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Chapter 9. Configuring the server

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Using the Setup Utility program

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Starting the Setup Utility program

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Introduction of the BIOS items

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Using passwords

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Configuring the system fan speed

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RAID controllers

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Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program .

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Before you use the EasyStartup DVD

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Setup and configuration

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Configuring RAID

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Typical operating system installation

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Onboard 1068E SAS RAID controller Configuration

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Connecting mini-SAS cable

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Starting the Configuration Utility program

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Accessing the Adapter Properties window .

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SAS RAID settings

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Creating or deleting the RAID 1 array

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Accessing the SAS Topology window

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Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

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Updating the firmware

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Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater

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Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage

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Appendix A. RAID battery card

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Specifications

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Battery life and data retention time

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Appendix B. Getting information,

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Information resources

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Using the documentation

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Lenovo Support Web site

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Help and service

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Before you call

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Calling for service

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Using other services

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Purchasing additional services

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Trademarks

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Important notes

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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice .

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Recycling information

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Battery return program

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Requirement for batteries containing

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Particulate contamination

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Important information for the European Directive

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Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive

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China RoHS

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Turkish statement of compliance

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German Ordinance for Work gloss statement.

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Electronic emission notices

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Section	Page
Safety information	5
Chapter 1. General information	13
Introduction	13
Server documentation	13
Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap	17
Chapter 3. Features and technologies	19
What is included with your server	19
Features	19
Specifications	19
Software programs	21
EasyStartup	21
EasyManage	21
Chapter 4. Reliability, availability, and serviceability	23
Chapter 5. Diagnostics	25
Troubleshooting tables	25
DVD drive problems	25
General problems	26
Hard disk drive problems	26
Intermittent problems	27
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems	27
Memory problems	28
Microprocessor problems	29
Monitor problems	29
Optional-device problems	31
Power problems	32
Serial port problems	33
Software problems	33
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems	34
Solving power problems	34
Solving Ethernet controller problems	35
Solving undetermined problems	35
Event logs	36
Viewing event logs without restarting the server	36
System event log	37
Diagnostic LEDs on the front control panel	37
Onboard debug digitron	37
Chapter 6. Locating parts, controls, LEDs, and connectors	39
Front view	39
Rear view	39
Front control panel	40
Locating server components	42
Locating parts on the system board	42
Locating connectors on the backplane	45
Chapter 7. Installing, removing, or replacing hardware	47
Guidelines	47
Precautions	47
Handling static-sensitive devices	48
System reliability guidelines	48
Working inside the server with the power on	49
Removing the server cover	49
Installing, removing, or replacing optional hardware devices	50
Installing or removing a memory module	50
Removing or installing internal drives	53
Removing or installing the riser card assembly	64
Installing or removing a PCI card	66
Installing, removing, or replacing hardware devices	69
Removing or installing the system board battery	69
Removing or installing the RAID controller	71
Removing or installing the Ethernet card	85
Removing or installing the microprocessor fan duct	86
Removing or installing the power supply	87
Removing or installing the heat sink	90
Removing or installing the microprocessor	93
Removing or installing the system board	96
Removing or installing the system fans	99
Completing the parts replacement	102
Installing the server cover	102
Connecting the cables	103
Turning on the server	103
Updating the server configuration	103
Turning off the server	103
Connecting external devices	104
Chapter 8. Parts listing, RD240 Types 1045, 1046, 1047, and 1048	105
Replaceable server components	106
Power cords	116
Ship group	118
Chapter 9. Configuring the server	123
Using the Setup Utility program	123
Starting the Setup Utility program	124
Introduction of the BIOS items	124
Using passwords	131
Configuring the system fan speed	132
RAID controllers	132
Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program	133
Before you use the EasyStartup DVD	134
Setup and configuration	134
Configuring RAID	135
Typical operating system installation	135
Onboard 1068E SAS RAID controller Configuration Utility program	135
Connecting mini-SAS cable	136
Starting the Configuration Utility program	137
Accessing the Adapter Properties window	138
SAS RAID settings	139
Creating or deleting the RAID 1 array	139
Accessing the SAS Topology window	140
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller	140
Updating the firmware	140
Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program	141
Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage program	141
Appendix A. RAID battery card assembly	143
Specifications	143
Battery life and data retention time	143
Appendix B. Getting information, help, and service	145
Information resources	145
Using the documentation	145
ThinkServer Web site	145
Lenovo Support Web site	145
Help and service	146
Before you call	146
Calling for service	146
Using other services	147
Purchasing additional services	147
Appendix C. Notices	149
Trademarks	150
Important notes	150
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice	150
Recycling information	150
Battery return program	151
Requirement for batteries containing perchlorate	152
Particulate contamination	153
Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC	153
Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)	157
China RoHS	157
Turkish statement of compliance	158
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement	158
Electronic emission notices	158
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement	158

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