Intel SRPL8 Manuel d'utilisateur

SRPL8Server SystemProduct GuideOrder Number: A49445-001

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100 Working Inside the SystemRemoving the Memory Module CoverSee Figure 25.1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions at the beginning

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 101Fan Array HousingRemoving the Fan Array HousingSee Figure 26 (page 102).1. Observe the safety precautions, warni

102 Working Inside the SystemOM10692AAABFigure 26. Removing the Fan HousingA. Screws (three)B. Fan housingLCD ModuleThe LCD module displays server in

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 103Installing the LCD ModuleSee Figure 27.1. Connect the LCD module data and power cables to the front panel board.

104 Working Inside the SystemProfusion Carrier TrayThe profusion carrier tray provides rigid mounting for the front panel board, the profusion carrier

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 1058. Install the memory modules (see page 142).9. Install the fan array housing (page 101).10. Install the top co

106 Working Inside the SystemFront Panel Controller BoardThe front panel board contains the server controls and indicators. It is mounted on snap-on

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 1076. Install the LCD module (see “LCD Module” on page 102).7. Install the insulating material removed earlier fro

108 Working Inside the SystemAdd-In BoardsThe PHP I/O carrier provides 10 PCI bus master slots.CAUTIONDo not overload the PHP I/O carrier by installin

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 109OM08752DCBAFigure 30. Enhanced PHP Functionality on Add-in Board SlotsA. PHP LED boardB. EPHP mechanismC. EPHP

11Part I: User’s Guide1 Chassis Description2 Boardset Description3 Configuration Software and Utilities4 Hot-Swapping Fans, SCSI Hard Drives, and Pow

110 Working Inside the SystemOM10700BAFigure 31. Installing an Add-in BoardA. Add-In BoardB. EPHP Mechanism

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 111Removing an Add-In BoardYou can remove an add-in board when the server is operating or not operating. The follow

112 Working Inside the SystemInstalling the I/O Riser BoardSee Figure 32.1. Remove the I/O riser board from its antistatic protective wrapper.2. Hol

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 113PHP LED BoardRemoving a PHP LED BoardSee Figure 33.1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions at

114 Working Inside the SystemInstalling a PHP LED BoardSee Figure 33.1. Carefully position the PHP LED board by aligning each of the five plastic ret

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 115Installing the I/O TraySee Figure 34.1. Position the tray over the chassis and lower it onto its supports.2. En

116 Working Inside the SystemInterchassis Management Bus (ICMB) BoardRemoving the ICMB BoardSee Figure 35.1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 117AC Filter and CableRemoving the AC Filter and Cable1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions at

118 Working Inside the SystemInstalling the Peripheral BaySee Figure 36.1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions at the beginning of

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 119Peripheral Bay BackplaneRemoving the Peripheral Bay BackplaneSee Figure 37.1. Observe the safety precautions, wa

12 Part 1: User’s Guide

120 Working Inside the SystemInstalling the Peripheral Bay BackplaneSee Figure 37.1. Remove the board from its protective wrapper.2. Position and al

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 121Peripheral Bay Blind Mate BoardRemoving the Peripheral Bay Blind Mate BoardSee Figure 38.1. Observe the safety p

122 Working Inside the SystemOM10701AFigure 38. Peripheral Bay Blind Mate BoardA. Screws (two)

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 123OM10708AC D EBFigure 39. Peripheral Bay Blind Mate Board CablesA. Blind Mate connector headerB. 20-pin power c

124 Working Inside the SystemDiskette DriveRemoving the Diskette DriveSee Figure 40.1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of thi

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 1256. Place the drive/carrier assembly component-side up on an antistatic surface.7. Remove and save the screws th

126 Working Inside the SystemPeripheral DrivesInstalling a 5.25-inch Peripheral in the Front BayOne 5.25-inch half-height bay provides space for a tap

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 127COM08013BDAFigure 41. Snap-in Plastic Slide RailsA. Tape drive or other removable media deviceB. Tab on slide

128 Working Inside the SystemRemoving a 5.25-inch Peripheral from the Front Bay1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this cha

1296 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsThis chapter describes procedures for removing and installing major system boards andcomponents. This includes proc

131 Chassis DescriptionThe SRPL8 rack server is easy to integrate and can easily accommodate the needs of a variety ofhigh-performance applications—fo

130 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsWarnings and CautionsThese warnings and cautions apply throughout this manual to any procedure in which you accessthe

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 131CAUTIONSElectrostatic discharge (ESD) & ESD protection: ESD can damagedisk drives, boards, and other parts.

