Intel SRSH4 - Server Platform - 0 MB RAM User manual

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PRESS5800/140Rc-4
Service Guide

Contents
1Important Safety Information ........................................................................ 9
Important Safety Information...................................................................................................9
Intended Application Uses ................................................................................................9
Safety Instructions and Information...................................................................................9
Checking the Power Cords .............................................................................................10
Multiple Power Cords ...................................................................................................... 10
Earth Grounded Socket-Outlets ...................................................................................... 10
Before You Remove the Access Cover........................................................................... 11
Power Supply Modules ................................................................................................... 11
Fans ................................................................................................................................ 11
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)......................................................................................... 11
Cooling and Airflow ......................................................................................................... 12
Lifting and Moving ........................................................................................................... 12
Equipment Rack Precautions..........................................................................................12
Important Set-Up Safety Information..................................................................................... 13
WARNINGS............................................................................................................... 14
2Getting Started ............................................................................................. 16
Selecting a Site ..................................................................................................................... 16
Space and Power Requirements .................................................................................... 17
General Site Criteria........................................................................................................17
Installing Processors, Memory, Hard Disk Drives, and Options............................................ 18
Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse.................................................................... 18
Turning On the Server and Running the Power-On Self-Test (POST) .................................19
Hot Keys for POST.......................................................................................................... 20
Installing the Maintenance Partition ...................................................................................... 21
Off-line maintenance utility....................................................................................................21
Installing the Operating System ............................................................................................ 22
The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM .............................................................................. 22
Installing the Server in a Rack ..............................................................................................24
3Configuration Software and Utilities .......................................................... 25
4System Management.................................................................................... 26
5Installing and Removing Components....................................................... 27
Tools and Supplies Needed.................................................................................................. 27
Access Covers ...................................................................................................................... 27
Removing and Installing the Bezel.................................................................................. 28
Removing the Rear Access Cover .................................................................................. 29
Installing the Rear Access Cover .................................................................................... 29
Removing the Front Access Cover ................................................................................. 30
Installing the Front Access Cover ................................................................................... 31
Accessing the System Boards .............................................................................................. 31
Removing the Access Cover to the System Boards ....................................................... 32
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Installing the Access Cover to the System Boards.......................................................... 32
Removing the Memory Board ......................................................................................... 33
Installing the Memory Board ...........................................................................................34
Removing the Processor Board Air Baffle....................................................................... 35
Installing the Processor Board Air Baffle......................................................................... 36
Removing the Processor Board ...................................................................................... 37
Installing the Processor Board ........................................................................................ 38
Removing the Baseboard................................................................................................ 39
Installing the Baseboard.................................................................................................. 41
Processors ............................................................................................................................ 42
Installing Processors ....................................................................................................... 42
Removing Processors ..................................................................................................... 45
Memory ................................................................................................................................. 46
Installing DIMMs.............................................................................................................. 46
Removing DIMMs............................................................................................................ 48
Hot-Swap SCSI Drives.......................................................................................................... 49
Checking a Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Status Indicator......................................................... 49
Installing a Hot-Swap Drive in a Carrier .......................................................................... 50
Removing a Hot-swap Drive from a Carrier ....................................................................51
Removing and Installing Hot-Swap Disk Drives.............................................................. 52
DC Power Supplies...............................................................................................................54
Checking the Power Status LEDs ................................................................................... 54
Removing a Power Supply Module ................................................................................. 55
Installing a Power Supply Module ................................................................................... 56
PCI Add-In Boards ................................................................................................................ 57
Operating System Support for Hot-Plug Add-In Boards.................................................. 57
Checking the Status Indicators for a Hot-Plug Add-In Board .......................................... 58
