Recommended Resource Settings | NEC MH4500 specification

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

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NEC MH4500 manual Recommended Resource Settings, System Group Normal Setting Your Configuration

Contents

Server MH4500 Page Server MH4500 Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Configuring Your System Iv Contents System Cabling Vi Contents Emergency Management Port System Overview Page System Chassis Features System Cooling Power SuppliesRemovable Media Device Bays Memory Module Connector System Chassis System Board Features Peripheral Bays System Board System Overview D E CC BB System Memory Pentium II Xeon ProcessorExpansion Slots Real-Time Clock/Calendar IDE Controller Scsi Controllers Serial Ports Video ControllerPeripheral Controller Parallel Port System Board Management Controller BMC System Security FeaturesExternal Device Connectors Mechanical Locks and Monitoring System Overview Setting Up Your System Setting Up Your System Selecting a Site Unpacking the System Getting Familiar with the System Front View Front Features and Controls Setting Up Your System Rear Features and Controls Setting Up Your System Rear View Connecting Peripherals Installing the SystemConnecting the Power Cords Powering On the System Setting Up Your System Converting to a Rack Mount Server Unit Equipment Rack Warnings and Cautions Converting the System Pedestal Unit Removing the Cover Screws Setting Up Your SystemRemoving the System Unit Covers Replacing the Bezel Frame Setting Up Your System Replacing the Bezel Frame Installing the Chassis Handles Install the two chassis handles on the chassis as follows Attaching the Outer Slide Bars to the Chassis Attaching the Chassis Handles Releasing the Small Outer Bar Setting Up Your System Page Preparing the Rack Installing the Rack Extension BracketsTypical Equipment Rack Installing the Slider Assemblies Installing the Extension Brackets Installing the Slider Assembly Installing the Rack Unit in the Rack Setting Up Your System Installing the Server in the Rack Setting Up Your System Page Configuring Your System Configuring Your System Key Function in Setup Menu Using the Bios Setup UtilitySetup Menu Keys Menu Bar Selections Main Menu DisabledMain Menu 44 MB Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Keyboard Submenu Advanced MenuKeyboard Submenu Advanced Menu PCI Device, Embedded Scsi Submenu PCI Configuration Submenus0080h PCI Devices Submenu Device Configuration SubmenuDevice Configuration Submenu Scsi a & B On 2F8 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu3F8 378 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Feature Choice Description Your SettingSecurity Menu Security Menu System Board Jumpers Normal +++ Server MenuServer Menu AT&FS0=1S14=0 System Management Submenu System Management Submenu Boot Menu Boot MenuBoot Device Priority Submenu Console Redirection Submenu Hard Drive Submenu Boot Device Priority SubmenuBoot Priority Device Description Your Setting Hard Drive Submenu Exit Menu Using the Symbios Scsi UtilityRunning the Symbios Scsi Utility Exit Menu Active Keys Changing the Adapter and Device ConfigurationsSymbios Scsi Utility Main Menu Key Action Adapter Setup Screen Scsi Hard Disk Drives Scsi Removable Media Devices Factory Installed Controller Using the Optional RAID ControllerAdd-on Controller Factory RAID Configurations with Scsi Hard Drives Daccf Configuration UtilityNumber RAID Level Hard Drives Configured Array Description Configuring System Board Jumpers System Board Jumpers Configuring Your System System Board Jumper J6J1 Summary Function Pins default in bold What it Does at System ResetMoving System Board Jumpers 10, Normal Clearing and Changing Passwords Resetting the Cmos NvramNvram cleared by jumper Press F2 to enter Setup Configuring Your System Page Upgrading Your System Observing Static Precautions Upgrading Your System Preparing Your System for Upgrade Preparing the Equipment Log Removing the Access Cover Installing the Access Cover Removing/Installing the Access Cover Opening the Subchassis and Electronics Bay Closing the Subchassis and Electronics Bay Opening the Subchassis and Electronics Bay Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery Upgrading the System Board Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery Installing/Removing the Processor Cartridge Installing a Processor Cartridge Installing a Processor S.E.C. Cartridge Upgrading Your System Removing a Processor Cartridge Opening the Latch Installing Dimm Modules Removing the Processor Removing the Memory Module Memory Module Installing DIMMs Removing the Memory Module Installing the Dimm Installing the Memory Module Removing DIMMs Installing Option Boards Installation Considerations Locating the PCI and ISA Slots Option Board Hardware Configurations Controller/Adapter Hardware