Micron Electronics NetFRAME LV2000 User manual

MAS001523-00,10/97
NetFRAME®LV2000
ServerSystemUser’sGuide

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Copyright and Trademarks
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Micron Electronics, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this
material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Micron Electronics, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material.
Micron Electronics, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of
its software on equipment that is not furnished by Micron Electronics.
This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied,
reproduced,or translated to anotherlanguage without the priorwritten consent
of:
Micron Electronics, Inc. 900 E. Karcher Road, Nampa, Idaho 83687
Printed in the United States.
© 1997 Micron Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
The Micron Electronics logo is a trademark and NetFRAME is a registered
trademark of Micron Electronics, Inc.
Pentium is a registered trademark, and MMX is a trademark of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. VESA is a registered trademark of the
Video Electronics Standards Association.
All other brand or product names appearing in this publication are used for
identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Micron NetFRAME LV2000 User's Guide
Revision MED001161-MAN-00 10/97.
P/N MAS001523-00
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Safety Information
The following instructions pertain to the risk of fire, electric shock, or bodily
injury. Please read all of these instructions carefully.
1. Save these instructions for later use.
2. Follow all of the instructions and warnings marked on this
product or included in this manual.
3. Do not use this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
4. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back are provided for
ventilation. To ensure the reliable operation of your product, and
toprotectitfromoverheating,theseopeningsmustnotbe blocked
or covered. Do not use this product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similarsurface. This product should neverbe placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in
a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
5. Never push objects of any kind into the product through the
cabinet openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts that could result in fire or electric chock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.
6. This product should only be connected to the AC power source
indicated on your product system’s information label. If you are
not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your dealer
or local power company. Only connect this product to a power
outlet that matches the power requirements of this product.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate
this product where people may walk on the cord.
8. If you have to use an extension cord with this product, make
sure that the total amperage rating of all equipment plugged
intoitdoesnotexceed the amperage rating of the extension cord.
Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the
main AC power outlet does not exceed 15 amps.
9. Unplug your product from the main electrical power outlet before
cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
10. Do not use this product near water.

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11. Unplug this product from the main power outlet and call for
service under any of the following conditions:
A. If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
E. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service.
Power Supply Warning
Do not open the power supply cover as hazardous voltages may be present.
Thereare no serviceable components inside.
Battery Warning
Caution
There is danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only
with the same or equipment type recommended by the manufacture. Discard
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Attention
II y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de meme type ou d'un type
recommande par le constucteur. Mettre au rebutled batteries' usagees
conformement aux instructions du fablicant.
Vorsicht
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemaB em Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur
durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen ahnlichen Typ.
Entsorgung gebraushter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

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Ergonomic Notice
Now that you have your Micron computer, you will probably spend many
hours exploring the capabilities of this machine, and personalizing it for your
use. But the computer is only part of the larger picture of ergonomics.
Ergonomics is a science that addresses human performance and well-being in
relation to various types of jobs, tools, equipment and environment.
As you begin to personalize your working environment, it is important to
keep in mind your body’s needs to make your computer time more productive
with less physical and mental stress. And an effective work area will begin
from the ground up. Here are some suggestions:
• Use an adjustable chair, and try different seated postures to find
what is most comfortable and produces the least fatigue. The
backrest should be adjustable to fit the small of your back.
• Use an adjustable keyboard support. You want to keep your
wrists straight, your hands lower than your forearms and your
forearms parallel to the floor. Use a light touch on the keyboard.
• Alternate mouse and keyboard use, and keep the mouse within
easyreach.
• Place the monitor 18-30 inches from your eyes (arm’s length is
also a good distance). The top of the monitor should be level
with your eyes.
• Take breaks from both the keyboard and looking at the monitor.
Performingsimpleexerciseswhile at your work area willincrease
your productivity. Shrug your shoulders...take a deep
breath...change your focus...massage your hands...stretch....let
your arms fall relaxed at your sides.
No two work areas will ever be the same. Find the combinations that work for
you, and keep in mind that proper work area planning will make your
computer time more effective, and less stressful on your body.

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FCC Information
Class B Digital Device: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, thereis no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the
emission limits.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authorization to operate the
equipment.

