open the front door following procedures described earlier in this chapter. 3. The right side panel is secured to the chassis with one Phillips head screw (Figure 4-3B).
Page 87: Removing And Installing The Air Duct
Removing and Installing the Air Duct To install processor or memory options in your system, you must remove the air duct covering these components. See Figure 4-5. ! CAUTION For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system with the air duct removed. Always replace the air duct and the side panels before powering on the system.
Page 88: 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 Removing and installing a Pentium processor Installing or removing DIMMs. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add-in boards and other components;...
Page 89 Figure 4-6. Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery 1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power source. 2. Open and remove the front door. 3. Remove the left side panel and the air duct as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 90: Removing And Installing A Pentium Iii Processor
Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor This subsection provides the procedures for removing and installing a Pentium III processor in your system. The system board includes two Pentium III ZIF sockets. The primary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-7, A; the secondary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-7, B. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components;...
Page 91 ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold the processor only by its edges. 3. Press down on the heat sink clip retention latch until it springs outward from the fastener tab on the base of the ZIF socket of the processor that you are removing.
Page 92 Figure 4-9. Removing the Processor 6. Grasp the opposite sides of the processor, apply equal upward force on each side and rock it from side to side until it releases. 7. Place the processor into an antistatic container. 8. If you removed a processor from the secondary socket and do not intend to replace it with a new processor, remove the VRM board from the system board VRM slot and insert a processor terminator into the secondary processor socket.
Page 93 1. Perform Steps 1 through 5 described in the previous procedure, Removing a Processor. 2. Ensure the server is powered down and the ac cable is disconnected. 3. Raise the ZIF socket lever to the up position. See Figure 4-9. 4.
Page 94 Figure 4-11. Installing the Processor ! CAUTION The thermal tape is very delicate and tears easily. Handle with extreme care. 8. Install the thermal tape square onto the top of the processor in the exact position shown in Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12.
Page 95 Figure 4-13. Positioning the Heat Sink Clip 11. Press down on the heat sink clip retention latch and hook it under the fastener tab on the base of the ZIF socket, as shown in Figure 4-14. The heat sink clip is now secured to the fastener tab of the ZIF socket. Figure 4-14.
Page 96 Figure 4-15. Installing the VRM Board 14. Record the processor in the equipment log. 15. Replace the air duct, left side panel and the front door as described earlier in this chapter. 16. Plug in the system power cord, and turn on the system. 4-16 Upgrading Your System...
Page 97: Dimms
DIMMs The system board contains four DIMM sockets labeled 1 through 4 (Figure 4-16). Each socket can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB of memory. When all four sockets are populated, the system board supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with 1GB DIMMs.
Page 98 Installing DIMMs 1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power source. 2. Open and remove the front door and remove the air duct and left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. ! CAUTION Observe static precautions.
Page 99 9. Replace the air duct, left side panel and the front door as described earlier in this chapter. 10. Plug in the server power cord, and power on the server. Removing DIMMs ! CAUTION Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much pressure can damage the socket slot.
Page 100: Option Boards
6. If available, install a DIMM dust cover in any empty DIMM. 7. Replace the air duct, left side cover and install and close the front door. 8. Plug in the server power cord, and power on the server. Option Boards This section describes how to install and remove PCI option boards.
Page 101: Installing An Option Board
Installing an Option Board 1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power source. 2. Open and remove the front door and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 3. Remove and save the expansion slot screw and cover. See Figure 4-20. Figure 4-20.
Page 102: Removing An Option Board
Figure 4-21. Installing an Option Board 8. Align the rounded notch in the retaining bracket with the threaded hole in the expansion slot frame. The retaining bracket fits into the space that was occupied by the expansion slot cover. 9. Reinstall the screw in the threaded hole. Be sure to push the bracket slot up against the screw before you tighten it.
Page 103: Installing A Raid Controller Board
5. Hold the board at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the edge connectors pull free. Make sure that you do not scrape the board against other components. 6. Remove the board from the expansion slot and place it in an antistatic wrapper.
