Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD .................2
Hardware and software requirements ................2
Using the Documentation Browser .................2
Features and specifications .....................4
Notices and statements used in this book ...............5
Major components of the xSeries 450 server ..............6
Chapter 2. Installing options....................9
Installation guidelines .......................9
System reliability guidelines....................9
Working inside a server with power on................9
Handling static-sensitive devices .................10
Installing an adapter .......................10
Installing a microprocessor and power module .............14
Installing memory ........................19
Completing the installation.....................21
Connecting the cables .....................21
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power.............27
Front view ..........................27
Rear view ...........................28
Server power features ......................30
Turning on the server .....................30
Turning off the server .....................30
Chapter 4. Configuring your server ................33
Using the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) Boot Manager program ....33
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............33
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility ...............34
Using the Remote Supervisor Adapter ................34
Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................37
Diagnostic tools overview .....................37
POST error codes ........................37
Light Path Diagnostics feature overview................38
Identifying problems using the Light Path Diagnostics feature .......38
Light Path Diagnostics table ...................39
Troubleshooting charts ......................41
Chapter 6. Getting help and technical assistance ...........45
Before you call .........................45
Using the documentation .....................45
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........45
Software service and support ...................46
Hardware service and support ...................46
Appendix A. Warranty information .................47
Warranty period ........................47
Problem determination .....................47
Warranty service and support ..................48
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