ConfigurationsInstalling an Option Board Memory Option Board Installing an Option Board Removing an Option Board Upgrading Your System Installing Hard Disk Drives 2-Inch Scsi Hard Drive Bay Location Installing an Optional Scsi Hard Disk Drive Installing the Hard Drive Carrier Installing an Optional Scsi Hard Drive Hot-Swapping a Scsi Hard Disk Drive Installing Removable Media Devices Unlocking the Carrier Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Media Device Removing the EMI Shield Installing the Device Rails Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Media Device Page Solving Problems Troubleshooting Checklists Static PrecautionsSolving Problems Initial System Startup Running New Application Software After System Has Been Running Correctly Additional Troubleshooting Procedures Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing Monitoring Post Post Keys and ErrorsAction/Message Description Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsConfirming Loading of the Operating System No Beep Code Power LED Does Not LightNo Characters Appear on Screen Characters are Distorted or Incorrect System Cooling Fans Does Not Rotate Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light Press F2 Key to Enter Setup Prompt Does Not Display Problems with Application SoftwareCD ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Enable F2 Prompt by Using SSU Enable F2 Prompt by Changing a Jumper and Using SSU Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected PCI Installation Tips Problems with the Network Bios Messages Bios User’s InformationError and Status Messages Message Description Setup Post Tests Messages and Beep CodesCode Beeps Post Routine Description Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Set key click if enabled Clear hugh ES segment register Post Error Codes and Messages Post Error Codes and MessagesCode Error message Pause on Error Post Error Codes and Messages Post Error Codes and Messages Page System Cabling Before You Begin Standard ConfigurationSystem Cabling Scsi Cabling Power CablingDiskette Drive Data Cabling System Cabling A-3 Standard Cabling Configuration System Cabling Scsi Distribution Backplane RAID Configuration System Cabling A-5Page System Setup Utility System Setup Utility Creating SSU Diskettes System Setup Utility B-3Running the SSU System Setup Utility Main Menu Window Customizing the SSU System Setup Utility B-5 Launching a Task Resource Configuration Add-in RCA Window Defining an ISA Board System Setup Utility B-7RCA Window Modifying Resources Adding and Removing ISA BoardsAdding and Removing ISA Boards Window Configuration Window Recommended Resource SettingsSystem Setup Utility B-9 Recommended Resource Settings System Group Normal Setting Your Configuration System Resource Usage Multiboot Add-in MBA WindowSystem Setup Utility B-11 System Resource Usage Window Password Administration PWA Window System Event Log SEL Window SEL Viewer Menus System Setup Utility B-13Sensor Data Record SDR Manager Add-In Window SDR Manager Menus Field Replaceable Unit FRU Manager Add-In Window Exiting the SSUFRU Manager Menus Emergency Management Port Emergency Management Port Emergency Management Port ConfigurationHow the EMP Works Management Console EMP in Command State Emergency Management Port C-3 Mode Server Powered Off During Post After OS boots EMP Access Modes Server Configured for Console RedirectConsole in Redirect State EMP Access Modes Server Not Configured for Console Redirect EMP Requirements and ConfigurationsEmergency Management Port C-5 System Management Submenu Setting Up the Server for the EMPConsole Redirection Submenu Status Bar Main EMP WindowToolbar Emergency Management Port C-7 Server Control Operations EMP Console Main MenuConnect to Remote Server Connect Dialog Emergency Management Port C-9 Power On/Off Power On/Off Dialog Reset Dialog ResetEmergency Management Port C-11 Phonebook Phonebook Dialog SEL Viewer Menu Options Management Plug-insSEL Viewer Emergency Management Port C-13 SDR Viewer Connect View FRU Viewer Menu Options FRU ViewerSDR Viewer Menu Options Emergency Management Port C-15 When to Run the Frusdr Load Utility FRU and SDR Load Utility What You Need to Do Command Line FormatCommand Line Format How You Use the Frusdr Load Utility Displaying Usage Information Parsing the Command LineUsage Frusdr Displaying a Given Area Using Specified CFG FileEmergency Management Port C-19 Configuration File Cleaning Up and Exiting Emergency Management Port C-21Page Glossary Glossary Process of loading the operating system into memory See math coprocessor See EMS 073,741,824 bytes. See also byte Bytes. See also byte Nvram Power-On-Self-Test Information sent sequentially, one bit at a time To record or store information to a storage device Equipment Log Equipment Log Equipment Log Index Index-1 SCU Index-2 Index-3 Page Page 456-00008-003