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NEC Express5800/180Rb-7 User Manual

NEC Express5800/180Rb-7 User Manual (196 pages)

NEC Servers User's Guide

Brand: NEC | Category: Server | Size: 2.53 MB

Table of Contents

Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer

4
- Table of Contents
  5
Using this Guide

11
- Text Conventions
  12
- Related Documents
  13
- Safety Notices
  14
  - Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada
    15
- Care and Handling
  16
1 System Overview

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- Overview
  18
- Chassis Feature Summary
  19
- Chassis Front Controls and Indicators
  20
- Chassis Rear Controls and Features
  22
- Peripherals
  23
- Hot-Swap Power Supplies
  24
- System Cooling
  24
- Boardset Description
  25
- Boardset Features
  26
- Processor Overview
  28
- Memory Overview
  28
- DIMM Installation Sequence
  29
- Peripheral Ports
  30
  - Super I/O Chip
    30
  - Serial Ports
    30
  - Parallel Port
    30
- Add-In Board Slots
  30
- Video
  30
- SCSI Controller
  31
- IDE Controller
  31
- Keyboard and Mouse
  32
- Remote Power-On (Wake on LAN) Function
  32
- System Security
  32
  - Security with Mechanical Lock
    32
  - Software Locks
    32
    
    Security with BIOS Setup
    32
    
    Security with the System Setup Utility (SSU)
    33
  - Password Protection
    33
  - Secure Boot Mode
    33
  - Boot Sequence Control
    33
  - Boot Without Keyboard
    33
  - Locked Power and Reset Switches
    34
  - Diskette Write Protect
    34
  - Video Blanking
    34
- Reconfiguration
  34
2 Setting up the System

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- Overview
  36
- Selecting a Site
  36
- Unpacking the System
  37
- Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly
  38
  - Unpacking the Rack Mounting Hardware
    38
  - Before You Begin
    39
  - Static Precautions
    39
  - Assembly
    40
    
    Front View
    41
    
    Rear View
    41
    
    Attaching the Cable Retention Arm
    44
    
    Installing the Slide Rail Brackets into the Rack Cabinet
    48
    
    Mounting the Server into the Rack Cabinet
    49
- Getting Familiar with the System
  52
- Making Connections
  52
- Connecting the Power Cord
  53
- Using the System
  54
3 Configuring Your System

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- Configuring Your System
  60
- Hot Keys
  61
- Using the BIOS Setup Utility
  61
  - BIOS Setup Configuration Settings
    62
  - Main Menu
    63
    
    Primary Master/Slave Submenu
    64
    
    Processor Information Submenu
    65
    
    Keyboard Features Submenu
    65
  - Advanced Menu
    66
    
    PCI Configuration Submenu
    67
    
    I/O Device Configuration Submenu
    68
    
    Advanced Chipset Control Submenu
    69
  - Security Menu
    70
  - Server Menu
    71
    
    System Management Submenu
    72
    
    Console Redirection Submenu
    73
  - Boot Menu
    74
  - Exit Menu
    75
- Using the System Setup Utility (SSU)
  76
  - When to Run the SSU
    76
  - What You Need to Do
    77
  - Running the SSU
    77
    
    Running the SSU Locally
    77
    
    Running the SSU Remotely
    78
    
    Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console
    78
  - Starting the SSU
    79
  - Customizing the SSU
    80
  - Launching a Task
    82
  - Resource Configuration Add-In (RCA) Window
    82
  - Modifying Resources
    83
    
    System Resource Usage
    83
  - Multiboot Options Add-In
    83
  - Security Add-In
    83
    
    To Set the User Password
    84
    
    To Change or Clear the User Password
    84
    
    To Set the Administrator Password
    84
    
    To Change or Clear the Administrator Password
    84
    
    Security Options
    84
  - System Event Log (SEL) Viewer Add-In
    85
  - Sensor Data Record (SDR) Manager Add-In
    87
  - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Manager Add-In
    88
  - Exiting the SSU
    89
- FRU and SDR Load Utility
  90
  - When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility
    90
  - What You Need to Do
    90
  - How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility
    90
    
    Command Line Format
    91
    
    Parsing the Command Line
    91
    
    Displaying Usage Information
    92
    
    Displaying a Given Area
    92
    
    Using Specified CFG File
    93
  - Cleaning up and Exiting
    95
- Upgrading BIOS
  95
  - Preparing for the Upgrade
    95
    
    Recording the Current BIOS Settings
    95
    
    Obtaining the Upgrade Utility
    95
    
    Creating a Bootable Diskette
    96
    
    Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette
    96
  - Upgrading BIOS
    97
  - Recovering BIOS
    97
  - Changing BIOS Language
    98
- Using the Firmware Update Utility
  98
  - Running the Firmware Update Utility
    98
- Installing Video Drivers
  99
- Using the Symbios SCSI Utility
  99
  - Running the SCSI Utility
    99
- Configuring the RAID Controller
  100
- Setting the Configuration Switches
  101
  - Before You Begin
    101
  - Changing Switch Settings
    103
  - Clearing CMOS
    104
  - Clearing Password
    105
  - Performing a Recovery Boot
    105
4 Upgrading Your System

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- General Information
  108
  - Warnings and Cautions
    108
- Static Precautions
  109
- Preparing Your System for Upgrade
  109
- Equipment Log
  110
- Hot-Swapping Fans
  110
  - Removing a Fan
    110
  - Replacing a Fan
    110
- Hot-Swapping a SCSI Hard Drive
  112
- Hot-Swapping Power Supplies
  116
  - Removing a Power Supply
    117
  - Replacing a Power Supply
    118
- Removing and Installing the Front Bezel
  118
- Removing and Installing Server Covers
  119
  - Removing the PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover
    120
  - Installing the PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover
    121
  - Removing the Top Cover
    121
  - Installing the Top Cover
    123
- Add-In Boards
  124
  - Installing an Add-In Board
    124
  - Removing an Add-In Board
    127
- Memory Modules and Dimms
  128
  - Removing the Memory Module Cover
    128
  - Installing the Memory Module Cover
    128
  - Removing Dimms
    129
  - Installing Dimms
    130
- Processors: Removing and Installing
  132
  - Removing a Processor
    132
  - Installing a Processor
    134
- Front Side Bus (FSB) Termination Board Assembly
  135
  - Removing a Termination Board
    135
  - Installing a Termination Board
    135
- Optional Five to Eight CPU Upgrade Kit
  137
- Problem Solving
  147
5 2 Problem Solving

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- Static Precautions
  148
- Resetting the System
  148
- Troubleshooting Checklists
  149
- Diagnostic Procedures
  152
  - Error Checking
    152
  - Troubleshooting Guide
    152
    
    Monitoring POST
    152
    
    Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators
    153
    
    Confirming Loading of the Operating System
    153
- Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
  154
- Problems with the Network
  158
- PCI Installation Tips
  158
- Error Messages
  159
  - POST Error Codes and Messages
    159
- How to Identify BIOS
  165
  - BIOS Revision Level Identification
    165
A System I/O Addresses/ Memory Map/Pci Configuration and

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- System I/O Addresses
  167
- Memory Map
  168
- Memory Map
  169
- PCI Configuration and Device Map
  170
- Interrupts
  171
- Video Modes
  173
Glossary

177
Equipment Log

187
Index

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