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  • Page 1 Server MT2200 ``````````````() U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 3 Server MT2200 ``````````````() U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 4 DFARS 252.227-7013 (Oct. 1988); or if provided under a contract or subcontract with NASA or a civilian agency of the Government, to the restrictions set forth in such contract or subcontract. PB NEC Corporation, 1 Packard Bell Way, Sacramento, CA 95828 U.S.A.

  • Page 5: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury, follow all safety notices. The symbols shown are used in your documentation and on your equipment to indicate safety hazards. Warning: Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Improper handling of lithium batteries may result in an explosion.

  • Page 7: Care And Handling

    Care and Handling Use the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system. Protect the system from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the system warm (or cool) to room temperature before using it. Keep the system away from magnetic forces. Keep the system dry.
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  • Page 9 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Features Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Configuring Your System Chapter 5 Upgrades and Options Chapter 6 Problem Solving Appendix A Cabling Appendix B Memory Configurations Glossary Equipment Log...
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  • Page 11 C h a p t e r 1 Introduction Contents Organization ................1 Notational Conventions ............3...
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  • Page 13: Organization

    This guide tells you how to configure and upgrade your server. Its goal is to familiarize you with your server and the tasks necessary for system configuration and upgrading. Organization Chapter 1 Introduction Introduces you to the purpose and structure of this guide. Chapter 2 Features Gives you an overview of the server and...
  • Page 14 Appendix A System Cabling Includes cabling information for your system. Appendix B Memory Configurations Defines the allowable memory configurations for your system. Glossary Defines the standard acronyms and technical terms used in this manual. Equipment Log Provides you with a sample equipment log for documenting the system configuration and updates.

  • Page 15: Notational Conventions

    Notational Conventions The notational conventions listed below are used throughout this manual. A letter, number, symbol, or word in CAPs represents a key on your keyboard. For example, the instruction press F1 means press the key labeled F1 on your keyboard.
  • Page 16 Notice: Notice indicates the potential to damage equipment or data is present if the user does not take the necessary precautions recommended by the Notice. Note: Notes are used to identify or amplify a point to the reader. A Note may be used to emphasize a recommended sequence of steps.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    C h a p t e r 2 Features Contents Overview ................1 Expanding the Server as Needs Grow ........2 System Feature Summary ........... 3 Chassis Front Features and Controls ........4 Status LED Indicator Descriptions ........7 Resetting the System ............8 Chassis Rear Features and Controls.........

  • Page 19: Overview

    Overview The Server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Pentium® II chip set. The chip set incorporates a modular scaleable architecture that integrates a 64-bit bus interface with a primary and secondary Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus and an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus.

  • Page 20: Expanding The Server As Needs Grow

    Hardware monitors (temperature and voltage) and software monitors to indicate failures. Easy access to all parts for service. Expanding the Server as Needs Grow The typical minimum system configuration could include the following: System board with one Pentium  II microprocessor and 32 MB memory.

  • Page 21: System Feature Summary

    System board has three ISA slots, two PCI slots, and one shared PCI\ISA slot for add-in boards. The system board also has onboard external I/O (serial, parallel, video) interfaces. Chassis can hold 11 drives: 6 hot-swap bays for 3 ½-inch ultra wide SCSI-2 hard drives; three 5 ¼-inch half-height bays for removable media drives with a CD-ROM reader already installed in one bay;...

  • Page 22: Chassis Front Features And Controls

    Feature Description Three locations for removable Three externally accessible 5 ¼-inch half-height bays are media drives available for diskette, CD-ROM, and/or tape drives. Power supply One or two 330 Watt autoranging power supplies are easily removed/installed for service. In a two-supply system, the second supply is redundant.
  • Page 23 Figure 2-1. Front Chassis Features And Controls Key lock Secures both front external doors. Load/eject button, CD-ROM Press to load CD and eject CD. reader Activity light, CD-ROM reader When lit, drive is in use. Ejector button, 3 ½-inch Press to eject diskette. diskette drive Activity light, 3 ½-inch diskette When lit, drive is in use.
  • Page 24 Reset switch (concave button) Press to cause a hard reset to the system; the power- on self test (POST) will run. Power-on LED, green When green, power is present in system (+5 and +12 VDC). When off, power is turned off or power source is disrupted.

  • Page 25: Status Led Indicator Descriptions

    Status LED Indicator Descriptions Table 2-1 lists the system status LED indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Table 2-2 lists the disk drive status LED panel indicators along with a description of each LED indicator. Table 2-1. System Status LED Indicators Status Description Response...

  • Page 26: Resetting The System

    Table 2-3. System Status Abnormal Conditions LED (Amber) Conditions System Status Unit fan alarm Memory multi-bit error CPU bus error Thermal sensor (from SCSI distribution board) Temperature Voltage CPU thermal trip Chassis intrusion (front cover) PCI bus parity error PCI System Error CPU internal error Watchdog timer timeout IOCHK...

  • Page 27: Chassis Rear Features And Controls

    Chassis Rear Features and Controls Figure 2-2 shows the server rear chassis features and controls. Figure 2-2. Rear Chassis Features And Controls AC input power One at the top of the power supply cage that supplies AC connector power for all the power supplies. Power supplies (two Possible configurations, installed from left most bay: shown)

  • Page 28: Chapter

    2-10 Security padlock loops One on each side at the top rear of the chassis, one on the power supply cage, and one on each power supply module. Keyboard PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector. Mouse PS/2-compatible 6-pin mini-DIN connector. — Reserved COM2 COM2 serial port 9-pin connector.

  • Page 29: Power Supply Status Lamp Descriptions

    2-11 Power Supply Status Lamp Descriptions Table 2-4 lists the power supply status lamps. Table 2-4. Power Supply Status Status Description Response DC Power Power is Off None required (normal) Green Power is On None required (normal) Alarm No alarm None required (normal) Power failure Replace power supply...

