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ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

This User's Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the modular server.

This User's Guide also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise during setup or operation of the modular server.

Keep this manual for future use.

The following describes how to proceed with this User's Guide.

How to Use This User's Guide

To aid you in finding information quickly, this User's Guide contains the following information:

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Modular Server

includes information that needs attention to use the modular server. Make sure to read this chapter before setting up and using the modular server. It also includes requirements and advisory information for transfer and disposal of the modular server.

Chapter 2 General Description

includes information necessary to use the modular server, such as names and functions of its components.

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Modular Server

tells you how to setup the modular server, make cable connections, and power on your system.

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Modular Server

tells you how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the BIOS Setup Utility.

Chapter 5 Installing and Using Utilities

describes how to install the utilities for the modular server. It also includes a description on using the attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD.

Chapter 6 Maintenance

provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the modular server.

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

contains helpful information for solving problems that might occur with your system.

Chapter 8 Upgrading Your Modular Server

provides you with instructions for upgrading your system with an optional memory and hard disk drives.

Appendix A Specification

provides specifications for your modular server.

Appendix B Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive

describes how to install the management software of EXPRESSBUILDER to the client computer without the DVD drive.