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System

partition

The

ServerGuide

program

creates

a

50

MB

system

partition

on

the

default

drive.

The

system

partition

contains

server-specific

utility

programs

such

as

service

processor

disk

operating

system

(DOS)

utilities,

system

diagnostics,

flash

BIOS

updates,

and

other

programs.

Note:

Programs

in

the

system

partition

vary

by

server

model,

and

not

all

server

models

run

utility

programs

from

the

system

partition.

To

determine

which

ones

do,

start

the

Setup

and

Installation

CD

and

view

the

online

Overview.

After

setup

is

complete,

you

can

access

programs

in

the

system

partition

by

restarting

the

server

and

pressing

Alt+F1

when

the

prompt

is

displayed.

The

system

partition

menu

displays

the

programs

that

are

available

on

the

server

model.

Typical

NOS

installation

You

can

use

the

ServerGuide

program

to

shorten

the

installation

time.

The

ServerGuide

program

provides

the

necessary

device

drivers,

based

on

the

hardware

that

you

have

and

the

NOS

that

you

are

installing.

The

following

is

a

brief

explanation

of

a

typical

ServerGuide

NOS

installation.

Note:

Exact

features

and

functions

can

vary

with

different

versions

of

the

ServerGuide

software.

v

After

you

have

completed

the

setup

process,

the

operating-system

installation

program

starts.

(You

will

need

a

copy

of

the

NOS

CD

to

complete

the

installation.)

v

The

ServerGuide

program

stores

information

about

the

server

model,

service

processor,

hard

disk

controllers,

and

network

adapters.

It

then

checks

the

CD

for

newer

device

drivers.

This

information

is

stored

and

then

passed

to

the

NOS

installation

program.

v

With

some

NOS

installations,

you

can

create

a

NOS

Replication

Diskette

for

setting

up

additional

servers.

The

diskette

will

contain

the

Internet

protocol

(IP)

address,

server

name,

and

other

selections.

v

The

ServerGuide

program

presents

NOS

partition

options

that

are

based

on

the

NOS

selection

and

the

installed

hard

disk

drives.

v

If

you

are

installing

the

NOS

from

diskette,

the

ServerGuide

program

displays

the

required

diskettes

that

you

must

create

and

the

optional

diskettes

that

you

might

want

to

create.

The

diskettes

that

you

can

create

are

the

device-driver

diskettes

for

the

installed

adapters

or

controllers.

The

ServerGuide

program

prompts

you

to

insert

the

NOS

CD

and

restart

the

server.

At

this

point,

the

installation

program

for

the

NOS

(for

example,

Microsoft

Windows

2000)

takes

control

to

complete

the

installation.

Setting

up

or

updating

multiple

servers

You

can

use

the

ServerGuide

program

to

create

diskettes

that

help

you

set

up

or

update

multiple

servers.

You

can

modify

information

on

the

diskettes

as

you

use

them

to

set

up

or

update

other

servers.

Note:

Availability

and

function

can

vary

by

server

model

and

by

the

hardware

that

is

installed.

Configuration

35

Section	Page
About this manual	5
Important safety information	5
Online support	6
Contents	7
General checkout	9
General information	11
Features and specifications	11
Server features	12
Notices and statements used in this book	13
Reliability, availability, and serviceability	13
Server controls and indicators	15
Turning on the server	16
Turning off the server	16
Diagnostics	17
Diagnostic tools overview	17
POST	17
POST beep code descriptions	17
POST error messages	17
Small computer system interface messages (some models)	18
Diagnostic programs and error messages	18
Text messages	19
Starting the diagnostic programs	20
Using the diagnostics CD	20
Creating a diagnostics diskette from the CD	20
Downloading the diagnostics program	20
Using the diagnostic diskette	21
Viewing the test log	21
Diagnostic error message tables	21
Power checkout	22
Recovering BIOS	22
Clearing CMOS	23
Replacing the battery	23
Temperature checkout	25
Diagnosing errors	25
Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller	25
Network connection problems	25
Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart	26
Ethernet controller messages	27
Novell NetWare or IntraNetWare system ODI driver teaming messages	27
NDIS 4.0 Windows driver messages	29
Ethernet teaming messages:	30
Configuration	33
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program	33
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program	33
Choices available from the Configuration/Setup main menu	34
Using passwords	36
Using the SCSISelect utility program (some models)	36
Starting the SCSISelect utility program	36
Choices available from the SCSISelect menu	37
Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility program	39
Starting the PXE Boot Agent Utility program	39
Choices available from the PXE Boot Agent Utility menu	39
Using the ServerGuide CDs	40
Features at a glance	40
Setup and configuration overview	42
System partition	43
Typical NOS installation	43
Setting up or updating multiple servers	43
Installing the NOS without ServerGuide	44
Additional programs included with ServerGuide	44
Installing options	45
Major components of the xSeries 200	45
System and PCI extender board	45
System and PCI extender board options connectors	45
System board internal cable connectors	46
System board external connectors	47
System board jumpers	47
Before you begin	48
Working inside the server with the power on	48
System reliability considerations	48
Stabilizing feet	49
Side cover removal	50
Bezel removal	51
Removing the support bracket assembly	53
Working with adapters	54
Adapter considerations	54
Adapter installation	55
SCSI or ServeRAID adapter installation	56
Internal drive installation	57
Internal drive bays	58
Preinstallation steps (all bays)	59
Drive installation in bay 2 or 4	59
Hard disk drive installation in bay 5, 6, or 7	61
Memory modules	62
Microprocessor	64
Microprocessor removal	64
Microprocessor installation	67
Installing a security U-bolt	69
Completing the installation	70
Installing the cover	70
Updating the server configuration	71
Connecting external options	72
I/O connector locations	72
Input/output connectors	73
Mouse connector	74
Keyboard connector	74
Parallel connector	75
Viewing or changing the connector assignments	75
Parallel connector	75
Serial connectors	76
Viewing or changing the serial-connector assignments	76
Serial connectors	76
Ethernet connector	77
Configuring the Ethernet controller	77
High performance Ethernet modes	77
Teaming mode	77
Priority Packet mode	78
Virtual LAN mode	79
Ethernet connector	80
Universal Serial Bus connectors	80
USB cables and hubs	80
USB connectors	80
Audio connectors	81
Line out	81
Line in	81
Mic	81
MIDI connector	81
Video connector	82
Ultra160 SCSI connector (some models)	82
SCSI cabling requirements	82
Setting SCSI IDs	83
FRU information (service only)	85
Hard disk drive cage	85
Power supply	86
Rear fan	87
System board	87
CD-ROM drive	88
Floppy disk drive	89
Button kit	90
Guide assembly / speaker	91
Bezel release latch	92
Top/side cover	93
Handle assembly	94
Adapter retainer	95
Symptom-to-FRU index	97
Beep symptoms	97
No beep symptoms	98
Diagnostic error codes	98
Error symptoms	100
POST error messages	103
ServeRAID	105
Undetermined problems	105
Parts listing	107
System	108
Keyboards	109
Power cords	110
Related service information	111
Safety information	111
General safety	111
Electrical safety	112
Safety inspection guide	113
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices	114
Grounding requirements	114
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)	115
Send us your comments!	144
Problem determination tips	145
Notices	145

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