  • Page 30: System Board Features

    2-12 System Board Features Figure 2-3 shows the major components on the system board, while the following summarizes the board features. Board set summary Feature description Multiple processor Two processor sockets; up to two Pentium II microprocessors on support the system board. Upgradable memory Four DIMM sockets on the system board, supporting up to 512 MB memory using 128 MB DIMMs.
  • Page 31 2-13 Figure 2-3. System Board Connector and Component Locations ISA expansion slots Front panel connector BIOS Diskette connector PCI expansion slots CPU 2 (optional) RAID connector (reserved) Voltage Module 2 (optional) Optional Video DRAM sockets (2) Voltage Module 1 I/O riser board connector CPU 1 Configuration jumpers Speaker connector...

  • Page 32: Processor

    2-14 Processor The system can include one or two Pentium II processors mounted on the system board. The board also contains voltage regulators (Figure 2-3, O and P) to power each processor. The primary Pentium II processor plugs into a socket on the this board (Figure 2-3, Q). This processor features a 512 KB cache.

  • Page 33: Real-Time Clock/Calendar

    2-15 The system board also contains three PCI bus I/O expansion slots (Figure 2-3, C). The PCI architecture supports 32-bit memory addressing and 32-bit data transfers. One of these slots shares a common chassis I/O expansion slot with one of the ISA slots; if you use this slot as a PCI slot, you cannot use it as an ISA slot.

  • Page 34: Ide Controller

    2-16 Displays of up to 16M colors at 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions, 64K colors at 1024x768 resolutions and 256 colors at 1280x1024 resolutions. Note: SVGA drivers may be required to use the high- performance video modes. IDE Controller The system includes an IDE interface controller on the system board (Figure 2-3, I) supporting a master and slave device.

  • Page 35: External Device Connectors

    2-17 External Device Connectors The I/O panel provides connectors for a PS/2 compatible mouse and a keyboard, connectors for VGA monitor, 2 serial port connectors, and a parallel port connector. It also provides a narrow SCSI external connector. Keyboard and Mouse The keyboard/mouse controller is PS/2™-compatible.

  • Page 36: Scsi Drive Hot-Swap Backplane

    2-18 Figure 2-4. SCSI-2 Hard Drive Bays Six bays for SCSI drives (EMI panel and exterior door shown open) SCSI Drive Hot-swap Backplane The SCSI backplane is an integral part of the chassis. The backplane provides control signals for six SCSI peripheral devices (address 0 through 5 in Figure 2-4).

  • Page 37: Removable Media Drive Bays

    2-19 Removable Media Drive Bays On the left side of the system above the diskette drive, three 5 1/4-inch half-height bays (see Figure 2-5) are designed for peripherals with removable media (diskette, CD-ROM, tape cartridge). Any two adjacent 5 1/4-inch bays can be converted to a single full-height bay.

  • Page 38: Power System

    2-20 Figure 2-5. Removable Media Drive Bays Factory-installed CD-ROM reader plus two bays for removable media drives. Factory-installed 3 1/2-inch diskette drive plus second bay for removable 3 1/2-inch drive. (Exterior door shown open) Power System The system may be configured with one or two 330 Watt power supplies.

  • Page 39: Server Security

    2-21 Power is drawn equally from all supplies present (one or two power supplies). A system with one power supply can be fully loaded (all drive bays and add-in board slots filled). In a high-access system with two power supplies, the second supply gives redundancy, because the load is redistributed if one supply fails.
  • Page 40 2-22 Figure 2-6. Mechanical Locks and Monitoring Right Left Front panel Key lock the short front panel door to prevent access to the key lock power and reset switches. This lock also secures the right-hand door. Location of The intrusion alarm switch is present on the SCSI drive bay internal door.

  • Page 41: Hot Swap Power

    2-23 Padlock loops Secure the side covers by using padlocks (not provided). The top cover cannot be removed until the side covers have been removed. – Environmental (Not shown in figure) The system contains sensors to monitor sensors temperature, voltage, and fan failure. Hot Swap Power Power supplies are hot-swappable and are easily removed and installed.

  • Page 42: Hot Swap Fan

    2-24 Figure 2-7. Power Supply Module Features A Power cage B Main power switch C LED: DC ON (Green) D LED: Alarm (Amber) E Power supply modules F Basic power slot (slot 1) G Redundant power slot (slot R) H Reserved for future use (slot 2) Hot Swap FAN The system has five hot swappable fan modules (six fans).
  • Page 43 2-25 Figure 2-8. The Front Fan Features CPU Front Fan Module (1 Fan) Fan LED Option Board Fan Module (2 Fans) Fan LED Features...
  • Page 44 2-26 Figure 2-9. The Rear Fan Features HDD Upper Fan Module (1 Fan) HDD Lower Fan Module (1 Fan) FAN LED FAN LED CPU Rear Fan Module (1 Fan) Features...
  • Page 45 C h a p t e r 3 Setup Contents Selecting a Site ............... 1 Unpacking the System ............. 2 Getting Familiar with the System ..........2 Server Security ............... 2 Making Connections ..............3 Connecting the Power Cords ............ 5 Powering On Your System ............

  • Page 47: Selecting A Site

    Selecting a Site The system operates reliably in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets. Note: For the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-15R outlets for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlets for 200-240 VAC. For other international sites, this means three-pronged power outlets applicable for the electrical code of the region.

  • Page 48: Unpacking The System

    Unpacking the System Caution: Your system weighs approximately 185 pounds (84 kg). To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system When you receive your system, inspect the shipping containers prior to unpacking. If the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if possible, photograph it for reference.

  • Page 49: Making Connections

    Making Connections Note: If your system normally operates without a video display or keyboard (for example, as a network server), you must install a video display and keyboard to configure the system. You may remove them after running the Resource Configuration Utility (RCU). For information on running the RCU, refer to Configuring Your System in Chapter 4 of this User’s Guide.
  • Page 50 Figure 3-1. Making Connections A. Keyboard, PS/2-compatible 6-pin connector B. Mouse, PS/2-compatible 6-pin connector C. Reserved, 9-pin connector D. COM2, serial port 9-pin connector E. COM1, serial port 9-pin connector F. External-SCSI, 50-pin high density connector G. VGA monitor, 15-pin connector H.

