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6.Install the components you removed in steps 1 to 3.

7.Power on the server and verify that POST displays no error messages.

If POST displays an error message, take a note on the message and see the POST error messages listed in Chapter 6.

8. Start the SETUP and select [Advanced] → [Memory Configuration] to verify that the installed DIMM shows the status "Installed". (See Chapter 3 or details.)

9.Select "Yes" for [Reset Config Data] on the [Advanced] menu.

This setting is required to change the hardware configuration data. See Chapter 3 for details.

10.If Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 is in use, set the paging file size to the recommended value or a greater value as shown below.

For Windows 2000: Total memory size × 1.5

For Windows NT 4.0: Total memory size + 12MB

If NetWare is in use, reserve the disk space in the MS-DOS partition for a memory dump.

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Contents EXPRESS5800/120Rb-1 Page EXPRESS5800/120Rb-1 Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer TrademarksContents Setting Up Your System Configuring Your SystemInstalling the Operating System Maintenance TroubleshootingUpgrading Your Server Appendix D Equipment LogUsing This Guide Text Conventions Related Documents Safety Notices Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada Care and Handling Chapter Overview Front View with Front Bezel Closed Front View with Front Bezel Removed Rear View Status lamp green/amber on the real panel Post lampsAC inlet Internal View To 8-5 right to left CD-ROM drive Disk baysIcmb connector PCI riser card connector System BoardDimm sockets for interleave memory Status Indicators Power LampStatus Lamp Status lamp Description Action Indication Disk Access Lamp ACT LampHard Disk Lamp LAN Connector Lamps Standard Features Power Supply Peripheral BaysSystem Cooling Processor System Board FeaturesSAF-TE Logic MemoryPCI Riser Slots VideoScsi Controller Network Controller Network Teaming Features Preferred Primary Adapter Keyboard and Mouse RJ-45 Serial PortSystem Board Management Controller BMC Degradation Feature Remote POWER-ON Feature Wake on LANAC-LINK Feature Software Locks via the Bios Setup Utility System SecuritySecurity with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring Using Passwords Software Security Features Feature DescriptionSystem Overview Expressbuilder Esmpro OFF-LINE Maintenance UtilitySystem Diagnostic Utility Management Workstation Application MWAUsing Your Server Front BezelTab Frame Power Switch Post Post Execution Flow Press Ctrl a for SCSISelectTM Utility Power Off Identification of Servers ~ UID Switch ~ Floppy Disk Drive Write-protect switch Write Write disable enable CD-ROM Drive Rotor Press this part of CD-ROM Emergency hole System Overview This page is intentionally left blank Setting Up Your System Setup Flow Follow the flowchart below to set up the serverInstallation Rack InstallationSelecting a Site Setting Up Your System Unpacking the System Assembling the RACK-MOUNT System Checking Components Restricted Access LocationESD Precaution Required ToolsInstallation Procedure for NEC Rack or Vendor’s Rack Installing the Caged Nuts Installing the Rail Assemblies Front Rear Installing the Server Securing the Server Removing the Server from the Rack Assembly Setting Up Your System Connecting Peripheral Devices Front Connection to Serial Ports Connection between the Rear Serial Port and a Modem Setting Up Your System Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord to the serverExample Turning on the Server Setting Up Your System Installing the Operating System Installing UtilitiesMaking Backup Copies of System Information Configuring Your System System Bios ~ Setup ~Starting Setup Utility Esc Description on On-Screen Items and Key UsageEnter F10Configuration Examples To link power supply with the UPSTo change the boot order of devices connected to the server To enable the memory degradation feature To clear the CPU error information To save the Bios configuration data Menu and Parameter Descriptions Option Parameter Description Your Setting MM/DD/YYYYProcessor Settings Advanced PCI Configuration USB Function Submenu Peripheral Configuration Configuring Your System Memory Configuration PostAdvanced Chipset Control Move the cursor onto Security to display the Security menu Sets the User access level when logged Server State before powered off Parameter Stays Off Power OnSystem Management Submenu Console Redirection COM2 2F8 IRQ3Event Log Configuration