Page 1 Dell PowerEdge 3250 (SR870BH2) Systems Product Guide Model Code: SVS...
Page 2 Intel, Pentium and Itanium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Dell and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions. See Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the Resource CD and/or at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/safecert.htm. Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie eine der Anweisungen ausführen.
Page 4 WARNING Overcurrent protection: The server is designed for an AC line voltage source with up to 20 amperes of overcurrent protection. If the power system for the equipment rack is installed on a branch circuit with more than 20 amperes of protection, you must provide supplemental protection for the server.
Page 5: Regulatory And Certification Information
Regulatory and Certification Information Product Regulatory Compliance The Server System SR870BH2 complies with the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations. Product Safety Compliance • UL60950 - CSA 950 (US/Canada) • GB4943 – CNCA (China) • EN 60 950 (European Union) •...
Page 6: Product Regulatory Compliance Markings
Product Regulatory Compliance Markings The Server System SR870BH2 may be marked with the following regulatory compliance markings. Regulatory Compliance Country Marking cULus Listing Marks USA/Canada CCC Mark China GS Mark Germany CE Mark Europe FCC Marking (Class A) EMC Marking (Class A) Canada VCCI Marking (Class A) Japan...
Page 7: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices FCC Verification Statement (USA) ® Intel Server System SR870BH2 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 8: Ices-003 (Canada)
ICES-003 (Canada) Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe Aprescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le Ministre Canadian des Communications. English translation of the notice above: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,”...
Page 9: Rrl (Korea)
RRL (Korea) Following is the RRL certification information for Korea. English translation of the notice above: 1. Type of Equipment (Model Name): SR870BH2 2. Certification No.: On RRL certificate. Obtain certificate from local Intel representative 3. Name of Certification Recipient: Intel Corporation 4.
Page 10: Conventions
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. CAUTION Cautions warn you about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data. NOTE Notes call attention to important information.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Information ................3 Regulatory and Certification Information ............5 Product Regulatory Compliance ..................... 5 Product Safety Compliance.................... 5 Product EMC Compliance ....................5 Product Regulatory Compliance Markings ..............6 Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices..................7 FCC Verification Statement (USA) ................. 7 ICES-003 (Canada)......................
Page 12 QLogic* GEM359* SCSI Hot-swap Controller.............. 47 Peripheral Board ........................48 Peripheral Board Functional Blocks ................48 Peripheral Interface ...................... 48 Server Management......................49 3 Configuration Software and Utilities ............50 Utilities / Drivers on Resource CD..................50 Running Software Utilities Directly from the Resource CD .......... 50 Power-on Sequence and Power-on Self-Test (POST)............
Page 13 Running from the System Partition..............88 Shut Down SMU Application ..................89 Server Management Configuration Task..............89 LAN Channel Configuration Sub-task............90 User Configuration Sub-task ................. 99 Platform Event Filtering (PEF) Sub-task............102 Serial/Modem Channel Configuration Sub-task .......... 110 Power Configuration Sub-task..............121 SEL Viewer ........................
Page 14 Hardware Setup................... 146 Configuration Using System Maintenance Utility (SMU) ......146 Serial Channel Configuration............... 146 Sample Setup for Terminal Mode..............147 User Configuration..................148 Security Information ....................149 Terminal Mode Commands ..................149 Input Restrictions..................149 Hex-ASCII Command Format ..................150 Text Command Format ....................
Page 15 Replacing a Processor ......................181 Removing a Power Pod....................181 Removing a Processor ....................182 Installing a Processor ....................183 Installing a Power Pod....................183 Adding or Replacing Memory DIMMs ................. 184 Removing DIMMs....................... 185 Installing DIMMs......................186 Replacing the Main Board....................187 Removing the Main Board..................
Page 16 SAL-A Module ..................... 214 SAL-B Module ..................... 216 SAL-F Module....................219 IA-32 Module ....................220 Recovery Port 80 Codes ................224 POST Error Codes and Messages ............225 POST Beep Codes..................... 227 Memory Test Failure ......................228 Recovery Beep Codes ....................228 Safety Warnings ....................
Page 17 Figures Figure 1. Server System Front....................23 Figure 2. Server System Front with Bezel Installed ..............25 Figure 3. Server System Front with Bezel Removed ..............25 Figure 4. Front Panel Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ............27 Figure 5. Peripheral Bay ......................27 Figure 6.
Page 18 Figure 30. User Configuration....................99 Figure 31. Edit User Configuration................... 100 Figure 32. Platform Event Filter Configuration................. 102 Figure 33. Event Filter Settings....................104 Figure 34. Edit Event Filter Settings ..................105 Figure 35. Alert Policy Configuration ..................107 Figure 36. Edit Alert Policy Entry ..................... 108 Figure 37.
Page 19 Figure 60. Removing the Thermal Blank ................. 179 Figure 61. Installing a Thermal Blank ..................180 Figure 62. Removing Power Pod and Processor ..............182 Figure 63. Installing a Processor and Power Pod..............183 Figure 64. Location of Memory DIMMS ................... 184 Figure 65.
Page 20 Tables Table 1. Physical Specifications .................. 23 Table 2. Feature Summary..................24 Table 3. SCSI Hard Drive LED Details ................ 28 Table 4. Boot Maintenance Menu Options ..............51 Table 5. EFI Shell Commands..................54 Table 6. Firmware Update Utility Command-line Options and Parameters ....57 Table 7.
Page 21 Table 29. Torque Settings ................... 165 Table 30. SCSI Drive Status LED Descriptions............168 Table 31. Power Supply LEDs..................172 Table 32. PCI Slot Information ..................176 Table 33. Cable and Connector Descriptions.............. 200 Table 34. Com Connector Pinout ................201 Table 35.
Page 23: Part 1: System Description And Configuration
Part 1: System Description and Configuration 1 System Description ® The system is a compact, high-density, rack mount server system with support for one to two Intel ® Itanium 2 processors and 16-GB DDR SDRAM memory. The scaleable architecture of the system supports Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) and a variety of operating systems.
Page 24: Table 2. Feature Summary
Table 2. Feature Summary Feature Description Compact, high-density Rack-mount server with a height of 2U (3 1/2 inches) and a depth of 28 inches system • 1-2 way capability in low profile and cost effective packaging Configuration flexibility • Stand-alone system including external I/O slots/disk expansion as needs grow •...
Page 25: External Chassis Features
External Chassis Features System controls and indicators are located in several places on the chassis as follows: • Chassis front:  Front panel: Front panel switches and LEDs  Peripheral bay: Hard drive LEDs  Power bay: Power Module LEDs and Power Supply LEDs •...
Page 26: Front Panel
Front Panel The front panel (Figure 4) is located at the right side of the server system, at the front of the chassis. The front control panel displays status lights for system status, hard drives, and power supplies. Callout Control, Connector, Indicator Description System Power switch &...
Page 27: Peripheral Bay
Hard Drive Fault LED (Amber) Indicates hard drive subsystem fault status. State Description Drive Missing Slot Empty, Online, Prepare for removal. Inactive Drive Failed Blinking Drive Identity, Rebuild, Predictive Fail, Rebuild Interrupt or Rebuild on empty slot. G, H LAN1, LAN2 Status LEDs Indicates LAN activity status.
Page 28: Figure 6. Hard Drive Carrier
Hot-swap Hard Drive Carrier The hot-swap hard drive carrier accepts 15,000-RPM and slower Ultra320 SCSI technology SCA- type hard drives. The peripheral bay supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI disk drives only. Single-Ended (SE) SCSI devices are not supported in the peripheral bay. SE drives are only ®...
Page 29: Figure 7. Dvd-Rom / Cd-Rom Drive Installation
Removable Media Drive Bay CAUTION The DVD/CD-ROM drive cannot be hot-swapped. In order to add, remove or replace a DVD/CD-ROM drive, the system must be powered down, power sources unplugged and the top cover of the chassis must be removed to access the DVD/CD-ROM drive area.
Page 30: Power Bay
Power Bay The power bay (Figure 8) is located in the lower front of the system. Redundant power status LED indicators are in the left portion of the power bay and three hot-swap power supply modules dock into the three bays on the right. Power Status LEDs Power Supply Modules TP00295...
Page 31: Figure 9. Ac Power Status Leds
The AC power status LEDs in the power supply module provide information on the status of the power sources. The LEDs are shown Figure 9. The table below the figure defines the possible LED states. Description AC1 (green) On - AC input #1 available. Off - AC input #1 unavailable or below voltage threshold to power up the system.
Page 32: Chassis Rear
Chassis Rear Figure 10 shows the rear of the system. Callout Description PCI Slots Slot 1 100-MHz, 64-bit PCI-X slot, full length Slot 2 100-MHz, 64-bit PCI-X slot, full length Slot 3 133-MHz, 64-bit PCI-X slot, full length AC input power connectors (two) External SCSI connector System ID switch System ID LED (blue)
Page 33: Internal Chassis Features
Internal Chassis Features WARNING Only qualified technical personnel should access any internal system component. Some exposed circuits exceed 240 VA and may cause injury if accidentally contacted. Electronics Bay The electronics bay, shown in Figures 11 and 12, consists of the following: •...
