micronPC NetFRAME 4400R User manual

NetFRAME 4400R
Product Guide
P/N MAS001589-01, 04/20/2000, BGJ

Trademarks and Copyright
NetFRAME 4400R
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Electronics, Inc.
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Limitation of Liability While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual,
the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability resulting from errors or
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Trademarks and Copyright ................................................... 2
Limitation of Liability ......................................................... 2
Table of Contents.................................................................. 3
Welcome ................................................................................. 5
Manual Conventions.............................................................. 5
Manual Comments................................................................. 6
The micronpc.com NetFRAME 4400R .................. 7
Chapter 1 - Getting Started ............................................... 9
The NF4400R .......................................................................... 9
Packaging....................................................................... 10
Heat, Cold, and Humidity ............................................... 11
Surge Suppressors......................................................... 11
Operating Environment....................................................... 12
Chapter 2 - System Features .......................................... 13
Major Components .............................................................. 14
Processors ..................................................................... 14
System Memory ............................................................. 14
Battery Powered Real Time Clock.................................. 14
System Buses ................................................................ 15
IDE Drive Interface ......................................................... 15
Floppy Drive Interface .................................................... 15
10/100 Base-T Ethernet ................................................. 15
USB ................................................................................ 15
Serial and Parallel Ports ................................................. 15
Keyboard, Mouse, and VGA Port ................................... 15
Video .............................................................................. 16
Power Supply ................................................................. 16
System Specifications ........................................................ 17
Processors ..................................................................... 17
BIOS............................................................................... 17
Memory .......................................................................... 17
On-Board Chips and Controllers .................................... 17
System Buses ................................................................ 17
Disk Drives ..................................................................... 18
Management .................................................................. 18
Power Supply ................................................................. 18
Power Supply Voltage Outputs ...................................... 18
Chassis Features ........................................................... 19
Control Panel Display..................................................... 20
KVM Adapters ................................................................ 20
Physical Dimensions ...................................................... 20
Chapter 3 - Connectors and Indicators .......................... 21
Front and Rear Panel Connectors ..................................... 21
Front Panel Connectors ................................................. 21
Rear Panel Connectors.................................................. 22
Chapter 4 - Installation..................................................... 23
Preparation .......................................................................... 23
Tools Required............................................................... 24
Location.......................................................................... 24
Unpacking ...................................................................... 24
Installing the NF4400R........................................................ 25
Installing the NF4400R in a Stack.................................. 25
Installing the NF4400R into a Rack Enclosure............... 26
Making Connections ........................................................... 28
CMBus KVM Adapter ..................................................... 29
Connecting the VGA Terminator .................................... 29
The Administrative Unit .................................................. 29
Connecting the Power, Ethernet, and KVM Cables ....... 30
Chapter 5 - Starting a New NF4400R for the First Time 33
Start Up Modes .................................................................... 33
The Polling Process ....................................................... 34
Obtaining Console Connection ...................................... 34
Booting Windows NT...................................................... 35
Turning on the First NF4400R ............................................ 36

