Index-3 | NEC MH4500 specs

exiting, B-14

removing an ISA board, B-8 running, B-3

T

Troubleshooting additional, 5-5 checklists, 5-2 diagnostic testing, 5-5 specific problems, 5-7 using activity indicators, 5-7 using POST, 5-6

U

Unpacking, 2-3 Upgrades

option boards, 4-19 preparing for, 4-3 system, 4-2 system board, 4-8

Upgrading processor, 4-10

Utilities

BIOS setup, 3-3

FRUSDR load utility, C-16 symbios SCSI, 3-16

V

Video controller, 1-10

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NEC MH4500 manual Index-3

Contents

Server MH4500 Page Server MH4500 Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Configuring Your System System Cabling Emergency Management Port Vi Contents System Overview Page System Chassis Features System Chassis Power SuppliesRemovable Media Device Bays Memory Module Connector System Cooling Peripheral Bays System Board Features D E CC BB System Board System Overview Pentium II Xeon Processor System MemoryExpansion Slots IDE Controller Real-Time Clock/Calendar Scsi Controllers Parallel Port Video ControllerPeripheral Controller Serial Ports Mechanical Locks and Monitoring System Security FeaturesExternal Device Connectors System Board Management Controller BMC System Overview Setting Up Your System Selecting a Site Setting Up Your System Unpacking the System Front View Getting Familiar with the System Front Features and Controls Setting Up Your System Rear View Rear Features and Controls Setting Up Your System Installing the System Connecting PeripheralsConnecting the Power Cords Powering On the System Setting Up Your System Converting to a Rack Mount Server Unit Equipment Rack Warnings and Cautions Removing the Cover Screws Setting Up Your System Converting the System Pedestal UnitRemoving the System Unit Covers Replacing the Bezel Frame Replacing the Bezel Frame Setting Up Your System Install the two chassis handles on the chassis as follows Installing the Chassis Handles Attaching the Chassis Handles Attaching the Outer Slide Bars to the Chassis Releasing the Small Outer Bar Setting Up Your System Page Installing the Rack Extension Brackets Preparing the RackTypical Equipment Rack Installing the Extension Brackets Installing the Slider Assemblies 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 Menu Bar Selections Using the Bios Setup UtilitySetup Menu Keys Key Function in Setup Menu 44 MB DisabledMain Menu Main Menu Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Advanced Menu Advanced MenuKeyboard Submenu Keyboard Submenu PCI Configuration Submenus PCI Device, Embedded Scsi Submenu0080h Scsi a & B On Device Configuration SubmenuDevice Configuration Submenu PCI Devices Submenu 378 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu3F8 2F8 Security Menu Feature Choice Description Your SettingSecurity Menu Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Normal System Board Jumpers AT&FS0=1S14=0 Server MenuServer Menu +++ System Management Submenu System Management Submenu Console Redirection Submenu Boot MenuBoot Device Priority Submenu Boot Menu 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 Key Action Changing the Adapter and Device ConfigurationsSymbios Scsi Utility Main Menu Active Keys Adapter Setup Screen Scsi Removable Media Devices Scsi Hard Disk Drives Using the Optional RAID Controller Factory Installed ControllerAdd-on Controller Daccf Configuration Utility Factory RAID Configurations with Scsi Hard DrivesNumber RAID Level Hard Drives Configured Array Description System Board Jumpers Configuring Your System Configuring System Board Jumpers 10, Normal Function Pins default in bold What it Does at System ResetMoving System Board Jumpers System Board Jumper J6J1 Summary Resetting the Cmos Nvram Clearing and Changing PasswordsNvram cleared by jumper Press F2 to enter Setup Configuring Your System Page Upgrading Your System Upgrading Your System Observing Static Precautions Preparing the Equipment Log Preparing Your System for Upgrade Removing the Access Cover Removing/Installing the Access Cover Installing the Access Cover Opening the Subchassis and Electronics Bay Opening the Subchassis and Electronics Bay Closing the Subchassis and Electronics Bay Upgrading the System Board Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery Installing a Processor Cartridge Installing/Removing the Processor Cartridge Installing a Processor S.E.C. Cartridge Upgrading Your System Opening the Latch Removing a Processor Cartridge Removing the Processor Installing Dimm Modules Memory Module