132 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsCache Coherency Filters: Removing and InstallingRemoving the Cache Coherency FiltersSee Figure 43.1. Observe the sa

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 133Installing the Cache Coherency FiltersNOTEIf the profusion carrier tray is removed, we recommend that you install

134 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsProcessor Retention Bracket: Removing andInstallingRemoving the Processor Retention BracketSee Figure 44.1. Observe

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 135Installing the Processor Retention BracketSee Figure 44.1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginni

136 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsProfusion Carrier: Removing and InstallingRemoving the Profusion CarrierSee Figure 45.1. Observe the safety and ESD

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 137OM08755ACBDFigure 45. Separating the Profusion Carrier and Processor Mezzanine BoardsA. Processor mezzanine boa

138 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsRemoving the PHP I/O CarrierSee Figure 461. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 139OM08749ONOFFSW4G1Figure 46. PHP I/O Carrier

14 Chassis DescriptionChassis Feature SummaryTable 2. Chassis Feature SummaryFeature CommentPower system with redundancy The 750 watt, 220 VAC autoran

140 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsMidplane: Removing and InstallingRemoving the MidplaneSee Figure 47.CAUTIONDisconnect EVERYTHING from the midplane b

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 141✏NOTEThe UPPER midplane support bracket has a number of slots that mate withrectangular tabs on the top of the mi

142 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsMemory Modules and DIMMs: Removing andInstallingCAUTIONTo avoid damaging the memory module DIMM sockets, do not atte

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 1435. Grasp the memory module by the sides and carefully slide it into the slot guides until thelevers engage with

144 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsRemoving DIMMsCAUTIONUse extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much pressure can damagethe socket slot. Apply only

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 145Installing DIMMsCAUTIONSUse extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure candamage the socket

146 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsSee Figure 50.1. Holding the DIMM only by its edges, remove it from its antistatic package.2. Orient the DIMM so th

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 147Processors: Removing and InstallingThe profusion carrier supports two processor mezzanine boards. Each mezzanin

148 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsRemoving a ProcessorSee Figure 51 (page 148) and Figure 52 (page 149).1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at t

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 149Installing a ProcessorSee Figure 51 (page 148) and Figure 52 (page 149).1. Observe the safety and ESD precaution

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 15Chassis Front Controls and IndicatorsK J IOM07301N M LOPQHA B C D E F GFigure 2. Front Controls and Indicators

150 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsFront Side Bus (FSB) Termination Board AssemblyThe profusion carrier provides connectors for two processor mezzanine

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 151Installing a Termination BoardSee Figure 53.1. Grasp the terminator board by the eject/insert levers, (A) and ca

152 Upgrading Boardset ComponentsReplacing the Backup BatteryThe lithium battery on the I/O carrier powers the real-time clock (RTC) for three to four

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 153OM11018123A B CFigure 54. Replacing the Lithium BatteryA. TabB. Positive-side upC. Battery1. Observe the safety

154 Upgrading Boardset Components

1557 Solving ProblemsThis chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using thesystem.Resetting the SystemTo do this:

156 Solving ProblemsRunning New Application SoftwareProblems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software.Faul

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 157More Problem-Solving ProceduresThis section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a problem and locati

158 Solving ProblemsMonitoring POSTSee Chapter 3, “Configuration Software and Utilities,” beginning on page 33.Verifying Proper Operation of Key Syste

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 159Power Light Does Not LightCheck the following:• Are all the power supplies plugged in? Is the power turned on t

