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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Install
Error codes
Empty Bus Default Speed
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Maintenance
Configuring Your Server
Setting for Solving Problems
Resetting the Server
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Setting Up Your Server
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Contents
NEC Express5800/140Rc-4 Users Guide
Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
Safety Indications
Prohibited Actions
Symbols Used in this Users Guide and Warning Labels
Safety Indications by Color of the Parts
Mandatory Action
CE Statement Bsmi Statement
Trademarks
Momentary voltage drop prevention
Preface
How to Use This Users Guide
About this Users Guide
Package
Text Conventions
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Contents
Post
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
NEC Expressbuilder
Viii
Appendix a
Specifications
Other Precautions
Appendix B
Hardware Software
Chapter
Attached to the CPU access cover
Safety Notes
General
Page
Page
Power Supply and Power Cord Use
Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection
Page
Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices
Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server
Page
During Operation
For Proper Operation
Page
Provided software
Transfer to Third Party
NEC Express server
Consumables
Disposal of the Server
When Having Your Server Repaired
User Support
Advice for Health
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General Description
Overview
Top View
Front access cover
Rear access cover
Key hole
Front View
Front bezel
Front View with Front Bezel Removed
Front View Switches and Lamps
Rear View
Serial port a connector
Keyboard connector
Mouse connector
Monitor connector
Internal View
Electronics Bay
1-2 1-1 2 Additional PCI board slots 8slots
Intelligent Chassis Management Bus Icmb connector
Baseboard
Processor Board
Dimm socket
Processor board interface connector
Memory Board
Standard Features
Power Supplies
Peripheral Bays
Memory Mirroring Feature
Online Sparing Memory Feature
SAF-TE Logic
System Cooling
Dimm Memory
System Board Features
Processor
Onboard Video
Scsi Controller
Network Interface Controllers
System Board Management Controller BMC
AC-LINK Feature
Degradation Feature
Remote Power-On Feature Wake On LAN
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring
Software Locks via the System Setup Utility
Security
NEC Expressbuilder
NEC Management Workstation Application NEC MWA
Off-line Maintenance Utility
System Diagnostic Utility
Front Bezel
Using Your Server
Installing or Removing the Front Bezel
Power Switch
Power On
Post
Post Flow
Displayed message may vary depending on the device status
„ F4
„ Esc
„ F2
„ F12
Post Error Messages
Power Off
Sleep Switch
Floppy Disk Drive
Write-protect switch Write Write disable enable
CD-ROM Drive
CD-ROM
Emergency hole
General Description
Setting Up Your Server
Setup Flow
Follow the flowchart below to set up the server
Selecting a Site
Installation
Installation of Rack
Setting Up Your Server
Unpacking the System
Assembling the RACK-MOUNT System
ESD Precaution
Checking Components
Required Tools
Qty Remarks
Installation Procedure
Inner rail Slide rail assembly Release lever
Handle L
Screw B
Screws
Setting Up Your Server
Release lever
Cable arm
Mount face
Arm bracket
Setting Up Your Server
Screws C and Washers a
Install the front bezel Now the installation is completed
Removal Procedure
More than one person should remove the server from the rack
Unlock Lock
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Front
Connection to Serial Ports
Connection between the RJ-45 Serial Port and a Modem
Connection between the RJ-45 Serial Port and a UPS
DTE
Setting Up Your Server
JP25
Connection to External Scsi Devices
Only for LVD
Connecting Power Cord
Connect the provided power cord to the server
Example
Turning on the Server
Setting Up Your Server
Making Backup Copies of System Information
Installing Operating System
Installing Utilities
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Configuring Your Server
System Bios ~ Setup ~
Starting Setup Utility
Esc
Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage
Enter
F10
Link with Management Software
Configuration Examples
Boot
To check the installed memory Dimm board status
Memory
CPU
Internal Devices
Security
External Devices
PCI Hot Plug
Saving the Configuration Data
Code Board name Setting Value
Menu and Parameter Descriptions
Main
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
MM/DD/YYYY
Processor Settings
Cpuid
Primary IDE Master/Primary IDE Slave
CD-ROM
Fpio 3/DMA Fpio 4/DMA
Advanced
Memory Configuration
1KB
PCI Configuration
Hot-plug PCI Control
PHP
Empty Bus Default Speed
Embedded SCSI/Embedded NIC/Embedded Video Controller
PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot
