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Troubleshooting
Install
Error codes
Post Keys and Errors
Configuring Your System
Solving Problems
Resetting the Cmos Nvram
Removing the Access Cover
Setting Up Your System
Command Line Format
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Contents
Server MH4500
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Server MH4500
Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
Contents
Configuring Your System
Iv Contents
System Cabling
Vi Contents
Emergency Management Port
System Overview
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System Chassis Features
Power Supplies
Removable Media Device Bays Memory Module Connector
System Cooling
System Chassis
System Board Features
Peripheral Bays
System Board System Overview
D E CC BB
System Memory
Pentium II Xeon Processor
Expansion Slots
Real-Time Clock/Calendar
IDE Controller
Scsi Controllers
Video Controller
Peripheral Controller
Serial Ports
Parallel Port
System Security Features
External Device Connectors
System Board Management Controller BMC
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 System
Connecting 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 System
Removing 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
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Preparing the Rack
Installing the Rack Extension Brackets
Typical 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
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Configuring Your System
Configuring Your System
Using the Bios Setup Utility
Setup Menu Keys
Key Function in Setup Menu
Menu Bar Selections
Disabled
Main Menu
Main Menu
44 MB
Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu
Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu
Advanced Menu
Keyboard Submenu
Keyboard Submenu
Advanced Menu
PCI Device, Embedded Scsi Submenu
PCI Configuration Submenus
0080h
Device Configuration Submenu
Device Configuration Submenu
PCI Devices Submenu
Scsi a & B On
Advanced Chipset Control Submenu
3F8
2F8
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Feature Choice Description Your Setting
Security Menu
Advanced Chipset Control Submenu
Security Menu
System Board Jumpers
Normal
Server Menu
Server Menu
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AT&FS0=1S14=0
System Management Submenu
System Management Submenu
Boot Menu
Boot Device Priority Submenu
Boot Menu
Console Redirection Submenu
Boot Device Priority Submenu
Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting
Hard Drive Submenu
Hard Drive Submenu
Using the Symbios Scsi Utility
Running the Symbios Scsi Utility
Exit Menu
Exit Menu
Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations
Symbios Scsi Utility Main Menu
Active Keys
Key Action
Adapter Setup Screen
Scsi Hard Disk Drives
Scsi Removable Media Devices
Factory Installed Controller
Using the Optional RAID Controller
Add-on Controller
Factory RAID Configurations with Scsi Hard Drives
Daccf Configuration Utility
Number RAID Level Hard Drives Configured Array Description
Configuring System Board Jumpers
System Board Jumpers Configuring Your System
Function Pins default in bold What it Does at System Reset
Moving System Board Jumpers
System Board Jumper J6J1 Summary
10, Normal
Clearing and Changing Passwords
Resetting the Cmos Nvram
Nvram cleared by jumper Press F2 to enter Setup
Configuring Your System
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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
Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations
Installing an Option Board
Option Board Hardware Configurations
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
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Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Checklists
Static Precautions
Solving 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 Errors
Action/Message Description
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
Confirming Loading of the Operating System
No Beep Code
Power LED Does Not Light
No 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 Software
CD 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 User’s Information
Error and Status Messages
Bios Messages
Message Description
Setup
Post Tests
Messages and Beep Codes
Code 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 Messages
Code Error message Pause on Error
Post Error Codes and Messages
Post Error Codes and Messages
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System Cabling
Before You Begin
Standard Configuration
System Cabling
Power Cabling
Diskette Drive Data Cabling
Scsi Cabling
System Cabling A-3
Standard Cabling Configuration System Cabling
Scsi Distribution Backplane
RAID Configuration
System Cabling A-5
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System Setup Utility
System Setup Utility
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
Resource Configuration Add-in RCA Window
Defining an ISA Board
System Setup Utility B-7
RCA Window
Modifying Resources
Adding and Removing ISA Boards
Adding and Removing ISA Boards Window
Configuration Window
Recommended Resource Settings
System Setup Utility B-9
Recommended Resource Settings
System Group Normal Setting Your Configuration
Multiboot Add-in MBA Window
System Setup Utility B-11
System Resource Usage
System Resource Usage Window
Password Administration PWA Window
System Event Log SEL Window
System Setup Utility B-13
Sensor Data Record SDR Manager Add-In Window
SEL Viewer Menus
SDR Manager Menus
Field Replaceable Unit FRU Manager Add-In Window
Exiting the SSU
FRU Manager Menus
Emergency Management Port
Emergency Management Port Configuration
How the EMP Works
Emergency Management Port
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 Redirect
Console in Redirect State
EMP Access Modes Server Not Configured for Console Redirect
EMP Requirements and Configurations
Emergency Management Port C-5
System Management Submenu
Setting Up the Server for the EMP
Console Redirection Submenu
Main EMP Window
Toolbar
Status Bar
Emergency Management Port C-7
Server Control Operations
EMP Console Main Menu
Connect to Remote Server
Connect Dialog
Emergency Management Port C-9
Power On/Off
Power On/Off Dialog
Reset Dialog
Reset
Emergency Management Port C-11
Phonebook
Phonebook Dialog
Management Plug-ins
SEL Viewer
SEL Viewer Menu Options
Emergency Management Port C-13
SDR Viewer
Connect View
FRU Viewer
SDR Viewer Menu Options
FRU Viewer Menu Options
Emergency Management Port C-15
When to Run the Frusdr Load Utility
FRU and SDR Load Utility
Command Line Format
Command Line Format
What You Need to Do
How You Use the Frusdr Load Utility
Displaying Usage Information
Parsing the Command Line
Usage Frusdr
Displaying a Given Area
Using Specified CFG File
Emergency Management Port C-19
Configuration File
Cleaning Up and Exiting
Emergency Management Port C-21
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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
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