  • Page 51: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the input receptacle on the rear of the power supply cage. Plug the male end of the power cord into NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC.

  • Page 52: Powering On Your System

    Powering On Your System 1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and mouse (optional) have been connected, and the power cords are connected. 2. Power on the video display and any other external devices. 3. Press the push-button power on/off switch on the front panel.
  • Page 53 C h a p t e r 4 Configuring Your System Contents Configuring Your System ............1 Resource Configuration Utility (RCU) ........2 Using the RCU ..............3 RCU Command Line Parameters .......... 5 RCU Configuration Settings ..........6 ISA Board Configuration ............. 7 BIOS Setup Utility ..............
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  • Page 55: Configuring Your System

    Configuring Your System Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the Resource Configuration Utility (RCU) diskette. Also, several unique system parameters are configured using BIOS Setup which is stored in the system FLASH memory.

  • Page 56: Resource Configuration Utility (Rcu)

    Resource Configuration Utility (RCU) The Resource Configuration Utility is used to configure your system. The RCU can be used to configure the memory subsystem, peripheral device subsystems, and interface adapters. RCU recognizes ISA Plug-and-Play boards and PCI boards and displays their configuration. ISA (non-Plug and Play) adapter boards must be added to the RCU configuration to reserve the resources required by the ISA boards.

  • Page 57: Using The Rcu

    Using the RCU If you are adding a non-Plug and Play ISA option board, run the RCU before installing the board using procedures found in the Upgrades and Options chapter of this guide. If you are upgrading system memory, do so before running the RCU using procedures found in the Upgrades and Options chapter of this guide.
  • Page 58 Table 4-1. Resource Configuration Utility Main Menu MENU OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Learn about configuring Provides basic instructions on resource configuration and using the Help your computer program. Configure computer Lists automatically detected boards, and enables manually adding, moving and removing boards. Plug-and-Play boards don’t require configuration files.

  • Page 59: Rcu Command Line Parameters

    Table 4-2. Resource Configuration Utility Menu MENU OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Step 1. Important Resource Provides information on the Resource Configuration configuration program and how it differs from ISA board configuration. information. Step 2. Add or remove boards Lists automatically detected boards, and enables manually adding, moving and removing boards.

  • Page 60: Rcu Configuration Settings

    RCU Configuration Settings Table 4-3 shows the recommended RCU settings for a sample system and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to the settings. To display the configuration settings, select Step 3 under the Resource Configuration Utility Menu.

  • Page 61: Isa Board Configuration

    ISA Board Configuration If you want to add a non-Plug and Play ISA board to your system that is not included in a .cfg file, use the following procedures to define and add the option board. It is necessary to define an ISA board to prevent other boards in the system from using the same IRQ levels, DMA channels, I/O port addresses, or memory addresses, that your ISA board uses.
  • Page 62 7. The Add a board without a .cfg file screen is displayed. Read through the information and press ENTER. The Add a board without a .cfg file screen reappears. When the screen reappears select Create .cfg file and press ENTER. 8.
  • Page 63 13. The Add screen is displayed. Select the slot in which you want to install the board and press ENTER. Note: If the board you add causes a conflict in the configuration, a Caution message is displayed. Press ENTER at the message. This leads you to the screens that allow you to resolve the conflict.

  • Page 64: Bios Setup Utility

    4-10 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility, like the RCU, is used to change system configuration parameters. This utility has some unique parameters and many parameters that are also configurable with the RCU. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run.

  • Page 65: Bios Setup Configuration Settings

    4-11 To display a submenu, position the cursor on a selection that has a submenu and press ENTER. Selections with submenus are preceded by an arrow. Refer to the following table for information on the keys you use with Setup. These keys are also listed at the bottom of the Setup menu.
  • Page 66 4-12 Table 4-5. BIOS Setup Configurations MENU PARAMETER NAME NORMAL SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION MAIN MENU System Time Current Time Enter current time (hour, minutes, seconds on 24 hour clock). System Date Current Date Enter current date. Language English Use +/- to change values;...
  • Page 67 4-13 Table 4-5. BIOS Setup Configurations (Continued) MAIN MENU PARAMETER NAME NORMAL SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION Memory Shadow Press ENTER for menu. System Shadow Enabled Video Shadow Enabled *Regions with Legacy Expansion ROMs Boot Sequence A: then C: Press ENTER for menu.
  • Page 68 4-14 Table 4-5. BIOS Setup Configurations (Continued) MENU PARAMETER NAME DEFAULT SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION DIMM J20 - Row #1 Status Normal Row #2 Status None DIMM J19 - Row #3 Status None Row #4 Status None DIMM J18 - Row #5 Status None Row #6 Status None...
  • Page 69 4-15 Table 4-5. BIOS Setup Configurations (Continued) MENU PARAMETER NAME DEFAULT SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION Plug & Play O/S Reset Configuration Data Pentium II BIOS Update Enabled SECURITY MENU Supervisor Password is: Disabled User Password is: Disabled *Set Supervisor Password Press ENTER.

  • Page 70: Exiting Bios Setup

    4-16 Exiting BIOS Setup To exit Setup, select Exit from the menu bar to display the Exit Setup menu. The following table describes the options on this menu. Note that ESC does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit this menu.
  • Page 71 4-17 2. Insert the Utilities diskette into floppy disk drive A. At the C:\prompt type: SYS A: Press ENTER. MS-DOS system files are copied onto the diskette. Your Utilities diskette is now bootable. 3. Reboot the system with the Utilities diskette in Drive A.

  • Page 72: Viewing The Event Log

    4-18 Viewing the Event Log The system Event Log Utility displays information on the events stored in the system log area. The information stored includes the name of the event, the date and time the event occurred and data pertinent to the event.

  • Page 73: Scsiselect Utility

    4-19 To select an option from the System Event Log Utility screen, use to highlight the item and press ENTER. To exit the menu item, press ESC. SCSISelect Utility Your system board includes 2 integrated SCSI host controllers used to manage SCSI devices in your system. The AIC7880 wide SCSI controller provides support for four internally mounted ultra/wide hard disk drives.