Installing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board...........................................................................59
Removing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board......................................................................... 60
Installing a PCI Add-In Board in a Non-Hot-Plug Slot ..................................................... 61
Removing a PCI Add-In Board from a Non-Hot-Plug Slot............................................... 62
Cooling System Fans ............................................................................................................63
Checking a Fan Status Indicator ..................................................................................... 63
Removing a Fan Module ................................................................................................. 64
Installing a Fan Module ................................................................................................... 65
Backup Battery...................................................................................................................... 65
Front Panel Board................................................................................................................. 67
Peripheral Drives................................................................................................................... 68
Preliminary Considerations ............................................................................................. 68
Installing a 5.25-inch Peripheral Drive ............................................................................ 69
Removing a 5.25-inch Peripheral Drive .......................................................................... 70
Removing a Device from the Media Bay ......................................................................... 70
Installing a Device in the Media Bay ............................................................................... 71
Power Supply Bay................................................................................................................. 72
Replacing the Power Supply Bay.................................................................................... 72
Cooling System..................................................................................................................... 74
Removing the Fan Assembly .......................................................................................... 74
Installing the Fan Assembly ............................................................................................ 75
Replacing the Fan Board ................................................................................................75
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Hot-Swap Drive Bay..............................................................................................................76
Removing the Hot-Swap Drive Bay................................................................................. 76
Installing a Hot-Swap Drive Bay...................................................................................... 77
Hot-Plug Indicator Board.......................................................................................................77
Electronics Bay ..................................................................................................................... 78
Removing the Electronics Bay ........................................................................................ 78
Installing the Electronics Bay .......................................................................................... 79
Cable connections................................................................................................................. 80
Cable form at maintenance ............................................................................................. 84
6Solving Problems ......................................................................................... 85
Resetting the System............................................................................................................85
Initial System Startup ............................................................................................................ 85
Running New Application Software....................................................................................... 86
Application Software Checklist........................................................................................ 86
After the System Has Been Running Correctly ..................................................................... 86
Monitoring POST............................................................................................................. 86
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights........................................................... 87
Confirming Loading of an Operating System .................................................................. 87
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ............................................................................ 87
Power Light Does Not Light ............................................................................................87
No Beep Codes...............................................................................................................88
No Characters Appear on Screen ................................................................................... 88
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect .............................................................................88
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly................................................................ 89
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light.................................................................... 89
Hard Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ......................................................................... 89
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light .................................................................. 90
Network Problems........................................................................................................... 90
PCI Installation Tips ........................................................................................................ 91
Problems with Application Software................................................................................ 91
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected ................................................................................ 91
Error Messages..................................................................................................................... 92
Error Messages after Power-on ...................................................................................... 92
POST Error Messages .................................................................................................... 93
Beep Codes .................................................................................................................... 99
AServer Description ..................................................................................... 100
Feature Summary ............................................................................................................... 100
Technical specifications ...................................................................................................... 101
Chassis Access................................................................................................................... 103
Main Chassis Components .................................................................................................104
Electronics Bay Components .............................................................................................. 105
Front Control Panel............................................................................................................. 106
Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................... 107
Peripheral Device Bay......................................................................................................... 107
Hot-Swap Hard Drive Bay ................................................................................................... 108