Page 34: Cooling Subsystem
Figure 12. Electronics Bay (subassembly removed) Cooling Subsystem CAUTIONS The chassis top cover must be installed and closed for proper system cooling. Cooling components must be hot-swapped within a limited time period. This time period applies only to the time that the cooling component is removed from the system, not from the time of failure.
Page 35: Figure 13. Power Bay (Removed From Chassis)
The cooling subsystem consists of a hot-swap, redundant (5+1) system fan array installed in the fan bay. The single bank of six Delta* FFB0612EHE-S18Z hot-swap system fans provide the airflow necessary to cool the system components. These fans are installed in the fan bay that is located within the power bay.
Page 36: Figure 14. Cooling Subsystem Layout
Figure 14 shows the cooling subsystem layout with the airflow direction indicated. Figure 14. Cooling Subsystem Layout The server system supports only a fully populated system fan configuration. However, the system will continue to meet thermal specifications with either a system fan or a power supply failure. The power supply redundancy feature applies to systems with three power modules installed.
Page 37: Figure 15. System Fan Status Led
NOTES Do not attempt to operate this system with less than a fully populated, six system fan configuration. To maintain adequate cooling for system components, the swap process must be completed in two-minutes. This period only applies to the time that the fan or power supply is removed from the system, not from the time of failure.
Page 38: Power Subsystem
Power Subsystem Power Supply Modules The power supply modules are Server System Infrastructure (SSI) compliant, universal AC input with Power Factor Correction (PFC) Thin Power Supplies (TPS). The power supply modules are rated at 350 W each. The combined continuous output power for all outputs has been designed such that they will not exceed 650 W.
Page 39: Board Set Description
2 Board Set Description This chapter highlights the main features of the board set. The board set contains the following: • Main board • PCI riser board In addition, the server contains the following system boards: • SCSI board • Peripheral board Major components of the board set include: •...
Page 40: Figure 16. Main Board Layout
Main Board Power Pod Power Pod DIMM MRH-D DIMM DIMM Itanium Itanium MRH-D DIMM DIMM MRH-D DIMM DIMM RDRAM0 MRH-D DIMM RDRAM1 SNC-M RDRAM2 RDRAM3 Super IO ICH-4 USB Port VHDM Connector USB Port PCI Riser Video Video Port HL-1.5 SIOH HL-2 HL-2...
Page 41: Main Board
Main Board The main board supports the following features: • Two Intel Itanium 2 processor sockets and power pod sites • Eight 184-pin, DDR-SDRAM DIMM sockets • SNC-M (Scalable Node Controller) of the E8870 chip set • Four Memory Repeater Hubs – DDR (MRH-D) components of the E8870 chip set •...
Page 42: Processor Sockets
Processor Sockets Each Intel Itanium 2 processor plugs into a 700-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Each processor is powered by a 12-V power pod located adjacent to the processor on the main board. Attached to the top of each processor is a heat sink that dissipates thermal energy. Memory Subsystem The basic architecture of the memory subsystem is as follows: •...
Page 43: Scsi Controller
NOTES The BIOS automatically detects, sizes, and initializes the memory array, depending on the type, size, and speed of the installed DIMMs. The BIOS reports memory size and allocation to the system through configuration registers. The system does not support mixed-sized DIMMs or DIMMs from different vendors within the same row.
Page 44: Video Controller
Video Controller The onboard, integrated ATI RAGE XL 64-bit SVGA chip contains an SVGA controller that is fully compatible with industry video standards. The video sub-system implements 8 MB of 10-nanosecond onboard video memory. The video controller supports pixel resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 and up to 16.7 million colors and provides hardware-accelerated bit block transfers of data.
Page 45 The following is a list of the major functions of the BMC: • System power control, including providing Sleep/Wake push-button interfaces for ACPI • Platform Event Paging / Platform Event Filtering • Power distribution board monitoring • Temperature and voltage monitoring •...
Page 46: Pci Riser Board
PCI Riser Board The PCI riser board supports the following features: • One Server I/O Hub (SIOH) component of the E8870 chip set • One P64H2 component • Three non-hot-plug PCI slots  One 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X, full length  Two 64-bit, 100-MHz PCI-X, full-length •...
Page 47: Qlogic* Gem359* Scsi Hot-Swap Controller
The SCSI backplane functional blocks include the following: • Ultra320 LVD SCSI bus passes SCSI signals between the SCSI drives and the main board  A standard 68-pin SCSI connector provides the SCSI connection from the main board to the SCSI backplane. ...
Page 48: Peripheral Board
Peripheral Board The peripheral board provides three main functions for the system: • Passes the IDE signals between the main board and the DVD drive • Provides the front panel interface for the system • Provides I C server management interface Peripheral Board Functional Blocks •...
Page 49: Server Management
Server Management The server management features are implemented using two microcontrollers: the Baseboard Management Controller on the main and the Qlogic* GEM359 SCSI hot-swap controller on the SCSI backplane board. For information about these microcontrollers, see: • Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) •...
Page 50: Configuration Software And Utilities
3 Configuration Software and Utilities Utilities / Drivers on Resource CD The Resource CD included with your server system includes the following utilities and drivers that can be used to configure your system: • LSI Logic SCSI Driver for Linux (64-bit) and Microsoft Windows* 2003 Server •...
Page 51: Extensible Firmware Interface Boot Manager
The following process occurs when you press the power button on the front control panel to power up the server: 1. The server fans start. 2. POST begins running. POST is stored in flash memory. It checks the drive carriers, processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.
Page 52 Option Description To boot from a file: • At the menu, use the arrow key to select Boot from a File. • Press <Enter> to select the option. • Use the arrow key to choose the EFI file to boot from. •...
Page 53 Option Description zero disables the timeout feature. To set auto boot timeout: • At the menu, select Set Auto Boot Timeout with the arrow key. • Three options are available. • Select the Choose Value option with the arrow key and enter a value of “0”...
Page 54: The Extensible Firmware Interface (Efi) Shell
Cold Reset Performs a platform-specific cold reset of the system. A cold reset means a full platform reset. To perform a cold reset: • At the menu, select Set Auto Boot Timeout with the arrow key. • Press <Enter>. • The system resets.
Page 55 Command Description cls [background color] Clears the screen comp file1 file2 Compares two files connect [-r] [-c] Handle# ½DeviceHandle# Binds the EFI driver to a device and starts the driver DriverHandle# cp [-r] file [file] ... [dest] Copies files and directories, [-r] = recursive date [mm/dd/yyyy] Gets or sets the date dblk device [Lba] [Blocks]...
Page 56: Firmware Upgrades
Command Description mount BlkDevice [sname[:]] Mounts a file system on a block device mv [src…] [dst] Move one or more files/directories to destination pause Prompts to quit or continue (scripts only) pci [bus_dev] [func] Displays PCI device information rconnect DeviceHandle# [DriverHandle# Reconnects one or more drivers from a device [ChildHandle#]] | [-r] reset [reset_string]...
Page 57: Running The Firmware Update Utility
Running the Firmware Update Utility The following procedure shows how to use the interactive method to upgrade the firmware with the Firmware Update Utility. 1. Boot to the EFI Shell. 2. Contact your Intel Sales Representative for the current release of the files: ...
Page 58 /ignorerevs When used in conjunction with /upload or /uploadpia, the firmware version in the hex file is not checked. Without this switch, the utility only allows uploading a version of the firmware that is greater than or equal to the version being replaced. When not used in conjunction with /upload or /uploadpia, this switch has no effect.
Page 59: Bios Upgrades
After the update completes successfully, the utility verifies the update by reading back the programmed code and comparing it to the HEX file. 5. Select the File menu and choose Exit to exit the utility. 6. If you need to update the firmware for additional controllers, repeat the above steps for each controller.
Page 60: Bios Upgrade Procedure
BIOS Upgrade Procedure A BIOS upgrade procedure can be done using the latest available System Update Package (SUP) for the system. This is a script file that automatically runs IFlash64 and other firmware update utilities. You can also use the IFlash64 utility to upgrade the BIOS using the following steps: 1.
Page 61: Cmos Clear
1. Start the utility by typing IFlash64 or IFlash64 [File Name] 2. Use the arrow keys to browse through the menu and press the <Enter> key to select. A brief description of the selected menu item is displayed in the Tip-View window. 3.
Page 62: Bios Recovery Mode
BIOS Recovery Mode The BIOS Recovery Mode permits reflashing the BIOS when the flash ROM has been corrupted. The sequence of events for automatic recovery is: 1. Insert recovery media and reset the system. 2. One beep indicates recovery media valid, and flash update started. 3.
Page 63: Frusdr Load Utility
FRUSDR Load Utility The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) Load Utility FRUSDR.EFI an Extensible Firmware Interface program that updates or modifies the server management subsystem’s product level FRU and SDR repository. This utility is used to program, compare, or display FRU and/or SDR information.
Page 64: Running The Frusdr Load Utility
Running the FRUSDR Load Utility Use the FRUSDR Load Utility to manage the server management subsystem’s product level FRU and SDR repository. Follow these steps to run the FRUSDR Load Utility: 1. Boot to the EFI Shell. For information on how to boot the server, refer to Booting from the Service Partition.
