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2.

If

you

plan

to

configure

the

server

for

RAID

operations

through

the

ServeRAID-8k

controller,

the

ServeRAID-8s

controller,

the

optional

ServeRAID-10is

controller,

or

a

combination

of

these

controllers,

you

must

configure

the

disk

arrays

before

you

install

the

operating

system.

See

the

ServeRAID

™

documentation

on

the

IBM

ServeRAID

Support

CD

for

additional

information

about

RAID

operation

and

complete

instructions

for

using

ServeRAID

Manager.

Installing

an

additional

microprocessor

The

following

notes

describe

the

type

of

microprocessor

that

the

server

supports

and

other

information

that

you

must

consider

when

you

install

a

microprocessor:

v

For

a

list

of

supported

optional

devices

for

the

server,

see

http://www.ibm.com/

servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

v

See

the

System

x3500

Type

7977

User’s

Guide

on

the

IBM

System

x

Documentation

CD

for

details

about

how

to

install

a

microprocessor.

v

The

server

supports

Intel

Xeon

dual-core

or

quad-core

1.6

GHz

or

higher

microprocessors

in

each

socket.

If

you

are

installing

two

microprocessors,

they

must

be

the

same

cache

size

and

type,

and

the

same

clock

speed.

v

Some

models

support

dual-core

processors

and

quad-core

processors.

Do

not

mix

dual-core

processors

and

quad-core

processors

in

the

same

server.

Install

all

dual-core

or

all

quad-core

processors

in

the

server.

v

Read

the

documentation

that

comes

with

the

microprocessor

to

determine

whether

you

must

update

the

basic

input/output

system

(BIOS)

code

in

the

server.

To

download

the

most

current

level

of

BIOS

code

for

the

server,

go

to

http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

v

Obtain

an

SMP-capable

operating

system.

For

a

list

of

supported

operating

systems,

see

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

v

You

can

use

the

Configuration/Setup

Utility

program

to

determine

the

specific

type

of

microprocessor

in

the

server.

To

install

a

microprocessor,

complete

the

following

steps:

1.

Read

the

safety

information

that

begins

on

page

vii

and

“Installation

guidelines”

on

page

7.

2.

Turn

off

the

server

and

peripheral

devices,

and

disconnect

the

power

cords

and

all

external

cables.

3.

Lay

the

server

on

its

side;

then,

remove

the

left-side

cover.

Attention:

When

you

handle

static-sensitive

devices,

take

precautions

to

avoid

damage

from

static

electricity.

For

details

about

handling

these

devices,

see

“Handling

static-sensitive

devices”

on

page

9.

4.

Remove

the

microprocessor

air

duct

from

the

fan

structure.

Squeeze

the

two

tabs

on

the

top

of

the

air

duct

together

and

lift

the

air

duct

out

of

the

server.

5.

Remove

the

microprocessor

baffle

and

the

protective

film

from

the

second

microprocessor

socket.

Chapter

2.

Installing

optional

devices

25

Section	Page
Contents	5
Safety	7
Chapter 1. Introduction	15
The IBM System x Documentation CD	16
Hardware and software requirements	16
Using the Documentation Browser	17
Notices and statements in this document	18
Features and specifications	19
Major components of the server	20
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices	21
Installation guidelines	21
System reliability guidelines	22
Working inside the server with the power on	22
Handling static-sensitive devices	23
Opening the bezel	24
Removing the left-side cover	25
Installing a memory module	25
Installing redundant power and cooling	33
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive	37
Installing an additional microprocessor	39
Installing an adapter	41
Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine	43
Completing the installation	44
Connecting the cables	45
Reattaching the bezel	46
Updating the server configuration	47
Chapter 3. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power	49
Front view	49
Rear view	51
Server power features	53
Turning on the server	53
Turning off the server	54
Chapter 4. Configuring the server	55
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD	55
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program	56
Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program	56
Using the baseboard management controller	57
Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility program	57
BIOS update and configuration	57
Linux configuration	58
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configuration	64
Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program	65
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs	67
Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program	67
Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program	67
Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program	67
Using the ServeRAID configuration programs	68
Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID	68
Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program	69
Starting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program	69
IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices	69
Using ServeRAID Manager	70
Configuring the RAID controller	70
Viewing the configuration	71
Using the RAID configuration programs	71
Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program	72
Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices	72
Creating a RAID array	72
Viewing the array configuration	73
Using ServeRAID Manager	73
Configuring the controller	73
Viewing the configuration	74
Using the Boot Menu program	75
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program	75
Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller	75
Chapter 5. Solving problems	77
Diagnostic tools overview	77
POST beep code descriptions	77
POST error codes	78
Troubleshooting tables	91
DVD drive problems	91
General problems	92
Hard disk drive problems	92
Intermittent problems	93
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems	94
Memory problems	95
Microprocessor problems	96
Monitor problems	96
Optional-device problems	99
Power problems	100
Serial port problems	101
ServerGuide problems	102
Software problems	103
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems	103
Video problems	103
Light path diagnostics	104
Diagnosing problems using light path diagnostics	104
Light path diagnostics LEDs	105
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance	109
Before you call	109
Using the documentation	109
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web	109
Software service and support	110
Hardware service and support	110
IBM Taiwan product service	110
Appendix B. Notices	111
Trademarks	111
Important notes	112
Product recycling and disposal	113
Battery return program	114
Electronic emission notices	116
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement	116
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement	116
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada	116
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement	116
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement	116
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement	116
Taiwanese Class A warning statement	117
Chinese Class A warning statement	117
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement	117

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