Power Supplies ................................................................................................................... 109
System Cooling................................................................................................................... 109
Server Board Set Features .................................................................................................110
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Baseboard Connector and Component Locations ........................................................ 111
Baseboard Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 112
Processors .................................................................................................................... 114
DIMM Memory............................................................................................................... 114
Onboard Video .............................................................................................................. 114
SCSI Controller ............................................................................................................. 114
Network Interface Controllers........................................................................................ 115
Network Teaming Features........................................................................................... 116
ACPI.............................................................................................................................. 118
Lamps ................................................................................................................................. 118
POWER/SLEEP Lamp .................................................................................................. 118
STATUS Lamp .............................................................................................................. 119
DISK ACCESS Lamp .................................................................................................... 121
LAN1/LAN2 ACCESS Lamp ......................................................................................... 121
UID Lamp ...................................................................................................................... 122
Access Lamps............................................................................................................... 122
Hard Disk Drive Lamp (DISK Lamp) ............................................................................. 123
AC Standby Lamp ......................................................................................................... 124
Power Lamp .................................................................................................................. 125
LAN Connector Lamps.................................................................................................. 126
PCI Slot Lamps ............................................................................................................. 127
FAN Fault Lamps .......................................................................................................... 128
Beep Codes ........................................................................................................................ 129
BError Messages and Error Codes ............................................................. 130
CEquipment Log and Configuration Worksheets...................................... 131
Equipment Log.................................................................................................................... 131
Calculating Power Consumption ......................................................................................... 133
Index ................................................................................................................. 135
Figures
Figure 1. EXPRESS5800/140Rc-4 Server ............................................................................ 16
Figure 2. Attaching the Bezel to the Chassis ....................................................................... 28
Figure 3. Removing the Rear Access Cover........................................................................ 29
Figure 4. Removing the Front Access Cover .......................................................................30
Figure 5. Removing the Access Cover to the System Boards ............................................. 32
Figure 6. Removing the Memory Board ............................................................................... 33
Figure 7. Installing the Memory Board ................................................................................. 34
Figure 8. Removing the Processor Board Air Baffle ............................................................ 35
Figure 9. Installing the Processor Board Air Baffle .............................................................. 36
Figure 10. Removing the Processor Board .......................................................................... 37
Figure 11. Installing the Processor Board............................................................................ 38
Figure 12. Removing the Front Retention Mechanism......................................................... 39
Figure 13. Baseboard Mounting........................................................................................... 40
Figure 14. Correct Order for Populating Processor Sockets................................................ 42
Figure 15. Raising the Locking Bar...................................................................................... 43
Figure 16. Installing Processors........................................................................................... 43
Figure 17. Installing the Heat Sink ....................................................................................... 44
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Figure 18. Removing a Processor........................................................................................ 45
Figure 19. Installing Memory................................................................................................ 47
Figure 20. Removing DIMMs ............................................................................................... 48
Figure 21. Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Bay and Status Indicators ............................................... 49
Figure 22. Removing a Plastic Air Baffle from a Carrier ...................................................... 50
Figure 23. Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive in a Carrier .................................................... 51
Figure 24. Removing a Drive Carrier ................................................................................... 52
Figure 25. Installing a Drive Carrier .....................................................................................53
Figure 26. Power and Standby LEDs................................................................................... 54
Figure 27. Removing a Power Supply Module..................................................................... 55
Figure 28. PCI Add-In Board Locations ...............................................................................57
Figure 29. Status Indicators for Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Boards .............................................. 58
Figure 30. Installing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board............................................................... 59
Figure 31. Removing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board............................................................. 60
Figure 32. Installing and Removing a Non-Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board............................... 61
Figure 33. Fan Status Indicator............................................................................................ 63
Figure 34. Removing and Installing a Fan Module............................................................... 64
Figure 35. Replacing the Backup Battery............................................................................. 66
Figure 36. Replacing the Front Panel Board........................................................................ 67
Figure 37. Removing and Installing a 5.25-inch Peripheral Drive ........................................ 69
Figure 38. Removing a Device from the Media Bay............................................................. 71