Page 65 /CFG Uses the specified custom configuration file. If not specified, the name of the CFG (filename.cfg) file defaults to MASTER.CFG. The configuration file may be used to load multiple FRU and SDR files. In the configuration file, each FRU and SDR file name must be called out.
Page 66: Command-Line Precedence
Example of Direct addressing: FRUSDR /D FRU AT24C02 C20 The utility interprets this as DEV_CNTR = 0x20, NVS_LUN = 0, DEV_BUS = 0x09, DEV_ADDR = 0xAA. Because many of the values are the default values, the same result could be accomplished with the following: FRUSDR /D FRU AT24C02...
Page 67: Displaying The Fru Area
Displaying the FRU Area The FRU area is displayed in ASCII format when the field is ASCII or as a number when the field is a number. Each FRU area is headed with the name of the area; each FRU field has a field name header, followed by the field in ASCII or as a number.
Page 68: Displaying The Sdr Area
Displaying Product Area Product Information Area (Version 1, Length 80) Unicode Country Base = 00h Manufacturer Name (ASCII) = Intel Product Name (ASCII) = B440FX DPServer Part Number (ASCII) = SBALMADSTD02PP Product Version (ASCII) = Serial Number (ASCII) = A05884265 Asset Tag (ASCII) = Mftr FRU File ID (ASCII) = 0123...
Page 69: Checking The Fru Data Integrity
Checking the FRU Data Integrity The utility needs the FRU Common Header offsets to be correct. The utility checks the Common Header Area in each NVS device against the FRU file and runs a checksum on it. If the Common Header Area in the FRU file is correct and matches what is in the NVS device, then the information is programmed.
Page 70: Configuration File
Configuration File A configuration file can be used by the FRUSDR utility. The configuration file is ASCII text and editable. The file is parsed and pertinent information is stored internally by the utility. The information obtained from the configuration file is used to direct the execution path of the utility and to establish a configuration for the product.
Page 71: Bios Setup
BIOS Setup This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility, which is used to change the server configuration defaults. You can run the utility with or without an operating system present on the server. Setup stores most of the configuration values in battery-backed CMOS and the rest in flash memory. The values take effect when you boot the server.
Page 72: Navigating Setup Utility Screens
Navigating Setup Utility Screens The BIOS setup utility consists of five primary menus: Main: Displays the BIOS version and details on processor type, and lets you configure the system time, date, and language. Advanced: Lets you configure Option ROMs, configure peripheral devices, clear the event log, and disable POST error pauses.
Page 73: Setup Screens
Setup Screens Main Table 9 describes the menu items available on the Main screen. Default values appear in brackets. Table 10 provides the settings for the processor. This submenu is available from the Processor Settings option on the Main menu. Table 9.
Page 74: Advanced
Advanced Table 11 describes the menu items available on the Advanced screen. Five menu items exist on this screen. Each of these items contains submenus that in turn can also lead to subsequent submenus. Default values appear in brackets. Table 11. BIOS Setup Advanced Screen Menu Items Primary Menu Item...
Page 75: Security
Security Table 12 describes the menu items available on the Security screen. NOTE With the removal of legacy keyboard and mouse support, the legacy security core has been removed. Therefore, the security menu is brief as compared to other server products. The two-level password has been replaced with a single-level password.
Page 76: Exit
Table 14. Setup Console Redirection Sub Menu Items Sub Menu Item Default Value Description Enable/Disable Enabled/Disabled When enabled, Console Redirection uses only COM2. Choosing Disabled completely disables Console Redirection. Baud Rate 9600 When Console Redirection is enabled, use the baud rate [19.2K] specified.
Page 77: Lsi Logic* Scsi Utility
LSI Logic* SCSI Utility The LSI Logic* SCSI utility allows you to configure the SCSI capabilities of the server. This configuration utility can be accessed using an EFI-based utility provided by Intel. Contact your Intel representative for information on obtaining this utility. Use the command EFICnfg.efi to start the EFI utility from the EFI shell prompt.
Page 78: Figure 18. Lsi Scsi Utility Main Menu
2. Select the Function0 LSI Logic Ultra320 SCSI Controller’s serial number and press <Enter>. The Main menu appears in Figure 18. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version v1.00.04.00 LSI Logic Host Bus Adapters Adapter PCI PCI PCI Rev FW MPI Product LSI Mirror Bus Dev Func...
Page 79: Figure 19. Adapter Properties
The adapter properties and configuration settings are displayed, as shown in Figure 19. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version v1.00.04.00 Adapter Properties Adapter 53C1030 <Device Properties> <Mirroring Properties> <Synchronize Whole Mirror> Driver Support [Enabled BIOS & OS] Host SCSI ID Spinup Delay (Secs) Secondary Cluster Server [No]...
Page 80: Figure 20. Device Properties
The Device Properties menu shows options of devices attached to the adapter. Scroll up, down, left and right to view all configuration options. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version v1.00.04.00 Device Properties SCSI Device Identifier MB/ MT/ Data Scan Scan Luns Disconnect SCSI Queue Sec Sec Width ID...
Page 81: Figure 21. Adapter And / Or Device Properties Exit Menu
The Format and Verify functions take you to another menu. These menus give appropriate warnings and allow you the option to continue with the function or to cancel it. If you make changes and then select Restore Defaults, all changes are discarded. When exiting the Adapter Properties menu and changes have been made, the Exit menu appears with the options Cancel Exit, Save Changes then exit, or Discard changes and exit.
Page 82: System Maintenance Utility
System Maintenance Utility The System Maintenance Utility is an EFI-based program that provides the ability to view or modify the server management firmware configuration, which is maintained by the BMC. The executable program for the SMU is smu.efi. The SMU lets you: •...
Page 83: Remote Keyboard Navigation
Remote Keyboard Navigation The remote SMU application requires a pointing device for operation; it does not support accelerator keys. Other keys work as described in Table 16. Table 16. Keyboard Support for Remote SMU Client Function <Enter> Pressing <Enter> when focus is on a button causes the action associated with that button to occur.
Page 84: About Box Information
The following are true when using the above keys while running the local SMU application: 1. For single-select controls (combo boxes), the up arrow and down arrow keys can be used to move through the items in the list. To move to a different control, the <Tab>, left arrow, or right arrow keys are used.
Page 85: Server Discovery
The About box contains an Advanced button that can be used to show version information for components related to the SMU application. See Figure 23. Figure 23. SMU Application About Box (Advanced button selected) Server Discovery The remote SMU application requires that the Intel Server Management software be installed on the client system.
Page 86: Figure 24. Service Partition Utilities
4. When the server has been successfully rebooted to the service partition software, the supported service partition utilities are displayed, as shown in Figure 24. Click on System Maintenance Utility to launch the SMU application. ISM passes connection information to the SMU so the SMU can communicate with the target server.
Page 87: Figure 25. Smu Home
After the session between the SMU application and the core components is established, the window in Figure 25 is displayed. The primary information pane at the right directs you to select an activity from the task pane at the left. Figure 25.
Page 88: Local Smu Application
Local SMU Application The local SMU application and the core components exchange XML documents using a procedural interface. There is no socket connection between the application and the core components. The local SMU application can be run either from the system Resource CD or, if the SMU software has been installed locally, from the directory where it was installed on the system partition.
Page 89: Shut Down Smu Application
Shut Down SMU Application Exit either the local or remote SMU application by clicking on the Exit item in the task pane or by clicking the Close button in the upper right hand corner of the container. A user can also use the Close option in the system menu of either container.
Page 90: Lan Channel Configuration Sub-Task
LAN Channel Configuration Sub-task The LAN channel configuration subtask allows you to modify settings related to the LAN channel. The initial screen for configuring the LAN channel is shown in the figure below. The configuration settings are described in Figure 26. Figure 26.
Page 91 Access Mode This drop-down box configures the access mode for the LAN channel. The available options are: • Always Available: The channel is dedicated to communication with the BMC and is available during all system states (powered-down, powered-up, pre-boot, sleep, run-time, etc.). •...
Page 92 Default Gateway MAC Address This edit box allows you to enter the MAC address of the default gateway router. The MAC address is entered as a series of six pairs of hex digits separated by dashes, such as 00-01-62-d0-3e- 66. Alphabetic hex digits (a-f) can be entered in uppercase or lowercase. This edit box is disabled by default and is only activated if the check box for Automatically resolve Default Gateway MAC address is not checked.
Page 93: Figure 27. Lan Alert Configuration
LAN Alert Configuration The LAN Alert Configuration screen is displayed when you click Next from the LAN Channel Configuration screen. The LAN Alert Configuration screen shows all configured destination IP addresses for LAN alerts and their associated settings. If no IP addresses are configured as alert destinations, the Edit and Delete buttons are disabled.
Page 94 Alert Settings Up to four LAN alert destinations can be configured. When one or more IP addresses are configured as alert destinations, this part of the screen shows those addresses, along with the following associated configuration settings: • Gateway IP address for the destination IP address. •...
Page 95: Figure 28. New / Edit Lan Alert
New/Edit LAN Alert The New/Edit LAN Alert screen is displayed when you click either New or Edit on the LAN Alert Configuration screen. The New/Edit LAN Alert screen allows you to configure or change the settings related to an IP address that is to receive alerts. The screen displayed either to configure a new alert destination or to edit an existing alert is the same, except that when editing an existing alert destination, the current settings read from the firmware are automatically displayed.