  • Page 74: Using The Scsiselect Utility

    4-20 Using the SCSISelect Utility To run the SCSISelect Utility, perform the following procedure: 1. Insert the bootable Utilities diskette into floppy disk drive A. 2. Power-on the system. The system boots up. 3. The MS-DOS Startup Menu displays. See Table 4-6. 4.

  • Page 75: Scsiselect Configuration Settings

    4-21 SCSISelect Configuration Settings The following keys are active for all SCSISelect screens: ACTION Arrows Up and down arrows move from one parameter to another within a screen. ENTER Displays options for a configurable parameter. Selects an option. Moves back to previous screen or parameter or EXIT if at the Main menu.

  • Page 76: Exiting Scsiselect

    4-22 Table 4-7. SCSISelect Setup Configurations (Continued) RECOMMENDED SETTING YOUR OR DISPLAY ONLY CONFIGURATION OPTION Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives >1 Enabled GByte Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility Enabled Reserves BIOS Space) Support Removable Disks Boot Only 1, 2 Under BIOS as Fixed Disks Display <Ctrl-A>...

  • Page 77: Configuring The Optional Raid Controller

    4-23 Configuring the Optional RAID Controller One of the options available for your system is the single channel DAC960 Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices (RAID) Controller board, which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with the RAID controller, the system is pre-configured at the factory.

  • Page 78: Configuring I/O Riser Board Function Select Switches

    4-24 The DACCF utility is included with the RAID controller. The DAC960 RAID controller supports various versions of RAID technology (referred to as RAID levels). To use any RAID level, you must configure the RAID controller using the DACCF configuration utility prior to installing your Network Operating System.
  • Page 79 4-25 The function select DIP switches configure the modes of your server. Figure 4-1 shows the DIP switches that consist of a block of four switches, accessible on the I/O panel that is located on the I/O riser board at the rear of the chassis.
  • Page 80 4-26 Table 4-9 Function Select Switch Settings Switch Signal Settings Function RESERVED Off (factory setting) Reserved for future use. RSTMASK Reserved for future use. On (factory setting) ACLINK Off (factory setting) Sets server for use with a local power source. Sets server for use with an optional uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit and disables the Power button on the front of the...

  • Page 81: Configuring System Board Jumpers

    4-27 Configuring System Board Jumpers Before You Begin Only a qualified technical person should perform the procedures in this section. Notice: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the system board. Modify the system board only at an ESD workstation. Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground.
  • Page 82 4-28 Figure 4-2. System Board Jumpers Model Type Model Type CPU 2 Model Type CPU 1 Reserved HD Activity J612 Model Type Reserved Reserved FLASH Code Reserved Reserved CPU Speed CPU Speed Model Type CPU Speed Reserved Password Clear CPU Speed CMOS Clear CPU Speed Model Type...
  • Page 83 4-29 Table 4-10. System Board Jumper Configurations Jumper Description Option Setting Factory Your Default Setting Reserved Required on factory default. FLASH Code FLASH reprogramming BIOS not write protected; FLASH update power protection BIOS write protected; no FLASH update Reserved Required on factory default. CPU Speed Used with jumpers at Refer to Table 4-11 to set CPU speed.
  • Page 84 4-30 Table 4-10. System Board Jumper Configurations (continued) Jumper Description Option Setting Factory Your Default Setting Model Type Required on factory default. Used with jumpers at J4B, J25, J27, J29, J51, J52, J53 and J54 to set server model type Model Type Required on factory default.

  • Page 85: Moving System Board Jumpers

    4-31 Table 4-11. CPU Speed Jumper Configurations (continued) CPU SPEED Jumper Settings 333/66 MHz Moving System Board Jumpers Caution: Before doing the procedures in this section, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before moving the jumpers can result in personal injury and equipment damage Notice: Observe static precautions.

  • Page 86: Updating The Bios

    4-32 Updating the BIOS To update the system BIOS: Note: This procedure clears the event log contents. If you want to save the event log contents, run the Event Log Reader Utility. 1. Using the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, create the BIOS FLASH diskette. 2.

  • Page 87: Resetting The Cmos Nvram

    4-33 Resetting the CMOS NVRAM To reset the CMOS NVRAM: 1. Power off the system and remove the panels as described in the Upgrades and Options chapter. 2. Move the CMOS Clear jumper J1B to pins 2-3 (see Figure 4-2). 3.
  • Page 88 4-34 Configuring Your System...
  • Page 89 C h a p t e r 5 Upgrades and Options Contents Precautions ................1 Preparing Your System for Upgrade.......... 3 Equipment Log ..............3 Removing a Side Panel............4 Installing a Side Panel ............5 Removing the Top Cover ............ 6 Installing the Top Cover............
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  • Page 91: Precautions

    Precautions The following warnings and cautions apply throughout this chapter. Only a technically qualified person should integrate and configure the system. The only procedure that can safely be done with the system power on is installing (or hot-swapping) an SCA drive/carrier assembly in one of the SCSI hot-swap drive bays or hot-swapping a failed fan module or power supply.
  • Page 92 Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection. ESD can damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. This system can withstand normal levels of environmental ESD while you are hot-swapping SCSI hard drives or hot-swapping a failed fan module or power supply. However, we recommend that you do all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation.

  • Page 93: Preparing Your System For Upgrade

    Preparing Your System for Upgrade Depending on the upgrade, you will need one or more of the following tools: Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) Flat-head screwdriver Small needle nose pliers Pen or pencil Utility knife ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended) IC removal tool.

  • Page 94: Removing A Side Panel

    Removing a Side Panel To install boards in your system, you must remove the external side panel. Caution: For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system with the side panels removed. Always replace the panels before powering on the system Caution: Do not damage or bend the EMI fingers that are located along the top of the chassis on its two sides, as you remove and install the side panels, or your...

  • Page 95: Installing A Side Panel

    Figure 5-1. System Side Panel System side panel A Padlock at back edge (if installed) B Retaining screws (two at back) External side panel over the board area is shown; procedure is the same for both side panels. POWER STATUS DISK Installing a Side Panel 1.