Removing the Memory Module Removing the Memory Module Installing DIMMs Installing the Dimm Removing DIMMs Installing the Memory Module Installing Option Boards Locating the PCI and ISA Slots Installation Considerations Memory Option Board Controller/Adapter Hardware ConfigurationsInstalling an Option Board Option Board Hardware Configurations Removing an Option Board Installing an Option Board Upgrading Your System 2-Inch Scsi Hard Drive Bay Location Installing Hard Disk Drives Installing the Hard Drive Carrier Installing an Optional Scsi Hard Disk Drive Hot-Swapping a Scsi Hard Disk Drive Installing an Optional Scsi Hard Drive Unlocking the Carrier Installing Removable Media Devices 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 Static Precautions Troubleshooting ChecklistsSolving Problems Initial System Startup After System Has Been Running Correctly Running New Application Software Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing Additional Troubleshooting Procedures Post Keys and Errors Monitoring PostAction/Message Description Specific Problems and Corrective Actions Verifying Proper Operation of Key System IndicatorsConfirming Loading of the Operating System Power LED Does Not Light No Beep CodeNo Characters Appear on Screen System Cooling Fans Does Not Rotate Characters are Distorted or Incorrect Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light Problems with Application Software Press F2 Key to Enter Setup Prompt Does Not DisplayCD ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Enable F2 Prompt by Changing a Jumper and Using SSU Enable F2 Prompt by Using SSU Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected Problems with the Network PCI Installation Tips Message Description Bios User’s InformationError and Status Messages Bios Messages Setup Messages and Beep Codes Post TestsCode 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 Standard Configuration Before You BeginSystem Cabling System Cabling A-3 Power CablingDiskette Drive Data Cabling Scsi Cabling Scsi Distribution Backplane Standard Cabling Configuration System Cabling System Cabling A-5 RAID ConfigurationPage System Setup Utility System Setup Utility System Setup Utility B-3 Creating SSU DiskettesRunning the SSU Customizing the SSU System Setup Utility Main Menu Window Launching a Task System Setup Utility B-5 Resource Configuration Add-in RCA Window System Setup Utility B-7 Defining an ISA BoardRCA Window Adding and Removing ISA Boards Modifying ResourcesAdding and Removing ISA Boards Window Recommended Resource Settings Configuration WindowSystem Setup Utility B-9 System Group Normal Setting Your Configuration Recommended Resource Settings System Resource Usage Window Multiboot Add-in MBA WindowSystem Setup Utility B-11 System Resource Usage System Event Log SEL Window Password Administration PWA Window SDR Manager Menus System Setup Utility B-13Sensor Data Record SDR Manager Add-In Window SEL Viewer Menus Exiting the SSU Field Replaceable Unit FRU Manager Add-In WindowFRU Manager Menus Emergency Management Port Management Console Emergency Management Port ConfigurationHow the EMP Works Emergency Management Port EMP in Command State Emergency Management Port C-3 EMP Access Modes Server Configured for Console Redirect Mode Server Powered Off During Post After OS bootsConsole in Redirect State EMP Requirements and Configurations EMP Access Modes Server Not Configured for Console RedirectEmergency Management Port C-5 Setting Up the Server for the EMP System Management SubmenuConsole Redirection Submenu Emergency Management Port C-7 Main EMP WindowToolbar Status Bar EMP Console Main Menu Server Control OperationsConnect to Remote Server Emergency Management Port C-9 Connect Dialog Power On/Off Dialog Power On/Off Reset Reset DialogEmergency Management Port C-11 Phonebook Dialog Phonebook Emergency Management Port C-13 Management Plug-insSEL Viewer SEL Viewer Menu Options Connect View SDR Viewer Emergency Management Port C-15 FRU ViewerSDR Viewer Menu Options FRU Viewer Menu Options FRU and SDR Load Utility When to Run the Frusdr Load Utility How You Use the Frusdr Load Utility Command Line FormatCommand Line Format What You Need to Do Parsing the Command Line Displaying Usage InformationUsage Frusdr Using Specified CFG File Displaying a Given AreaEmergency Management Port C-19 Configuration File Emergency Management Port C-21 Cleaning Up and ExitingPage 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-1 Index Index-2 SCU Index-3 Page Page 456-00008-003