Welcome and Thank You | IBM 704 specification

Welcome and Thank You

We appreciate your decision to purchase an IBM PC Server 704. Your server offers speed, power, expandability, and compatibility with various existing network operating systems and application programs.

The PC Server 704 also comes with IBM PC Server Startup Support, which provides coverage during the first 90 days after installation. IBM PC Server Startup Support is available to PC Server customers at no additional charge. This comprehensive program enhances IBM's support for setup, installation, configuration, and problem determination. It provides assistance for popular network operating systems and network adapters from IBM and other vendors. If you need assistance, call IBM at 1-800-772-2227 in the U.S., or call IBM at 1-800-565-3344 in Canada. In all other countries, contact the IBM support organization that services your area, your IBM marketing representative, or your IBM reseller.

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Contents

IBM Second Edition September Contents Configuring Other Network Adapters Configuring Your Server 103 Getting Help, Service, and Information Record the Identification Numbers 279 Viii PC Server 704 Users Handbook To Connect To Disconnect Turn everything OFF Safety Information Laser Compliance Statement Laser radiation when open. Avoid direct eye exposureLaser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam Do not Lithium Battery Notice Xii PC Server 704 Users Handbook How This Book is Organized About This Book Welcome and Thank You About This Book Related Publications Welcome and Thank You Xviii PC Server 704 Users Handbook Introducing the PC Server This chapter contains Features at a Glance IBM PC Server Startup Support Getting Help on the World Wide Web About ServerGuide About ServerGuide Server Controls Introducing the PC Server 704 CD-ROM Status Indicators Introducing the PC Server 704 Expansion Slots and Input/Output Connectors Expansion Slots and Input/Output Connectors Expansion Slots and Input/Output Connectors Padlock Loops and Power Supplies Power-Good Light PS Current-Good Light Description Expansion Bays Page Moving the Server Moving the Server Before You Begin Starting the Server Starting the Server Power On/Off Button Power-On Light Starting the Server Using the CD-ROM Drive PC Server 704 Users Handbook Arranging Your Workspace Arranging Your WorkspaceComfort Air Circulation Glare and Lighting Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths Arranging Your Workspace Installing Your Software Using ServerGuide Installing an Operating SystemUsing ServerGuide Before You Begin PC Server 704 Users Handbook OS/2 SMP 2.11 Installation OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Installation Installing Your Software Windows NT Server 3.51 Installation Software Considerations Device Drivers Device DriversHardware Device Drivers Installation Checklist Installation ChecklistInstall options Learn about your server and the system utility programs Install device drivers Installation Checklist Complete setting up your PC ServerInstall option files Install application programs Configuring Your Server Configuration Configuration Overview Setup Program Using the Setup ProgramChanging Settings Starting the Setup Program Select Exit Saving Changes Recording and Restoring Default SettingsSelect Load Setup Defaults Select Floppy Options Disabling the Diskette Drive System Configuration Utility Using the System Configuration Utility Program Action Press Key Backing Up the SCU Program Diskette About System Configuration Starting the System Configuration Utility Program Add and Remove Boards Option Description Change Configuration Settings Switch/Jumper Settings Save Configuration Utilities Recording the SCU Program SettingsExit Options Description Security Password OverviewDefining Security Type of Password Results Set Administrative Password screen appears Administrative Password User Password Select Peripheral Configuration Group Setting the Drive-Startup Sequence Secure Mode Configuring EISA, ISA, and PCI Adapters Configuring EISA, ISA, and PCI Adapters ISA/EISA Configuration Configuring ISA or Eisa Features and OptionsConfiguration Files Device Drivers Diagnostic Files Sample Applications Configuration ConflictsConfiguration Conflicts Resolving Hardware Configuration Conflicts Changing the Software Configuration Resolving Software Configuration Conflicts Starting the SCSISelect Utility Program Using the SCSISelect Utility ProgramSCSISelect Utility Program Options SCSISelect Utility Program Scsi Disk Utilities Configure/View Host Adapter SettingsScsi Controller Description Settings When To Use the Low-Level Format Program Using the Low-Level Format ProgramStarting the Low-Level Format Program Select Scsi Disk Utilities Configuring the 100/10 PCI Ethernet Adapter Configuring the 100/10 PCI Ethernet Adapter Installing Multiple Adapters Configuring for Windows NT Server Troubleshooting Configuring for Other Operating SystemsSelect Installing 100/10 PCI Ethernet adapter drivers Duplexing Setting Duplex Mode Configuring for Full-DuplexDriver How To Set Duplex Mode Fast Ethernet Cabling Switched Hubs Configuring Other Network AdaptersConfiguring Other Network Adapters Shared Hubs Configuring Other Network Adapters Installing Options Before You Begin Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Handling Static-Sensitive Devices Handling Static-Sensitive Devices Before you begin Preparing to Install OptionsPreparing to Install Options Preparing to Install Options Preparing to Install Options Removing the Side Covers Removing the Side Covers Removing the Side Covers Removing the Top Cover Removing the Top Cover Angle or less What to do next? Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Before you begin Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor Installing a Microprocessor What to do next? Removing a Microprocessor Removing a Microprocessor Removing a Microprocessor Removing a Microprocessor Removing a Microprocessor Removing a Microprocessor Removing a Microprocessor Removing a Microprocessor Removing a Microprocessor Removing a Microprocessor What to do next? Installing Memory-Module Kits Installing Memory-Module Kits Bank One Bank Two Total Memory Available Memory-Module Configurations Installing Memory-Module Kits Before you begin J16 Bank J14 J12 J10 J15 J13 Installing Memory-Module Kits Installing Memory-Module Kits Static Devices Installing Memory-Module Kits Installing Memory-Module Kits What to do next? Installing Memory-Module Kits Removing Memory-Module Kits Removing Memory-Module Kits Removing Memory-Module Kits Removing Memory-Module Kits Static Devices Removing Memory-Module Kits Removing Memory-Module Kits What to do next? Installing Video Memory Installing Video Memory Installing Video Memory Static Devices Installing Video Memory Installing Video Memory What to do next? Replacing the Real-Time Clock Replacing the Real-Time Clock Replacing the Real-Time Clock Replacing the Real-Time Clock Replacing the Real-Time Clock Replacing the Real-Time Clock What to do next? Installing Adapters Installing Adapters Keyboard Connector Considerations Installation Procedure Installing Adapters Installing Adapters Installing Adapters What to do next? Removing Adapters Removing Adapters Removing Adapters Removing Adapters Removing Adapters What to do next? Installing Internal Drives Installing Internal Drives Internal Drive Bays Considerations Bay or Bank Drive Width Drive Type Drive Height Scsi DrivesMaximum Allowable Drive Sizes Bay Scsi IDsAutomatically Assigned Scsi IDs Installing Internal Drives Scsi IDs for Hot-Swap Drives Bay PinsTermination Internal Scsi Devices Preinstallation Steps All Bays What to do next? Installing a 5.25-inch Removable-Media Drive Installing Internal Drives Installing Internal Drives Installing Internal Drives Installing Internal Drives Installing Internal Drives Installing Internal Drives What to do next? Installing a Drive in a Hot-Swap Bay Installing Internal Drives DevicesStatic Installing Internal Drives Installing Internal Drives What to do next? Installing Internal Drives Removing Internal Drives Removing Internal Drives Removing a 5.25-Inch Removable-Media Drive Removing Internal Drives Removing Internal Drives DevicesStatic Removing Internal Drives What to do next? Removing Internal Drives Removing a Hot-Swap Drive Indicator State Description Light Hard Disk Drive Status Indicators Removing Internal Drives DevicesStatic What to do next? Removing Internal Drives Adding Power Supplies Adding Power Supplies Adding Power Supplies What to do next? Before you begin, be sure you have Removing Power SuppliesRemoving Power Supplies Removing Power Supplies What to do next? Security Procedures Security Procedures Installing the Top Cover Completing the InstallationInstalling the Top Cover Angle or less Installing the Side Covers Installing the Side Covers Installing the Side Covers Installing the Side Covers What to do next? Connecting External Options Connecting External OptionsConnecting External Scsi Devices Cabling Requirements Setting Scsi IDs for External Devices Installation Procedure What to do next? Connecting External Options Solving Problems Getting Started Overview of the Diagnostic ToolsOverview of the Diagnostic Tools Power-On Self-Test Post Test Programs Post Beep Codes Post Beep Codes Error MessagesPost Error Messages Diagnostic Error Messages Troubleshooting ChartsSoftware-Generated Error Messages Option Diskettes About the Test Programs About the Test Programs Main Menu of the Diagnostic Diskette Program Navigation Using the Function Keys About the Test Programs F10 INT10 Using the Command Line Options Pointing device or mouse KeyboardMemory System information/Utilities Starting the Test Programs Starting the Test ProgramsIntruderAlert Cmos RAM Test Group Window Using the Module Tests Creating Test Scripts Changing Selected Tests in Test Groups Ascii Test Options Starting the Test Programs Starting the Test Programs Post Message