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ResponsibleParty: Micron Electronics, Inc.
Address: 900E.KarcherRoad
Nampa, Idaho 83687
USA
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Type of Equipment: ATX Tower Server
Model Name: R440LX
Thisdevice complies withPart 15 ofthe FCC Rules.Operation is subjectto the
following conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
APPLICATION OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVE(S) 89/336/EEC and 72/23/EEC
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:
EN55022
EN50082-1
EN60950
Manufacturer's Name: Micron Electronics, Inc.
Manufacturer's Address: 900E.KarcherRoad
Nampa, Idaho 83687
USA
Micron Electronics, Inc., hereby declares Micron systems bearing the
marking are in compliance with the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
directive of the European Community and conform to the Directive(s) and
Standard(s) listed above.
A "Declaration of Conformity" for each system can be found on file at any
authorized European Micron Dealer/Distributor. For a list of authorized
dealers/distributors, please contact Micron Electronics, Inc. at 208-893-8970.
When requesting a "Declaration of Conformity," please refer to the FCC ID
number on the system label.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Setting Up Your System
Unpacking........................................................................................................... 1-2
Setup ..................................................................................................................1-3
Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 1-8
Removing the System Cover ........................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2
Technical Information
Overview.............................................................................................................2-2
System Board..................................................................................................... 2-3
Jumper Settings ................................................................................................. 2-5
Installing Add-on Peripherals ........................................................................... 2-12
Memory.............................................................................................................2-14
DIMM Modules .................................................................................................2-15
Chapter 3
Configuring the System
Setup ..................................................................................................................3-2
Using System Configuration Utility .................................................................... 3-4
Configuration Settings for the System Board .................................................. 3-12
Server Management.........................................................................................3-19
Using Setup ......................................................................................................3-20
Setup Menus .................................................................................................... 3-22
Using SCSI Select............................................................................................3-38
Installing Video Drivers ....................................................................................3-47
Configuring Network Controller ........................................................................3-47
Chapter 4
Common Problems
Introduction......................................................................................................... 4-2
Appendix A: Contacting Technical Support
Appendix B: Beep Codes and Error Messages
Appendix C: Glossary
Appendix D: Micron PowerSM Warranty

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Chapter 1
Setting Up Your System
Unpacking .................................................................................... 1-2
CheckthePackaging ......................................................................................... 1-2
UnpackYourSystem ......................................................................................... 1-2
CheckYourPackingList ....................................................................................1-2
Setup ............................................................................................ 1-3
GettingStarted ...................................................................................................1-3
WhatYouNeed .................................................................................................. 1-3
PuttingItAllTogether.........................................................................................1-3
TowerCase ........................................................................................................1-5
Running Your System for the First Time ...........................................................1-7
Turning Off Your System ................................................................................... 1-7
Maintenance................................................................................. 1-8
OperatingEnvironment ...................................................................................... 1-8
Transporting ....................................................................................................... 1-8
Cleaning .............................................................................................................1-8
Protecting ........................................................................................................... 1-9
BackingUp ......................................................................................................... 1-9
Removing the System Cover .................................................... 1-10

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Unpacking
Check the Packaging
Assoonas the packagescontainingyournew system arrive,carefullyinspect
themforanysigns of damage.Inparticular,lookfor wrinkled or bentcorners,
holes,orothersigns of bad handlingorabuse.Ifyounotice any damage tothe
packaging,immediatelyopen the boxes andinspectthecontents for damage.
Paycloseattentiontothecomponentsneartheareawherethe packingmaterial
wasdamaged.
Unpack Your System
Caution:Ifyoursystem arrives incoldweather, do notunpackthe computer
or the monitor until they have been allowed to come to room temperature.
Immediately exposing them to the warm room may cause condensation to
occur, which may damage the units. If condensation does occur, allow the
unitsto completely drybefore operatingthem.
Followthesestepsafteryouhavedeterminedthatthepackagingisundamaged:
1. Takingcarenotto damage thepackingmaterial, carefullyopen
the cardboard box containing the computer and remove the
systemunit, keyboard andany other accessoriesthat youmay
haveordered.
2. Carefully unpack the monitor and all accessories from the
monitorpackage.Becarefulnottodamagethepackingmaterial.
3. Inspect all items for damage that may have occurred during
shipment.
For your protection, report any damage to the shipper
immediately.
Wehighlyrecommendthat you savethepackaginginthe event that youneed
tomove or shipthe system sometime in thefuture.
Check Your Packing List
Nowthat you haveeverything out ofthe packages, takethe time tocheckthe
packinglist to besure you receivedeverything. If youdiscover that anitemis
missing, call Micron Electronics, Inc. immediately to receive a replacement.
Refer to Appendix A for contact information.