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Removing and Replacing a NF4400R From a Group........ 37
Disconnecting and Removing a NF4400R...................... 37
Replacing an NF4400R .................................................. 38
Detailed System Information .................................. 39
Chapter 6 - Chassis and Mainboard Layout................... 41
Major Components Layout.................................................. 41
Mainboard Chip and Connector ........................................ 42
Chips and Chipset Descriptions...................................... 44
Chapter 7 - Connectors and Headers ............................. 45
CMOS Battery Holders BT1 and BT2............................. 45
CPU Connectors CN1 and CN2 ..................................... 45
DIMM Sockets CN4 - CN7.............................................. 45
IDE 44-Pin Secondary Port CN9 .................................... 46
USB Stacked Connectors CN10..................................... 46
Floppy Disk Connector CN11 ......................................... 46
Ethernet Connectors CN12 ............................................ 47
CMBus Console Connectors CN13 and CN14............... 47
PCI Connectors CN17 and CN18................................... 48
Serial Port Connectors CN23 and CN28 ........................ 49
VRM Header CN24......................................................... 49
Power Connector CN25.................................................. 50
Parallel Port Header CN26 ............................................. 51
Display Panel Connector CN27...................................... 51
IDE 40-Pin Primary Port CN48 ....................................... 52
CMBus KVM Adapter........................................................... 53
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector Ports......................... 53
VGA Port ........................................................................ 54
CMBus Access Connector.............................................. 54
Chapter 8 - Hardware Configuration and Power-Up...... 55
Flash Update Selection JP2 and JP3 ............................. 55
CPU Fan Power JP7 and JP8 ........................................ 55
SMI Selection JP9 .......................................................... 55
External Flash Programmer JP11................................... 56
HDD Power JP12 - JP15 ................................................ 56
Chassis Fan Power JP16 - JP20.................................... 56
Temperature Sensors JP23 and JP24 ........................... 56
System RESET Connector JP25.................................... 57
Maintenance Processor Reset Connector JP29 ............ 57
Bus Frequency Ratio Switch SW1 ................................. 58
APPENDIXES.......................................................... 59
Chapter 9 - Appendix A - Personal Inventory................ 61
Personal Inventory ......................................................... 61
Chapter 10 - Appendix B - micronpc.com support ....... 63
Important Product Shipment Information ......................... 63
Problem Solving .................................................................. 63
Customer Service........................................................... 64
Obtaining Account Information ....................................... 64
Obtaining Order Status................................................... 64
For Information Regarding Refunds and Returns .......... 64
Contacting Micron Electronics, Inc. .................................. 64
Technical Support and Customer Service...................... 64
E-mail Addresses ........................................................... 65
Chapter 11 - Appendix C - Regulatory Information ...... 67
Environmental Specifications ............................................ 67
Safety Compliance ......................................................... 67
FCC Information .................................................................. 68
FCC Notice..................................................................... 68
CE Declaration of Conformity ............................................ 70
Chapter 12 - Appendix D - Safety Guidelines................ 71
General Safety Instructions................................................ 71
Earth Ground.................................................................. 72
Chapter 13 - Abbreviations ............................................. 73
Chapter 14 - Glossary...................................................... 77
Chapter 15 - Index............................................................ 87

Welcome
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Welcome
This manual contains information to instruct and guide you on the setup and
maintenance of your new server. Our goal with this manual is to help you enjoy all
of the features that the NF4400R offers and to help you operate and setup the
server for optimal performance.
We recommend that, along with this manual, you consult and read all manuals
and documentation included with all software and hardware used with this server.
Manual Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
NOTE:Notes: Important information and useful tips concerning the operation of your
computer.
CAUTION:Caution: Failure to follow directions could result in loss of data or damage
to equipment. Failure to heed these warnings could negate the user
warranty.
WARNING:Warning: Failure to follow directions will result in loss of data or damage to
equipment, and/or could result in physical harm. Failure to heed these
warnings could negate the user warranty.
Special Text The text is formatted to set off unique information or instructions. Review the
following examples of special text used throughout this manual:
• Screen (window) names, functions, or anything that appears on the screen
is formatted in bold: Click OK, the Standards screen, the Edit menu.
• Keyboard functions are indicated by brackets: Press [Enter], use the [Alt]
key. When keys should be held down simultaneously they are separated by
the + sign: Press [Ctrl+Alt+Delete].
• Screen messages are indicated by quotes: the message “Enter your
username and password” will appear.
• Anything that you need to type in should appear in italics: Enter the word
password.

Manual Comments
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Manual Comments
We want to make this guide as useful as possible and welcome your comments.
Please provide the page and the manual part number (MAS001589-01) when you
send comments to: [e-mail].
Refer to “Appendix A - Personal Inventory” on page 61 to keep track of the
individual details about your purchase and your system. Use this for future
reference.
Refer to “Contacting Micron Electronics, Inc.” on page 64 for contact information.

