IBM 315 Instruction Manual

PC Server 315
User's Handbook
IBM

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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Lithium Battery Notice ......................... xi
Laser Compliance Statement ...................... xii
About This Book ........................... xiii
How This Book is Organized .................... xiii
Notices Used in This Book ....................... xv
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Welcome and Thank You ...................... xvii
Chapter 1. Getting Started with PC Server 315 ......... 1
Features at a Glance ........................... 3
What Your IBM PC Server 315 Offers ................ 4
Operating System Support ....................... 5
Controls and Status Indicators .................... 6
Input/Output Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Expansion Bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Arranging Your Workspace ...................... 11
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Glare and Lighting .......................... 12
Air Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths ............... 13
Getting Help on the World Wide Web ............... 13
IBM PC Server Startup Support .................... 13
Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server ................ 15
Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program .......... 18
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program ....... 19
System Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Product Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Devices and I/O Ports ........................ 20
Date and Time ............................ 22
System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Start Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ISA Legacy Resources ........................ 29
Resolving Configuration Conflicts .................. 30
Resolving Hardware Configuration Conflicts .......... 31
Resolving Software Configuration Conflicts ........... 32
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Using the SCSISelect Utility Program ................ 33
Starting the SCSISelect Utility Program ............. 33
SCSISelect Utility Program Options ................ 33
Configuring the 100/10 Ethernet Adapter ............. 35
Configuring for Windows NT Server 4.0 ............. 36
Configuring for Other Operating Systems ............ 38
Duplexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fast Ethernet Cabling ........................ 40
Fast Ethernet Hubs .......................... 40
Chapter 3. Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Before You Begin ............................ 44
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 46
Preparing to Add Options ....................... 47
Removing the Cover ......................... 49
Removing the Floor Stand ..................... 50
Locating System-Board Components ................. 51
Accessing the System Board ...................... 53
Working with Adapters ........................ 55
Riser Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Plug and Play ............................. 56
Installing Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Removing Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Removing and Replacing the Riser Card .............. 64
Removing the Riser Card ...................... 64
Replacing the Riser Card ...................... 66
Working with Memory-Module Kits ................. 68
Standard and Optional Memory-Module Configurations ... 69
Installing or Removing DIMM Kits ................ 69
Installing Video Memory-Module Kits ................ 73
Working with Internal Drives ..................... 77
Installing Internal Drives ...................... 81
Removing Internal Drives ...................... 90
Installing Microprocessor Upgrades ................. 95
Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Installing a U-Bolt and Security Cable ............. 105
Removing a Password ....................... 108
Setting the Diskette Write-Protect Switch ........... 111
Completing the Installation ..................... 113
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Connecting External Options .................... 117
Adding External SCSI Devices .................. 117
Adding External Options ..................... 118
Updating the Server Configuration ................. 119
Chapter 4. Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Diagnostic Tools Overview ..................... 123
Power-On Self-Test (POST) .................... 123
Test Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Option Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Testing the System .......................... 127
Using the PC Server 315 System Board Diagnostic Diskette 128
Using the Main Menu ....................... 128
Program Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Intruder Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
The Test Group Window ..................... 133
Using the Module Tests ...................... 135
Changing Selected Tests in Test Groups ............ 136
Creating Test Scripts ........................ 136
Test Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Option Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Types of Messages ......................... 140
Multiple Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
POST Error Message Table .................... 141
SCSI Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Troubleshooting the 100/10 PCI Ethernet Adapter ....... 168
Network Connection Problems ................. 168
100/10 PCI Ethernet Adapter Troubleshooting Chart .... 170
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Checking the System for Damage ................. 174
After Dropping It .......................... 174
After Spilling Liquid on It .................... 175
Installing Additional Test Programs ................ 176
Using the Utility Programs ..................... 178
Formatting Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
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Using the File Editor ........................ 178
Resolving Configuration Conflicts ................. 180
Resolving Memory-Address Conflicts ............. 180
Changing the Software Configuration Setup ......... 181
Changing the Hardware Configuration Setup ......... 181
Chapter 5. Getting Help, Service, and Information ...... 183
Before You Call for Service ..................... 183
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Getting Customer Support and Service .............. 184
Using Electronic Support Services ................ 185
Getting Information by Fax .................... 186
Getting Help by Telephone .................... 186
Getting Help Around the World ................ 187
Purchasing Additional Services ................... 188
Enhanced PC Support Line .................... 188
900-Number Operating System and Hardware Support Line 188
Network and Server Support Line ............... 189
Ordering Support Line Services ................. 189
Warranty and Repair Services .................. 190
Ordering Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Appendix A. Jumpers and Switches ............... 193
Changing Jumper Positions ..................... 193
Three-Pin Jumper Blocks ..................... 193
Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Microprocessor Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Serial B or Infrared Port Switch ................. 196
Diskette Operation Switch .................... 197
Appendix B. Changing the Battery ................ 199
Appendix C. Server Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Record the Identification Numbers ................. 203
Installed Device Records ....................... 204
The System Board ........................... 212
Appendix D. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
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Safety Information
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.
To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when
installing, moving or opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The
power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet.
1In the U.K., by law, the power cord must be 2In the U.K., by law, the telephone cable must
disconnected after the telephone line cable. be connected after the power cord.

Pour deconnecter
Pour connecter
Branchez le cordon d’alimentation
sur la prise murale.
Mettez l’unité sous tension.
DANGER:
Débranchez d’abord le cordon
d’alimentation de la prise murale.
Déconnectez les câbles de signaux
des prises murales.
Déconnectez tous les câbles
de unités.
Mettez tout hors tension. Mettez tout hors tension.
Le courant électrique provenant des câbles d’alimentation,
télephoniques et de transmission peut présenter un danger.
Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique, connectez et
déconnectez ces câbles comme indiqué ci- dessous lorsque
vous installez ou déplacez ce matériel ou les unités connectées,
ou que vous soulevez un carter.*
Connectez les câbles de signaux
sur les prises murales.
Connectez d’abord tous les câbles
sur les unités.
*Le cordon d’alimentation doit être
branché sur un socle de prise de
courant correctement mis à la terre.
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Lithium Battery Notice
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
When replacing the battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or
an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used,
handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
Throw or immerse into water
Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or
regulations.
ATTENTION
Danger d'explosion en cas de remplacement incorrect de la
batterie.
Remplacer uniquement par une batterie IBM de type 33F8354 ou
d'un type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. La batterie
contient du lithium et peut exploser en cas de mauvaise
utilisation, de mauvaise manipulation ou de mise au rebut
inappropriée.
Ne pas :
Lancer ou plonger dans l'eau
Chauffer à plus de 100°C (212°F)
Réparer ou désassembler
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux
règlements locaux.
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