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Quick Reference and Conventions
For translated warnings, see Appendix C, Warnings
Part I: Users Guide
Part II: Service Technicians Guide
Conventions
Contents
Quick Reference and Conventions
For translat ed war nings, see Appendix C, War nings
Part I: Users Guide 1 Introduction to the High-performance Server
2 On-site Installation: Installing the Server
5 System Setup Utility: When to Run
6 SCSI Configuration Utility 7 Emergency Management Port Console: How to Use
8 FRU and SDR Load Utility: When to Run
9 Hot-swappable Fans: Hot Swapping
10 Hot-swappable SCSI Hard Disk Drives: Installing/Hot Swapping
11 Hot-swappable Power Supplies: Hot Swapping
Part II: Service Technicians Guide Safety Guidelines
12 Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling
13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling
14 Removable Media Drives: Installing/Removing/Replacing
15 Midplane: Description/Voltages
16 Peripheral Bay Backplane: Description
17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers
18 CPU Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers
19 Memory Modules: Description/Adding Memory
20 Power System: Description/Calculating Power Usage
21 Back-up Battery: Replacing/Disposing
22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages
23 Front Panel: Description/Voltages
24 Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board: Description
A Regulatory Specifications
B Equipment Log
C Warnings
Index Figures
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Tables
Part I: Users Guide
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1 Introduction to the High-performance Server
Server Features
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Server Features (continued)
Chassis
Figures 1-2 and 1-3 show the major components of the server.
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Figure 1-4. Chassis, Rear View
Controls and Indicators
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Server Security
Password Protection
Secure Boot Mode
Boot Sequence Cont rol
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2 On-site Installation: Installing the Server
Selecting a Site
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
After Unpacking the Server
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Figure 2-1. Server I/O Connections
Obtaining a Power Cord Set
Turning on Your Server
HA B C D E F G
Figure 2-2. Server Power and Reset Switches
Power-on Self Tes t
Booting From the Server Configuration Software CD
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Copying Configuration Software to Diskettes
Installing Video Drivers
Installing SCSI Drivers
Server Wont Boot From the CD
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3 Power-on Self Test: Description/Running
Power-on Self Test (POST)
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4 Setup Utility: When to Run
When to Run the BIOS Setup Utility
Running the Setup Utility
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Main Menu
Default values are in bold typeface, and auto-configured values are shaded.
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Main Menu (continued)
Advanced Menu
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Security Menu
Serv er Menu
Server Menu (continued)
Boot Menu
Exit Menu Selections
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5 System Setup Utility: When to Run
When to Run the System Setup Utility
What You Need to Do
Running the SSU
Starting the SSU
Customiz ing the SSU
Launching a Task
Resour ce Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window
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Defining an ISA Card
Adding and Removing ISA Cards
Modifying Resources
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Multiboot Add-in
Security Add-in
To Set the User Password
To Change or Clear the User Password
To Set the Administrator Password
To Change or Clear the Administrator Password
Security Options
Syst em Event Log Manager Add-in
Sensor Data Re cord (SDR) Ma nager Add- In
Figure 5-9. SDR Manager Main Window
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Manager
Exiting the SSU
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7 Emergency Management Port Console: How to Use
How EMP Console Works
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Requirements
Setting Up the Server for the EMP
Serv er Menu
Console Re direct ion Submenu
Main EMP Console Window
Toolbar
Status Bar
EMP Console Ma in Menu
Server Control Operations
Connect
Power On/Off
Reset
Phonebook
FRU Viewer
FRU Viewer Menu Options
8 FRU and SDR Load Utility: When to Run
When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility
What You Need to Do
How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility
Command Line For mat
Pars ing the Command Line
Displaying Usage Information
The following information is display if -v option is included in the command line.
