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Memory mirroring

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DIMM air baffle

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Finger hole

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Riser card assembly

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Release ring

4.Remove the riser-card assembly.

5.Remove the DIMM air baffle.

6.Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.

7.Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package.

8.Turn the DIMM so that the keys align correctly with the connector.

9.Insert the DIMM into the connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.

Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it.

10.Replace the DIMM air baffle.

11.Replace the riser-card assembly.

If you have other optional devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completingthe installation” on page 30.

Memory mirroring

You can configure the server to use memory mirroring. Memory mirroring stores data in two pairs of DIMMs simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory controller

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Contents ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and Installation GuidePage ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and First Edition October Copyright Lenovo Contents Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and powerChapter 4. Configuring the server Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Safety Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document Statement DANGER Statement Appareil A Laser de Classe Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse Laser Klass Luokan 1 Laserlaite `≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Statement This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition Chapter 1. Introduction The Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD Hardware and software requirementsNotices and statements in this document Features and specificationsMicroprocessor Table 1. Features and specificationsMajor components of the server Power backplane Installation guidelines Chapter 2. Installing optional devicesSystem reliability guidelines Working inside the server with the power onRemoving the cover Handling static-sensitive devicesInstalling a memory module DIMM connectors Pair1 1 and 2 7 and 3 2 and 4 8 and 5 3 and 6 9 and Page Memory mirroring 1 1, 4, 7, and 2 2, 5, 8, and 3 3, 6, 9, and Online-spare memoryTable 5. Online-spare DIMM configurations, basic scheme In the configuration that you use, install the largest DIMMs first3.5-inch drives Installing a hard disk drive2.5-inch drives Installing a tape driveInstalling an additional microprocessor Voltage regulator module connectorMicroprocessor socket dust cover 4. Remove the microprocessor air baffle Note The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket 8. Install a heat sink on the microprocessor Low-profile PCI Express adapter Installing an adapterPCI riser card Release tabs Access holesBattery Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLineHard disk drive cable connector 4 Hard disk drive cable connector 03. Remove the cover 4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly Replacing the ServeRAID SAS controller Completing the installation Installing the cover Connecting the cablesFront view Rear view Updating the server configurationIf you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see “Usingthe RAID configuration programs” on page 44 for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays Page Front view Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and powerHard disk drive activity LED Power-on LEDSystem-error LED Power-control buttonChapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power Rear viewServer power features Turning off the server Turning on the serverPage Chapter 4. Configuring the server Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup programUser Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD Page Using ThinkServer EasyManage products Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program Using the RAID configuration programsConfiguring the RAID controller Using ServeRAID ManagerStarting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choicesViewing the configuration 2. Click Express configuration2. Click Custom configuration BIOS update and configuration Using the baseboard management controllerRed Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 configuration Linux configurationLILO configuration If you are using LILO, complete the following steps Original /etc/lilo.conf contents 2. Run the lilo command to store and activate the LILO configuration Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents Modified /boot/grub/grub.conf contents SUSE SLES 9.0 configurationc. Append the following text to the first title line Original /boot/grub/menu.lst contentsModified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents b. Add the following line before the first title lineCOM1 and that redirectbaudrate is set to Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configurationInstalling the OSA SMBridge management utility program 3. Type mount/mnt/cdrom 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installationUsing the baseboard management controller utility programs Page Page v Diagnostics DVD Chapter 5. Solving problemsDiagnostic tools overview POST beep codesOther beep codes Failing device or POST error codesproblem found POSTAction EasyStartup problemsSymptom Table 8. ThinkServer EasyStartup DVDCD-RW/DVD drive problems Troubleshooting tablesHard disk drive problems General problemsthe Hardware Maintenance Manual Intermittent problemsUSB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems Hardware Maintenance Manual Memory problemsLEDs” in the Hardware Maintenance Manual Microprocessor problemsMonitor problems Page Power problems Optional-device problemsHardware Maintenance Manual Serial port problems Software problems Universal Serial Bus USB port problems Video problemsLight path diagnostics Light path diagnostics LEDs Diagnosing problems using light path diagnosticsthe User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD for Action Using the documentation Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistanceBefore you call Getting help and information from the World Wide Web Calling for serviceAppendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Using other servicesPurchasing additional services Lenovo product servicePage Appendix B. Notices Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building OneMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Important notes TrademarksAppendix B. Notices Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE noticesFor the European Union Battery return programFor California German Ordinance for Work gloss statementElectronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission FCC statementAustralia and New Zealand Class A statement United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirementIndustry Canada Class A emission compliance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation dIndustrie CanadaDas Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statementDeutschland BetriebsmitteinKorean Class A warning statement Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statementIndex A See SAS software problems connectorsIndex Page Page 1P P/N 46U0862 Part Number 46U0862 Printed in USA