Figure 39. Power Supply Bay............................................................................................... 72
Figure 40. Removing the Fan Assembly .............................................................................. 74
Figure 41. Replacing the Fan Board .................................................................................... 75
Figure 42. Removing a Hot-Swap Drive Bay ....................................................................... 76
Figure 43. Removing a Hot-plug Indicator Board................................................................. 77
Figure 44. Screw Locations for the Electronics Bay............................................................. 78
Figure 45. Removing the Electronics Bay from the Server Chassis ....................................79
Figure 46. The cable connection of basic configuration....................................................... 80
Figure 47. The cable connection of Disk Array configuration............................................... 81
Figure 48. The cable connection in case of providing rear external VHDCI SCSI port........ 82
Figure 49. The cable connection in case of providing rear external COM port .................... 83
Figure 50. Caution at Maintenance...................................................................................... 84
Figure 51. EXPRESS5800/140Rc-4 Server Hot-Swap Access ............................................. 103
Figure 52. Chassis with Bezel and Access Covers Removed ........................................... 104
Figure 53. Electronics Bay Internal Components............................................................... 105
Figure 54. EXPRESS5800/140Rc-4 Front Control Panel...................................................... 106
Figure 55. EXPRESS5800/140Rc-4 Rear Panel View ..........................................................107
Figure 56. Hard Drive Bay (Bezel Removed)..................................................................... 108
Figure 57. Baseboard Connector and Component Locations ............................................ 111
Figure 58. Baseboard Jumpers and its default setting....................................................... 112
Tables
Table 1. Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................... 9
Table 2. EXPRESS5800/140Rc-4 Server Physical Specifications.................................... 17
Table 3. Hot Keys.............................................................................................................. 20
Table 4. Software Security Features ................................................................................. 23
Table 5. LED States for Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Status ...................................................... 50
Table 6. LED Power Supply Status Indicators .................................................................. 54
Table 7. LED Hot-Plug PCI Status Indicators.................................................................... 58
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Table 8. Feature Summary.............................................................................................. 100
Table 9. Front Control Panel Features ............................................................................ 106
Table 10. Server Board Set Features................................................................................ 110
Table 11. Boot Block Jumper Descriptions........................................................................ 112
Table 12. Main Jumper Descriptions................................................................................. 113
Table 13. Serial Port B Jumper Descriptions..................................................................... 113
Table 14. Power Usage Worksheet 1................................................................................ 133
Table 15. Power Usage Worksheet 2................................................................................ 134
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1 Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Only a technically qualified person shall access, integrate, configure, and service this product.
Intended Application Uses
This product was evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE), which may be installed in
offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar commercial type locations. The suitability of this
product for other Product Categories and Environments (such as medical, industrial, alarm systems,
and test equipment), other than an ITE application, may require further evaluation.
Safety Instructions and Information
To avoid personal injury or property damage, before you begin installing the product, read, observe,
and adhere to all of the following safety instructions and information. The following safety
symbols may be used throughout this product guide, and may be marked on the product and or its
packaging.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
CAUTION Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal injury or property
damage if the CAUTION is ignored.
WARNING Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in serious injury or death if the
WARNING is ignored.
Indicates potential hazard if hazard symbol is ignored.
Indicates shock hazards that result in serious injury or death if safety instructions are not
followed.
Indicates hot components or surfaces.
Indicates do not touch fan blades, may result in injury.
Indicates product has multiple power cords, and all power cords must be unplugged to
disconnect AC power or mains.
Indicates ESD sensitive components. Use of an antistatic wrist strap connected to ground
is recommended.
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Checking the Power Cords
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC
power cord(s), if they are not the exact type required. If a power cord(s)
supplied is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, get one
that meets the following criteria:
• The power cord must be properly rated for the AC voltage in your region.
• The power cord plug cap must have an electrical current rating that is at least
125% of the electrical current rating of the product.
• The power cord plug cap that plugs into the wall socket-outlet must have a
grounding-type male plug designed for use in your region.
• The power cord must have safety certifications for your region, and shall be
marked with the certification markings.
• The power cord plug cap that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power
supply must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, type female connector.
• In Europe, the power cord must be less than 4.5 meters (14.76 feet) long, and
it must be flexible <HAR> (harmonized) or VDE certified cordage to comply
with the chassis’ safety certifications.
The power supply cord(s) is the main disconnect device to AC power. The
socket outlet(s) shall be near the equipment and shall be readily accessible
for disconnection.
Multiple Power Cords
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all AC power cords before accessing
inside the system.
Earth Grounded Socket-Outlets
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, the system power cord(s) must be plugged into
socket-outlet(s) that is provided with a suitable earth ground. The system
will be provided with the following marking:
Connect only to properly earthed socket outlet.
Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag när den ansluts till ett nätverk.
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Before You Remove the Access Cover
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or property damage, the following safety
instructions apply whenever accessing inside the product:
• Turn off all peripheral devices connected to this product.
• Turn off the system by pressing the power button on the front of the product.
• Disconnect the AC power by unplugging all AC power cords from the
system or wall outlet.
• Disconnect all cables and telecommunication lines that are connected to the
system.
• Retain all screws or other fasteners when removing access cover(s). Upon
completion of accessing inside the product, refasten access cover with
original screws or fasteners.
• Do not access inside power supply. There are no serviceable parts in the
power supply. Return to manufacturer for servicing.