Displaying a Given Area
Displaying DMI Area
Displaying FRU Area
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Displaying SDR Area
Using Speci fied CFG File
Displaying Utility Title and Version
Configuration File
Prompting for Product Level FRU Information
Filtering Sensor Data Record From the SDR File
Updating DMI Nonvolatile Storage Area
Updating the SDR Nonvolatile Storage Area
Cleaning Up and Exiting
9 Hot-swappable Fans: Hot Swapping
Hot-Swapping a Fan
Removing a Fan
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Replac ing a Fan
10 Hot-swappable SCSI Hard Disk Drives: Installing/Hot Swapping
Hot-docking Bays
SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drives
Mounting a SCSI SCA Har d Disk Drive in a Carr ier
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Installing a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-docking Bay
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Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive
SCSI Drive Status LED Descriptions
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11 Hot-swappable Power Supplies: Hot Swapping
Hot Swapping a Power Supply
Removing a Power Supply
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Replac ing a Power Supply
Part II: Service Technicians Guide
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Safety Guidelines
Server Precautions
Equipment Rack Precautions
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12 Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling
Covers
Removing the Peripheral Bay Cover
Reinstalling the Peripheral Bay Cover
Removing the Front Bezel
Reinstalling the Front Bezel
Removing the Top Cover
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Reinst alling the Top Cover
Removing the PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover
Reinstalling the PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover
Removing the Fan Array Assembly Cover
Reinstalling the Fan Array Assembly Cover
Removing the Memory Module Cover
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13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling
Fan Array Housing
Removing the Fan Array Hous ing
Reinst alling the Fan Array Housing
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Figure 13-2. Fan Array Housing
LCD Module
Removing the LCD Module
Reinstalling the LCD Module
Memory Modules
Removing a Memory Module
Reinstalling a Memory Module
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Front Side Bus Terminator Module
Removing a Termina tor Module
Reinstalling a Terminator Module
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Processor
Removing a Processor
Installing a Processor
DC to DC Converter VRM
Removing a DC to DC Converter VRM
Installing a DC to DC Converter VRM
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CPU Tray
Removing the CPU Tray
Reinstalling the CPU Tray
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Front Panel Board
Removing the Front Panel Boar d
Reinstalling the Front Panel Board
CPU Baseboard
Removing the CPU Base board
Reinstalling the CPU Baseboard
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Add-in Boards
Installing an Add-in Board
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Removing an Add-in Board
I/O Riser Card
Removing the I/O Riser Card
Reinstalling the I/O Riser Card
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I/O Tray
Removing the I/O Tray
Reinstalling the I/O Tray
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Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB) Board
Removing the ICMB Board
Reinstalling the ICMB Board
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PHP I/O Baseboard
Removing the PHP I/O Bas eboard
Reinstalling the PHP I/O Baseboard
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MidPlane
Removing the Midplane
Reinstalling the Midplane
AC Filter and Cable
Removing t he AC Filter and Ca ble
Peripheral Bay
Removing the Peripheral Bay
Reinstalling the Peri pheral Bay
Peripheral Bay Backplane
Removing the Peripheral Bay Backplane
Reinstalling the Peripheral Bay Backplane
Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board
Removing the Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board
Reinstalling the Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board
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14 Removable Media Drives: Installing/Removing/Replacing
Diskette Drive
Removing the Diskette Drive
Replacing the Diskette Drive
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CD-ROM Drive
Removing the CD-ROM Drive
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Replaci ng the CD-ROM Drive
15 Midplane: Description/Voltages
Midplane Features
I2C Bus
Detection Signals
5 V Quick Discharge
Midplane Connectors
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Grand Connector
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F16 and Front Panel Connector, J3
Signals Pins A B C D E
Chapter 15 Midplane: Description/Voltages
F16 and Front Panel Connector, J3 (continued)
Signals Pins A B C D E
Grand Connector to Mem A, J4 and Mem B, J1
Was DSEL#
Was DOFF0_L
Was DOFF1_L
Grand Connector to Mem A, J4 and Mem B, J1 (continued)
Grand Conne ctor Power Module 1 Connector J2
Grand Conne ctor Power Module 2 Conne ctor J 5
Memory Board 1 & 2 Interface Connector J6 & J7
Memory Board 1 & 2 Interface Connector J6 & J7 (continued)
Power Supply Connectors J8, J9, & J10
Peripheral Powe r Connector J11
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16 Peripheral Bay Backplane: Description
Peripheral Bay Backplane
SCSI ID Configurat ions
Peripheral Bay Backplane Connectors
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17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers
PHP Input/Output (I/O) Baseboard Features
32- bit PCI Expans ion Slots
64- bit PCI Hot-plug Expansion Slots
ISA Expans ion Slot
PCI Video Controller
Video Modes
Extended VGA Modes
Extended VGA Modes (continued)
Symbios 53C896 SCSI Controller
IDE Controller
Serv er Mana gement ( SM)
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I/O Riser Card
PHP I/O Baseboard Configuration Jumpers
Restor ing CMOS to Default Values
Clearing the Password
Updating the BIOS
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
Creating the BIOS Update Diskette
Running the BIOS Update Utility
Recovering the BIOS
Updating BMC, FPC, and HCS Firmwar e
Boot Sequence
PHP I/O Baseboard Layout
PHP I/O Baseboard Connectors
Expande r Bus Connec tor: Signal Section
Expander Bus Connector: Signal Section A, B, & C (continued)
Expander Bus Connector: Signal Section D & E
Expander Bus Connector: Signal Section D & E (continued)
Expande r Bus Connec tor: Power Sect ion
Connectors J10H1C and J10H1D
Connector J4H1D and J10H1B
Connectors J4H1B
Connector J4H1C
32- bit PCI Connect or
64- bit PCI Connect or
ISA Connect or
ISA Connector (continued)
Diskette Drive Port
Wide/Fast 16-bit SCSI Port
IDE Port
I2C Feature Connector
I2C Connector
Front Panel Connect or
Legacy Connector
USB Port
Keyboa rd and Mouse Ports
Serial Ports
Parallel Port
The IEEE 1284-compatible parallel portused primarily for a printersends data in parallel format.