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Section 1 - The micronpc.com NetFRAME 4400R
Chapter 1 - Getting Started ....................................................... 9
Chapter 2 - System Features ..................................................13
Chapter 3 - Connectors and Indicators .................................21
Chapter 4 - Installation ............................................................23

Manual Comments
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The NF4400R
Getting Started
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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing a micronpc.com Series Server! micronpc.com is proud
to be your provider of high performance, quality server products.
This section lists the special features of the server and available options. It
describes the parts shipped to you and provides basic installation guidelines to
get you started.
The NF4400R
Figure 1. Front view of five stacked NF4400Rs

The NF4400R
Getting Started
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Packaging The server comes securely packaged in a sturdy shipping carton. Upon receiving
your server, open the box and carefully remove the contents. If anything is
missing or damaged, please contact micronpc.com immediately. See “Contacting
Micron Electronics, Inc.” on page 64.
Check for the following items:
• The NF4400R Server
• External 10-inch System Connector cable
• An AC power cord
•
Operating System Software, if ordered, and the Micron Customer Resource
Center (MCRC) CD
• Product Guide (this manual)
NOTE:Items included may vary. Please check the packing slip included with your server
for the exact items you should have received.
NOTE:If your server arrives in cold weather, do not apply power to it or the monitor until
they have reached room temperature.

The NF4400R
Getting Started
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Heat, Cold, and Humidity Find a spot for your server that is not too hot, too cold, or too damp. Overheating
can destroy computer components, so allow plenty of room for air to circulate
around the case. The server will generally run well wherever you are comfortable.
Refer to “Appendix C - Regulatory Information” on page 67 for the optimum
operating environment.
WARNING:Do NOT expose the server to extreme cold or extreme heat, do not drop it,
or spill fluids into the case, this can destroy the server and void the
warranty.
Surge Suppressors We strongly recommend using a high-quality, external surge suppressor. It could
shield your server from lightning strikes, surges, shorts, and other electrical
hazards. Refer to a surge suppressor manufacturer for complete information.
CAUTION:The best kind of back-up power source to connect your server to is an
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The UPS should be connected to an
AC Generator. The UPS will allow sufficient time to transfer power sources
and prevent Network failure. Do not use inferior extension cords as this may
result in damage to your server. Damage to the server that is directly
caused by using a different power source will not be covered under
warranty.

Operating Environment
Getting Started
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Operating Environment
You can setup the server under a wide range of environmental conditions.
However, to ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the
following factors when setting up your server:
• Set the server on a flat, stable surface. To prevent damage to the hard disk
drive, avoid using the server where it will be exposed to strong vibration.
• Place the server away from electromagnetic pulses (EMP) or radio
frequency (RF) interference (for example: television sets, stereo sets,
copying machines, and air conditioners).
• Avoid using or storing the server where it will be exposed to extreme
temperatures. In particular, do not leave the server in direct sunlight, over a
radiator, or near a heat source for any period of time. High temperatures
can damage the circuitry.
• Avoid exposing the server to high or low humidity. Extreme humidity can
contribute to hard disk drive failure.
• Do not place the server where people can step on or trip over the power
cord.
• The openings on the server are provided to protect the server from
overheating. To ensure reliable operation, leave about 10 cm (4 inches)
around the server for unobstructed air circulation. Avoid exposing the
server to dust or smoke.

Operating Environment
System Features
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Chapter 2 - System Features
The NF4400R is an enterprise-class network appliance in a 1.75-inch (1U) rack-
mountable box. It is designed for high-volume web transaction processing and will
support large web hosting facilities, large enterprise web sites, and large
electronic commerce sites.
The list below summarizes the main features of a NF4400R:
• Size: NF4400Rs are small and powerful. With single or dual Intel Pentium
III processors and Microsoft’s Internet Information Server (IIS) software,
the NF4400R is one of the most powerful servers of its kind. It is a very
compact package that requires only 1.75 inches (1U) of space in a
standard rack.
• Manageability: Network managers can power the NF4400R up or down,
load or change web content, and put it on or off line by using a simple web-
browser interface. This requires specific optional management software
and configuration.
•
Scalability: Up to 30 NF4400Rs can easily be connected in a single group.
A group is a number of interconnected servers in which a single KVM
setup, along with the appropriate software, allows access to each servers
environmental and performance information.
• Reliability: NF4400R groups have an extremely high level of reliability. An
N+1 group configuration can provide full failover protection.
• Remote Management: All elements of the NF4400R group are managed
through specific management software commands. This software provides
an easy-to-use administrative interface. By using a browser, any NF4400R
can be controlled through this interface no matter where it is located.