Page 104: Hard Disk Drives
Hard Disk Drives Your system supports a variety of SCSI hard disk drives installed in the system’s hard disk drive bay. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved devices. Refer to Figure 4-22. Figure 4-22. SCSI Disk Drive Bays If you are adding or removing a SCSI hard disk device, consider the following: ! CAUTION Do not hot swap a non-LVD-disk-drive into a LVD-disk-drive...
Page 105: Installing Or Swapping A Hard Disk Drive In A Hot-Swap Bay
Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-Swap Bay This procedure describes installing a new hard disk drive or swapping out a faulty drive from one of the six hot-swap SCSI disk drive bays. The SCSI drives must use the industry standard 80-pin Single Connector Attachment (SCA) connector.
Page 106 Note: ESD can damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. This system can withstand normal levels of environmental ESD while you are hot-swapping SCSI hard drives. However, we recommend that you do all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation or provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis groundany unpainted metal surfaceon your system when handling parts.
Page 107 Figure 4-24. Removing a Hard Disk Drive and Carrier 4. Place the drive carrier on an antistatic surface with the four mounting screws facing up. 5. Remove the hard disk drive from the disk carrier. See Figure 4-25. Figure 4-25. Removing/Installing a Hard Disk Drive to the Carrier 6.
Page 108 9. Install the drive carrier with drive into the bay as follows: Open the disk carrier-locking tab. Align the drive carrier with the bay guide rails. Slide the drive carrier into the bay until it docks with the SCSI backplane connector. See Figure 4-26. Close the disk carrier locking tab ensuring it is secured as shown in Figure 4-27.
Page 109: Removable Media Devices
Removable Media Devices A variety of SCSI removable media devices can be installed in peripheral bays A and B (Figure 4-28). An IDE CD-ROM is always mounted in bay C and 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 110 Figure 4-29. Removing the Diskette Assembly Mounting Screw 6. Slide the diskette assembly to the rear of the system to release the bracket from the removable media drive cage. See Figure 4-30. Figure 4-30. Removing the Diskette Assembly 7. Remove the diskette and mounting bracket from the system and place the assembly on an antistatic surface.
Page 111: Installing A 5.25-Inch Media Device
Installing a 5.25-Inch Media Device ! CAUTION CD-ROM devices contain a laser system and are classified as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTS. To use these devices, thoroughly read the documentation provided by the CD- ROM manufacturer, and keep the documentation for future reference.
Page 112 6. Remove the screw securing the filler panel removed in the previous step to the right device rail. Save the right device rail. See Figure 4-32. Figure 4-32. Removing the slide rail from the Filler Panel 7. Remove the device from its protective wrapper and place it on an antistatic surface.
Page 113 10. Install the media device into the bay as follows: Move any cables in the bay out of the way. Align the rails on the media device with the supports in the bay. Figure 4-34. Installing a Removable Media Device Slide the device into the bay until the right slide rail is against the system cabinet.
Page 114: Removing A 5.25-Inch Device
Removing a 5.25-Inch Device ! CAUTION CD-ROM devices contain a laser system and are classified as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTS. To use these devices, thoroughly read the documentation provided by the CD- ROM manufacturer, and keep the documentation for future reference.
Page 115 7. Slide the removable media device out of the device bay and set it down on an antistatic surface. 8. Remove the screws securing the right side rail to the device. See Figure 4-33. 9. To install a replacement device, follow the procedures in Installing a 5.25-Inch Media Device described earlier in this chapter.
Page 116: Power Supply
Power Supply Note: This section applies to server models that include the 350 watt modular power supplies. If your server includes the standard integrated 300 watt power supply, it contains no user serviceable parts and should only be replaced by qualified service personnel.
Page 117: Replacing A Power Supply
Figure 4-38. Installing the Optional Power Supply 4. Connect the power cord to the input receptacle on the rear of the power supply chassis and to the AC outlet. 5. Turn on the power supplies and observe the green LEDs on each power supply is lit indicating the supply is operational.
Page 118 Figure 4-39. Installing the Optional Power Supply 4. Push in on the drive rail clip located on the left side of the supply, grip the power supply handle and pull the power supply out from the rear of the chassis. See Figure 4-39. 5.
Page 119: Problem Solving
Problem Solving Problem Solving Static Precautions Troubleshooting Checklists Diagnostic Testing Specific Problems and Corrective Actions Problems with the Network Plug and Play Installation Tips BIOS User’s Information How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision Levels How to Identify System Event Log Data...
Page 120: Static Precautions
Problem Solving 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 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