ICMB Connect ors
VGA Video Port
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18 CPU Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers
CPU Baseboard Features
Processors
Memory Interface
DC-to-DC Voltage Converters
DS1624 SEEPROM
I/O Interface
Front Side Bus
Front Side Bus Termina tor Module
CPU Baseboard Configuration Jumpers
Changing a J umper Setting
CPU Baseboard Layout
CPU Baseboard Connectors
Memory Connectors, J23 and J20:Rows A, B, and C
Memory Connectors, J23 and J20: Rows A, B, & C (continued)
Memory Connectors, J23 and J20: Rows D & E
Memory Connectors, J23 and J20: Rows D & E (continued)
I/O Connector
I/O Connector, J22: Rows A, B, & C
I/O Connector, J22: Rows A, B, & C (continued)
I/O Connector, J22: Rows D & E
I/OConnector, J22: Rows D & E (continued)
Power Conne ctors
Power Connectors, J21B, J21C, J12D, J24B, J24C, and J24D
Power Connectors, J21B, J21C, J12D, J24B, J24C, and J24D (continued)
Front Panel Connect or
Front Panel Connector, J32
Front Panel Connector, J32 (continued)
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19 Memory Modules: Description/Adding Memory
Module Features
EDO DRAM Array
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Figure 19-1. 4:1 Interleave With Four DIMMs
Chapter 19 Memory Modules: Description/Adding Memory
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Figure 19-2. 4:1 Interleave With Eight DIMMs
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Figure 19-3. 4:1 Interleave With 12 DIMMs
Memory Module Layout
Figure 19-4. Memory Module Layout
Installing DIMMs
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Removing DIMMs
System Management Interface
Memory Module Connector
Memory Module Connector: A, B, & C (continued)
Memory Module Connector: D & E
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Memory Module Connector: D & E (continued)
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20 Power System: Description/Calculating Power Usage
AC Input Power
Jumper JP1 Installing/Removing
Power System
Power Supply Input Voltage s
Table 20-1. Power Supply AC Input Ratings
Power Supply Output Voltages
Table 20-2. Power Supply Output Ratings
Chapter 20 Power System: Description/Calculating Power Usage
Server Current Usage
Table 20-3. Server Board Set Voltages and Currents
Calculating Power Usage
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21 Back-up Battery: Replacing/Disposing
Back-up Battery
Replacing the Back-up Battery
A B C
Figure 21-1. Lithium Back-up Battery
22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages
Resetting the Server
Initial Startup of the Server
Running New Application Software
After the Server Has Been Running Correctly
More Troubleshooting Procedures
Preparing the Server for Diagnostic Testing
Monitoring POST
Verifying Prope r Opera tion of the Serve r Lights
Confirming Loading of the Ope rating Sy stem
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
Power Light Does Not Light
Serv er Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly
No Characters Appear on Screen
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect
Incorrect or no Beep Codes
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Doe s Not Light
Problems Wit h Application Soft ware
Server Powers Up and Immediately Powers Down
Error Codes and Messages
Port 80h Codes
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POST Error Codes and Messages
The table below contains POST error codes and their associated messages.
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23 Front Panel: Description/Voltages
Front Panel Board
Fan Spee d Control Voltage
Speaker
I2C Bus
24 Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board: Description
Features
Peripheral Bay Blindmate Connectors
Blind Mate Connector J1
Power Connector J2
Diskette Connector J3
IDE Connector J4
Wide SCSI Connector J5
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A Regulatory Specifications
The AC450NX server meets specifications and regulations for safety and EMC.
Declaration of Compliance
Safety Compliance
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice (USA)
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International)
B Equipment Log
Equipment Log
Equipment Log (continued)
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WARNING: English (US)
WARNING: English (continued)
AVERTISSEMENT: Franais
AVERTISSEMENT: Franais (suite)
WARNUNG: Deutsch
WARNUNG: Deutsch (Fortsetzung)
AVVERTENZA: Italiano
AVVERTENZA: Italiano (continua)
ADVERTENCIAS: Espaol
ADVERTENCIAS: Espaol (contina)
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