Preparing Your System for Upgrade, Equipment Log | NEC LC1400

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Depending on the upgrade, you will need one or more of the following tools:

nPhillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)

nFlat-head screwdriver

nSmall needle nose pliers

nPen or pencil

nESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended)

Equipment Log

Use the equipment log form located at the end of this manual to record the model and serial number of your system, all installed options, and any other pertinent information specific to your system. You will need this information when configuring your system.

Opening the Front Door

To open the front door (see "Front View with Front Door Opened" in Chapter 2.)

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NEC LC1400 manual Preparing Your System for Upgrade, Equipment Log, Opening the Front Door

Contents

Server LC1400 Page Server LC1400 Page Page Page Users Guide Using Your NEC Versa Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Configuring Your System Problem Solving System Cabling Vi Contents System Status Hardware Support Information Using This Guide Using This Guide Text Conventions Viii Using This Guide System Release Notes Related Documents Safety Notices Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada Care and Handling Xii Using This Guide System Overview System Overview Overview System Overview System Overview System Chassis Left Side View System Chassis System Chassis Right Side View SAF-TE Board Power SupplyPeripheral Bays System Board System Board Features System Memory Pentium II Processor Expansion Slots Network Controller Real-Time Clock/CalendarIDE Controller Video Controller Scsi Controller Serial Ports External Device ConnectorsPeripheral Controller System Board Management Controller BMC Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring Software Locks via the System Setup UtilitySystem Security Page Setting Up the System Selecting a Site Setting Up the System Unpacking the System Before You Begin Rack-Mount Subsystem AssemblyStatic Precautions Assembly Assembling the Support Brackets in the Rack Cabinet Installing the Rack-Mount Server Unit into the Rack Cabinet Front View with Front Door Closed Front FeaturesGetting Familiar with the System Front View with Front Door Opened Opening the Front Door Setting Up the System Front System Features and Controls Rear View Rear Features and Controls Status Description Response Status Indicator LED DescriptionsFront System Status Indicator LEDs Power Supply Status Indicator LEDs Rear Panel Disk Drive Status Conditions Front Disk Drive Status Indicator LEDsLAN Status Indicator LEDs I/O Panel Status When On When Blinking When Off Making Connections Setting the Line Voltage Setting the Line Voltage Connecting the Power Cords Powering On Your System Configuring Your System Configuring Your System Configuring Your System Menu Use Bios Setup UtilityUsing the Bios Setup Utility Key Function in Setup Menu Bios Setup Configuration Settings Main Menu Auto Primary/Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu 30/sec Advanced MenuKeyboard Submenu Off PCI Device, Slot 1 Slot 7 Submenu PCI Configuration SubmenusPCI Configuration Submenu PCI Device, Slot 1 Slot 7 Submenus 378 Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu3F8 2F8 64Mb Security MenuAdvanced Chipset Control Security Menu Normal User Server Menu Direct Connect System Management Submenu…Z, 0 None Server Management Information SubmenuConsole Redirection Submenu Server Management Information Submenu Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting Boot MenuBoot Device Priority Submenu Boot Device Priority Submenu Removable Devices Submenu Hard Drive SubmenuRemovable Devices Hard Drive Submenu Choices Description Exit MenuExit Menu Number Found Current Next Boot Symbios Configuration UtilityRunning the Symbios Configuration Utility Symbios Configuration Utility Main Menu Description Recommended Setting or SYM53C875 Display Only Changing the Adapter and Device ConfigurationsAdapter Setup Screen Your Configuration SYM53C875 Adapter 1 Scsi Hard Disk Drives SYM53C875 Adapter 2 Scsi Removable Media Devices Optional RAID Controllers Factory Installed ControllersRAID Configurations Number RAID Level Hard Drives Description Configured Array Add-on Controller Daccf Configuration Utility System Board Jumpers Configuring System Board Jumpers 10, Protect System Board Jumper Summary Moving System Board Jumpers Boot Block Write Protect Resetting the Cmos NvramClearing and Changing the Passwords Recovering the Bios BMC Forced Update Mode Upgrading Your System Upgrading Your System Static PrecautionsGeneral Information Opening the Front Door Preparing Your System for UpgradeEquipment Log Removing a Side Panel Removing a System Side Panel Installing a Side Panel Modifying the System Board Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery Replacing the Pentium II Processor Removing a Processor Processor Heat Sink Assembly Upgrading Your SystemReplacing the Secc Version Upgrading Your System Replacing the Sepp Version Upgrading Your System Replacing