Submenu Boot Boot Device Priority Hard Disk SubmenuRemovable Devices Submenu Atapi CD-ROM Drives SubmenuExit Configuring Your System Using SCSISelect Utility Configuring Scsi Controller on System BoardEnter You have an AIC-7899Select Yes and press Enter to exit Scsi Bus Interface Definitions Menu item Parameter DescriptionAdditional Options Boot Device OptionsScsi Device Configuration Submenu item Parameter DescriptionScsi Device Configuration Scanning Scsi ID 0 LUN Number Asyn Configuring Your System Configuring Scsi Controller on Optional Board Configuring System Board Jumpers Following describe the clearing procedure Configuring Your System This page is intentionally left blank Installing the Operating System About Express Setup Installing the Operating System Installation Notice Microsoft WindowsWindows Specifying Partition Size Disk Configuration Concerning the area displayed as Maintep Setup Flow Agree to Software License Agreement RestartInstalling Windows Using the specified Configuration Diskette Using Blank diskSecond Partition Deleted Third Retained Forth Installing the Operating System Installing and Configuring Device Drivers Install PROSet Adapter Fault Tolerance AFT/Adaptive Load Balancing ALB Setup for Problem Resolution \MEMORY.DMPInstalling the Operating System Windows 2000 Dr. Watson Installing Maintenance Utilities Updating the System Applying Service Pack Making Backup Copies of System InformationMicrosoft Windows NT Windows NT 4.0 /Windows NT 4.0 EE Disk Configuration ↓ *2 Installing Windows NT Using the specified Configuration Diskette Installing the Operating System Installing the Operating System Installing and Setting Device Drivers Installing the Operating System Setup for Problem Resolution Installing the Operating System Dr. Watson Updating System Recovery Information Installing Network Monitor during OS Installation Installing Maintenance Utilities Making Backup Copies of System Information Installation Assumption Required DiskettesSupported Device Required Diskette Preparation Configuration Checklist Step InformationInstalling the Operating System Configuration Checklist Configuration Checklist Installing the Novell NetWare v5.0 Network Operating System Boards Restarting the Server Backing Up the ServerSCO Openserver Device Required DisketteChecking System Configuration Installing Optional Hardware Installing and Configuring System Software SCO OpenServer Release BootKeyboard Press Enter Password Installing the Operating System SCO OpenServer Release 5.0.6 Boot Press Enter to accept System displays the message Preparing Your Disk Enter appropriate choices Installation of Tape Drives Select Continue Mkdev fs mountall Maintenance Making Backup CopiesCleaning Cleaning the Server Cleaning the Interior Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Cleaning CD-ROM System Diagnostics Test ItemsStarting and Ending the System Diagnostics Screen showing diagnostic result Local console Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server RELOCATING/STORING the ServerTroubleshooting System Viewers Lamps Error Messages Error Messages after Power-onPost Error Messages On-screen error message Description ActionTroubleshooting 8111 Management controller does CPU Beeps Error Recommended Action Beep CodesFail to power on the server Solving ProblemsProblems with the Server No screen display appears with beepFail to power off the server Post fails to completeDump and Sleep switches are disabled Keyboard or mouse fails to operate Fail to access read or write to the floppy disk Fail to access to the CD-ROMFail to access the hard disk Fail to access the internal or external Scsi devicesCannot install the operating system correctly Fail to start the OS OS presents unstable operation Windows 2000/Windows NTCannot turn the power OFF at the blue screen Windows Description DOS presents unstable operation NetWare Server is not found on the networkProblems with Expressbuilder Error Cause and Remedy CodeProblems with Express Setup Complete appears on the Role of Computer screenDefault Value for Windows NT Complete does not appear on Role of Computer screenEntered the incorrect Product ID/CD key Unable to specify the details of Network adapterFollowing message appeared during the installation For Windows NT4.0Unable to uninstall Service Pack Unable to create the partition size larger than 4GBError Message during Disk Array Configuration Problems with Configuration Diskette Creator Point to Point tunneling protocol cannot be setDetails of a network adapter cannot be set Collecting Event LOG WindowsWindows