Page 96 Automatically Resolve Destination MAC Address This check box allows you to specify whether the BMC should automatically attempt to resolve the MAC address of the destination system. This box is checked by default unless the MAC address edit box appears to include a valid MAC address. If this box is not checked, you must provide the MAC address in the Destination MAC Address field.
Page 97: Figure 29. Serial Over Lan Configuration
Serial Over LAN Configuration The Serial Over LAN screen is displayed after you click Next on the LAN Alert Configuration screen. The Serial Over LAN screen, shown in the following diagram, allows you to configure the operation of the serial over LAN capability of the BMC. The SMU sets up the SOL configuration such that SOL packets do not have to be authenticated.
Page 98 Retry Interval This field sets the number of milliseconds that the BMC waits between trying to send SOL messages to a remote client. The value entered must be between 0 and 2559. The SMU truncates the digit in the ones column from any input number because the firmware maintains this value in 10 millisecond intervals.
Page 99: User Configuration Sub-Task
User Configuration Sub-task The User Configuration subtask provides a way to configure the user access to the LAN and Serial/Modem channels. Up to four users are allowed. Some of the options presented in these screens depend on how the channels have been configured; therefore, the channels should be configured before you access these settings.
Page 100: Figure 31. Edit User Configuration
Figure 31 shows the screen that is displayed when a User Name is selected and then the Edit button is clicked. Changes made to user settings do not take affect until the next time that the user establishes a session. After configuring the user information, click Save to complete this subtask.
Page 101 Enter/Verify New Password These edit boxes allow you to enter the password for the user. The Verify New Password edit box ensures that the password entered in the Enter New Password edit box is correct. As a user enters a password, asterisks are displayed. If a password already exists, these fields show ******** when you enter this screen.
Page 102: Platform Event Filtering (Pef) Sub-Task
Platform Event Filtering (PEF) Sub-task The Platform Event Filtering (PEF) subtask provides a way to configure the BMC to take selected actions on event messages that it receives or has internally generated. These actions include operations such as system power-off and system reset, and triggering an alert message. The BMC maintains an event filter table that is used to select the events that will trigger an action.
Page 103 PEF Startup Delay This option is used to configure the time in seconds to delay platform event filtering after a system power up or reset. The number of seconds allowed is between 60 and 255. The default is 60 seconds. Alert Startup Delay This setting is used to configure the time in seconds to delay sending out alerts after a system power up or reset.
Page 104: Figure 33. Event Filter Settings
Event Filter Settings The PEF Event Filters Settings screen, shown in Figure 33 displays the supported pre-configured event filters, along with settings associated with the event filters. These associated settings are: • Whether the filter is enabled or disabled. • The policy number associated with the filter (required only if alerts are enabled).
Page 105: Figure 34. Edit Event Filter Settings
Edit Event Filter Settings The screen shown in Figure 34 is displayed after the Edit button is clicked on the Event Filters Settings screen. Figure 34. Edit Event Filter Settings After completing this screen, click OK to return to the Event Filter Setting screen. Enable Event Filter The Enable Event Filter enables / disables the selected filter.
Page 106 Configure Policies Button This button provides access to the screen that displays the current settings of all entries in the policy table, where you define the settings associated with the policy numbers used in the Policy number associated with this event filter drop-down box. Alert Policy Table Figure 35 shows all the entries in the alert policy table, regardless of whether any settings are associated with a particular entry.
Page 107: Figure 35. Alert Policy Configuration
Figure 35. Alert Policy Configuration After completing this screen, click Save to complete this subtask. The settings shown for each table entry are: • Alert policy number. • Status indicating whether the table entry is enabled or disabled. • Policy type determines how the firmware processes multiple entries that have the same policy number.
Page 108: Figure 36. Edit Alert Policy Entry
To edit a policy, click in the radio button next to the item and then click Edit to display the Edit Alert Policy Entry screen. After configuring the Alert Policy information, click Save to complete this subtask. Edit Alert Policy Entry When you select an alert policy on the Alert Policy Configuration screen and then click the Edit button, you will see the Edit Alert Policy Entry screen, as shown in Figure 36.
Page 109 Policy Type This drop-down box displays a list of letters that represent the policies that can be associated with an alert policy table entry. The policy type determines how the firmware processes multiple entries in the policy table that have the same policy number. For example, the policy type can be used to indicate whether an alert is to be sent to multiple destinations or to destinations involving the same channel.
Page 110: Serial/Modem Channel Configuration Sub-Task
Serial/Modem Channel Configuration Sub-task The serial/modem channel configuration subtask, shown in Figure 37, allows you to modify settings that relate to the serial/modem channel, set up dial strings to which alerts are sent, and specify the settings related to sending alerts to those destinations. This subtask includes a screen that allows you to configure the settings for the terminal mode of operation of the serial/modem channel.
Page 111 • Session termination bits are enabled to enable ending of a serial/modem session if an inactivity timeout occurs or if DCD is lost. • Flow control and baud rate are set for IPMI messaging (flow control is set to hardware flow control;...
Page 112: Figure 38. Modem Mode Configuration
IPMI Messaging Communication Settings These parameters are the global settings for IPMI messaging, which include Direct Connect and Modem modes. IPMI messaging always occurs with 8 bits/character, no parity, and 1 stop bit. The COM settings that can be configured are: •...
Page 113 Modem Escape Sequence Enter the ASCII escape string to be sent to the modem before sending a command string. This string can be up to five characters long and is typically set to +++. If this field is left empty, the BMC uses +++.
Page 114: Figure 39. Destination Dial Settings
Destination Dial Strings The screen shown in Figure 39 displays the current setting of each destination dial string available on the target platform. Up to six dial strings can be configured. A dial string can be modified or cleared by selecting the corresponding radio button and then clicking on the Edit button.
Page 115: Figure 40. New / Edit Dial String
New/Edit Dial String The New/Edit Dial String screen, shown in Figure 40, is displayed when you click either New or Edit on the Destination Dial Strings screen. The New/Edit Dial String screen allows you to configure or change the settings related to dial string to which alerts are to be sent. The screen displayed either to configure a new dial string or to edit an existing dial string is the same, except that when editing an existing dial string, the current settings for that dial string are displayed.
Page 116: Figure 41. Page Destination Configuration
Page Destination Configuration The Page Destination Configuration screen, shown in Figure 41, is displayed when you click Next on the Destination Dial Strings screen. This screen allows you to configure the settings for each page destination that can be reached by sending a page through the serial/modem channel. Up to eight page destinations can be configured;...
Page 117: Figure 42. Edit Page Destination
After completing this screen, click Next to move to the next screen to continue this subtask. To configure or modify the settings for a page destination, select a radio button next to the entry and then click the Edit button to display the Edit Page Destination screen. Enable Paging This check box enables paging for the serial/modem channel.
Page 118 Flow Control This drop-down configures the data flow control. Available choices are No Flow Control, CTS/RTS (hardware handshake), and XON/XOFF. Baud Rate This drop-down determines the maximum rate in bits per second at which the data can be transmitted through the serial port. Available baud rates are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 bps.
Page 119: Figure 43. Terminal Mode Configuration
Terminal Mode Configuration When you click Next on the Page Destination Configuration screen, the Terminal Mode Configuration screen is displayed (see Figure 43). This screen allows you to configure the settings used when terminal mode is active. Terminal mode is an operating mode of the BMC in which the BMC can accept and respond to commands via printable characters over a serial/modem channel.
Page 120 Delete Control This drop-down box is enabled only if the Enable Line Editing box is checked. This option allows you to specify the delete control sequence for the BMC to use when <Delete> or <Backspace> is pressed. Users can choose from the following: •...
Page 121: Power Configuration Sub-Task
Power Configuration Sub-task The Power Configuration subtask allows you to configure the power restore policy for the server. The power restore policy determines the action that the system takes when power is removed and then reapplied. This screen is shown in Figure 44. Figure 44.
Page 122: Sel Viewer
SEL Viewer NOTE The SEL Viewer task is available only on the local version of the SMU. This task is not available when running the remote version of the SMU. The SEL Viewer task allows you to view the System Event Log. The SEL Viewer task supports the following: •...
Page 123: Viewing Events In The Sel
Viewing Events in the SEL When the SEL Viewer is opened (see Figure 45), the first page of events is loaded from the log and displayed. To view the remaining events you are provided with a series of buttons along the bottom of the screen.
Page 124 Home Button The Home button displays the first segment of events. This button is disabled if the first event is displayed. End Button The End button displays the last segment of events. The number of events on this page varies based on the number of entries in the log;...
Page 125: Sorting The Sel
Sorting the SEL The SEL can be sorted by clicking on the column header you wish to sort by. An arrow to the right of the column header indicates the sort-by column and whether the column is sorted in ascending or descending order.
Page 126 Clear SEL Button This allows you to clear all the system SEL events. Before proceeding with the clear, you are prompted with this message: Do you wish to clear the SEL? These events will be permanently removed from the system If you are viewing a SEL file, a second line of text on the same message prompt will read: The current SEL view is of [filename] You are given two options with this prompt, OK and Cancel.