Power Supply Modules
CAUTION
Power supply modules have double-pole/neutral fusing.
Fans
WARNING
To avoid injury do not contact moving fan blades.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
CAUTION
Perform the procedures in this chapter only at an electrostatic discharge
(ESD) workstation, because the server components can be extremely
sensitive to ESD. If no such station is available, you can reduce the risk of
electrostatic discharge ESD damage by doing the following:
• Wear an antistatic wrist strap and attach it to a metal part of the server.
• Touch the metal on the server chassis before touching the server components.
• Keep part of your body in contact with the metal server chassis to dissipate
the static charge while handling the components.
• Avoid moving around unnecessarily.
Important Safety Information 11

• Hold the server components (especially boards) only by the edges.
• Place the server components on a grounded, static-free surface. Use a
conductive foam pad if available but not the component wrapper.
• Do not slide the components over any surface.
Cooling and Airflow
CAUTION
For proper cooling and airflow, always install all access covers before
turning on the system. Operating the system for longer than five minutes
without the covers in place can cause overheating and damage to system
components.
Lifting and Moving
CAUTION
Do not attempt to lift or move the server by the handles on the power
supplies.
Equipment Rack Precautions
Follow the rack manufacturer’s safety and installation instructions for proper rack installation. The
following additional rack safety installation measures shall be considered:
ANCHOR THE EQUIPMENT RACK
The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable suitable support to
prevent the rack from falling over when one or more systems are fully
extended out of the rack assembly. You must also consider the weight of any
other devices installed in the rack assembly. The equipment rack must be
installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
MAIN AC POWER DISCONNECT
You are responsible for installing an AC power disconnect for the entire rack
unit. This main disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled
as controlling power to the entire unit, not just to the system(s).
GROUNDING THE RACK INSTALLATION
To avoid the potential for an electrical shock hazard, the rack assembly itself
must be suitably earth grounded, according to your local regional electrical
codes. This typically will require the rack to have its own separate earth
ground. We recommend you consult your local approved electrician.
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OVER CURRENT PROTECTION
The system is designed to operate on a 20A AC voltage source that is
provided with 20A over current protection. If the AC source for the rack
exceeds 20A over current protection, each system must be provided with
20A or less over current supplemental protection. The supplementary over
current protection must have the appropriate regional safety certifications for
the over current application.
TEMPERATURE LIMITS
The operating temperature of the system, when installed in the rack, must not
go below 10 °C (50 °F) or rise above 35 °C (95 °F). Extreme fluctuations in
temperature may cause a variety of problems in system, and safety limits
may be broken.
VENTILATION CONSIDERATIONS
The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the system
to maintain proper cooling. The rack selected and the ventilation provided
must be suitable to the environment in which the system will be used.
Important Set-Up Safety Information
WARNINGS
Important Safety Information 13

WARNINGS
The power supply in this product contains no user-serviceable parts. There may be more than
one supply in this product. Refer servicing only to qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required.
A product with more than one power supply will have a separate AC power cord for each
supply.
The power button on the system does not turn off system AC power. To remove AC power
from the system, you must unplug each AC power cord from the wall outlet or power supply.
The power cord(s) is considered the disconnect device to the mains (AC) power. The socket
outlet that the system plugs into shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
SAFETY STEPS: Whenever you remove the chassis covers to access the inside of the
system, follow these steps:
1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system.
2. Turn off the system by pressing the power button.
3. Unplug all AC power cords from the system or from wall outlets.
4. Label and disconnect all cables connected to I/O connectors or ports on the back of the
system.
5. Provide some electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap
attached to chassis ground of the system—any unpainted metal surface—when handling
components.
6. Do not operate the system with the chassis covers removed.
After you have completed the six SAFETY steps above, you can remove the system covers.