Running New Application Software 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. If you have problems while running new application software, check the following: Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? Refer to the software documentation.
Page 123: After System Has Been Running Correctly
After System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often indicate equipment failure. However, many situations that are easy to correct can also cause such problems. If you have problems after the system has been running correctly, check the following: If you are running the software from a diskette or CD-ROM, try a new copy of the software.
Page 124: Diagnostic Testing
Diagnostic Testing This section provides a more detailed approach to diagnostic testing and identification of a problem and locating its source. Error Checking Each time you turn on the system, POST (Power-On-Self-Test) runs automatically and checks the system boards, processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.
Page 125: Monitoring Post
Monitoring POST Each time you turn on the system, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs automatically and checks the system board, processor board, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access and test.
Page 126: 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 code Video Appears errors are fatal; initialization cannot continue. Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information” in this chapter. Note error; press F1 to continue boot or F2 to enter Setup. If Monitor Displays Error Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information”...
Page 127: 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 128: Incorrect Or No Beep Code
Incorrect or No Beep Code Check the following: 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” section found later in this chapter.
Page 129: Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect
Characters are Distorted or Incorrect Check the following: Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video display? Refer to the documentation supplied with your video display. Are the video monitor's signal and power cables properly installed? If the problem persists, the video monitor may be faulty or it may be the incorrect type.
Page 130: Problems With Application Software
Problems with Application Software If you have problems with application software, perform the following: Verify that the software is properly configured for the system. Refer to the software installation and operation documentation for instructions on setting up and using the software.
Page 131: Plug And Play Installation Tips
Plug and Play Installation Tips Some common PCI tips are listed here. Reserve interrupts (IRQs) and/or memory addresses specifically for an ISA adapter. This prevents PCI cards from trying to use the same settings an ISA card is using. Use the BIOS Setup Utility to keep track of ISA adapter resources. Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers.
Page 132: Post Error Codes And Messages
POST Error Codes and Messages Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, BIOS displays a message on the video display screen and causes the speaker to beep as the message appears. BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails or if an external ROM module does not a checksum of zero.
Page 133 Table 5-1. Post Error Codes and messages (Continued) Code Error Message 0B33 Power Unit Fan 1 Alarm occurred 0B34 Power Unit Fan 2 Alarm occurred 0B46 ESMINT not configured 0B50 CPU #1 with error taken off line 0B51 CPU #2 with error taken off line 0B5F Forced to use CPU with error 0B60...
Page 134 Table 5-1. Post Error Codes and messages (Continued Code Error Message 0C00 RomPilot reports error number xx None Expansion ROM not initialized None Invalid System Configuration Data None System Configuration Data Read error None Resource Conflict None System Configuration Data Write Source None NOTICE: Your System Redundant Power Supply is not configured None...
Page 135 Table 5-2. Post Error Beep Codes Beeps Error Cause Recommended Action 1-2-2-3 ROM Checksum Error — Change system board 1-3-1-1 DRAM Refresh Test Error — Change memory DIMM's 1-3-1-3 Keyboard Controller Test Error — Change system board 1-3-3-1 Memory Not Detected No memory.
Page 136: How To Identify Bios And Bmc Revision Levels
In order to see the diagnostic messages, the ESC key must be pressed. To identify your system's current BMC revision level, see the example below. Example: BMC Messages Base Board Management Controller Copyright (c) 1999 NEC Corporation, all rights reserved. Device ID Device Revision IPMI Version :1.0 Firmware Revision :00.60...
Page 137: How To Identify System Event Log Data
How to Identify System Event Log Data To help you identify your System Event Log Data, refer to the following Tables. Table 5-3. System Event Logging Data Sensor Sensor Type Specific Sensor Type Code Offset Event Type Reserved – Reserved Temperature –...
Page 138 Table 5-3. System Event Logging Data (Continued) Sensor Sensor Type Specific Sensor Type Code Offset Event Type Button Power Button Sleep Button Reset Button Module/Board – CPU/Terminator Missing System Boot Initiated User Requested PXE boot Automatic Boot to Diagnostic Boot Error No Bootable Media PXE Server Not Found OS Boot...
Page 139 Table 5-4. Sensor Type Codes Sensor Number Sensor Type Ambient Temp (MB) CPU#1 Temp CPU#2 Temp +3.3V +12V +3.3Vs VCCP0 (CPU#1 VRM) VCCP1 (CPU#2 VRM) +1.5V +2.5V SCSI A +2.85V SCSI B +2.85V SCSI A Vref0 SCSI A Vref1 SCSI A Vref2 SCSI B Vref0 SCSI B Vref1 SCSI B Vref2...