Page 127: Sdr Viewer
SDR Viewer The SDR task allows you to view the current system SDR records stored in the BMC. It also provides the interface to opening and saving SDR files, and to viewing the SDR properties. NOTE The SDR Viewer task is only available on the local version of the SMU. This task is not available when running the remote version of the application.
Page 128: Viewing Sdrs
The SDR tree retains its expanded/collapsed state for each of the branches until the SDRs are reloaded or until the application is exited. If the tree view goes beyond the size of the screen a vertical scroll bar is added to allow you to view all SDRs. Viewing SDRs SDR records can only be viewed one at a time.
Page 129: Table 20. Sdr Type Name Format
Individual SDRs of each type have their own display name format, as shown in Table 20. Table 20. SDR Type Name Format SDR Type [Hex] Display Name Format Type 1 [sensor type HEX] – [sensor type text] ([ID string]) sensor #[sensor number] Type 2 [sensor type HEX] –...
Page 130: Fru Viewer
Open File Button This button allows you to open a currently saved SDR file. Upon selecting this option, all currently loaded SDRs are deleted and only the SDR loaded from the file are displayed. If the file is not a valid SDR file, an error message is displayed.
Page 131: Viewing Frus
D, B, and I are the values from the device locator record. This message will vary depending on the FRU type, but it will display sufficient information for you to display/update the FRU with the FRUSDR utility. You are unable to stop either the FRU locator search or the FRU load process. Viewing FRUs To view a FRU, click on the FRU title in the FRU display list.
Page 132 Save FRU Button This button allows you to save the currently displayed FRU to a file. If the save fails because the file cannot be created, this message is displayed: Unable to create save file If an error occurs while writing information to the file, this message is displayed: Error saving the FRU data to the file Open FRU Button This button allows you to load a currently saved FRU file.
Page 133: Task Error Handling
Task Error Handling During the execution of a task, it is possible for errors to occur. These errors may be handled in different ways depending on the type of error. This section describes how error handling operates during SMU task execution. Data Entry Errors Some screens will ask for user input using edit boxes.
Page 134: Help
Help Help for the Remote SMU Application Help for the remote SMU application is HTML-based. This means SMU help is displayed in a separate instance of a browser. See Figure 48 for a sample help screen. Figure 48. Remote SMU Help Window (browser based) ISM Front-end Help The front-end ISM help subsystem contains general information on the SMU.
Page 135: Help For The Local Smu Application
returns you to a general front page for the SMU (is not context-specific). Clicking on ISM x.x Help launches a new browser that contains the front-end ISM help. Most screens displayed by the SMU have a Help button. If no help is displayed, clicking Help launches a browser window that shows the context-sensitive help for the screen from which you clicked Help;...
Page 136: Efi Platform Diagnostic Tests
The Help window has a system menu that is available from the upper-left hand corner. This system menu allows you to minimize and maximize the Help window. The Help window also has minimize, maximize, and close buttons in the upper right corner. The task pane of the Help window can be resized and displays horizontal and vertical scroll bars when necessary.
Page 137: Understanding The General User Interface
5. With your working directory on the same drive that contains the test software, type the following command to load and run the tests: \efi\service\diagnostics\fielddiags As an option, you can include a relative pathname in the command, based on your current working directory.
Page 138: Setting Test Options
nine times for each run of the test suite. With the test highlighted, use the number keys to set the number of iterations for an individual test. The test area of the screen displays six tests at a time. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list. NOTE By default on startup all tests are set to quick test and single iteration.
Page 139: Viewing The Test Log
Viewing the Test Log By default, the diagnostic software keeps the log file in efi\service\diagnostics\fielddiags.log. To view this file, use the arrow keys to highlight the Platform Test menu. Select View Results, and press the <Enter> key. You will see a scrollable information box that contains the sessions test log.
Page 140: Installation Requirements
Installation Requirements Adhere to the following requirements when installing the service partition files: • The current ECO BIOS and Firmware are installed. • Use the installation software on the current Resource CD. • At least 125 MB or one percent of the selected drive must be available as unpartitioned space. Installing the Files Follow these steps to install the service partition files onto a managed server whose operating system is already installed:...
Page 141: Locally
Locally Follow these steps to locally boot the server to the service partition: 1. Restart the managed server. 2. Monitor the boot process and press <F2> when prompted to enter BIOS setup. 3. Arrow to the System Management menu, and select Enabled for the Service Boot option. 4.
Page 142: Keystroke Mappings
Inhibiting and restarting is accomplished through an INT 16h mechanism. The standard INT 16h (keyboard handler) function ah=05h places a keystroke in the key buffer, as if an actual key is pressed. Keystrokes buffered this way are examined by redirection; if a valid command string has been sent, it is executed.
Page 143: Table 22. Ascii Key Mappings
Normal Shift Ctrl ^[OZ ^[O1 Print Screen Scroll Lock Pause Insert ^[[L Delete (7Fh) Home ^[[H ^[[K Pg Up ^[[M Pg Down ^[[2J Up Arrow ^[[A Down Arrow ^[[B Right Arrow ^[[C Left Arrow ^[[D (09h) NS = Not supported (xxh) = ASCII character xx Table 22.
Page 144: Limitations
Normal Shift Ctrl (apostrophe) ' ‘ (quote) " ^[}' (comma) , < ^[}, (period) . > ^[}. ^[}/ (space) (20h) (20h) (20h) ^[}(20h) NS = not supported (xxh) = ASCII character xx Limitations Console redirection is a real-mode BIOS extension and has been modified to transition into EFI space.
Page 145: Terminal Mode
11. At the prompt to save changes and exit, select Yes and press <Enter>. 12. This reboots the server with console redirection enabled. Power down the server and configure the console. Console Configuration 1. Boot the console into the operating system. 2.
Page 146: Setup And Configuration
Setup and Configuration Connection Mechanism Two types of connection mechanisms are supported as follows: • Direct connection, where a local host is connected to the target system directly • Modem connection, where the local host is connected to the target system via a modem Hardware Setup Hardware setup is dependent upon the type of connection mechanism being employed as follows: •...
Page 147: Sample Setup For Terminal Mode
Sample Setup for Terminal Mode The following is an example of how to configure the console/host and server for Terminal Mode. In this example, the console is running Windows 2000 with SP3. The console and server are directly connected through the serial ports of both systems. See Serial/Modem Channel Configuration Sub-task for details about the Serial / Modem configuration screens.
Page 148: User Configuration
Console Configuration 1. Boot the console into the operating system. 2. Launch HyperTerminal by clicking the Start button in the task bar. 3. Select Programs>Accessories>Communications and click HyperTerminal. 4. At the Connection Description window, type guest for the name and click OK. 5.
Page 149: Security Information
Security Information Terminal mode access to the BMC is governed by the user name and password configuration through the SMU; before the server will accept terminal mode commands, a session must be established. However, a limited selection of text commands and binary hex-ASCII commands that are assigned the lowest IPMI privilege level are available before session establishment with the BMC.
Page 150: Hex-Ascii Command Format
Special Character Handling - Line Continuation Character Long IPMI messages can be split across multiple lines by using the line continuation <\> character followed immediately by an input newline sequence. Line continuation character usage is supported for both text and hex-ASCII commands. Special Character Handling - Illegal Characters Any illegal characters received by the BMC clears the message in progress and forces the BMC back to looking for the start character.
Page 151: Text Command Format
Text Command Format Text commands do not support the bridging and sequence number fields present in the hex-ASCII commands, are case sensitive, and are preceded by a prefix consisting of the string SYS. Examples Hex-ASCII command example (IPMI Reset Watchdog Cmd): [18 00 22]<CR>...
Page 152: Table 26. Terminal Mode Text Commands
Table 26. Terminal Mode Text Commands Command Switches Description SYS PWD -U USERNAME Used to activate a terminal mode session. USERNAME <password> corresponds to the ASCII text for the username. <password> represents a printable password (up to 16 characters). If <password>...
Page 153 Command Switches Description SYS GET This is essentially a text version of the IPMI “Get System Boot BOOTOPT Options” command. It allows any of the boot option parameters to XX YY ZZ be retrieved. XX YY ZZ represents the hex-ASCII for the data bytes that are passed in the Get System Boot Options request.
Page 154 Command Switches Description Causes the BMC to return a high level version of the system health HEALTH status in terse format. The BMC returns a string with the following QUERY format if the command is accepted. PWR:zzz H:xx T:xx V:xx PS:xx C:xx D:xx S:xx O:xx Where: •...
Page 155 Command Switches Description Causes the BMC to return a high level version of the system health status in multi-line verbose format. The BMC returns a string of the following format: SYS Health:xx<output termination sequence> Power: ON, OFF (soft-off or mechanical off), SLEEP (sleep - used when it cannot distinguish sleep level), S4, S3, S2, S1, Unknown Temperature:xx<output termination sequence>...
Page 156: Table 27. Boot Option Parameters
Table 27. Boot Option Parameters Parameter Parameter Data (non-volatile unless otherwise noted) Set In Data 1 - This parameter is used to indicate when any of the following parameters Progress are being updated, and when the updates are completed. The bit is primarily (volatile) provided to alert software that some other software or utility is in the process of making changes to the data.