16 Chassis DescriptionTable 3. Front Controls and IndicatorsItem Feature DescriptionFront PanelA Power switch When pressed, it turns on or off the ser

160 Solving ProblemsCharacters Are Distorted or IncorrectCheck the following:• Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the vide

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 161Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not LightIf you have installed one or more hard disk drives in your system, c

162 Solving ProblemsProblems with Application SoftwareIf you have problems with application software, do the following:• Verify that the software is

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 163POST Codes and Countdown CodesBIOS indicates the current testing phase during POST after the video adapter has be

164 Solving ProblemsTable 16. Port-80 Codes (continued)POST Code Beeps Error35 RAMInitialize alternate chip set registers36 Warm start shut down37 Rei

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 165Table 16. Port-80 Codes (continued)POST Code Beeps Error6B Load custom defaults6C Display shadow message6E Displa

166 Solving ProblemsTable 16. Port-80 Codes (continued)POST Code Beeps Error9F Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllerA0 Set time of dayA2 Check key

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 167POST Error Codes and MessagesThe following error codes and messages are representative of various conditions BIOS

168 Solving ProblemsTable 17. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Code Error message8161 Unable to apply BIOS Update for Board 2 Processor 28162

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 169Table 17. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued)Code Error message8222 Board 2 Processor 3 Internal Error (IER

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 17Chassis Back Controls and FeaturesOM08781JNA CBDLMKEGFHIFigure 3. Chassis Back ViewA. PCI add-in board expansion

170 Solving Problems

1718 Technical ReferenceThis section includes:• Connector pinouts and boardset locations• Information on jumpers• System I/O addresses• System mem

172 Technical ReferenceConnectorsOM10941BCDEGFAFigure 55. Profusion Carrier LayoutA. Front panel connectorB. Connector for processor mezzanine boar

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 173OM10940ABCDEFHGIJFigure 56. I/O Carrier LayoutA. IDE and diskette connectorsB. PHP LED/switch connectorC. USB

174 Technical ReferenceDiskette DriveOM08030343321Table 18. Diskette Drive Connector PinoutPin Signal Pin Signal1 GND 18 FD_DIR_L2 FD_DENSEL 19 GND3 G

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 175IRMC ConnectorOM08032122326Table 19. Intel Remote Management CardPin Signal Description1 SMI_L System Management

176 Technical ReferenceVGA Video Port5OM04417115 11610Table 20. Video Port Connector PinoutPin Signal Pin Signal1Red 9N/C2 Green 10 GND3Blue 11NC4 N/C

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 177Parallel Port13OM11312 125 1 4Table 22. Parallel Port Connector PinoutPin Signal Pin Signal1 STROBE_

178 Technical ReferenceUniversal Serial Bus (USB)The SRPL8 server provides two external USB connectors at the back panel. Table 24 lists thepinout fo

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 179IDEOM08029402391Table 26. IDE Connector PinoutPin Signal Pin Signal1 RSTDRV 21 DRQ2GND 22GND3 DD7 23 DIOW4 DD8 24

18 Chassis DescriptionPeripheralsThe peripheral bay provides the interface for 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch media.3.5-inch Diskette DriveThe 3.5-inch disket

180 Technical ReferencePCITable 27. 33MHz, 64-bit PCI Connectors (Slots A and B)Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin SignalA1 TRST_L A48 GND B1 -12V B

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 181Table 28. 66MHz, 64-bit PCI Connectors (Slots C and D)Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin SignalA1 TRST_L A48 GN

182 Technical ReferenceConfiguration SwitchesOne header provides eight switches that control various configuration options. Figure 57 showsthe switch

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 183General Procedure to Change Switch Settings1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of Chapter

184 Technical ReferencePassword Clear Switch1. Ensure that the system is powered off. Remove the PCI hot-plug cover. On switch SW4G1,slide or press

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 185System I/O AddressesTable 30 shows the location in I/O space of all directly I/O-accessible registers.Table 30. S

186 Technical ReferenceMemory MapTable 31 lists the system memory map. When BIOS allocates memory space to PCI devices, itstarts just below the APICs