  • Page 96: Removing The Top Cover

    7. To prevent unauthorized access inside the system, insert and lock a padlock through the loop at the back (one at each side). Note: If your system is already set up, plug the system back in, reconnect the peripherals, and power on the peripherals and system.
  • Page 97 4. At the back, remove two retaining screws from the top cover (see Figure 5-2). 5. Avoid bending the EMI fingers as you slide the cover back very slightly (to about a 1/2-inch or less.) Then pick the cover straight up from the chassis. Figure 5-2.

  • Page 98: Installing The Top Cover

    Installing the Top Cover 1. Before replacing the top cover, make sure no tools or loose parts have been left inside the system chassis. 2. Make sure all option boards are firmly seated in their respective slots and that all interior cables are properly connected.

  • Page 99: Installing Video Memory

    Installing Video Memory The base system includes two 512K video memory DRAM chips and two sockets on the system board. If you add two additional 512K video memory DRAMs into the sockets shown in Figure 5-3, the base video memory size is increased from 1 MB to 2 MB.

  • Page 100: Replacing The Non-Volatile Memory

    5-10 Replacing the Non-Volatile Memory You may need to replace the non-volatile memory because of its internal integral lithium battery life span. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved devices. Its located on your system board as shown in Figure 5-4. Notice the dot on the chip.

  • Page 101: Replacing The Real-Time Clock Battery

    5-11 1. Power off the system and remove the side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Using a IC removal tool or a small pointed tool, gently pry up each end of the non-volatile memory and pull it straight up out of its socket (Figure 5-4). 3.
  • Page 102 5-12 Figure 5-5. Real-Time Clock Location 1. Power off the system and remove the side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Using your finger nail or a small pointed tool, gently push down the top of the battery and pry up the battery out of its socket.

  • Page 103: Pentium Ii Processor

    5-13 Pentium II Processor The following subsections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring the processor in your system. Topics covered include: Adding a Pentium II processor Removing a Pentium II processor. Notice: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components; place them on an antistatic surface. Modify the system board using an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground.
  • Page 104 5-14 Figure 5-6. Optional Pentium II Processor Socket for Voltage Module 2 Socket for CPU 2 The processor upgrade kit contains a voltage module, processor module, and heat sink with two heat sink clips. The heat sink has a heat transfer pad on the bottom.

  • Page 105: Removing A Processor

    5-15 2. Remove the terminator card from the CPU 2 socket. 3. Position the heat sink on the processor module and insert the heat sink clips that secure the heat sink to the processor. 4. The processor module is keyed so it can only be inserted one way.

  • Page 106: Dimms

    5-16 4. Install a terminator card into the CPU 2 socket. 5. Remove the CPU 2 voltage module. 6. Move the CPU 2 jumper J50 from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3 (Figure 4-1). 7. Replace the side panel and turn on the system. DIMMs The system board contains four DIMM sockets labeled J17 through J20 (Figure 5-7).
  • Page 107 5-17 Figure 5-7. Inserting Memory DIMMs Upgrades and Options...

  • Page 108: Installing Dimms

    5-18 Installing DIMMs When properly installed, the DIMM module is oriented at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the system board. 1. Power off the system and remove the side panel as described earlier in this chapter. Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

  • Page 109: Removing Dimms

    5-19 Removing DIMMs Notice: Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Hold DIMMs only by their edges. Place them on an antiststic surface; do not side them across any surface. Appying too much pressure can break the retaining clips or damage the socket slot.

  • Page 110: Installation Considerations

    5-20 Figure 5-8. PCI and ISA Slot Locations Option board connectors on system board A System board B Connectors for PCI option boards C Connectors for shared PCI/ISA option board slot D Connectors for ISA option boards E Internal SCSI termination resistors Installation Considerations Newer adapters, designed for Plug-and-Play systems,...

  • Page 111: Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations

    5-21 Consider the following points when installing option boards: ISA bus priority is slot J3 - J6, slot J3 having the highest priority. ISA slot J3 is the bottom option board slot on the system board. See Figure 5-8 for ISA slot numbers.
  • Page 112 5-22 Table 5-1. Option Board Hardware Configurations MEMORY OPTION OPTION BOARD ADDRESS ADDRESS SLOT SMC 8432BTA (1st) Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS PCI Slot J9 SMC 8432BTA (2nd) Set by BIOS Set by BIOS Set by BIOS PCI Slot J10 SMC 9332BDT (1st) Set by BIOS...

  • Page 113: Installing An Option Board

    5-23 Installing an Option Board Note: Before installing an ISA non-plug and play option board run the RCU and configure the resources required by the option board. 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel (as viewed from front) as described earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 114 5-24 4. Remove the option board from its protective wrapper, holding the board only by the edges. Do not touch the board components or the gold connectors. 5. Record the option board serial number in the equipment log. 6. Set any board jumpers or switches as described in the documentation that comes with the option board.
  • Page 115 5-25 Figure 5-10. Installing an Option Board Option board installation A Expansion slot screw B Add-in board Upgrades and Options...

  • Page 116: Removing An Option Board

    5-26 Removing an Option Board Note: Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to assure proper cooling of the system components. 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel (as viewed from front) as described earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 117: Power Supply Module

    5-27 Power Supply Module The following sections provide procedures for removing and installing a power supply module. Removing a Power Supply Module If the amber LED on a power supply module is illuminated, the power supply module can be hot swapped.

  • Page 118: Installing A Power Supply Module

    5-28 Installing a Power Supply Module The power supply modules are described in the Hot Swap Power section of the Features chapter of this guide. To install a power supply module, perform the following steps (see Figure 2-7). 1. Before installing the power supply module pull the release-handle down.

  • Page 119: Installing Or Swapping A Disk Drive In A Hot-Swap Bay

    5-29 Installing or Swapping a Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay This procedure describes installing a new drive in or swapping out a faulty drive from one of the six hot-swap drive bays. The 3 1/2-inch SCSI drives must use the industry standard 80-pin Single Connector Attachment (SCA) connector.