To do this:
1. Unlock and remove the padlock from the back of the system if a padlock has been installed.
2. Remove and save all screws from the covers.
3. Remove the covers.
For proper cooling and airflow, always reinstall the chassis covers before turning on the
system. Operating the system without the covers in place can damage system parts. To
install the covers:
1. Check first to make sure you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system.
2. Check that cables, add-in boards, and other components are properly installed.
3. Attach the covers to the chassis with the screws removed earlier, and tighten them firmly.
4. Insert and lock the padlock to the system to prevent unauthorized access inside the system.
5. Connect all external cables and the AC power cord(s) to the system.
continued
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WARNINGS (Continued)
A microprocessor and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also, there may
be sharp pins and edges on some board and chassis parts. Contact should be made with
care. Consider wearing protective gloves.
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to manufacturer’s instructions.
The system is designed to operate in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is:
• Clean and free of airborne particles (other than normal room dust).
• Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight.
• Away from sources of vibration or physical shock.
• Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices.
• In regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, we recommend you plug your system
into a surge suppresser and disconnect telecommunication lines to your modem during an
electrical storm.
• Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet.
• Provided with sufficient space to access the power supply cord(s), because they serve as
the product’s main power disconnect.
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2 Getting Started
This section discusses the main steps you need to perform to get your server up and running:
1. Select an appropriate site.
2. Install processors, memory, hard disk drives, and other options.
3. Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
4. Turn on the server and boot to the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
5. Install the service partition.
6. Install an operating system.
7. Set up system security.
8. Install the server into a rack unit.
Selecting a Site
This section describes the space and power requirements and general site criteria for installing the
server.
Figure 1. EXPRESS5800/140Rc-4 Server
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Space and Power Requirements
Table 2. EXPRESS5800/140Rc-4 Server Physical Specifications
Specification Rack Mode Only
Height 7 inches (178 mm) (4u)
Width 17.5 inches (445 mm)
Depth 28.0 inches (711 mm)
Weight 57 pounds (25.9 kg), minimum configuration
77 pounds (35.0 kg), maximum configuration
Required front clearance 3 inches (76 mm), inlet airflow <35 °C (95 °F)
Required rear clearance 4.5 inches (114 mm), no airflow restriction
Required side clearance 1 inch (25 mm)
Power requirements
Voltage (110)
Voltage (220)
Frequency
90 Vrms min, 132 Vrms max, 8 Arms*
180 Vrms min, 264 Vrms max, 4 Arms*
47 Hz min, 63 Hz max
* Amperage is total system power, with two or three power supply modules
installed, with one or two AC cords.
For detailed information on calculating power consumption for specific server configurations, see
page 133.
General Site Criteria
The server operates reliably within normal office environmental limits. Select a site that meets
these criteria:
• Near a properly grounded, three-pronged power outlet.
 In the United States and Canada: a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 100-120 V and for 200-240 V.
 In other geographic areas: a properly grounded outlet in accordance with the local
electrical authorities and electrical code of the region.
• Clean and relatively free of excess dust.
• Well ventilated and away from sources of heat, with the ventilating openings on the server kept
free of obstructions.
• Maximum ambient air temperature should not exceed 35 °C (95 °F).
• Away from sources of vibration or physical shock.
• Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and noise caused by electrical devices such as
elevators, copy machines, air conditioners, large fans, large electric motors, radio and TV
transmitters, and high-frequency security devices.
• Access space provided so the server power cords can be unplugged from the power supply or
the wall outlet; this is the only way to remove AC power from the server.
• Clearance provided for cooling and airflow.
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✏NOTES
Surge suppressor recommended: In geographic regions that are
susceptible to electrical storms, NEC strongly recommends that you plug the
server into a surge suppressor..
Installing Processors, Memory, Hard Disk Drives, and
Options
The server is shipped without processors, memory, or hard drives. To install the memory,
processors, hard drives, and other options, follow the steps shown in “N8100-821F NEC
Express5800/140Rc-4 User’s Guide” (856-121794-502-00) that is included with the server. For
more information on any of the steps listed on the guide, see the references below:
1. Removing the covers:
a. Removing the rear access cover—see page 29.
b. Removing the access cover to the system boards—see page 32.
2. Removing the memory and processor boards:
a. Removing the memory board—see page 33.
b. Removing the air baffle—see page 35.
c. Removing the processor board—see page 37.
