Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
The IBM System x Documentation CD.................2
Hardware and software requirements ................2
Using the Documentation Browser .................2
Notices and statements in this document ................3
Features and specifications .....................4
Major components of the server ...................5
System-board optional-device connectors ...............7
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices ................9
Installation guidelines .......................9
System reliability guidelines ...................10
Working inside the server with the power on .............11
Handling static-sensitive devices .................11
Removing the cover .......................12
Installing a memory module ....................13
Installing a hard disk drive.....................15
Installing an additional microprocessor ................16
Installing an adapter .......................22
Removing the air duct ......................23
Completing the installation.....................24
Installing the cover ......................24
Connecting the cables .....................24
Updating the server configuration .................25
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power.............27
Front view ..........................27
Rear view ...........................28
Server power features ......................29
Turning on the server .....................29
Turning off the server .....................29
Chapter 4. Configuring the server .................31
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............31
Using the BIOS Setup Utility program ................31
Using the RAID configuration programs ................32
Using the LSI Logic RAID Configuration Utility program .........32
Using the LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program........33
Using the baseboard management controller ..............33
Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility
program .........................34
Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program ........42
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs .......44
Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................47
Diagnostic tools overview .....................47
POST beep codes .......................47
POST error codes ........................48
ServerGuide problems ......................51
Troubleshooting tables ......................52
CD/DVD drive problems ....................52
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