Page 157 Parameter Parameter Data (non-volatile unless otherwise noted) Boot info These flags are used to allow individual parties to track whether they have seen acknowledge and handled the boot information. Applications that deal with boot information should check the boot info and clear their corresponding bit after consuming the (semi-volatile) boot options data.
Page 158 Parameter Parameter Data (non-volatile unless otherwise noted) 0101b = Force boot from default CD/DVD 0110b-1110b = Reserved 1111b = Force boot from Floppy/primary removable media [1] - 1b = Screen Blank [0] - 1b = Lock out reset buttons Boot flags Data 3 (semi-volatile) [7] -...
Page 159 Parameter Parameter Data (non-volatile unless otherwise noted) boot. If honored, this overrides the recommended setting of the mux at the end of POST. 010b = Requests BIOS to force mux to system at conclusion of POST/start of OS-boot. If honored, this overrides the recommended setting of the mux at the end of POST.
Page 160: Table 28. Terminal Mode Configuration
Table 28. Terminal Mode Configuration Byte Explanation [7:6] - Reserved [5] - Line Editing 0b = Disable 1b = Enable (Factory default) [4] - Reserved [3:2] - Delete control (only applies when line editing is enabled) 00b = BMC outputs a <DEL> character when <BKSP> or < DEL > is received 01b = BMC outputs a <...
Page 161: Shutting Down The Server
Shutting Down the Server To shut down the server you must exit the operating system (if applicable) and then use the power button to power down the server. Follow these steps to power down the server. 1. If the server is running an operating system, use the operating system commands or GUI to logoff if necessary and exit the operating system.
Page 162: Part 2: Servicing The System
Part 2: Servicing the System This part of the manual provides procedures for the removal and installation of most components inside the server system. Warnings and Cautions Warnings and cautions apply whenever the top cover of the system is removed. Only a trained service technician should integrate, configure, or service this system.
Page 163: Before Top Cover Or Module Removal
Before Top Cover or Module Removal Before removing the top cover or system modules, follow all safety guidelines available in Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information, found at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/safecert.htm. In addition, observe the safety guidelines below. NOTE When replacing hot-swap components, it is not necessary to turn off all peripheral devices, power down the server, or unplug the AC power cords.
Page 164 As new parts are integrated into the system, the information about them should be added to an equipment log. Record the model and serial number of the system, all installed options, and any other pertinent information specific to the system.
Page 165: Torque Settings
Torque Settings Screws securing certain components in the system require being tightened to specific torque values. Table 29 shows the chassis’ torque settings. Table 29. Torque Settings Component Torque Component Torque Processor Heat sink 0.67 N-m (6 in-lb) 0.90 N-m (8 in-lb) Peripheral board 0.67 N-m (6 in-lb) 0.67 N-m (6 in-lb)
Page 166: Removing And Installing The Top Cover
Removing and Installing the Top Cover WARNING Make sure that the rack is anchored securely so it will not tilt forward when the server chassis is extended. A crush hazard exists should the rack tilt forward. CAUTION Do not leave the chassis cover open or a system fan removed any longer than necessary;...
Page 167: Installing The Top Cover
Installing the Top Cover To install the top cover, refer to Figure 53 and follow these instructions: 1. Carefully lower the top cover onto the chassis, inserting the interlock studs in the top cover into the corresponding slots in the chassis. 2.
Page 168: Hot-Swapping System Components
5 Hot-swapping System Components Hot-swap Hard Drives The procedures in this section describe how to determine drive status, remove a faulty drive, and install a new drive. For more information, see Hot-swap Hard Drive Carrier. Determining Drive Status The carriers contain light-pipes that allow light from dual-color LED indicators on the SCSI backplane board to travel across the carrier and show through the bezel to display hard drive status.
Page 169: Mounting A Hard Drive Into A Carrier
Mounting a Hard Drive into a Carrier The server system supports two hot-swap drive carriers in the peripheral bay. Each carrier houses a standard one-inch high SCSI-2 or SCSI-3 hard drive. CAUTION To allow proper airflow and server cooling, all drive bays must contain either a carrier with a hard drive installed or a carrier with an air baffle installed.
Page 170: Installing A Hard Drive
7. Position the carrier as shown in Figure 56. 8. Place the drive in the carrier with the drive label-side up and the SCA (80 Pin) SCSI connector end of the drive facing the back of the carrier. 9. Align the holes in the drive to the holes in the drive carrier and drive rails. Insert the mounting screws that were removed in the previous steps to and secure the carrier to the drive.
Page 171: Determining Fan Failure
Determining Fan Failure Each fan uses an amber LED to indicate the failed fan. When an LED illuminates the fan should be replaced. To view the LEDs: 1. See the warnings and cautions under Removing and Installing the Top Cover. 2.
Page 172: Hot-Swap Power Supplies
Hot-swap Power Supplies The power subsystem contains the power bay, with the AC transfer switch and the power distribution logic, and locations for the three hot-swappable Thin Power Supply modules (TPS). TPS positions are labeled AC1/PS1, AC2/PS2, and PS Shared. The power system is rated at 650 watts;...
Page 173: Power Module Removal And Replacement
Power Module Removal and Replacement CAUTION If your server system is operating in a non-redundant power supply configuration (without a power supply in the PS-Shared location), you need to power down your server system before replacing a failed power supply. Failure to do so may cause an immediate and uncontrolled power down.
Page 174: Servicing The Electronics Bay
6 Servicing the Electronics Bay Adding or Replacing PCI Cards CAUTION Remove the AC power cords from the system. Damage to the system can occur if AC power is not disconnected from the system prior to removal or installation of the PCI riser assembly. The PCI riser assembly contains the following active components: •...
Page 175: Figure 59. Removing Pci Riser Assembly
9. Once the release lever has completed its rearward travel and is oriented vertically as in the figure, the assembly can be lifted straight up and removed from the chassis. CAUTION When removing the riser assembly, do not attempt to remove it at an angle. Removal at any other orientation other than vertical could result in damage to the VHDM connectors.
Page 176: Installing Pci Cards
Installing PCI Cards 1. With the PCI riser assembly removed, locate the slot into which the card is to be installed. See Table 32 below for information about the slots. 2. Press down on the touch point on the PCI retention lever for the slot and swing the lever open. 3.
Page 177: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the Battery The lithium battery on the main board powers the real-time clock (RTC) for three to four years in the absence of power. When the battery weakens, the loss of voltage will cause the system settings and selections stored in CMOS RAM and Real Time Clock (such as the date and time) to lose their preselected values.
Page 178: Servicing The Main Board
7 Servicing the Main Board ® ® Working with Intel Itanium 2 Processors ® ® Intel Itanium 2 processors require special shipping and handling procedures. Processors are shipped in a clear plastic “clamshell” package that is enclosed in a cardboard box. Be sure to follow these guidelines when handling the processors: 1.
Page 179: Removing A Thermal Blank
Removing a Thermal Blank To remove a thermal blank: 1. Power down the system by pressing and holding the power button on the front panel for several seconds. 2. Unplug both AC power cords to remove standby power from the server. 3.
Page 180: Installing A Thermal Blank
Installing a Thermal Blank A thermal blank is installed into a server system when only a single processor is to be installed. If a processor is removed or if only a single processor is initially installed, you must install a thermal blank into the processor 2 location in order to properly direct the cooling airflow.
Page 181: Replacing A Processor
Replacing a Processor In order to replace a processor, the power pod must first be removed. Follow the instructions below, in order, to: 1. Remove the power pod 2. Remove the processor 3. Install a replacement processor 4. Reinstall the power pod Removing a Power Pod To remove a processor, the power pod must first be removed.
Page 182: Removing A Processor
Removing a Processor After the power pod is removed, refer to Figure 62 and use the following instructions to remove the processor: 1. Loosen the four captive screws on the processor. 2. Using a 2.5-mm hex driver, rotate the processor release mechanism 90 degrees counter-clockwise to release the processor’s pins.
Page 183: Installing A Processor
Installing a Processor To install a processor, refer to Figure 63 and follow these instructions: 1. Before trying to insert the processor, verify that the processor release mechanism is in the open or unlocked position. See number 1 in Figure 63. 2.
Page 184: Adding Or Replacing Memory Dimms
4. Connect one side of the Y-cable to the power pod and verify that the Y-cable connects to all installed power pods. 5. Install the thermal blank (in a single processor configuration only). 6. Reinstall the processor air duct and secure it by tightening the four captive screws. 7.
Page 185: Removing Dimms
Removing DIMMs CAUTIONS Use extreme care when removing DIMMs. Too much pressure can damage the connector. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic ejector levers to release the DIMM. DIMMs must be removed and added in groups of four, referred to as a row. 1.
Page 186: Installing Dimms
Installing DIMMs DIMMs must be installed in groups of four, referred to as a row. CAUTIONS • Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure can damage the connector. DIMMs are keyed and can be inserted in only one way.
Page 187: Replacing The Main Board
Replacing the Main Board The main board is mounted to the electronics bay tray, which slides out of the rear of the main chassis for removal as a unit. Removing the Main Board 1. Power down the system by pressing and holding the power button on the front panel for several seconds.
Page 188: Installing The Main Board
Installing the Main Board To install the main board: 1. Place the main board in the electronics bay, aligning it with the locating pins and I/O cutouts at the rear of the tray. 2. Secure the main board to the tray by tightening the two captive Phillips-head screws near the DIMM sites on the main board.