  • Page 120: Installing Or Swapping A Hard Drive

    5-30 Notice: When the SCSI drive fault LED indicates a drive fault (steady yellow light), you can remove the drive and swap in a replacement at any time when the drive is not being accessed, without needing to power down the system. However, drive manufacturers caution against moving a drive that is still spinning because of possible damage to the drive.
  • Page 121 5-31 Figure 5-12. Disk Drive in Hot-swap Bay 7. Pull the faulty drive out of the bay far enough to disengage the drive connector from the backplane. Wait 30 seconds until the drive spins down, then remove the drive from the drive bay. Notice: Observe static precautions.
  • Page 122 5-32 11. Slide the drive into the carrier with its SCA connector facing toward the front of the carrier (open end) if swapping drives (reuse the carrier from the faulty drive). 12. While holding the drive in the carrier with your left hand, align the drive’s screw holes with the carrier’s screw holes and insert the four screws of appropriate size and length (see Figure 5-13).

  • Page 123: Removable Media Devices And Diskette Drives

    5-33 Removable Media Devices and Diskette Drives An IDE CD-ROM reader is always mounted in bay A. Other IDE or SCSI optional removable media devices can be installed in peripheral bays B and C. Optional devices should be installed in the first available bay from the top (bay A).
  • Page 124 5-34 Figure 5-14. Removable Media and Diskette Device Bays Removable Media and Diskette Device Bays A CD-ROM reader B 5 1/4-inch expansion bay C 5 1/4-inch expansion bay D 1.44 MB diskette E 3 1/2-inch expansion bay Bay A IDE CD-ROM (master device) (always installed) BAY B IDE Tape (slave device) 1st SCSI Tape (SCSI address 2) Device must have the internal SCSI...

  • Page 125: Installing A 5 1/4-Inch Device Or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive

    5-35 Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive Caution: CD-ROM devices contain a laser system and are classified as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTS. In case of any trouble with a CD-ROM, please contact your nearest service representative. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
  • Page 126 5-36 Figure 5-15. Removing Front Plastic Cover Removing front plastic cover from media and diskette drive bays A Thumbscrew that secures the front plastic cover to the front of the chassis B Four snap-in tabs that secure the front plastic cover to the top and middle of the chassis POWER...
  • Page 127 5-37 Figure 5-16. Removing Blank Panel Tray POWER RESET POWER STATUS DISK Figure 5-17. Removing Side Rails Removing side rails from blank panel tray A Screws B Side rails C Blank panel tray Upgrades and Options...
  • Page 128 5-38 11. Remove the device from its protective wrapper and place it on an antistatic surface. Record the drive model and serial number in the equipment log. 12. Set any device jumpers or switches on the device. See the documentation that came with the device. Notice: When using SCSI optional devices, the SCSI termination resistors must be installed in the last SCSI device of the daisy chain cabling.
  • Page 129 5-39 Figure 5-19. Engaging the Device Side Rails to the Bay Guide Rails 15. Push the drive into the bay until the screw holes of the side rails are directly in front of the chassis screw holes and secure with the screws previously removed (see Figure 5-18, C).
  • Page 130 5-40 Figure 5-20. Installing Device Cables A Signal cable B Power cable REAR VIEW 17. Connect the ribbon data cable (Figure 5-20) to the device; the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way. Note: If you are installing a SCSI device, be certain to use the 50-pin internal SCSI data cable.

  • Page 131: Removing A 5 1/4-Inch Device Or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive

    5-41 Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel (as viewed from front) as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Remove the front plastic cover, refer to Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive as described earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 132 5-42 Figure 5-21. Adding Blank Panel Tray Installing blank panel tray POWER A Blank panel tray RESET B Two screws that secure the blank panel tray POWER STATUS DISK 14. Power on the system and remove the drive serial number from the equipment log. It may be necessary to run the RCU as described in the Configuring Your System chapter.

  • Page 133: Swapping Out A Fan Module

    5-43 Swapping Out a Fan Module This procedure describes swapping out a faulty fan module from one of the five hot-swap fan bays. The system has five hot swappable fan modules housing a total of six fans (two fans in one module). The failed fan module can be easily removed or replaced without turning power off.
  • Page 134 5-44 Figure 5-22. Removing the Front Fan modules Upgrades and Options...
  • Page 135 5-45 Figure 5-23. Removing the Rear Fan modules 5. Grasp the fan module’s two thumb screws and pull the fan module out of the chassis. 6. Remove the new fan module from its shipping container. 7. Slide the new fan module into the fan bay until it docks with its connector.
  • Page 136 5-46 Upgrades and Options...
  • Page 137 C h a p t e r 6 Problem Solving Contents Resetting the System............... 1 Troubleshooting Checklists ............2 Initial System Startup ............2 Running New Application Software ........4 After System Has Been Running Correctly ......5 Additional Troubleshooting Procedures ........6 Error Checking ..............
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  • Page 139: Resetting The System

    This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that may occur during system installation or while using your system. The first section of this chapter tells you how to reset your system in the event of problems. The next few sections provide troubleshooting checklists and procedural steps that help you isolate specific system problems.

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting Checklists

    Troubleshooting Checklists The following subsections provide troubleshooting checklists for problems that occur at initial system startup, when you run new application software, and after the system hardware and software have been running correctly. Initial System Startup Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by incorrect installation or configuration.
  • Page 141 Are all DIMMs fully seated and installed correctly? Refer to the Upgrades and Options chapter for installation instructions. Are all option boards and disk drives installed correctly? Refer to the Upgrades and Options chapter. If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or defined? Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system documentation.

  • Page 142: Running New Application Software

    Running New Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly. If you have problems while running new application software, check the following: Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? Refer to the software documentation.

  • Page 143: After System Has Been Running Correctly

    After System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often indicate equipment failure. However, many situations that are easy to correct can also cause such problems. If you have problems after the system has been running correctly, check the following: If you are running the software from a floppy disk, try a new copy of the software.