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Page 141: System Cabling
System Cabling System Cabling Before You Begin Static Precautions Standard Configuration RAID Configuration...
Page 142: Before You Begin
System Cabling This appendix contains information and procedures on cabling configurations used in your system. The cabling 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.
Page 143: Standard Configuration
Standard Configuration Your system is cabled using a single channel on-board IDE Controller and dual channel on-board Adaptec 7899 SCSI Controller. The on-board IDE controller supports the standard internally mounted CD-ROM as its master device. The AIC 7899 contains two independent SCSI channels that share a single PCI bus master interface.
Page 144 A – Diskette drive connector I – Optional SCSI removable media devices B – Diskette interface cable J – Ultra-160/M SCSI connector (68 pin) C – Diskette drive K – Ultra-160/M SCSI interface cable D – IDE connector L – Six SCSI disk drive bays E –...
Page 145: Raid Configuration
RAID Configuration The RAID options available for your system provide your system with the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with a RAID controller, the system is pre-cabled at the factory as shown in Figure A-2. If you are adding a RAID controller you must install, cable, and configure the controller.
Page 147: Glossary
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 and peripherals.
Page 148 (Baseboard Management Controller) Contains all of the server management functions. One major function of the BMC is to monitor system management events and log their occurrence in the System Event Log (SEL). boot The process of loading the operating system into memory. (bits per second) The number of bits transferred in one second during serial communication, such as modem transmission.
Page 149 (Central Processing Unit) See microprocessor. (Cathode-Ray Tube) The type of video display used in monitors for desktop computers. (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.
Page 150 The Emergency Management Port (EMP) provides an interface to the console manager. This interface allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection. (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. Some software requires EMS to operate.
Page 151 hard disk drive See disk drive. hardware The physical parts of your computer, including the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, cables, and circuit cards. hot swap A method used to insert or remove SCSI disk drives into or from an operating bus. This method is typically used in RAID subsystems.
Page 152 (Light-Emitting Diode) A small electronic device that glows when current flows through it. LPT1 or LPT2 The name you can assign a parallel port to specify its address. See also parallel port. Super-fast Ultra 2 SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Parallel SCSI Interface. A new SCSI interface that provides greater I/O bandwidth, device connectivity, data reliability, and longer cable lengths for Ultra2 SCSI hard disk drives.
Page 153 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 154 (Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that usually is used to store system BIOS code. This code cannot be altered and is not lost when the computer is powered off. See also BIOS, EPROM, and flash EPROM. RS-232C port An industry standard serial port.
Page 155 SVGA (Super VGA) A type of video display system that provides very high-resolution text and graphics on analog color monitors. system board The main circuit board in your computer. It contains most of the connectors and ports. tape drive A type of storage device using magnetic tape. (Transistor-Transistor Logic) A type of integrated circuit used in computers.
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Page 157: Equipment Log
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 158 Serial Number Component Manufacturer Name & Model (if available) Date Installed Server System Board Processor 1 Processor 2 DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 4 Modem Diskette Drive A Tape Drive 1 Tape Drive 2 CD-ROM Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 2...
Page 159: Index
Index AC linkage mode, 1-14 Main menu Administrative password, 1-15 configuring in setup, 3-5 Advance menu Memory configuring in setup, 3-6 addresses, 1-9 Monitoring system status, 1-13, 1-14 Battery installing, 4-9 Network BIOS, 3-3 controller, 1-11 BMC, 1-13, 1-14 Boot menu Overview, 1-2 configuring in setup, 3-13 Password...
Page 160 intrusion detection, 1-4, 1-15 Setup advanced menu, 3-6 boot menu, 3-13 exit menu, 3-14 integrated peripheral configuration menu, 3- main menu, 3-5 security menu contents, 3-11 Switches alarm, 1-4, 1-15 System, 5-19 configuring, 3-2 System Chassis, 1-5 System hardware menu configuring in setup, 3-12 Termination board removing, 4-12, 4-13...
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NEC EXPRESS5800/120Le User Manual

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Using this Guide

System Overview

Setting up the System

Configuring Your System

Upgrading Your System

Problem Solving

System Cabling

Glossary

Equipment Log

Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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