Page 189: Servicing The Peripheral Bay
8 Servicing the Peripheral Bay The peripheral bay provides mounting features for two hot-swap SCSI hard drive carriers and one non-hot swap IDE DVD/CD-ROM drive. Other components on the peripheral bay that may require service include the SCSI backplane board, the peripheral board and the DVD-ROM / CD-ROM drive.
Page 190: Installing The Peripheral Bay
Figure 69. Removing the Peripheral Bay Installing the Peripheral Bay 1. Install the peripheral bay in the chassis by locating the four alignment studs (two each side) in the corresponding chassis cutouts and lower the assembly into position. 2. Push the assembly rearward and fasten the retaining screw. 3.
Page 191: Replacing The Peripheral Board
Replacing the Peripheral Board The peripheral board resides next to the SCSI backplane board. See Figure 51 for help in locating components. Removing the Peripheral Board 1. Remove the peripheral bay from the chassis. For instructions, see Removing the Peripheral Bay. 2.
Page 192: Servicing The Dvd-Rom/Cd-Rom Drive
Servicing the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive The peripheral bay accepts one IDE DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. This IDE device interface is not hot-swappable. To replace this device, the system must be powered down and the peripheral bay must be removed from the chassis. The DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive is housed in carrier assembly with metal shields to facilitate servicing and to reduce ESD and EMI susceptibility.
Page 193: Removing The Dvd-Rom/Cd-Rom Drive From The Drive Carrier
Removing the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive from the Drive Carrier Refer to Figure 72 and use these instructions to remove a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive from the drive carrier: 1. Position the carrier assembly with the label-side up. 2. The DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive is attached to the carrier with snap fit tabs on the drive carrier. These fit the corresponding mounting holes in the drive.
Page 194: Installing The Dvd-Rom/Cd-Rom Drive
Installing the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive Refer to Figure 73 and use the following instructions to install a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive into the drive carrier. 1. Place the drive and carrier on an ESD-protected work surface. 2. Record the drive model and serial numbers in your equipment log. 3.
Page 195: Replacing The Scsi Backplane Board
Replacing the SCSI Backplane Board The SCSI backplane board is located directly behind the two hot swap SCSI drive positions on the peripheral bay. The peripheral bay does not have to be removed from the chassis for this procedure. Removing the SCSI Backplane Board 1.
Page 196: Installing The Scsi Backplane Board
Installing the SCSI Backplane Board 1. Lower the SCSI backplane board onto the peripheral bay and align the board with the four mounting studs, slide the board firmly to the left. 2. Secure the SCSI backplane board in the peripheral bay using the three captive screws. 3.
Page 197: Servicing The Power Bay
9 Servicing the Power Bay The power supply bay mounts in the lower front half of the chassis and provides space for three SSI compliant TPS power supplies. The dual line cord redundant AC power inputs enter the bay from the rear of the chassis.
Page 198: Installing The Power Supply Bay
Installing the Power Supply Bay 1. Slide the power supply bay in from the front of the chassis. 2. Align and tighten the three captive Phillips-head retaining screws at the rear of the bay and the two captive Phillips-head screws at the top of the bay. 3.
Page 199: 10 Technical Reference
10 Technical Reference Main Board Power Pod Power Pod DIMM MRH-D DIMM DIMM Itanium Itanium MRH-D DIMM DIMM MRH-D DIMM DIMM RDRAM0 MRH-D DIMM RDRAM1 SNC-M RDRAM2 RDRAM3 Super IO ICH-4 USB Port VHDM Connector USB Port PCI Riser Video Video Port HL-1.5 SIOH...
Page 200: System Interconnection
System Interconnection Table 33 lists the system connectors. The system connectors are used to connect to main power, supply power, and signals throughout the board set, and to provide interface with external components. Table 33. Cable and Connector Descriptions Type From Interconnect Description Peripheral board...
Page 201: User-Accessible Interconnects
Type From Interconnect Description connectors Front panel Peripheral board SCSI Backplane 20-pin ribbon cable Signal DVD/CDROM Peripheral board DVD adaptor 40-pin ribbon cable signal board Peripheral SCSI backplane Peripheral board Y cable, Molex micro fit connectors power and DVD adaptor boards ½-inch DVD ½-inch DVD...
Page 202: Video Port
Video Port The main and peripheral boards provide a video port interface with a standard VGA-compatible, 15-pin connector. See Table 35. Only one port is enabled at a time through auto detection of a connected monitor. Onboard video is supplied by an ATI Rage XL video controller with 8 MB of onboard video SDRAM.
Page 203: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface The main board provides a double-stacked USB port and the peripheral board provides two single USB port connectors. See Table 36. These built-in USB ports permit the direct connection of four USB peripherals without an external hub. If more devices are required, an external hub can be connected to either of the built-in ports.
Page 204: Ethernet Connector
Ethernet Connector The main board provides a dual-RJ45 connector (JA4A1) for Ethernet connection. See Table 37. Below are definitions of the speed/status LEDs. • Speed LED: Yellow On, 1000-Mbps Ethernet • Speed LED: Green On, 100-Mbps Ethernet • Speed LED: Off, 10-Mbps Ethernet •...
Page 205 Signal Description JA4A1 Ethernet Connector PORT1_MDI1M Port 1 transceiver 1 negative of differential pair PORT1_MDI2P Port 1 transceiver 2 positive of differential pair PORT1_MDI2M Port 1 transceiver 2 negative of differential pair PORT1_MDI3P Port 1 transceiver 3 positive of differential pair PORT1_MDI3M Port 1 transceiver 3 negative of differential pair...
Page 206: Ultra320 Sca-2 Hdd Connector
Ultra320 SCA-2 HDD Connector The SCSI backplane board provides two SCA-2 (80-pin) connectors for hot-swapping Ultra320 hard drives. See Table 38. These SCSI ports are controlled by SCSI port 1 of the LSI53C1030 LVDS controller component located on the main board. Table 38.
Page 207: External Ultra320 Scsi Connector
80-pin Connector Contact SCA-2 Connector 80-pin Connector Contact and Signal Name and Signal Name 5-V Charge Mated 2 5-V Charge 5-V Ground 5-V Charge 5-V Ground Spindle Sync Active LED Out MTRON DLYD_START SCSI ID (0) SCSI ID (1) SCSI ID (2) SCSI ID (3) External Ultra320 SCSI Connector As an option, the server system can support a shielded external (68-pin) SCSI connection.
Page 208: Ac Power Input
Signal Name Ultra320 SCSI Connector Signal Name +RST -RST +MSG -MSG +SEL -SEL +C/D -C/D +REQ -REQ +I/O -I/O +DB(8) -DB(8) +DB(9) -DB(9) +DB(10) -DB(10) +DB(11) -DB(11) AC Power Input Two IEC320-C14 15A receptacles are provided at the rear of the server. See Figure 77. It is recommended to use an appropriately sized power cord and AC main.
Page 209: Jumper Information
Jumper Information This section provides general information on changing jumper settings as well as specific jumper configuration for individual boards in the system. Changing Jumper Settings To change a jumper setting: 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions described in Warnings and Cautions. 2.
Page 210: Figure 78. Main Board Layout
EXTERNAL SYSTEM VIDEO SCSI CONNECTOR CONNECTOR COM2 GbENET CONN CONN CONN SAHALEE FLASH VIDEO SCSI PLD1 U320 SAHALEE ANVIK GbENET PLD2 MRHD3 ITP CONN P64H2 MRHD4 SNCM PROCESSOR 1 PROCESSOR 2 POWER POD 1 POWER POD 2 ICH4 MRHD2 MRHD1 INTERNAL SCSI DC DOCKING PPOD...
Page 211: Post Error Codes And Messages
POST Error Codes and Messages In order to indicate progress through BIOS POST, and in special cases where errors are encountered during BIOS POST, there are three common mechanisms employed by the server system BIOS. The first method is to display port 80/81 codes to an I C adapter connected to the main board.
Page 212: Table 41. General Post Code Module Numbers For Itanium®-Based Platforms
Module names and numbers are listed in Table 41. • Bit 11:8 – 0xF stackless code being executed 0xE-0x0 – memory is available Table 41. General POST Code Module Numbers for Itanium®-based Platforms Code Value (bit 8 = 1, Module Display bits 11:4 shown below) 0xFF...
Page 213 Code Value (bit 8 = 1, Module Display bits 11:4 shown below) Pass1 Entry Process Auto Scan Input Execute Auto scan (C- code) Process Auto Scan Output 0xF1 Recovery stackless North 0xF0 Reserved North 0xEF-0xEE Memory Autoscan C-code North 0xED-E8 Recovery C-Code 0xE7-0xE6 North...
Page 214: Specific Post Code Modules
Specific POST Code Modules SAL-A Module The SAL-A POST codes are defined in Table 42. Table 42. SAL-A POST Codes (BSP Only) Code Number Meaning Display 0x8FE0 Reset Condition North 0x8FD0 Node BSP selection North 0x8FC0 Early node init (SNCPEIM) North 0x8FB0 Processor health/setup (CVDR PEIM)
Page 215 Code Number Meaning Display 0x8F10 Recovery code entry North 0x8EC0 Recovery Process Started South 0x8EC1 Searching for Recovery Media South 0x8EC2 Loading Recovery File South 0x8EC3 Validating Recovery File South 0x8EC4 Unlocking Flash Devices South 0x8EC5 Erasing Flash Contents South 0x8EC6 Programming Flash Contents South...