Major Components
System Features
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Major Components
This section describes the major components of the NF4400R.
Processors The NF4400R supports one or two Intel®Pentium®III processors.
System Memory The NF4400R supports up to 2 GB of ECC SDRAM mounted in four 72-bit (168-
pin) DIMM sockets. The NF4400R will support 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512
MB DIMMS at 100 MHz.
In addition to main system memory, the NF4400R has on-board 2 megabit non-
volatile CMOS Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM), with
boot-block FLASH. The B69000 video accelerator provides 2 MB of Video RAM.
Battery Powered Real Time Clock A lithium battery provides power and backup for a real time clock and memory that
stores time, date, and system configuration data. The battery has a projected life
of 5-7 years under normal operating conditions.
WARNING:Components inside the NF4400R produce hazardous voltages. Do NOT turn
power to the NF4400R ON with the cover removed.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
ADVARSEL!: Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må
kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri
tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL:Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som
anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres
apparatleverandøren.
VARNING:Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en
ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt
batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS:Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo
valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

Major Components
System Features
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System Buses The PIIX4E component of Intel’s 440GX+ chipset provides IDE and PCI bus
capability in the NF4400R chassis. The PCI bus is fully PICMG compatible. A
Digital Semiconductor 21152 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Chip enables the bus to support
up to four PCI slots. The bus clock runs at 30 or 33 MHz depending on the
Pentium III processor speed. The NF4400R supports PCI transfer speeds up to
132 megabytes per second.
IDE Drive Interface The NF4400R has both a 40-pin primary and a 44-pin secondary IDE drive
interface. Each interface is internal and supports a master and a slave IDE or
EIDE device. Each channel supports bus mastering, PIO mode 4, and UDMA
mode 2.
The secondary IDE interface supplies power through the ribbon cable; this
connection is used by an optional CD-ROM drive. When installed, the CD-ROM
drive is accessible through the front panel.
Floppy Drive Interface This is an option intended for maintenance purposes only. An internal 34-pin
header provides support for 1.4 MB or 2.8 MB floppy drives. Up to two drives may
be attached to this interface when the chassis cover is removed. There is no
external floppy drive and no provision for mounting a floppy drive in the chassis.
10/100 Base-T Ethernet Support for dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair is provided by two Intel
82559-based 32-bit PCI LAN integrated NICs.
USB USB is not currently supported by the Windows NT 4.0 operating system.
Serial and Parallel Ports Two external RS-232C serial ports are provided. The external connectors are
cabled to the two internal serial headers. An internal 26-pin header provides an
interface for a standard parallel port. There is no external DB-25 connector
provided on the NF4400R. The interface is bi-directional and supports ECP/EPP
high-speed parallel transport.
Keyboard, Mouse, and VGA Port For local control, the NF4400R provides an optional keyboard, video, mouse
(KVM) Adapter to connect PS/2 compatible keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor
to the external CMBus port.
NOTE:Some Operating Software (OS) license agreements do not allow local console
operations. Please review the license agreement for your OS.

Major Components
System Features
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Video The NF4400R uses Chips and Technology’s B69000 Video Chip to provide HiQ
Video accelerated video/graphics capability. This chip has a 2 MB integrated
SDRAM graphics/video frame buffer; it supports 2D acceleration in all graphics
modes up to 1280x1024, all color depths up to 32-bit color, raster speeds up to 83
MHz, and real-time video acceleration.
The B69000 also has independent multimedia capture and display systems that
can receive data from the frame AGP bus in either RGB or YUV (native video)
format. Other multimedia support includes full frame-rate video capture and
playback for MPEG1, MPEG2, V-CD, and DVD, and Image Mirroring and rotation
for camera support. The NF4400R does not support digital (i.e., flat panel) output.
Power Supply The NF4400R uses a 150 Watt universal input, 90-264 VAC switcher that delivers
up to 150 W of continuous VAC power or 180 W peak power. The power supply
meets FCC and VDE Class A EMI filter requirements and is UL, CSA and TUV
approved.