  • Page 144: Additional Troubleshooting Procedures

    Additional Troubleshooting Procedures This section provides a more detailed approach to diagnostic testing and identification of a problem and locating its source. Error Checking Each time you turn on the system, the POST runs automatically and checks the system board, CPU module, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.
  • Page 145 Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing To prepare the system for diagnostic testing, perform the following: Notice: Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and any external peripheral devices. Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/or the peripheral devices.
  • Page 146 Monitoring POST while it is running Each time you turn on the system, the power-on self- test (POST) runs automatically and checks the system board, CPU, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access and test.
  • Page 147 The BIOS indicates errors by writing an error code to the PS/2-standard logging area in the Extended BIOS Data Area, and by displaying a message on the screen, which is sometimes preceded by the POST Error Code. The error code will also be logged to the Event Logging area.

  • Page 148: Specific Problems And Corrective Actions

    6-10 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems: Power LED does not light System cooling fans do not rotate No characters appear on screen Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect No beep or incorrect beep pattern Floppy disk drive access LED does not light Hard disk drive access LED does not light...
  • Page 149 6-11 System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Note: The system has five hot-swap cooling fan modules. In addition, their are two cooling fans that are an integral part of each power supply. There are no serviceable components inside the power supply. If the power supply is opened, the manufacturer's warranty is voided.

  • Page 150: No Characters Appear On Screen

    6-12 No Characters Appear On Screen Check the following: Is the riser card fully seated in the system board connector? The riser card is the small card that the mouse and keyboard plug into. Is the keyboard working? Is the video display plugged in and turned on? Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted? Are the video display switch settings correct?

  • Page 151: Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect

    6-13 Characters are Distorted or Incorrect Check the following: Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video display? Refer to the documentation supplied with your video display. Are the video display signal and power cables properly installed? If the problem persists, the video display may be faulty or it may be the incorrect type.

  • Page 152: Floppy Disk Drive Activity Led Does Not Light

    6-14 Floppy Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light Check the following: Are the floppy disk drive power and signal cables properly installed? Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the floppy disk drive set correctly? Is the floppy disk drive properly configured in Setup? If you are using the onboard floppy disk controller, use Setup or the RCU to make sure that Onboard Floppy is...

  • Page 153: Hard Disk Drive Activity Led Does Not Light

    6-15 Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light If you have installed one or more hard disk drives in your system, check the following: Is the optional disk controller board fully seated in the system board connector? Is the disk drive seated properly? Are the jumpers on the system board set correctly? Is the hard disk controller properly configured in the RCU?

  • Page 154: Problems With Application Software

    6-16 Problems with Application Software If you have problems with application software, perform the following: Verify that the software is properly configured for the system. Refer to the software installation and operation documentation for instructions on setting up and using the software. Verify a different copy of the software to see if the problem is with the copy you are using.

  • Page 155: Bios User's Information

    6-17 BIOS User’s Information This section describes the various screen messages and beep codes of the system BIOS. The BIOS indicates errors by writing an error code to the PS/2-standard logging area in the Extended BIOS Data Area, and by displaying a message on the screen, which is sometimes preceded by the POST Error Code.
  • Page 156 6-18 Table 6-2. BIOS Messages MESSAGE DESCRIPTION nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. Diskette drive A error Diskette Drive is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper Diskette drive B error diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is correctly attached.
  • Page 157 6-19 Table 6-2. BIOS Messages (Continued) MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup Displayed after any recoverable error message. Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off Press <F2> to enter SETUP in Setup. Previous POST did not successfully complete. POST loads Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used default values and offers to run Setup.

  • Page 158: Messages And Beep Codes

    6-20 Messages and Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, BIOS displays a message on the video display screen and causes the speaker to beep twice as the message appears. BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails or if an external ROM module does not checksum to zero.
  • Page 159 6-21 Table 6-3. POST Tests Code Beeps POST Routine Description 1-1-1-3 Verify Real Mode 1-1-2-1 Get CPU type 1-1-2-3 Initialize system hardware 1-1-3-1 Initialize chipset registers with initial POST values 1-1-3-2 Set in POST flag 1-1-3-3 Initialize CPU registers 1-1-4-1 Initialize cache to initial POST values 1-1-4-3 Initialize I/O...
  • Page 160 6-22 Table 6-3. POST Tests (continued) Code Beeps POST Routine Description 2-1-1-1 Set Initial CPU speed 1-1-1-3 Initialize interrupt vectors 2-1-2-1 Initialize BIOS interrupts 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 2-1-2-4 Initialize manager for PCI Option ROMs 2-1-3-1 Check video configuration against CMOS 2-1-3-2 Initialize PCI bus and devices 2-1-3-3...
  • Page 161 6-23 Table 6-3. POST Tests (continued) Code Beeps POST Routine Description 3-1-3-1 Initialize BIOS Data Area 3-1-3-3 Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area 3-1-4-1 Initialize floppy controller 3-2-1-1 Initialize hard disk drives 3-2-1-2 Initialize local-bus hard-disk controller 3-2-1-3 Jump to UserPatch2 3-2-2-1 Disable A20 address line 3-2-2-3...

  • Page 162: System And Disk Status Led User's Information

    6-24 Table 6-3. POST Tests (continued) Code Beeps POST Routine Description The following are for boot block in FLASH ROM 4-3-1-3 Initialize the chipset 4-3-1-4 Initialize refresh counter 4-3-2-1 Check for Forced Flash 4-3-2-2 Check HW status of ROM 4-3-2-3 BIOS ROM is OK 4-3-2-4 Do a complete RAM test...
  • Page 163 6-25 Table 6-4. System Status LED Indicators Status Description Response Power Status Power OFF None required (normal) Green Power ON None required (normal) Amber System power supply failure Replace failed power supply module. System Status Power OFF None required (normal) Green No alarms None required (normal)
  • Page 164 6-26 Table 6-6. System Status Abnormal Conditions LED (Amber) Conditions System Status Unit fan alarm Memory multi-bit error CPU bus error Thermal sensor (from SCSI distribution board) Temperature Voltage CPU thermal trip Chassis intrusion (front cover) PCI bus parity error PCI System Error CPU internal error Watchdog timer timeout...
  • Page 165 A p p e n d i x A System Cabling Contents Before You Begin ..............1 Static Precautions ..............1 Standard Configuration ............2 RAID Configuration..............5...
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  • Page 167: Before You Begin

    This appendix contains information and procedures on cabling configurations used in your system. The configurations include: Standard Optional RAID controller. Before You Begin Warning: The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Before doing the procedures in this chapter, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis.