Page 216: Sal-B Module
SAL-B Module Table 43. SAL-B POST Codes Code Number BSP, APs, Meaning Display Both 0x87FF BSP+APs First check point. Initialize South cr.iva/ar.eflag/ar.cflg/cr.lrr0/cr.lrr1/cr.ifa/cr.itir 0x87FE BSP only Initialize io_base address, CPU#, health, etc. for CPUs. South Initialize min_state_area for all CPUs (cpu_data_base+cpu_bspstore_base+cpu_health)cpu_d BSP+APs ata_base points to min state save area.
Page 217 Code Number BSP, APs, Meaning Display Both SAL shadow top (PELoader + SAL_F). 0x87F6 BSP only Cache flush after PELoader shadow. South 0x07F6 BSP only Hang, on ERROR. South 0x87F5 BSP only Search for information on SAL_F module South (sal_f_module_12). By size, align, and scratch buff size.
Page 218 Code Number BSP, APs, Meaning Display Both (sal_efi_module_15) size, align, and scratch buff size. Initialize scratch buffer. 0x07EC BSP only Hang if ERROR. South 0x87EB BSP only Save maximum (PAL,EFI) shadow size and alignment. South Save PAL(ia32)/EFI shadow top address, size, alignment.
Page 219: Sal-F Module
Code Number BSP, APs, Meaning Display Both and SP if needed. Wait for interrupt wakeup. 0x87DC BSP only Switch to virtual address Control register programming South SET in PSR bn(44), it(36), rt(27), dt(17), ic(13). Clear task priority register=cr.tpr. Clear interruption function state register-cr.ifs. Set legacy BIOS cs.base and ss.base.
Page 220: Ia-32 Module
Code Value BSP, Meaning Display APs, Both 0x87B4 Search FIT for EFI module with call to PELoader. Get Size, align, and South scratch buff size. 0x07B4 Hang on ERROR. Get entry point, and GP value. South 0x87B3 Load image by module type (sal_c_module_17). South 0x07B3 Hang on ERROR.
Page 221 Code Value Module Display command is issued. 0x000C The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT South command to the keyboard controller. 0x000E The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, South performing any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test.
Page 222 Code Value Module Display 0x0058 The memory size was adjusted for relocation and shadowing. Clearing the South Press F2 message. 0x0059 The Press F2 message is cleared. Starting the DMA and interrupt South controller test next. 0x0060 The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 South base register test next.
Page 223: Table 46. Acpi Post Codes
Code Value Module Display 0x00A5 Memory wait state programming is over. Clearing the screen. South 0x00A7 Performing any initialization required before passing control to the adaptor South ROM at E000 next. 0x00AE Setting up DMI structures. South 0x0020 Talking to BMC South 0x0022 Talking to BMC.
Page 224: Recovery Port 80 Codes
Code Value Module Display 0xAFF4 Not a MP Platform MCA Init condition South 0xAFF5 EM OS with no Init Handler or IA-32OS-BSP detected, Soft Rebooting... South 0xAFF6 No OS Init Handle Registered, Checking OS Type... South 0xAFF8 SAL PMI Handler is in Control South 0xAFFA OEM SAL PMI Handler is in Control...
Page 225: Post Error Codes And Messages
POST Error Codes and Messages The system BIOS displays the POST error messages in Table 49 on the video screen. These error codes are logged in the SEL. Critical events that require user interaction and BIOS POST will create a pause during POST, awaiting user input. The BIOS will prompt with a message requesting to Press F1, F2, or ESC.
Page 226 Error Code Error Message Attributes Pause on Boot 8140 Processor 01: failed FRB level 3 timer WARN/YELLOW_BLACK 8141 Processor 02: failed FRB level 3 timer WARN/YELLOW_BLACK 8150 Processor 01: failed initialization on last WARN/YELLOW_BLACK boot 8151 Processor 02: failed Initialization on last WARN/YELLOW_BLACK boot 8192...
Page 227: Post Beep Codes
Error Code Error Message Attributes Pause on Boot 8510 DIMM5 defective. WARN/YELLOW_BLACK 8511 DIMM6 defective. WARN/YELLOW_BLACK 8512 DIMM7 defective. WARN/YELLOW_BLACK 8513 DIMM8 defective. WARN/YELLOW_BLACK POST Beep Codes During the course of executing POST, there are occasions where fatal problems happen before video is enabled.
Page 228: Memory Test Failure
Memory Test Failure No Memory Found in the System This indicates that the memory test has found no valid memory in the system. The system will not boot. An SEL log entry is made. Mismatched DIMMs Within Single Row Populated This indicates that only a single row is populated, and that the row contains mismatched DIMMs, preventing booting.
Page 229: Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings WARNING: English (US) AVERTISSEMENT: Français WARNUNG: Deutsch AVVERTENZA: Italiano ADVERTENCIAS: Español...
Page 230: Warning: English (Us)
WARNING: English (US) The power supply in this product contains no user-serviceable parts. There may be more than one supply in this product. Refer servicing only to qualified personnel. Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required.
Page 231 WARNING: English (continued) For proper cooling and airflow, always reinstall the chassis covers before turning on the system. Operating the system without the covers in place can damage system parts. To install the covers: Check first to make sure you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system. Check that cables, add-in boards, and other components are properly installed.
Page 232: Avertissement: Français
AVERTISSEMENT: Français Le bloc d'alimentation de ce produit ne contient aucune pièce pouvant être réparée par l'utilisateur. Ce produit peut contenir plus d'un bloc d'alimentation. Veuillez contacter un technicien qualifié en cas de problème. Ne pas essayer d'utiliser ni modifier le câble d'alimentation CA fourni, s'il ne correspond pas exactement au type requis.
Page 233 AVERTISSEMENT: Français (suite) Afin de permettre le refroidissement et l’aération du système, réinstallez toujours les panneaux du boîtier avant de mettre le système sous tension. Le fonctionnement du système en l’absence des panneaux risque d’endommager ses pièces. Pour installer les panneaux, procédez comme suit: Assurez-vous de ne pas avoir oublié...
Page 234: Warnung: Deutsch
WARNUNG: Deutsch Benutzer können am Netzgerät dieses Produkts keine Reparaturen vornehmen. Das Produkt enthält möglicherweise mehrere Netzgeräte. Wartungsarbeiten müssen von qualifizierten Technikern ausgeführt werden. Versuchen Sie nicht, das mitgelieferte Netzkabel zu ändern oder zu verwenden, wenn es sich nicht genau um den erforderlichen Typ handelt. Ein Produkt mit mehreren Netzgeräten hat für jedes Netzgerät ein eigenes Netzkabel.
Page 235 WARNUNG: Deutsch (Fortsetzung) Zur ordnungsgemäßen Kühlung und Lüftung muß die Gehäuseabdeckung immer wieder vor dem Einschalten installiert werden. Ein Betrieb des Systems ohne angebrachte Abdeckung kann Ihrem System oder Teile darin beschädigen. Um die Abdeckung wieder anzubringen: Vergewissern Sie sich, daß Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Teile im Innern des Systems zurückgelassen haben.
Page 236: Avvertenza: Italiano
AVVERTENZA: Italiano Rivolgersi ad un tecnico specializzato per la riparazione dei componenti dell'alimentazione di questo prodotto. È possibile che il prodotto disponga di più fonti di alimentazione. Non modificare o utilizzare il cavo di alimentazione in c.a. fornito dal produttore, se non corrisponde esattamente al tipo richiesto.
Page 237 AVVERTENZA: Italiano (continua) Per il giusto flusso dell’aria e raffreddamento del sistema, rimettere sempre le coperture del telaio prima di riaccendere il sistema. Operare il sistema senza le coperture al loro proprio posto potrebbe danneggiare i componenti del sistema. Per rimettere le coperture del telaio: Controllare prima che non si siano lasciati degli attrezzi o dei componenti dentro il sistema.
Page 238: Advertencias: Español
ADVERTENCIAS: Español El usuario debe abstenerse de manipular los componentes de la fuente de alimentación de este producto, cuya reparación debe dejarse exclusivamente en manos de personal técnico especializado. Puede que este producto disponga de más de una fuente de alimentación. No intente modificar ni usar el cable de alimentación de corriente alterna, si no corresponde exactamente con el tipo requerido.
Page 239 ADVERTENCIAS: Español (continúa) Para obtener un enfriamiento y un flujo de aire adecuados, reinstale siempre las tapas del chasis antes de poner en marcha el sistema. Si pone en funcionamiento el sistema sin las tapas bien colocadas puede dañar los componentes del sistema. Para instalar las tapas: Asegúrese primero de no haber dejado herramientas o componentes sueltos dentro del sistema.

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Part 1: System Description and Configuration

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2 Board Set Description

3 Configuration Software and Utilities

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4 Working Inside the System

5 Hot-Swapping System Components

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7 Servicing the Main Board

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