Description Post Error Message TablePost Error Messages Action Post Error Messages Post Error Messages 0195 Cmos system options have not been set Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard Post Error Messages Post Error Messages Post Error Messages 0903 Nvram Data is invalid because Nvram was cleared Post Error Messages Scsi Messages Description Scsi MessagesScsi Messages Beep Codes Beep Code Chart for Server StartupBeep Codes Beep Code Description CD-ROM Drive Problems Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Monitor Self-Tests Action Diskette Drive Problems Action Monitor Problems Action Keyboard, Mouse Or Pointing Device Problems General Problems ActionIntermittent Problems Action Memory Problems Action Keyboard, Mouse Or Pointing Device Problems Action Parallel Port Problems Action Option Problems Action Printer Problems Action Serial Port Problems Action Software Problems Action Troubleshooting the 100/10 PCI Ethernet Adapter Troubleshooting the 100/10 PCI Ethernet AdapterNetwork Connection Problems Adapter Problem Action 100/10 PCI Ethernet Adapter Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the 100/10 PCI Ethernet Adapter Troubleshooting Other Network Adapters Troubleshooting Other Network Adapters Network Adapter Troubleshooting Chart Power Supply Status Indicators Identifying Problems through Status Indicators Current OK Hot-swap Drive Status IndicatorsPower Supply OK Status LED After Dropping It Checking the System for DamageObvious damage No obvious damage If liquid gets on the keyboard After Spilling Liquid on ItIf liquid gets inside the monitor If liquid gets inside the system Installing Additional Test Programs Installing Additional Test Programs Parameter USERDIAG.CFG ExampleProgram Name Test Description Using the File Editor Using the Utility ProgramsUsing the Utility Programs Formatting Diskettes Using the Utility Programs Using the Utility Programs Using the Utility Programs Using the HelpWare Support Family Getting Help, Service, and InformationBefore You Call for Service Using Electronic Support Services Support Getting Information by FaxGetting Help by Telephone Getting Help Around the World Enhanced PC Support Line Purchasing Additional HelpWare ServicesUsing the World Wide Web Network and Server Support Line Number Operating System and Hardware Support Line Warranty and Repair Services Ordering Support Line Services Obtaining IBM Operating System Updates Ordering Publications PC Server 704 Users Handbook PC Server 704 Identification Numbers Appendix A. Server Records Record the Identification Numbers Device Records Installed Device Records System Performance Peripheral Configuration GroupMemory Subsystem Onboard Disk Controllers Boot Subsystem Group Menu Options Default Value New Value Additional InformationScsi ROM Bios Options Group Console Redirection Options Default Value New Value Additional Information PC Server 704 Defaults and ChangesRAM Default Settings and Changes Expansion Option Description Slot EISA/ISA Configuration CD-ROM Location Internal Drives and Devices Location External Devices External Drives and Devices System Board System Board Changing Jumper and Switch Settings Changing Jumper and Switch Settings Setting Scsi ID Jumpers Changing a Jumper Setting Changing Jumper and Switch Settings Setting System-Board Configuration Jumpers Setting System-Board Configuration JumpersDefault Scsi IDs for Hot-Swap Drives 1 of 2. Configuration Jumper Settings 2 of 2. Configuration Jumper Settings Enabling Bios Recovery Mode J6A1 J6A1 Recovery Bios Recovery Setting the Bios Boot Block Jumper J6A1 Setting the Video-Sleep-Register Address J6A2 J6A2 46E8 3C3 Video Sleep Setting the Bios Write Jumper J6A4 Resetting Nvram and the RTC Switch S6A1-1 Setting System-Board Configuration SwitchesSetting System-Board Configuration Switches Configuration Switch Settings S6A1 Clearing All Passwords Switch S6A1-2 Setting System-Board Configuration Switches Trademarks Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Index Accessing See also the Users Reference Adding See the Users Reference BaysCables See also the Users Reference modem and fax requirements for Scsi ID See the Scsi Software Users Guide Nvram PC Server 704 Users Handbook See also the Users Reference See also the Users Reference adapters DiskettesDrives location Post See also the Users Reference arrays Features securitySee the Users Reference fee services LED Internal drives Jumpers See also the Scsi Software Users Guide See also the Users Reference adjustingSee also the Users Reference bank 113 See also the Users Reference capabilities 1 description See the Users Reference laser compliance statement x product See also the Users Reference connector Optional power supply 3 options Passwords Svga See also the Users Reference description See also the Scsi Software Users See also password Adding board-support Setting See also the Users Reference sizes See also jumpers changing 62 configurationSee the Users Reference system utility programs Test programs Index IBM