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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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

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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.