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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 Power Supplies Removable Media Device Bays Memory Module ConnectorSystem Cooling 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 Video Controller Peripheral ControllerSerial Ports Parallel Port System Security Features External Device ConnectorsSystem 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 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 Using the Bios Setup Utility Setup Menu KeysKey Function in Setup Menu Menu Bar Selections Disabled Main MenuMain Menu 44 MB Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Advanced Menu Keyboard SubmenuKeyboard Submenu Advanced Menu PCI Device, Embedded Scsi Submenu PCI Configuration Submenus0080h Device Configuration Submenu Device Configuration SubmenuPCI Devices Submenu Scsi a & B On Advanced Chipset Control Submenu 3F82F8 378 Feature Choice Description Your Setting Security MenuAdvanced Chipset Control Submenu Security Menu System Board Jumpers Normal Server Menu Server Menu+++ AT&FS0=1S14=0 System Management Submenu System Management Submenu Boot Menu Boot Device Priority SubmenuBoot Menu Console Redirection Submenu Boot Device Priority Submenu Boot Priority Device Description Your SettingHard Drive Submenu Hard Drive Submenu Using the Symbios Scsi Utility Running the Symbios Scsi UtilityExit Menu Exit Menu Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations Symbios Scsi Utility Main MenuActive Keys 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 Function Pins default in bold What it Does at System Reset Moving System Board JumpersSystem Board Jumper J6J1 Summary 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 Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations Installing an Option BoardOption 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 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 User’s Information Error and Status MessagesBios 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 Power Cabling Diskette Drive Data CablingScsi 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 Multiboot Add-in MBA Window System Setup Utility B-11System 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 WindowSEL Viewer Menus SDR Manager Menus Field Replaceable Unit FRU Manager Add-In Window Exiting the SSUFRU Manager Menus Emergency Management Port Emergency Management Port Configuration How the EMP WorksEmergency 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 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 Main EMP Window ToolbarStatus Bar 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 Management Plug-ins SEL ViewerSEL Viewer Menu Options Emergency Management Port C-13 SDR Viewer Connect View FRU Viewer SDR Viewer Menu OptionsFRU 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 FormatWhat You Need to Do 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