NEC HX4500 manual Contents

Contents

Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
Regulatory Information
Using This Guide	vii
Text Conventions		viii
Related Documents		ix
Safety Notices		x
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada		...........xi
Care and Handling		xii

System Overview	1-1
Overview	1-2
System Feature Summary	1-3
Expanding the Server as Needs Grow	1-4
Configuration Constraints	1-4
Chassis	1-5
Status LED Indicator Descriptions	1-6
Opening the Front Doors	1-7
Chassis Features and Controls	1-9
System Board Features	1-11
Processor	1-16
Memory	1-16
Bus Master I/O Expansion Slots	1-16
Real-Time Clock/Calendar	1-16
BIOS	1-16
Video	1-17
SCSI Controller	1-17
Peripheral Controller	1-17
External Device Connectors	1-17
Keyboard and Mouse	1-17
Fans	1-18
Peripheral Devices	1-18
Ultra2 Wide SCSI-2 Hard Drive Bays	1-18
Removable Media Drive Bays	1-19
System Power	1-20
Software Locks via the BIOS Setup	1-20

Setting Up Your System	2-1
Selecting a Site	2-2
Unpacking the System	2-3
Moving the System to the Site	2-3
Getting Familiar With the System	2-4
Making Connections	2-4
Connecting the Power Cords	2-6
Powering On Your System	2-7

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