the SECC2 Version Upgrading Your System Dimm Locations Upgrading Your System DIMMs System Memory Configurations Memory Dimm Configurations Inserting Memory DIMMs Installing DIMMs Removing DIMMs PCI and ISA Slot Locations Installation ConsiderationsOption Boards Installing an Option Board Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Installing an Option Board Removing an Option Board Installing a RAID Controller Board Bay Device Scsi ID Address Hard Disk DrivesScsi Disk Drive Bay Locations Hard Disk Scsi Address Assignments Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay Assembling the Disk Carrier Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk DriveRemoving the Disk Carriers Front Panel Securing the Drive in the Carrier Upgrading Your System Installing a Disk Carrier into the Bay Removable Media Devices Installing a 5.25-Inch Media Device Removing an EMI Metal Shield Upgrading Your System Removing the Front System Bezel Removing a Filler Panel Attaching the Device Side Rails Installing a Removable Media Device Upgrading Your System Installing the Front System Bezel Upgrading Your System Removing the Front System Bezel Upgrading Your System Removing a 5.25-Inch Device Removing a Removable Media Device Problem Solving Problem Solving Problem Solving Initial System Startup Troubleshooting Checklists Running New Application Software After System Has Been Running Correctly Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing Additional Troubleshooting Procedures Monitoring Post Action/Message Description Verifying Proper Operation of Key System IndicatorsPost Keys and Errors Confirming Loading of the Operating System Power LED Does Not Light Specific Problems and Corrective Actions No Characters Appear on Screen Incorrect or No Beep Code Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light Characters are Distorted or IncorrectSystem Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Problems with Application SoftwarePress F2 Key to Enter Setup Prompt Does Not Display Enable F2 Prompt by Using SSU Enable F2 Prompt by Changing a Jumper and Using SSU Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected Problems with the Network Error and Status Messages PNP Installation TipsBios User’s Information Message Description Bios Messages Message Description Setup Video Bios is successfully copied to shadow RAM Post Error Codes and Messages Post Error Codes and Messages Code Error Message Problem Solving System Cabling System Cabling System CablingBefore You Begin System Cabling A-3 Standard Configuration Standard System Cable Configuration System Cabling A-5 RAID Configuration System Cabling A-7 RAID System Cable Routing System Setup Utility System Setup Utility System Setup Utility SSU Creating SSU Diskettes System Setup Utility B-3 Running the SSU System Setup Utility Main Menu Window Customizing the SSU System Setup Utility B-5 Launching a Task System Setup Utility B-7 Resource Configuration Add-in RCA Window RCA Window Defining an ISA Card To add an ISA card Adding and Removing ISA Cards Modifying Resources Configuration Window System Setup Utility System Setup Utility B-11 Recommended Resource Settings System Resource Usage System Resource Usage Window System Setup Utility System Setup Utility B-13 Multiboot Add-in MBA WindowPassword Administration PWA Window Screen Choice Description System Event Log SEL Window Exiting the SSU System Setup Utility B-15 System Setup Utility Emergency Management Port Modem Connection Emergency Management PortEmergency Management Port Console Managed Server Emergency Management Port Console C-3 How the EMP Works Mode Server is powered off During Post After OS boots EMP Access Modes Server Configured for Console Redirect Emergency Management Port Console C-5 EMP Requirements and ConfigurationsEMP Access Modes Server not Configured for Console Redirect System Management Submenu Setting Up the Server for the EMP Emergency Management Port Console C-7 Main EMP WindowConsole Redirection Submenu Toolbar EMP Main Menu Status Bar Emergency Management Port Console C-9 Server Control OperationsConnect Power On/Off Emergency Management Port Console C-11 Reset Phonebook Emergency Management Port Console C-13 Management Plug-insSEL Viewer Connect View SEL Viewer Menu Options Emergency Management Port Console C-15 Using the Sensor Type Code TableSensor Type Codes Sensor Type Codes Refer to Problem Solving Post Emergency Management Port Console C-17 SDR ViewerSystem Event Logging Format Table SDR Viewer Menu Options FRU Viewer Emergency Management Port Console C-19 FRU Viewer Menu Options Emergency Management Port Console System Status Hardware Support Information System Status Hardware Support Information System Status Hardware Support InformationSoftware Monitoring Components/Hardware System Status Items Monitor Matrix Glossary Glossary Process of loading the operating system into memory Central Processing Unit See microprocessor See EMS Bytes. See also byte 048,576 bytes. See also byte Nvram Power-On-Self-Test Type of storage device using magnetic tape Glossary Equipment Log Equipment Log Equipment Log Index-1 Index Index-2 SCUPage 102177