  • Page 168: Standard Configuration

    Standard Configuration Your system is cabled using the on-board IDE controller and the on-board Adaptec 7880 wide SCSI controller. The on-board IDE controller supports the internally mounted CD-ROM as its first (master) device and an optional internally mounted tape drive as its second (slave) device.

  • Page 169: System Cabling

    Figure A-1. Standard System Cable Configuration A. Device internal SCSI termination B. Optional narrow SCSI devices in upper resistors peripheral bays C. Narrow SCSI interface cable D. Narrow SCSI connector (50 pin) E. Internal SCSI termination resistors F. 3.5-inch diskette drive (not installed when optional internal narrow SCSI devices are used) G.
  • Page 170 Figure A-2. Standard SCSI Bus Cable Routing To HDD SCSI Distribution Panel POWER RESET POWER STATUS DISK Ultra Wide SCSI Cable (68-pins) Narrow SCSI Cable (50 pins) IDE Cable (40 pins) The onboard narrow SCSI controller also includes a connector located at the rear of the system for connecting optional external SCSI devices (Figure A- 1,D).

  • Page 171: Raid Configuration

    RAID Configuration One of the options available for your system is the single channel DAC960 Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices (RAID) Controller board, which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with the RAID controller, the system is pre-cabled at the factory (see Figure A-3).
  • Page 172 Figure A-3. RAID Cable Configuration A. Device internal SCSI termination B. Optional narrow SCSI devices in upper resistors peripheral bays C. Narrow SCSI interface cable D. Narrow SCSI connector (50 pin) E. Internal SCSI termination resistors F. 3.5-inch diskette drive (not installed when optional internal narrow SCSI devices are used) G.
  • Page 173 Figure A-4. Removing the Top Ultra Wide SCSI Cable Connector Figure A-5. Removing the Metal Cover A— Metal panel with four screws System Cabling...
  • Page 174 Figure A-6. Rerouting the Ultra Wide SCSI Cable 9. Route the cable up to the RAID controller and plug it into the channel 0 connector on the RAID controller board (see Figure A-3, S). Now that the controller is installed and cabled, you must configure your disk array before installing your network operating system.

  • Page 175: Memory Configurations

    A p p e n d i x B Memory Configurations Contents Memory DIMM Configurations........... 1...
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  • Page 177: Memory Dimm Configurations

    Memory DIMM Configurations The system board has four 168-pin DIMM sockets for a total of up to 512MB of system memory, using 128MB DIMMs. See Figure B-1. The sockets are arranged in a bank that supports a 64- bit wide data path with 8 parity bits. Timing requires 60 ns devices.
  • Page 178 A DIMM should be installed in the bottom (J20) socket. When installing additional DIMMs, start with the first empty socket above DIMMs already installed. When removing DIMMs, start with the first socket closest to the top edge of the system board. Table B-1 lists the distribution of DIMMs for memory configurations.
  • Page 179 Equipment Log Use this equipment log form to record pertinent information about your system. You will need some of this information to run the System Configuration Utility. Be sure to update the equipment log when you add options. Record the model and serial numbers of the system components, dates of component removal or replacement, and the name of the vendor from whom the component was purchased.
  • Page 180 rtyrtyrtyrtyry...
  • Page 181 Equipment Log Serial Number Date Component Manufacturer Name and Model (if available) Installed Server Baseboard 2nd CPU DIMMs Video Mem. DRAM Srvr. Monitor Mod. Diskette Drive A Diskette Drive B Tape Drive 1 Tape Drive 2 Tape Drive 3 CD-ROM Drive Hard Disk Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 Hard Disk Drive 3...
  • Page 182 Equipment Log (continued) Serial Number Date Component Manufacturer Name and Model (if available) Installed Monitor Keyboard Mouse External SCSI Peripherals Equipment Log...
  • Page 183 Glossary (Alternating Current) The type of current available in wall outlets. All computers must convert alternating current to direct current to operate. See also DC. A label, name, or number that identifies a location in computer address memory. (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) A standard ASCII number assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters and keyboard control code keys to enable the transfer of information...
  • Page 184 cache memory A very fast, limited portion of RAM set aside for temporary storage of data for direct access by the microprocessor. CD-ROM drive (Compact Disk ROM drive) A type of mass storage device that reads information from a compact disk. Centronics port An industry standard parallel port.
  • Page 185 (Dynamic RAM) See RAM. DRAM (Error Checking and Correction) A method of detecting and correcting errors. (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) A type of EEPROM memory device that stores password and configuration information. (Enhanced Graphics Adapter) A type of video display system that provides medium-resolution text and graphics on TTL monochrome, color, and enhanced color monitors.
  • Page 186 hard disk drive See disk drive. hardware The physical parts of your computer, including the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, cables, and circuit cards. (Integrated Circuit) An electronic device that contains miniaturized circuitry. The program that you use to change the configuration of some ISA (ISA Configuration desktop computers.
  • Page 187 (Megabyte) 1,048,576 bytes. See also byte. math coprocessor An IC that works with the microprocessor to speed up mathematical calculations. memory The circuitry in your computer that stores data and programs. See also EMS, extended memory, RAM, and ROM. microprocessor The integrated circuit that processes data and controls the basic functions of the computer.
  • Page 188 A type of microprocessor, with a built-in math coprocessor, cache Pentium memory, and memory and bus controllers, that processes and communicates 32 bits of data at a time. This microprocessor also contains power management capabilities. A device connected to and controlled by the computer, such as an peripheral external disk drive or a printer.
  • Page 189 Programs with specific functions, such as word processing, data software base management, communications, and operating system. (Static RAM) A temporary storage area for data and programs. This SRAM type of memory does not need to be refreshed, but it is lost when the computer is powered off.
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