NT Collect Configuration Information Collecting DR. Watson Diagnostic Information Memory DumpPreparing for Memory Dumping Saving the Dump File Backup Ipmi Information Recovery for Windows 2000/Windows NT System Press S when the following message appears Troubleshooting Recovery Procedure Windows NT Network-related Recovery OFF-LINE Maintenance Utility Starting the Off-line Maintenance Utility Features of Off-line Maintenance Utility Resetting the Server Forced ShutdownUpgrading Your Server Safety Notes ANTI-STATIC Measures Preparing Your System for Upgrade Device Installation or Removal Procedure Hard Disk DriveInstallation Air baffle Screws Drive carrier Upgrading Your System Upgrading Your System Take the following steps to remove a hard disk drive Upgrading Your System Upgrading Your System Server ~ Pull-out from the Rack ~ Upgrading Your System Top Cover Do not damage Cable by the tab Dimm Install two DIMMs in ascending order of paired-slot numbers Key slot Upgrading Your System Removal Processor CPU Upgrading Your System Lever Terminator Plastic portion Top View Groove Heat sink Bracket attached to the wire clip Groove in the heat sink Upgrading Your System Upgrading Your System Removal Upgrading Your System PCI Board Upgrading Your System Installation Extension slot cover Upgrading Your System Removal Disk Array Controller Board Installation Scsi ID2 Rear Front Upgrading Your System Upgrading Your System Upgrading Your System Mylex AcceleRAID 352 disk array controller Upgrading Your System Use of a disk expansion unit in a disk array configuration This page is intentionally left blank Appendix a Express5800/120Rb-1Specifications Appendix B Peripheral Device ControllerInterrupt Requests IRQs Windows Device DriversSupported Device Required Driver Media Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 and Windows NT Information Required Enter Your Information Here Installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System Installing LAN Adapters Driver Installation for the ATI Rage XL Display AdapterWindows NT Device Required Driver MediaConfiguring RAID Installing Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Operating SystemInstalling LAN Adapter Drivers Driver Installation for the ATI Rage XL Display Adapter This page is intentionally left blank Appendix D HardwareEquipment Log Software FAT Hpfs NtfsThis page is intentionally left blank Glossary Process of loading the operating system into memory Central Processing Unit See microprocessor See backplane slot Bytes. See also byte 048,576 bytes. See also byte Power-On-Self-Test IC in your computer that maintains the time and date Type of storage device using magnetic tape This page is intentionally left blank Page 456-01578-000
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5800 specifications

The NEC 5800 series is a line of highly regarded enterprise servers that have made a significant impact in the data center landscape. Known for their robustness, scalability, and efficient performance, these servers are designed to meet the growing needs of businesses across various sectors. The NEC 5800 series incorporates a range of cutting-edge technologies and features that cater to both high-performance computing and data-intensive applications.

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The NEC 5800 series utilizes advanced Intel Xeon processors, delivering exceptional computing power and multitasking capabilities. This ensures that mission-critical applications operate seamlessly, even under heavy workloads. Additionally, the integration of large memory capacities allows for efficient processing of big data analytics and virtualization, enabling businesses to harness the full potential of their data assets.

Another notable characteristic of the NEC 5800 series is its energy efficiency. With rising concerns about power consumption and operational costs, NEC has incorporated green technologies within their servers. The series features power-saving components and intelligent cooling systems that optimize energy usage, providing significant cost savings over time while minimizing environmental impact.

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In conclusion, the NEC 5800 serves as a testament to NEC's commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable, and secure server solutions tailored to meet the demands of modern businesses. With its blend of scalability, energy efficiency, and robust security, it continues to be a preferred choice for enterprises aiming to leverage technology for growth and innovation.