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NEC MH4500 manual Configuring Your System, Using the BIOS Setup, Using the Symbios SCSI Utility

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Configuring Your System

Using the BIOS Setup

Using the Symbios SCSI Utility

TUsing the Optional RAID Controller Configuring System Board Jumpers

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NEC MH4500 manual Configuring Your System, Using the BIOS Setup, Using the Symbios SCSI Utility

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U s e r s G u i d e SERVER MH4500Page U s e r s G u i d e SERVER MH4500Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer TrademarksSetting Up Your System ContentsSystem Overview ContentsSolving Problems Configuring Your SystemUpgrading Your System iv ContentsSystem Setup Utility System CablingContents Emergency Management Port Glossary Equipment Logvi Contents System Chassis Features TSystem Board Features System Security FeaturesSystem Overview Stand-AlonePedestal Server System Rack Mounted Server System three servers shown1-2System Overview System Chassis Features System Cooling Power SuppliesPeripheral Bays System Board Features1-6System Overview System BoardPentium II Xeon Processor System MemoryI/O Expansion Slots BIOS Real-TimeClock/CalendarIDE Controller SCSI Controllers Peripheral Controller Video ControllerSerial Ports Parallel PortExternal Device Connectors System Security FeaturesSystem Board Management Controller BMC Mechanical Locks and Monitoring1-12System Overview Installing the System Connecting Peripherals Setting Up Your SystemConnecting the Power Cords TPowering on the SystemSelecting a Site Unpacking the System Front View Getting Familiar with the SystemSetting Up Your System Front Features and ControlsRear View Installing the System Connecting PeripheralsConnecting the Power Cords Powering On the System TVerify that the AC power-onand power supply failure LEDs on the back of each power supply are lit. If the power supply failure LED is not lit, ensure that the AC power cord is connected to a functional AC power source 2-10Setting Up Your System Converting to a Rack Mount Server UnitSetting Up Your System Equipment Rack Warnings and CautionsRemoving the System Unit Covers Converting the System Pedestal UnitReplacing the Bezel Frame 2-14Setting Up Your System Installing the Chassis HandlesAttaching the Outer Slide Bars to the Chassis Setting Up Your SystemAttaching the Chassis Handles Tthe large outer bar and center bar together Tfront of the chassis Preparing the Rack Installing the Rack Extension BracketsTfor additional units Installing the Slider Assembliesbrackets 1 and Installing the Rack Unit in the Rack 4.Connect all external peripherals and cables Installing the Server in the Rack 2 1 4Setting Up Your System 4.Safety LatchPage Configuring Your System Using the BIOS SetupUsing the Symbios SCSI Utility TBIOS Setup Utility Symbios SCSI Utility Setup Menu Keys Using the BIOS Setup UtilityConfiguring Your System Menu Bar SelectionsSetup Menu Keys Main Menu3-4Configuring Your System FeatureConfiguring Your System Primary IDE Master and Slave SubmenuFeature Your SettingKeyboard Submenu Advanced MenuConfiguring Your System PCI Configuration SubmenusAdvanced Menu PCI Device, Embedded SCSI SubmenuI/O Device Configuration Submenu I/O Device Configuration Submenu3-8Configuring Your System PCI Device, Embedded SCSI SubmenuAdvanced Chipset Control Submenu I/O Device Configuration SubmenuConfiguring Your System 3-10Configuring Your System Security MenuAdvanced Chipset Control Submenu Security MenuFeature Configuring Your SystemSecurity Menu System Board Jumpers3-12Configuring Your System Server MenuSecurity Menu Server MenuSystem Management Submenu Configuring Your SystemSystem Management Submenu Boot Menu Boot Device Priority SubmenuConsole Redirection Submenu Boot Device Priority Submenu Hard Drive SubmenuConfiguring Your System Hard Drive SubmenuUsing the Symbios SCSI Utility Running the Symbios SCSI UtilityExit Menu Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations THard Disk Drives table Configuring Your System SCSI Hard Disk DrivesSCSI Removable Media Devices Using the Optional RAID Controller Factory Installed ControllerAdd-onController DACCF Configuration Utility Factory RAID Configurations with SCSI Hard DrivesConfiguring Your System J6J1 Configuring System Board JumpersMoving System Board Jumpers Configuring Your SystemSystem Board Jumper J6J1 Summary Clearing and Changing Passwords Resetting the CMOS NVRAM5.Move the Password Clear jumper back to pins Page Removing the Access Panel Observing Static PrecautionsInstalling Option Boards Upgrading Your SystemObserving Static Precautions Preparing the Equipment Log Preparing Your System for UpgradeRemoving the Access Cover Installing the Access Cover Opening the Subchassis and Electronics Bay A B C D Closing the Subchassis and Electronics BayUpgrading the System Board Replacing the Real-timeClock BatteryB A C Installing a Processor Cartridge Installing/Removing the