Device Configuration
EPP
Advanced Chipset Control
PCI Device
Selectable only when User Password is registered
CTRL+ALT+
Server
BMC IRQ
Configuring Your Server
System Management
Console Redirection
VT-UTF8
Boot
Exit Discarding Changes
Exit
Exit Saving Changes
Save Custom Defaults
Load Setup Defaults
Load Custom Defaults
Discard Changes
Scsi Bios ~ SCSISelect ~
Using SCSISelect Utility
Configuring Scsi Controller on Baseboard
Running the Utility
Scsi Bus Interface Definitions
Configure/View Host Adapter Settings
Exiting the Utility
Menu item Parameter Description
Submenu item Parameter Description
„ Boot Device Configuration
Additional Options
„ Scsi Device Configuration
Asyn
„ Advanced Configuration
Advanced Configuration
Baseboard has no hard disks connected, there
Scsi Disk Utilities
Submenu item Description
Configuring Scsi Controller on Optional Board
Configuring Baseboard Jumpers
Following figure illustrates the jumper switch location
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
About Express Setup
NEC Expressbuilder
Bios Specification
Installation Notice
Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver
Supported OS on this model
Installing on the Mirrored Volume
Windows Server
Creating Partition Size
Flow of Setup
Agree Software License Agreement Restart
Installing the Windows Server
Using the specified Configuration Diskette
Using Blank disk
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
Installing and Setting Device Drivers
PROSet
Network Driver
Installing Scsi Controller Driver
Optional Network Board Driver N8104-80/86/103/111/113
Setting for Solving Problems
Memory Dump Debug Information
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
Windows Dr. Watson
Installing Maintenance Utilities
Network Monitor
Making Backup Copies of System Information
Updating the System
Exceptional Setup
Microsoft Windows
Windows
Creating Partition Size
Disk Configuration Concerning the area displayed as Maintep
Insert SP CD-ROM
Installing the Windows
Using the specified Configuration Diskette
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
Installing and Setting Device Drivers
Network Driver
Optional Network Board Driver
Graphics Accelerator Driver
Installing Scsi Controller Driver
Setting for Solving Problems
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
Windows 2000 Dr. Watson
Installing Maintenance Utilities
Updating the System Applying Service Pack
Exceptional Setup
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Installing and Using Utilities
NEC Expressbuilder
Installing and Using Utilities
NEC Expressbuilder for DOS-Based with Local Console
Starting NEC Expressbuilder
Express Setup
Tools
Installing and Using Utilities
Installing and Using Utilities
Fdisk
Installing and Using Utilities
NEC Expressbuilder for DOS-based with Remote Console
Starting
Main Menu
Setup
NEC Expressbuilder for Windows-Based Master Control Menu
Configuration Diskette Creator
Installing Configuration Diskette Creator
Installing and Using Utilities
Creating Configuration Diskette
Installing and Using Utilities
Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver
Functions and Features
NEC Esmpro
Servers to be Remotely Managed by MWA
Precautions
NEC MWA
Through the management PC via LAN
Installing and Using Utilities
Installing and Using Utilities
Through the management PC with direct connection
Installing and Using Utilities
Power Console Plus
Major Functions
Components
Installing and Using Utilities
Server Setup
Operating Environment
Management PC Setup
Maintenance
Making Backup Copies
Cleaning
Cleaning the Server
Cleaning the Interior
Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse
Cleaning CD-ROM
System Diagnostics
Test Items
Starting and Ending the System Diagnostics
Guide line Test window Test result
Test Result
Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server
RELOCATING/STORING the Server
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
System Viewers
Example
POWER/SLEEP Lamp
Lamps
Status Lamp
Status lamp Description Action Indication
Troubleshooting
Disk Access Lamp
LAN1/LAN2 Access Lamp
Access Lamps
UID Lamp
Hard Disk Drive Lamp Disk Lamp
AC Standby Lamp
Power Lamp
LAN Connector Lamps
PCI Slot Lamps
PCI Slot Power Lamp
PCI Slot Fault Lamp
FAN Fault Lamps
Error Messages
Error Messages after Power-on
Post Error Messages
Error Error message Recommended Action Code
Troubleshooting
Contact you service representative to add an
0BDA
Troubleshooting
„ Processors CPUs
Beep Codes
Beep code Description Recommended action
Fail to power on the server
Solving Problems
Problems with Server
No screen display appears with beep
Fail to power of the server / Sleep switch is disabled
Post fails to complete
Troubleshooting
Fail to access read or write to the floppy disk
Keyboard or mouse fails to operate
Fail to access to the CD-ROM
Fail to access the hard disk
Fail to access the internal or external Scsi devices
