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NEC MH4500 Recommended Resource Settings, B-10System Setup Utility, System Group, Normal Setting

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Recommended Resource Settings

Recommended Resource Settings

System Group	Normal Setting	Your Configuration
System Identification and Version
Information
SSU Configuration File Version	Display Only
MP Spec. Version	V 1.4
Processor Speed Setting	3.5 X Bus Speed
Memory Subsystem Group
Extended Memory Options	Use BIOS Setup Utility
On-Board Disk Controller Group
On-board Floppy Controller	Enable
On-board IDE Controller	Enable Primary Channel
On-Board Communications Device
Group
Serial Port 1 Configuration	3F8h – IRQ4
Serial Port 2 Configuration	2F8h – IRQ3
Parallel Port Configuration	378h – IRQ7
Parallel Port Mode	Extended Capabilities,
	Port DMA 1
Floppy Drives Group
Floppy Drive A Option	3.5 1.44/1.25 MB Drive
Floppy Drive B Option	Disabled or not installed
IDE Devices Group
IDE 32-Bit I/O	Disable
Keyboard Group
Numlock	Off
Key Click	Disable
Typematic Speed	30CPS
Typematic Delay	500 MS Delay
SCSI ROM BIOS Group
Embedded SCSI Devices Option	Enable
ROM	Scan

B-10 System Setup Utility

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NEC MH4500 manual Recommended Resource Settings, B-10System Setup Utility, System Group, Normal Setting, Your Configuration