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 187PCI Configuration and Device MapTable 32. PCI MapDevice Segment Device NumberHot Plug Controller A 00hPCI Slot 1

188 Technical ReferenceTable 33. InterruptsPID Interrupt PCI Interrupt Component/PCI Slot # PCI Bus0 D P10 PCI-D1 C P10 PCI-D2 B Onboard SCSI Channel

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 189Video ModesThe CL-GD5480 integrated video controller provides all standard IBM VGA modes. With8 MB of SDRAM stan

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 19Hot-Swap Power SuppliesThe chassis can be configured with two or three 750-watt power supplies in a 2 + 1 redundan

190 Technical Reference

191A Power System: Description/CalculatingPower UsageThis appendix describes the modular power system and explains how to calculate power usage foryo

192 Power System: Description/Calculating Power UsagePower Supply Input VoltagesTable 34. Power Supply AC Input RatingsParameter Minimum Nominal Maxi

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 193Server Current UsageTable 36 lists the current usage for both minimally and fully configured servers. You can ea

194 Power System: Description/Calculating Power UsageTable 37. Minimum/Maximum Current Rating ConfigurationsBoard Minimum Configuration Maximum Confi

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 195Table 38. Worksheet for Calculating DC Power UsageCurrent (maximum) at voltage levels:Device +3.3 V +5 V +12 V -1

196 Power System: Description/Calculating Power Usage✏NOTEThe total combined wattage must be less than 1232 watts for your serverconfiguration. The

197B Equipment Log and ConfigurationWorksheetsEquipment LogUse the blank equipment log provided here to record information about your system. You wil

198 Equipment Log and Configuration WorksheetsEquipment Log (continued)Item Manufacturer Name and Model Number Serial Number Date InstalledSCSI host a

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 199Configuration WorksheetsThe rest of this chapter consists of worksheets to record the settings you make when conf

DisclaimerIntel Corporation (Intel) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the impliedwarranties o

20 Chassis Description

200 Equipment Log and Configuration WorksheetsSystem board (SSU, Change Configuration Settings)Worksheet 2. Systems GroupSystem Identification and Ve

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 201Worksheet 8. Multiboot GroupBoot Device Priority Diskette DriveRemovable DevicesHard DriveATAPI CD-ROM DriveDiag

202 Equipment Log and Configuration WorksheetsManagement Subsystem, System Sensor Control WorksheetFor each sensor control, the display includes the c

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 203Item: Item:Disable / Enable Disable / EnableUpper Fatal: Upper Fatal:UpperWarning:UpperWarning:LowerWarning:Lower

204 Equipment Log and Configuration WorksheetsBIOS Setup WorksheetsWorksheet 14. Main MenuSystem DateSystem TimeLegacy Diskette A Disabled / 360 KB

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 205Worksheet 20. I/O Device Configuration SubmenuSerial Port A Disabled / Enabled / Auto / OS ControlledBase

206 Equipment Log and Configuration WorksheetsWorksheet 24. System Management SubmenuFirmware SMIs Disabled / EnabledSystem Event Logging Disabled

207C Regulatory SpecificationsRegulatory and Environmental SpecificationsEnvironmental SpecificationsOperating temperature 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to

208 Regulatory SpecificiationsElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)USA: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Class ACanada: IC ICES-003 Class AEurope: EN55022, Class A,

209D WarningsWARNING: English (US)AVERTISSEMENT: FrançaisWARNUNG: DeutschAVVERTENZA: ItalianoADVERTENCIAS: Español

212 Boardset DescriptionThe modular scaleable architecture of the SRPL8 rack server supports symmetricalmultiprocessing (SMP) and a variety of operati

210 WarningsWARNING: English (US)The power supply in this product contains no user-serviceable parts. There may be morethan one supply in this produ

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 211WARNING: English (continued)A microprocessor and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also, the

212 WarningsAVERTISSEMENT: FrançaisLe bloc d'alimentation de ce produit ne contient aucune pièce pouvant être réparée parl'utilisateur. Ce

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 213AVERTISSEMENT: Français (suite)Le microprocesseur et le dissipateur de chaleur peuvent être chauds si le système