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Setup
Getting Started
Beforeyournew system leftthefactory,Micron configured thehardware.The
display adapter was set to work with your monitor and the hard disk was
partitioned and formatted with DOS using the standard default settings for
your machine. Your computer system is ready to go. All you have to do is
plug it in.
What You Need
❏A grounded power outlet
❏Phillips-headscrewdriver
❏Powerfilter/suppressor protector(recommended)
Putting It All Together
Tocomplete yoursetup, referto thefollowing steps:
1. Take a moment and review the case figures on the following
pagestoacquaintyourselfwiththefrontandbackofyoursystem.
2. Check the voltage selector on the rear of the unit. Be sure it is
switchedfor theproper voltage(115V inthe UnitedStates and
Canada).
3. Place the monitor where you wish, as long as its cable can still
reachthevideo connector attherear of thecomputer.
4. Unpack the power cable for the computer and plug the
appropriate end into the power inlet at the back of the system.
Insert the other end into a grounded power outlet. We highly
recommend that you obtain a protection device such as an
uninterruptable power supply (UPS), power filter or surge
suppressor. In this way you will be providing the utmost
protectionfor your systemand data.
5. Ensure that the system is turned OFF before proceeding.
Attachingperipheralswhilethepowerisonmay damage the
unitortheperipheral.
6. Locatethemonitor’spower cableand plug theappropriate end
into the monitor (if not already attached). Insert the other end
intothe groundedoutlet or protectiondevice.

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7. Find the video cable and attach the appropriate end into the
monitor (if not already attached) and attach the other end into
thevideo connector (locatedin one ofthe expansion slotsat the
rearof the unit).Ifthe connectionisloose on eitherend, tighten
the integrated screws at both ends of the cable for a secure
connection. For more information about the setup, use, and
maintenanceof yourvideo monitor,please refer to the manual
thatwas supplied withit.
8. Insert the ends of the keyboard and mouse cables into the
keyboard and mouse connectors at the rear of the computer
system. Take care, for the connectors are keyed in such a way
thatthe plugs canonlybe inserted iforientedcorrectly. Refer to
thecase drawingson thefollowing pagesfor thelocation ofthe
properconnector.If it does not plug in easily,donot force it.
Your system should now be ready to use. You may have other devices or
peripherals to install, but it is best to ensure the basic system is operating
correctlybefore addingany options.

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Figure1-5.TowerCase-Front

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Figure1-6.TowerCase-Rear

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Running Your System for the First Time
1. Powerupthemonitor.If you areunsureabout this, pleaserefer
tothe monitor’s manualfor more information.
2. Remove any floppy disks from the floppy drive.
3. Powerupthecomputersystem by firmlypushingand releasing
theOn/Off buttonon thefront panelof thesystem. Thepower
indicatorshouldlightupandthefanandharddriveshouldbegin
torun.
Thesystemdiagnosticsbeginsatthistime.Thekeyboardisinitializedindicated
by the keyboard LEDs blinking momentarily. The Num Lock LED remains
on. Next, the screen initializes and a message indicating what type of video
adapteris installed.The memory willbe counted andtested.
Finally,thesystem is booted.
Ifyouexperienceanyproblemsduringthepowerupsequence,pleaserefertoChapter
4,"CommonProblems."
Turning Off Your System
Micronrecommendsthatyou power down yoursysteminthefollowingorder:
1. Exitallapplicationsyouare runningandsave any changes.
2. Make sure that ALL disk activity has completely stopped. The
floppy and hard drive indicator lights should be off and the
floppy drive motors should stop. Hard disks continue to spin
untilthe system poweris shut off.
3. Turnoffthecomputersystem, then the monitor.