System Specifications
System Features
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System Specifications
Processors Two Slot 1 connectors support one or two Intel Pentium III processors.
BIOS 2 megabit AMI Server 98 flash BIOS, customized, Plug ‘n Play, PC98, and Year
2000 compliant.
Memory Four DIMM sockets support up to 2 GB PC100 compliant SDRAM, 66/100 MHz
Front Side Bus, 2 megabit EPROM, boot block FLASH, 2 MB Video RAM.
On-Board Chips and Controllers • ATMEL AT29C020 Flash Memory with custom AMI BIOS.
• Chips & Technology 69000 HiQ Video controller.
• Intel 440GX+ AGPset PCI Controllers.
• Intel 82559 Ethernet Controllers (2).
• ITE IT8671F Super I/O.
• ITE IT8687R I/O buffer.
• Maxim MAX1617 remote/local temperature sensor (4).
• ST Micro ST72251 8-bit Environmental Monitor (2).
System Buses • Dual IDE channels with PCI bus mastering mode, PIO mode 4 or UDMA
mode 2; internal primary 40-pin and secondary 44-pin headers.
• Two internal PCI slots, support one full-length and one half-length card in
single-height mode.
• Dual-on-board Ethernet ports, auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps with external RJ-
45 connectors.
• Dual stacked 4-pin USB connectors.
• Single high-speed, bi-directional, ECP/EPP parallel port; internal 26-pin
header. This is not externally accessible and is normally disabled in BIOS
setup.
• Two internal RS-232C 10-pin header serial ports, both cabled to external
DB-9 connectors.
• Two external CMBus Console connectors.

System Specifications
System Features
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Disk Drives • Up to two internally mounted SCSI or EIDE HDD drives.
• Optional EIDE CD-ROM Drive: TEAC or equivalent, 24 X or faster,
mounted in chassis, front-panel accessible.
•
Internal connector for one or two temporary floppy drives; supports 360 Kb,
720 Kb, 1.2 MB, 1.4 MB, or 2.88 MB. This is normally disabled in BIOS
setup. There is no provision for permanently mounted floppy drive.
Management • Wired for Management (WfM) Baseline 2.0.
• Remote execution boot environment support (PXE).
• On board optical chassis intrusion detector (implementation date to be
determined).
Power Supply One 150 W, 90-264 VAC auto-ranging voltage input power supply standard, with
remote reset and power on/off capability.
Power Supply Voltage Outputs
1 At least 20% output required to maintain regulation.
2 Forced-air cooling.
3 Peak output for 30 seconds, max.
TABLE 1. Voltage Outputs
Volts Min1Max2Peak 3
+5VDC 3A 20A 20A
-12VDC 0A 1A 1A
+12VDC 1A 8A 10A

System Specifications
System Features
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Chassis Features • Five cooling fans, each rated at 10 CFM; 4 on chassis front, one on power
supply; custom heat sink/fan assembly on each CPU.
• Six layer, continuous ground plane mainboard with split multiple power
planes.
• Ethernet Link and Speed LEDs for both LAN1 and LAN2 on rear panel,
Activity LEDs for LAN1 and LAN2 on front panel.
• Two 3.0 V Lithium Batteries to power CMOS (with time-of-day clock) and
chassis intrusion detection (Implementation date to be determined).
• Internal piezo speaker.

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Control Panel Display The Select button enables console connection and causes all other NF4400Rs in
a group to release console connections. In soft power mode (only maintenance
section is powered on), switches board to full power mode (processors and all
options powered on).
• Recessed Reset button
• Eight LEDs, from left to right:
KVM Adapters • PS/2-compatible mouse port, 6-pin mini-DIN connector
• PS/2-style keyboard port, 6-pin mini-DIN connector
• VGA port, standard DB15 connector
• 4-Pin I2C bus test connector
Physical Dimensions
TABLE 2. Control Panel Display LEDs
Power Green Full power
LAN1 Amber Activity
LAN2 Amber Activity
Network Amber Activity
HDD Green Activity
WatchDog Blinking Green
Steady Green
Normal
Failure
Temp Red Overtemp
Select Steady Green
Blinking Green
Selected
Soft power
TABLE 3. Physical Dimensions
Case Dimensions Weighta
a. Depends on Configuration
1U 1.75-inches High
24-inches Long
17-inches Wide (19-inches with mounting bracket)
22.5lbs