Processor CartridgeE A B D C 9.Attach the retention bracket as follows Removing a Processor Cartridge A B C B D C Installing DIMM ModulesRemoving the Memory Module Installing DIMMs Removing the Memory Module4-16Upgrading Your System 6.Repeat the above steps for each additional DIMM Installing the Memory Module Removing DIMMs8.Reinstall the foam cover on the electronics bay Installing Option Boards A B C Installation ConsiderationsInstalling an Option Board Controller/Adapter Hardware ConfigurationsA B C Removing an Option Board4.Remove and save the option board retaining bracket screw Installing Hard Disk Drives 3 1/2-InchSCSI Hard Drive Bay Location4-24Upgrading Your System Installing an Optional SCSI Hard Disk Drive Hot-Swappinga SCSI Hard Disk Drive Installing Removable Media Devices Installing a 5 1/4-InchMedia Device Upgrading Your System Removing the EMI ShieldD B A C Installing the Device Rails4-30Upgrading Your System Removing a 5 1/4-InchMedia Device Page Static Precautions Troubleshooting Checklists Solving ProblemsAdditional Troubleshooting Procedures Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsStatic Precautions Troubleshooting Checklists5-2Solving Problems Initial System Startup After System Has Been Running Correctly Running New Application SoftwarePreparing the System for Diagnostic Testing Additional Troubleshooting ProceduresMonitoring POST POST Keys and Errors5-6Solving Problems Confirming Loading of the Operating System Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsPower LED Does Not Light No Beep CodeNo Characters Appear on Screen System Cooling Fans Does Not Rotate Characters are Distorted or IncorrectHard Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not LightCD ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Problems with Application SoftwareUse the following steps to enable the F2 prompt Enable F2 Prompt by Using SSUBootable CD-ROMIs Not Detected Problems with the Network PCI Installation TipsError and Status Messages BIOS User’s Informationnnnn 5-16Solving ProblemsMessages and Beep Codes Solving ProblemsPOST Tests POST Tests 5-18Solving ProblemsCode BeepsSolving Problems Set key click if enabledPOST Tests POST Tests 5-20Solving ProblemsPOST Error Codes and Messages POST Error Codes and MessagesSolving Problems 5-22Solving Problems POST Error Codes and MessagesPOST Error Codes and Messages Solving Problems8150 Page Before You Begin Static Precautions TStandard Configuration RAID ConfigurationSystem Cabling Standard Configuration Before You BeginStatic Precautions Power Cabling Diskette Drive Data CablingSCSI Cabling A-4System Cabling Standard Cabling ConfigurationSystem Cabling A-5 RAID ConfigurationPage System Setup Utility Creating SSU DiskettesTRunning the SSU Exiting the SSU change the server configuration resource settings Directly from the Server Configuration CD Creating SSU DiskettesRunning the SSU Customizing the SSU Launching a Task Resource Configuration Add-inRCA Window Defining an ISA Board Modifying Resources Adding and Removing ISA BoardsTo add an ISA board To remove an ISA boardTo make a modification Recommended Resource SettingsB-10System Setup Utility Recommended Resource SettingsNormal Setting Your ConfigurationSystem Resource Usage Multiboot Add-inMBA WindowSystem Event Log SEL Window Password Administration PWA WindowSystem Setup Utility B-13 Sensor Data Record SDR Manager Add-InWindow2.Click OK. The SDR Manager window displays SEL Viewer MenusField Replaceable Unit FRU Manager Add-InWindow Exiting the SSUSetting Up the Server Main EMP Window Phonebook EMP Requirements and ConfigurationsEmergency Management Port How the EMP WorksHow the EMP Works TData Record SDR table After OS boots Server Powered OffConsole in Redirect State C-4Emergency Management PortOperating Systems EMP Requirements and ConfigurationsSetting Up the Server for the EMP System Management SubmenuConsole Redirection Submenu Main EMP Window ToolbarStatus Bar Server Control Operations EMP Console Main MenuFile ConnectTselection is Dial-up Power ON - powers on the server Power On/OffReset Reset DialogEmergency Management Port C-11 Operation PhonebookSEL Viewer Management Plug-insSEL Viewer Menu Options FileTConnect View SDR ViewerSDR Viewer Menu Options FRU ViewerView FRU Viewer Menu OptionsWhen to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility FRU and SDR Load UtilityView Command Line Format What You Need to DoHow You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility Parsing the Command Line Displaying Usage InformationC-18Emergency Management Port Using Specified CFG File Displaying a Given AreaExample Prompting for Product Level FRU Information Configuration FileFiltering Records From the SDR File Updating the SDR Nonvolatile Storage AreaEmergency Management Port C-21 Cleaning Up and ExitingPage Glossary Glossary2 Glossary Glossary 4 Glossary Glossary 6 Glossary Glossary 8 Glossary Glossary 10 Glossary Equipment Log Equipment LogEquipment Log Date Installed2 Equipment Log Manufacturer NameIndex Index-2 Index-3 Page Page 456-00008-003