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Maintenance
Operating Environment
YourMicroncomputerhasbeenmanufacturedtothehigheststandards.With
propercare, itshould provide years of trouble-freeservice.
Toensurethatyour system has thelongestlifepossible,itshould be placed in
an area with good ventilation and low humidity, out of direct sunlight and
awayfrom heat sourcesorlamps. Besurethe rear cooling-fanopening is not
obstructedasitisnecessaryto keep the systemcool.Neverexposethesystem
toanymoisture.This could leadtofireorshock hazard. Stay awayfromareas
withhigh levelsof dust,dirt, orsmoke.
Transporting
Always shut the system off before moving it. Any sudden jar or shock may
permanentlydamage the harddrive.Hard drivesaremore resistant toshock
ifthey areshut down.
Ifyouaretransportingthesystemoveradistance,itisagoodideato completely
repackage it in its original packing material. If the original packaging is
unavailable,packallcomponentswithasmuchpaddingasreasonablypossible
toensurethat the unitsarenotexposed to excessivevibrationor shock.
Cleaning
Ifthecase becomes dirtythroughconstantuse or handling,useonly a damp,
dust-freeclothforcleaning.Donotuseabrasivesorsolventsasthesemaymar
orscratchthecase.Windowcleanerandaclothcanbeusedtocleanthemonitor,
if the monitor has been turned OFF first. Never apply the window cleaner
directly to the monitor screen. Always spray the cloth first, then wipe down
thescreen.
Cleaningkitsdesignedtocleanfloppydrivesareavailablefrommostcomputer
storesand should beusedperiodically.
If you are operating your system in an environment heavy with smoke or
dust, you should occasionally open the unit andwithgreat care, clean the
components with a vacuum (special vacuums are available just for this
purpose).Be careful tonotloosen any ofthecomponents.
Ifliquid isspilled into thekeyboard, immediatelyunplug it, allowthe fluidto
drain out by tipping the keyboard upside down, and dry the keyboard
overnightbefore usingit again.

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Protecting
Topreventnormalelectricalproblemssuchasspikesorsurges,install a power
surge/filterbetween the poweroutletandall of theconnected components. If
evenonecomponent is notconnected,theentire system couldbeat risk.
Ifa severe stormenters yourarea, completely unplugthe entiresystem from
all electrical sources, including phone lines. Lightning can travel in on any
lineanddestroy all connectedcomponents.
If possible, do not turn the system on and off frequently. This stresses the
power supply and may shorten the life of some components. To restart the
system,press the resetbutton locatedin the frontof thecase. If applications
are open and the system is reset or if the hard drive is active, data loss will
mostcertainlyoccur.Ifyoudonot usetheresetbuttontorestartthesystem,be
surethe hard drivehascome toacomplete stop beforeturning the computer
onagain.
Backing Up
Even with today’s technology, data loss can occur at any time. We highly
recommendthatyouback-upoften.Therearealargenumberofbackupsystems
available from retail and mail-order outlets, including floppy drive backup
systems, tape backup systems, and optical backup systems. Any of these
alternativesare highly recommended.Complete, frequent backupscan save
yearsofdata from total andirretrievabledestruction.If you requireadditional
information about backup systems or options, please contact Micron
Electronics,Inc.

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Removing the System Cover
Refertothe Figure on page1-13.Usea #2 Phillips-headscrewdriverora 1/4"
hexdriver.
1. Itisnotnecessarytodisconnectthecableconnectorsontheback
ofthe computer beforeopening the cover.However, notewhere
thecables connect totheback forfuturereference . (Ifyou have
avideo camera, aquick scan ofthe rear caseis helpful).
2. Removethescrewsfrom theback of thecase cover.Keep these
screwstogether (theyare adifferent sizethan theother screws
inyour system)for they arenot tobe interchanged.
3. With flat palms placed on each side of the cover, pull the cover
back until the cover's front top lip clears the chassis channel
(about 3/4"). Grasp the top-rear of the cover and lift up in one
smoothmotionuntilthe cover clears thechassis.
To replace the cover, gently lower the top lip of the cover into the chassis
channelat anangle beforelowering therear intoplace. Withthe lipinserted
inthe channel, pushthe rearof the coverforward toseat it flushand replace
the screws. Note the metal rail guides located inside the bottom of the cover
whichmust fit overthe bottom metalcase framewhenthe coveris replaced.

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Figure1-7.System Cover Removal