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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
System Cooling
Power Supplies
Removable Media Device Bays Memory Module Connector
System Chassis
System Board Features
Peripheral Bays
System Board System Overview
D E CC BB
Expansion Slots
Pentium II Xeon Processor
System Memory
Real-Time Clock/Calendar
IDE Controller
Scsi Controllers
Serial Ports
Video Controller
Peripheral Controller
Parallel Port
System Board Management Controller BMC
System Security Features
External 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 the Power Cords
Installing the System
Connecting Peripherals
Powering On the System
Setting Up Your System
Converting to a Rack Mount Server Unit
Equipment Rack Warnings and Cautions
Removing the System Unit Covers
Removing the Cover Screws Setting Up Your System
Converting the System Pedestal Unit
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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Typical Equipment Rack
Installing the Rack Extension Brackets
Preparing the 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
Key Function in Setup Menu
Using the Bios Setup Utility
Setup Menu Keys
Menu Bar Selections
Main Menu
Disabled
Main Menu
44 MB
Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu
Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu
Keyboard Submenu
Advanced Menu
Keyboard Submenu
Advanced Menu
0080h
PCI Configuration Submenus
PCI Device, Embedded Scsi Submenu
PCI Devices Submenu
Device Configuration Submenu
Device Configuration Submenu
Scsi a & B On
2F8
Advanced Chipset Control Submenu
3F8
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Advanced Chipset Control Submenu
Feature Choice Description Your Setting
Security Menu
Security Menu
System Board Jumpers
Normal
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Server Menu
Server Menu
AT&FS0=1S14=0
System Management Submenu
System Management Submenu
Boot Menu
Boot Menu
Boot Device Priority Submenu
Console Redirection Submenu
Hard Drive Submenu
Boot Device Priority Submenu
Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting
Hard Drive Submenu
Exit Menu
Using the Symbios Scsi Utility
Running the Symbios Scsi Utility
Exit Menu
Active Keys
Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations
Symbios Scsi Utility Main Menu
Key Action
Adapter Setup Screen
Scsi Hard Disk Drives
Scsi Removable Media Devices
Add-on Controller
Using the Optional RAID Controller
Factory Installed Controller
Number RAID Level Hard Drives Configured Array Description
Daccf Configuration Utility
Factory RAID Configurations with Scsi Hard Drives
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 Reset
Moving System Board Jumpers
10, Normal
Nvram cleared by jumper Press F2 to enter Setup
Resetting the Cmos Nvram
Clearing and Changing Passwords
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
Option Board Hardware Configurations
Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations
Installing 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
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Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Static Precautions
Troubleshooting Checklists
Initial System Startup
Running New Application Software
After System Has Been Running Correctly
Additional Troubleshooting Procedures
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing
Action/Message Description
Post Keys and Errors
Monitoring Post
Confirming Loading of the Operating System
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators
No Characters Appear on Screen
Power LED Does Not Light
No Beep Code
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
CD ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Problems with Application Software
Press 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
PCI Installation Tips
Problems with the Network
Bios Messages
Bios User’s Information
Error and Status Messages
Message Description
Setup
Code Beeps Post Routine Description
Messages and Beep Codes
Post Tests
Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller
Set key click if enabled
Clear hugh ES segment register
Code Error message Pause on Error
Post Error Codes and Messages
Post Error Codes and Messages
Post Error Codes and Messages
Post Error Codes and Messages
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System Cabling
System Cabling
Standard Configuration
Before You Begin
Scsi Cabling
Power Cabling
Diskette Drive Data 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
Running the SSU
System Setup Utility B-3
Creating SSU Diskettes
System Setup Utility Main Menu Window
Customizing the SSU
System Setup Utility B-5
Launching a Task
Resource Configuration Add-in RCA Window
RCA Window
System Setup Utility B-7
Defining an ISA Board
Adding and Removing ISA Boards Window
Adding and Removing ISA Boards
Modifying Resources
System Setup Utility B-9
Recommended Resource Settings
Configuration Window
Recommended Resource Settings
System Group Normal Setting Your Configuration
System Resource Usage
Multiboot Add-in MBA Window
System Setup Utility B-11
System Resource Usage Window
Password Administration PWA Window
System Event Log SEL Window
SEL Viewer Menus
System Setup Utility B-13
Sensor Data Record SDR Manager Add-In Window
SDR Manager Menus
FRU Manager Menus
Exiting the SSU
Field Replaceable Unit FRU Manager Add-In Window
Emergency Management Port
Emergency Management Port
Emergency Management Port Configuration
How the EMP Works
Management Console
EMP in Command State Emergency Management Port C-3
Console in Redirect State
EMP Access Modes Server Configured for Console Redirect
Mode Server Powered Off During Post After OS boots
Emergency Management Port C-5
EMP Requirements and Configurations
EMP Access Modes Server Not Configured for Console Redirect
Console Redirection Submenu
Setting Up the Server for the EMP
System Management Submenu
Status Bar
Main EMP Window
Toolbar
Emergency Management Port C-7
Connect to Remote Server
EMP Console Main Menu
Server Control Operations
Connect Dialog
Emergency Management Port C-9
Power On/Off
Power On/Off Dialog
Emergency Management Port C-11
Reset
Reset Dialog
Phonebook
Phonebook Dialog
SEL Viewer Menu Options
Management Plug-ins
SEL Viewer
Emergency Management Port C-13
SDR Viewer
Connect View
FRU Viewer Menu Options
FRU Viewer
SDR 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 Format
Command Line Format
How You Use the Frusdr Load Utility
Usage Frusdr
Parsing the Command Line
Displaying Usage Information
Emergency Management Port C-19
Using Specified CFG File
Displaying a Given Area
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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