3. Installing memory and processors:
a. Installing the DIMMs in the memory board—see page 46.
b. Installing the processors on the processor board—see page 42.
4. Installing an ICMB board—follow the instructions that came with the ICMB board kit.
5. Installing the processor and memory boards:
a. Installing the processor board on the baseboard—see page 38.
b. Installing the air baffle—see page 36.
c. Installing the memory board—see page 34.
6. Installing PCI add-in cards—see page 57. For a description of the PCI slots, see Figure 28 on
page 57.
7. Installing hard disk drives—see page 49.
8. Installing an additional power supply or additional peripherals—see page 54, page 68, and any
additional documentation that came with the peripherals.
9. Installing covers:
a. Installing the access cover to the system boards—see page 32.
b. Installing the rear access cover—see page 29.
10. Configuring your system—complete the remainder of this “Getting Started” section.
Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse
Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the appropriate connectors on the rear panel of the
server. See Figure 55 on page 107.
You have completed the hardware setup. The remainder of this section discusses software setup
and configuration.
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Turning On the Server and Running the Power-On
Self-Test (POST)
Each time you start the server, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs automatically. POST is stored
in flash memory.
To start the server, do the following:
✏NOTE
To access certain features, such as BIOS Setup, you must press specific keys
at specific times during POST. To familiarize yourself with this procedure,
read the following instructions through completely before actually
performing them. For a summary of hot keys active during POST, see
Table 3 on page 20.
1. Make sure all external devices, such as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, are connected.
2. If a drive protection card or diskette is present in the diskette drive, remove it.
3. Plug the video monitor power cord into the power source or wall outlet. Turn on the video
monitor.
4. Plug the AC power cords into the power connectors on the back of the chassis and into the
power source or wall outlet.
5. If the server does not turn on when you plug it into the AC outlet, press the on/off power button
on the front panel.
6. Verify that the main power LED on the front panel is lit (see Figure 54 on page 106).
7. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD into the CD-ROM drive.
After a few seconds, POST begins and a splash screen is displayed (if the splash screen is
disabled in BIOS Setup, a diagnostics screen is displayed). POST discovers, configures, and
tests the processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. The length of
time needed to complete POST depends on the amount of memory installed and the number of
option boards installed.
8. Shortly after the splash screen is displayed, POST displays the message “Press <F2> to enter
Setup…” at the bottom of the screen. At this point, you can press any of the keys identified
with an asterisk (*) in Table 3 on page 20, or you can do nothing and wait until the server boots
from the CD-ROM. If you enter BIOS Setup, the Maintenance Partition, or the Adaptec†
SCSISelect†Utility, when you exit those features, the server might reboot.
9. After POST completes, the system beeps once and then searches all boot devices in the order
defined by the boot priority settings in the BIOS. The system finds, loads, and runs the limited
operating system on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD.
✏NOTE
If there is no device with a bootable operating system, the boot process
continues, the system beeps once, and the following message is displayed:
Operating System not found
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If you have a device with a bootable operating system but see this message
anyway, reboot and use BIOS Setup to make sure your boot device settings
are correct.
Hot Keys for POST
Table 3 lists the hot keys you can use during POST to access setup utilities and alter the normal
POST execution.
Table 3. Hot Keys
To Do This: Press These Keys:
Abort memory test during POST. <Space>
Press while BIOS is updating memory size on screen.
Resume after a POST error is displayed. (The
system pauses after displaying an error.)
<F1>
Enter BIOS Setup during POST. <F2>*
Boot to the service partition. <F4>*
Boot from a network using Preboot Execution
Environment (PXE).
<F12>*
Remove the splash screen to view the diagnostic
messages during POST and display a menu for
selecting the boot device.
<ESC>*
Note: Using BIOS Setup, you can enable the
Boot-Time Diagnostic Screen, in which case POST
does not display the splash screen.
Note: If you use the displayed menu to change the
boot device, the change affects the current boot only.
Enter the Adaptec SCSISelect Utility during POST. <Ctrl+A>*
* Press any of these keys when the prompt “Press <F2> to enter Setup…” is displayed.
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