Cannot install the operating system correctly
OS presents unstable operation
Cannot turn the power OFF at the blue screen
Fail to start the OS
Server is not found on the network
System displays the message below and fails to log
Event logs in using Snmp Service in Windows Server
PCI board is not recognized
PCI hot-plug fails
Problems with NEC Expressbuilder
Message Cause and Remedy
Complete appears on the Role of Computer screen
Problems with Express Setup
For Windows
Complete does not appear on Role of Computer screen
Entered the incorrect Product ID/CD key
Unable to specify the details of Network adapter
Master control menu fails to appear
Error Message during Disk Array Configuration
Problems with Master Control Menu
Details of a network adapter cannot be set
Problems with Configuration Diskette Creator
Point to Point tunneling protocol cannot be set
Collecting Event LOG
Collect Configuration Information
Preparing for Memory Dumping
Collecting DR. Watson Diagnostic Information
Memory Dump
Saving the Dump File
Recovery for Windows
Troubleshooting
OFF-LINE Maintenance Utility
Starting the Off-line Maintenance Utility
Features of Off-line Maintenance Utility
Resetting the Server
Forced Shutdown
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Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server
ANTI-STATIC Measures
Preparing for Installation and Removal
Tools and Supplies Needed
Device Installation or Removal Procedure
Hard Disk Drive
Installation
Hook Frame to hang the hook
Removal
Upgrading Your Server
Power Supply Unit
Upgrading Your Server
Replacing a Failing Power Supply Unit
Upgrading Your Server
Server ~ Extending from the Rack Cabinet~
Release lever
Front Access Cover
„ Scsi device
Installation Considerations
Inch Peripheral Device
„ IDE device
Upgrading Your Server
Ultra 320 B connector Interface cable Device
Removal
Rear Access Cover
CPU Access Cover
PCI Board
RAID Controller Considerations
Hot-plug
List of Optional Devices and their Available Slots
Onboard LAN Controller Considerations
Installation
Non-hot-plug PCI Boards
Lock
Removal
Hot-plug PCI Board
„ PCI slot Power lamp green
„ No boards installed in the same bus
„ PCI boards installed on the same bus
„ PCI slot Fault lamp amber
Hot Add
Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server
Hot Remove
Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server
Tab Lock for long card
Hot Replace
Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server
Tab Lock for long card
Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server
To install or remove the DIMM, remove the memory board first
Installation
Dimm
Installation
Upgrading Your Server
Removal
Memory Mirroring / Online Spare Memory Feature
Memory Mirroring Feature
Online Spare Memory
Dimm group #1 Dimm group #2 Dimm group #3
Online Spare Memory was not ready
Processor Board Air Duct
Move the AC inlet into place and attach it using the screw
Processor Board
Installation
Processor CPU
Retention
Pin marks
Upgrading Your Server
Removal
Cable Connection
IDE Interface
Scsi Interface
Baseboard
Disk array configuration of built-in disks
Disk Array Controller
Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server
Disk array configuration of disk expansion units
External Scsi Cable
Blank cover
Serial Interface
Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server
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Appendix a
Specifications
Floppy Disk
Transfer Rate of the On-board LAN Controller
Server Management Software
Floppy disk type
Other Precautions
Other Precautions B-3
CD-ROM
Tape Media
Other Precautions B-5
Keyboard
Mouse
Interrupt Request
Peripheral Device Controller
Pirq and PCI Device
Menu Option Interrupt
Port Address
Address Chip in Use
CD6
Updating System
Installing Service Pack
Disk Configuration Concerning the area displayed as Maintep
Partition Size
MO Device
Media such as DAT
Installing Windows Server
Creating Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC
Installing Windows Server
Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation
Following message is displayed
Procedure for License Authentication
Upgrade installation
Installing Windows Server
Driver Installation and Advanced Settings
PROSet
Network Driver
Re-install the Network Driver
Installing Scsi Controller Driver
Setting for Collecting Memory Dump Debug Information
Appendix E
Installing Windows
Installing Windows 2000 E-3
Preparations for Installation
Creating Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC Expressbuilder
Installing Windows 2000 E-5
Windows 2000 Clean Installation
Installing Windows 2000 E-7
Driver Installation and Advanced Settings
Installing Windows 2000 E-9
Re-install the Network Driver
Graphics Accelerator Driver
Setting for Collecting Memory Dump Debug Information
Appendix F
Hardware
Product Configuration Record Table
Software
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