214 WarningsWARNUNG: DeutschBenutzer können am Netzgerät dieses Produkts keine Reparaturen vornehmen. DasProdukt enthält möglicherweise mehrere Netzg

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 215WARNUNG: Deutsch (Fortsetzung)Der Mikroprozessor und der Kühler sind möglicherweise erhitzt, wenn das System in

216 WarningsAVVERTENZA: ItalianoRivolgersi ad un tecnico specializzato per la riparazione dei componenti dell’alimentazione diquesto prodotto. È pos

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 217AVVERTENZA: Italiano (continua)Se il sistema è stato a lungo in funzione, il microprocessore e il dissipatore di

218 WarningsADVERTENCIAS: EspañolEl usuario debe abstenerse de manipular los componentes de la fuente de alimentación deeste producto, cuya reparació

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 219ADVERTENCIAS: Español (continúa)Si el sistema ha estado en funcionamiento, el microprocesador y el disipador de

22 Boardset DescriptionOM07505FDAECBCFigure 4. Boardset OverviewA. Front panel boardB. Profusion carrierC. Processor mezzanine boardD. I/O carrie

220 WarningsBlank page

221IndexAAC filter and cableinstalling, 117removing, 117add-in boardcurrent limitations, 108installing/replacing, 108PCI, 108, 109removing, 111sensiti

222 Indexconnectordiskette drive, 174Intel Remote Management Card, 175parallel port, 177PCI, 180SCSI wide input, 178serial ports, 177VGA video port, 1

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 223EMI, 14grounding clip, removable media, 126limit use of 5.25-inch hard drives, 126metal shield over removable med

224 Indexindicatorscooling fault LED (yellow), 16drive fault LED (yellow), 16front panel LCD, 16power fault LED (yellow), 16SCSI drive in recovery mod

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 225POSTbootable media required, 34countdown codes, 163error codes and messages, 167error messages, 34memory, amount

226 IndexSsafetycompliance, 207guidelines, 93SCI files, 51SCSIbus termination requirements, 28, 126hard disk drive, 84indicator, drive in recovery mod

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 227system setup utility (SSU) (continued)worksheet, add/remove board, 199worksheet, management subsystem, 202workshe

228 Index

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 23Table 4. Boardset Features (continued)Feature DescriptionMemory modules Two dual plug-in modules containing interl

24 Boardset DescriptionProcessor OverviewEach Pentium III Xeon processor is packaged in a single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridge. Thecartridge includ

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 25Memory OverviewMain memory resides on two add-in boards, called memory modules. Each memory modulecontains slots

26 Boardset DescriptionDIMM Installation SequenceA single carrier will support DIMM population in various configurations (empty sockets included).Howe

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 27PeripheralsSuper I/O ChipThe 37C937 Super I/O device supports two serial ports, one parallel port, diskette drive,

28 Boardset DescriptionSCSI ControllerA QLogic 12160 Ultra 160 SCSI chip provides two 16-bit high-speed SCSI channels. Thishigh-performance SCSI contr

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 29Server ManagementMost of the server management features are implemented using three microcontrollers, thebaseboard

iiiContentsPart I: User’s Guide... 111 Chassis

30 Boardset DescriptionFront Panel Controller (FPC)The FPC manages:• Server power control consolidation from several sources push-button power sign

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 31 System SecurityThere are several ways to prevent unauthorized entry or use of the server.Security with BIOS Setup

32 Boardset DescriptionBoot Without KeyboardThe server can boot with or without a keyboard. Before it boots, BIOS displays a messagekeyboard detectio

333 Configuration Software and UtilitiesThis chapter describes the Power-on Self Test (POST) and system configuration utilities. Table 5briefly descr

34 Configuration Software and UtilitiesHot KeysUse the keyboard’s numeric pad to enter numbers and symbols.Table 6. Hot KeysTo do this: Press these ke

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 35Note the screen display and write down the beep code you hear; this information is useful for yourservice represen

36 Configuration Software and UtilitiesStarting SetupYou can enter and start Setup under several conditions:• When you turn on the system, after POST

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 37The rest of this section lists the features that display onscreen after you press <F2> to enter Setup.Not al

38 Configuration Software and UtilitiesMain MenuDefault values are in bold typeface.Feature Option DescriptionSystem Time HH:MM:SS Sets the System Tim

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 39IDE SubmenuDefault values are in bold typeface.Feature Option DescriptionType NoneCD-ROMIDE RemovableATAPI Removab

iv Contents3 Configuration Software and UtilitiesHot Keys...