Contents

SERVER MH4500 U s e r s G u i d ePage SERVER MH4500 U s e r s G u i d eTrademarks Proprietary Notice and Liability DisclaimerSystem Overview ContentsSetting Up Your System ContentsUpgrading Your System Configuring Your SystemSolving Problems iv ContentsSystem Cabling System Setup UtilityContents Glossary Equipment Log Emergency Management Portvi Contents TSystem Board Features System Security Features System Chassis FeaturesSystem Overview Rack Mounted Server System three servers shown Stand-AlonePedestal Server System1-2System Overview System Chassis Features Power Supplies System CoolingSystem Board Features Peripheral BaysSystem Board 1-6System OverviewSystem Memory Pentium II Xeon ProcessorI/O Expansion Slots Real-TimeClock/Calendar BIOSIDE Controller SCSI Controllers Serial Ports Video ControllerPeripheral Controller Parallel PortSystem Board Management Controller BMC System Security FeaturesExternal Device Connectors Mechanical Locks and Monitoring1-12System Overview Connecting the Power Cords Setting Up Your SystemInstalling the System Connecting Peripherals TPowering on the SystemSelecting a Site Unpacking the System Getting Familiar with the System Front ViewFront Features and Controls Setting Up Your SystemRear View Connecting Peripherals Installing the SystemConnecting the Power Cords Powering On the System TVerify that the AC power-onand power supply failure LEDs on the back of each power supply are lit. If the power supply failure LED is not lit, ensure that the AC power cord is connected to a functional AC power source Converting to a Rack Mount Server Unit 2-10Setting Up Your SystemEquipment Rack Warnings and Cautions Setting Up Your SystemConverting the System Pedestal Unit Removing the System Unit CoversReplacing the Bezel Frame Installing the Chassis Handles 2-14Setting Up Your SystemSetting Up Your System Attaching the Outer Slide Bars to the ChassisAttaching the Chassis Handles Tthe large outer bar and center bar together Tfront of the chassis Installing the Rack Extension Brackets Preparing the RackInstalling the Slider Assemblies Tfor additional unitsbrackets 1 and Installing the Rack Unit in the Rack 4.Connect all external peripherals and cables Setting Up Your System 2 1 4Installing the Server in the Rack 4.Safety LatchPage Using the BIOS Setup Configuring Your SystemUsing the Symbios SCSI Utility TBIOS Setup Utility Symbios SCSI Utility Configuring Your System Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySetup Menu Keys Menu Bar Selections3-4Configuring Your System Main MenuSetup Menu Keys FeatureFeature Primary IDE Master and Slave SubmenuConfiguring Your System Your SettingAdvanced Menu Keyboard SubmenuAdvanced Menu PCI Configuration SubmenusConfiguring Your System PCI Device, Embedded SCSI Submenu3-8Configuring Your System I/O Device Configuration SubmenuI/O Device Configuration Submenu PCI Device, Embedded SCSI SubmenuI/O Device Configuration Submenu Advanced Chipset Control SubmenuConfiguring Your System Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Security Menu3-10Configuring Your System Security MenuSecurity Menu Configuring Your SystemFeature System Board JumpersSecurity Menu Server Menu3-12Configuring Your System Server MenuConfiguring Your System System Management SubmenuSystem Management Submenu Boot Device Priority Submenu Boot MenuConsole Redirection Submenu Configuring Your System Hard Drive SubmenuBoot Device Priority Submenu Hard Drive SubmenuRunning the Symbios SCSI Utility Using the Symbios SCSI UtilityExit Menu Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations THard Disk Drives table SCSI Hard Disk Drives Configuring Your SystemSCSI Removable Media Devices Factory Installed Controller Using the Optional RAID ControllerAdd-onController Factory RAID Configurations with SCSI Hard Drives DACCF Configuration UtilityConfiguring Your System Configuring System Board Jumpers J6J1Configuring Your System Moving System Board JumpersSystem Board Jumper J6J1 Summary Resetting the CMOS NVRAM Clearing and Changing Passwords5.Move the Password Clear jumper back to pins Page Installing Option Boards Observing Static PrecautionsRemoving the Access Panel Upgrading Your SystemObserving Static Precautions Preparing Your System for Upgrade Preparing the Equipment LogRemoving the Access Cover Installing the Access Cover Opening the Subchassis and Electronics Bay Closing the Subchassis and Electronics Bay A B C DReplacing the Real-timeClock Battery Upgrading the System BoardB A C Installing/Removing the Processor Cartridge Installing a Processor CartridgeE A B D C 9.Attach the retention bracket as follows Removing a Processor Cartridge Installing DIMM Modules A B C B D CRemoving the Memory Module Removing the Memory Module Installing DIMMs4-16Upgrading Your System 6.Repeat the above steps for each additional DIMM Removing DIMMs Installing the Memory Module8.Reinstall the foam cover on the electronics bay Installing Option Boards Installation Considerations A B CController/Adapter Hardware Configurations Installing an Option BoardRemoving an Option Board A B C4.Remove and save the option board retaining bracket screw 3 1/2-InchSCSI Hard Drive Bay Location Installing Hard Disk Drives4-24Upgrading Your System Installing an Optional SCSI Hard Disk Drive Hot-Swappinga SCSI Hard Disk Drive Installing Removable Media Devices Installing a 5 1/4-InchMedia Device Removing the EMI Shield Upgrading Your SystemInstalling the Device Rails D B A C4-30Upgrading Your System Removing a 5 1/4-InchMedia Device Page Additional Troubleshooting Procedures Solving ProblemsStatic Precautions Troubleshooting Checklists Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting Checklists Static Precautions5-2Solving Problems Initial System Startup Running New Application Software After System Has Been Running CorrectlyAdditional Troubleshooting Procedures Preparing the System for Diagnostic TestingPOST Keys and Errors Monitoring POST5-6Solving Problems Specific Problems and Corrective Actions Confirming Loading of the Operating SystemNo Beep Code Power LED Does Not LightNo Characters Appear on Screen Characters are Distorted or Incorrect System Cooling Fans Does Not RotateDiskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not LightProblems with Application Software CD ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not LightEnable F2 Prompt by Using SSU Use the following steps to enable the F2 promptBootable CD-ROMIs Not Detected PCI Installation Tips Problems with the NetworkBIOS User’s Information Error and Status Messages5-16Solving Problems nnnnSolving Problems Messages and Beep CodesPOST Tests Code 5-18Solving ProblemsPOST Tests BeepsSet key click if enabled Solving ProblemsPOST Tests 5-20Solving Problems POST TestsPOST Error Codes and Messages POST Error Codes and MessagesSolving Problems POST Error Codes and Messages 5-22Solving ProblemsSolving Problems POST Error Codes and Messages8150 Page TStandard Configuration RAID Configuration Before You Begin Static PrecautionsSystem Cabling Before You Begin Standard ConfigurationStatic Precautions Diskette Drive Data Cabling Power CablingSCSI Cabling Standard Cabling Configuration A-4System CablingRAID Configuration System Cabling A-5Page Creating SSU Diskettes System Setup UtilityTRunning the SSU Exiting the SSU change the server configuration resource settings Creating SSU Diskettes Directly from the Server Configuration CDRunning the SSU Customizing the SSU Launching a Task Resource Configuration Add-inRCA Window Defining an ISA Board To add an ISA board Adding and Removing ISA BoardsModifying Resources To remove an ISA boardRecommended Resource Settings To make a modificationNormal Setting Recommended Resource SettingsB-10System Setup Utility Your ConfigurationMultiboot Add-inMBA Window System Resource UsagePassword Administration PWA Window System Event Log SEL Window2.Click OK. The SDR Manager window displays Sensor Data Record SDR Manager Add-InWindowSystem Setup Utility B-13 SEL Viewer MenusExiting the SSU Field Replaceable Unit FRU Manager Add-InWindowEmergency Management Port EMP Requirements and ConfigurationsSetting Up the Server Main EMP Window Phonebook How the EMP WorksHow the EMP Works TData Record SDR table Console in Redirect State Server Powered OffAfter OS boots C-4Emergency Management PortEMP Requirements and Configurations Operating SystemsSystem Management Submenu Setting Up the Server for the EMPConsole Redirection Submenu Toolbar Main EMP WindowStatus Bar File EMP Console Main MenuServer Control Operations ConnectTselection is Dial-up Power On/Off Power ON - powers on the serverReset Dialog ResetEmergency Management Port C-11 Phonebook OperationSEL Viewer Menu Options Management Plug-insSEL Viewer FileSDR Viewer TConnect ViewView FRU ViewerSDR Viewer Menu Options FRU Viewer Menu OptionsFRU and SDR Load Utility When to Run the FRUSDR Load UtilityView What You Need to Do Command Line FormatHow You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility Displaying Usage Information Parsing the Command LineC-18Emergency Management Port Displaying a Given Area Using Specified CFG FileExample Filtering Records From the SDR File Configuration FilePrompting for Product Level FRU Information Updating the SDR Nonvolatile Storage AreaCleaning Up and Exiting Emergency Management Port C-21Page Glossary Glossary2 Glossary Glossary 4 Glossary Glossary 6 Glossary Glossary 8 Glossary Glossary 10 Glossary Equipment Log Equipment Log2 Equipment Log Date InstalledEquipment Log Manufacturer NameIndex Index-2 Index-3 Page Page 456-00008-003