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NEC MH4500 manual System Overview

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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 Removable Media Device Bays Memory Module Connector Power SuppliesSystem Cooling System Chassis 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 Peripheral Controller Video ControllerSerial Ports Parallel Port External Device Connectors System Security FeaturesSystem Board Management Controller BMC Mechanical Locks and Monitoring 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 Setup Menu Keys Using the Bios Setup UtilityKey Function in Setup Menu Menu Bar Selections Main Menu DisabledMain Menu 44 MB Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Keyboard Submenu Advanced MenuKeyboard Submenu Advanced Menu PCI Configuration Submenus PCI Device, Embedded Scsi Submenu0080h Device Configuration Submenu Device Configuration SubmenuPCI Devices Submenu Scsi a & B On 3F8 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu2F8 378 Security Menu Feature Choice Description Your SettingAdvanced Chipset Control Submenu Security Menu Normal System Board Jumpers Server Menu Server Menu+++ AT&FS0=1S14=0 System Management Submenu System Management Submenu Boot Device Priority Submenu Boot MenuBoot Menu Console Redirection Submenu Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting Boot Device Priority SubmenuHard Drive Submenu Hard Drive Submenu Running the Symbios Scsi Utility Using the Symbios Scsi UtilityExit Menu Exit Menu Symbios Scsi Utility Main Menu Changing the Adapter and Device ConfigurationsActive Keys Key Action 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 Moving System Board Jumpers Function Pins default in bold What it Does at System ResetSystem Board Jumper J6J1 Summary 10, Normal 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 Installing an Option Board Controller/Adapter Hardware ConfigurationsOption Board Hardware Configurations Memory Option Board 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 Error and Status Messages Bios User’s InformationBios Messages Message Description 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 Diskette Drive Data Cabling Power CablingScsi Cabling System Cabling A-3 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 Setup Utility B-11 Multiboot Add-in MBA WindowSystem Resource Usage System Resource Usage Window System Event Log SEL Window Password Administration PWA Window Sensor Data Record SDR Manager Add-In Window System Setup Utility B-13SEL Viewer Menus SDR Manager Menus Exiting the SSU Field Replaceable Unit FRU Manager Add-In WindowFRU Manager Menus Emergency Management Port How the EMP Works Emergency Management Port ConfigurationEmergency Management Port Management Console 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 Toolbar Main EMP WindowStatus Bar Emergency Management Port C-7 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 SEL Viewer Management Plug-insSEL Viewer Menu Options Emergency Management Port C-13 Connect View SDR Viewer SDR Viewer Menu Options FRU ViewerFRU Viewer Menu Options Emergency Management Port C-15 FRU and SDR Load Utility When to Run the Frusdr Load Utility Command Line Format Command Line FormatWhat You Need to Do How You Use the Frusdr Load Utility 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