40 Configuration Software and UtilitiesProcessor Information SubmenuItem DescriptionBoard 1 Processor 1 Stepping ID Displays the processor stepping.Bo

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 41Advanced MenuDefault values are in bold typeface.WARNINGSetting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause y

42 Configuration Software and UtilitiesPCI Configuration SubmenuDefault values are in bold typeface.Feature Option DescriptionProcessor Bus 100 MHz Di

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 43I/O Device Configuration SubmenuDefault values are in bold typeface.Feature Option DescriptionSerial Port A Disabl

44 Configuration Software and UtilitiesAdvanced Chipset Control SubmenuDefault values are in bold typeface.Feature Option DescriptionExtended RAM Step

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 45Security MenuDefault values are in bold typeface.Feature Option DescriptionUser Password Is SetClearStatus only. A

46 Configuration Software and UtilitiesServer MenuDefault values are in bold typeface.Feature Option DescriptionSystem Management Selects System Manag

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 47System Management SubmenuDefault values are in bold typeface.Feature Option DescriptionFirmware SMIs DisabledEnabl

48 Configuration Software and UtilitiesServer Management Information SubmenuFeature Option DescriptionBoard Part Number Displays Board Part Number.Boa

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 49Boot MenuBoot Menu options allow the user to select the boot device. The following table shows an examplelist of

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide vInstalling Video Drivers...

50 Configuration Software and UtilitiesExit MenuThe following menu options are available on the Server menu. Select an option by using the Up orDown

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 51Using the System Setup Utility (SSU)The SSU is on the configuration software CD-ROM shipped with the server. The

52 Configuration Software and UtilitiesWhat You Need to DoYou can run the SSU directly from the configuration software CD-ROM after you have installed

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 53Graphical Hardware Redirection through the Intel Remote Management Card (IRMC)Using graphical hardware redirection

54 Configuration Software and UtilitiesStarting the SSUThe SSU is a collection of task-oriented modules plugged into a common framework called theAppl

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 55Customizing the SSUYou can customize the GUI according to your preferences. The AF sets these preferences andsave

56 Configuration Software and UtilitiesLaunching a TaskIt is possible to have many tasks open at the same time, although some tasks might requirecompl

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 57To make a modification:1. Highlight the function in the Configuration window.2. Press the spacebar or <Enter&

58 Configuration Software and UtilitiesTo Change or Clear the Administrator Password1. Click <Administrator Password>.2. Enter the old passwor

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 59Figure 6 shows the SEL viewer main window. Table 7 lists the window’s menus and options.Figure 6. SEL Viewer Add

vi ContentsPHP LED Board ... 113Removing a

60 Configuration Software and UtilitiesSensor Data Record (SDR) Manager Add-InThe SDR Manager can display SDR records in either raw form (hexadecimal)

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 61Table 8. SDR Manager MenusMenu OptionsFile Open FRU: Opens FRU data from a previously saved file.Save SDR: Saves

62 Configuration Software and UtilitiesFigure 8 shows the FRU Manager main window. Table 9 lists the window’s menus and options.Figure 8. FRU Manage

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 63Exiting the SSUExiting the SSU causes all windows to close.1. Exit the SSU by opening the menu bar item File in t

64 Configuration Software and UtilitiesFigure 9. DPC Console in Command StateFigure 10. DPC Console in Redirect StateFigure 10 shows the DPC console

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 65Availability of DPC console features is determined by the following:• The EMP access mode selected during configu

66 Configuration Software and UtilitiesModem Configuration: On the client, the DPC console uses the Windows application programinterface (API) to det

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 67Main DPC Console WindowThe main DPC console window provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to access server cont

68 Configuration Software and Utilities• Action Power On/Off: Powers the server on or off with post-power-up options. Reset: Resets the server

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 69• Serial Line: When the line selection is set to direct connect (serial line), you must specify thefollowing.

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide viiMidplane: Removing and Installing...

70 Configuration Software and UtilitiesResetting the Server RemotelySelect Reset from the Action Menu to generate the Reset dialog so that you can rem

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 71PhonebookThe DPC console provides a phonebook, a support plug-in that stores names and numbers ofservers in a list

72 Configuration Software and UtilitiesManagement Plug-InsField Replaceable Unit (FRU) ViewerThe FRU viewer lets you view data from the server’s FRU i

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 73When to Run the FRUSDR Load UtilityYou should run the FRUSDR load utility each time you upgrade or replace the har

74 Configuration Software and UtilitiesParsing the Command LineThe FRUSDR load utility allows only one command line function at a time. A command lin

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 75Displaying a Given AreaWhen the utility is run with the -d DMI, -d FRU, or -d SDR command line flag, the indicated

76 Configuration Software and UtilitiesConfiguration FileThe configuration file is in ASCII text. The utility executes commands formed by the strings

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 77Upgrading BIOSPreparing for the UpgradeBefore you upgrade BIOS, record the current BIOS settings, obtain the upgra

78 Configuration Software and UtilitiesCreating the BIOS Upgrade DisketteThe BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains t

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 79Recovering BIOSIt is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS upgrade; however, if an interruption occurs,BI

viii Contents8 Technical ReferenceConnectors...

80 Configuration Software and UtilitiesUsing the Firmware Update UtilityThe Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program that updates the BMC’s firm

814 Hot-Swapping Fans, SCSI Hard Drives, andPower SuppliesTools and Supplies Needed• Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver (#2 bit)• Antistatic wrist st

82 Hot-Swapping Fans, SCSI Hard Drives, and Power SuppliesHot-Swap

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 833. Align the fan with the fan cavity.4. Push straight down on the fan until it is fully seated in the cavity.5.

84 Hot-Swapping Fans, SCSI Hard Drives, and Power SuppliesHot-Swap

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 856. Place the drive and carrier assembly on an antistatic surface of a table or a workbench so thatthe drive handl

86 Hot-Swapping Fans, SCSI Hard Drives, and Power SuppliesInstalli

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 87Determining Drive StatusStatus LEDs arranged in sets of three below each of the two hot-swapping bays monitor the

88 Hot-Swapping Fans, SCSI Hard Drives, and Power SuppliesHot-Swap

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 89Removing a Power SupplyCAUTIONSTurn off peripheral devices: If the chassis contains only two powersupplies, turn

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide ixD WarningsWARNING: English (US)...

90 Hot-Swapping Fans, SCSI Hard Drives, and Power SuppliesReplacin

91Part II: Service Technician’s Guide5 Working Inside the System6 Upgrading Boardset Components7 Solving Problems8 Technical ReferenceA Power System:

92 Part II: Service Technician’s Guide

935 Working Inside the SystemThis chapter describes procedures for removing and installing most components inside the system.Table 14 lists these proc

94 Working Inside the System Warnings and CautionsThese warnings and cautions apply whenever you remove covers of the system. Only a technicallyquali

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 95Removing and Installing the Front BezelsSee Figure 20.1. Use the finger grips to pull the bezels away from the ch

96 Working Inside the SystemRemoving and Installing Server CoversSee Figure 21. The server comes with several removable covers:• The fan array cover

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 97Removing the PCI Bus Hot-Plug CoverSee Figure 22.1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions at the

98 Working Inside the SystemRemoving the Top CoverSee Figure 23 (page 98) and Figure 24 (page 99).1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and ca

SRPL8 Server System Product Guide 99OM11029Figure 24. Removing the 240 VA Protective CoverInstalling the Top Cover1. Observe the safety precautions,