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User’s Guide
Express 5800 120Eg

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................... iii
List Of Figures ............................................................................................................xi
List Of Tables .......................................................................................................... xiii
Using This Guide .......................................................................................................xv
Text Conventions ......................................................................................................xvi
Related Documents ................................................................................................. xvii
Safety Notices ........................................................................................................ xviii
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada ...............................xix
Care and Handling .....................................................................................................xx
System Overview ............................................................................................................. 1-1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 1-2
System Features ....................................................................................................... 1-3
Non-Redundant Non-Hot Swap System ............................................................. 1-3
Redundant Hot-Swap System ............................................................................. 1-4
Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive Bays .............................................................. 1-5
Hot-Swap S-ATA Hard Disk Drive Bays ........................................................... 1-5
Chassis Front View .................................................................................................. 1-6
Front View (Door Opened) ...................................................................................... 1-7
Chassis Rear View ................................................................................................. 1-10
Internal View ......................................................................................................... 1-13
Motherboard ........................................................................................................... 1-14
Standard Features ................................................................................................... 1-16
System Functions ................................................................................................... 1-17
Power Supply .................................................................................................... 1-17
Peripheral Bays ................................................................................................. 1-17
Disk Array ......................................................................................................... 1-18
Automatic Rebuilding Function ........................................................................ 1-19
Expand Capacity Function ................................................................................ 1-19
Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN) .................................................... 1-21
AC-LINK Feature ............................................................................................. 1-21
Security ............................................................................................................. 1-21
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring ........................................ 1-21
Software Locks via the BIOS Setup Utility ................................................. 1-22
Degradation Feature .......................................................................................... 1-22
Optional Features ................................................................................................... 1-23
With Enhanced Cage .................................................................................... 1-23
S-ATA Configuration ................................................................................... 1-23
SCSI Configuration ...................................................................................... 1-23
EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM ............................................................................ 1-24
With the EXPRESSBUILDER CD you can: .................................................... 1-24
Software End-User License Agreement ............................................................ 1-24
Setting Up the System ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-2
Selecting a Site ......................................................................................................... 2-3

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Unpacking the System ............................................................................................. 2-5
Setting Up Your Server ............................................................................................ 2-6
Getting Familiar with the System ....................................................................... 2-6
Setup Flow .......................................................................................................... 2-6
Installing Optional Devices ................................................................................. 2-6
Selecting Server Site ........................................................................................... 2-7
Making Connections ................................................................................................ 2-8
Connecting Power Cord .................................................................................... 2-10
Using the System ................................................................................................... 2-13
Front Door ......................................................................................................... 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................................................. 2-16
CD-ROM Drive ................................................................................................. 2-18
Setting and Removing the CD-ROM ........................................................... 2-18
When you fail to eject: ................................................................................. 2-19
Use of the CD-ROM ..................................................................................... 2-20
Powering On Your System .................................................................................... 2-21
POWER Switch ................................................................................................. 2-21
Power On ...................................................................................................... 2-21
Powering Off the Server System .................................................................. 2-22
Forcing a Power Shutdown .......................................................................... 2-23
POST ................................................................................................................. 2-23
POST Execution Flow .................................................................................. 2-23
POST Error Messages .................................................................................. 2-25
Power Off .......................................................................................................... 2-25
SLEEP Switch ................................................................................................... 2-25
Configuring Your System ............................................................................................... 3-1
Configuring Your System ........................................................................................ 3-2
BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................................................... 3-3
Using the BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 3-3
BIOS Setup Configuration Settings .................................................................... 3-4
Main Menu .......................................................................................................... 3-5
Advanced Menu .................................................................................................. 3-6
Processor Summary Submenu ........................................................................ 3-6
Advanced Chipset Control Submenu ............................................................. 3-7
IDE Configuration Submenu .......................................................................... 3-7
Floppy Configuration Submenu ..................................................................... 3-8
Super I/O Configuration Submenu ................................................................. 3-8
USB Configuration Submenu ......................................................................... 3-8
PCI Configuration Submenu .......................................................................... 3-9
Memory Configuration Submenu ................................................................... 3-9
Preproduct Debug Submenu ......................................................................... 3-10
Security Menu ................................................................................................... 3-11
Server Menu ...................................................................................................... 3-13
System Management Submenu .................................................................... 3-14
Console Redirection Submenu ..................................................................... 3-14
Event Log Configuration Submenu .............................................................. 3-15
Boot Menu ......................................................................................................... 3-16
Boot Settings Configuration Submenu ......................................................... 3-16

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Boot Device Priority submenu ..................................................................... 3-16
Exit Menu .......................................................................................................... 3-18
S-ATA Host RAID Utility .................................................................................... 3-19
Installing the Hard Disk Drives ........................................................................ 3-19
Activating the SATA RAID Feature ................................................................. 3-19
Running the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) .............................................. 3-19
Using the Array Configuration Utility .............................................................. 3-20
Managing Arrays .......................................................................................... 3-20
Using the Disk Utilities ..................................................................................... 3-26
Configuring Motherboard Jumpers ........................................................................ 3-27
Moving System Board Jumpers ........................................................................ 3-28
Clearing and Changing the Passwords .............................................................. 3-29
Clearing CMOS ................................................................................................. 3-30
Upgrading Your System ................................................................................................. 4-1
General Information ................................................................................................. 4-2
Static Precautions ..................................................................................................... 4-2
Equipment Log ........................................................................................................ 4-3
Tools Recommended for Upgrading Your System .................................................. 4-3
Preparing Your System for Upgrade ....................................................................... 4-3
Removing or Installing the Side Cover .................................................................... 4-4
Removing the Side Cover ................................................................................... 4-4
Installing the Side Cover ..................................................................................... 4-5
Removing or Installing the Processor Air Duct ....................................................... 4-6
Removing the Processor Air Duct ...................................................................... 4-6
Installing the Processor Air Duct ........................................................................ 4-7
Installing or Removing 5.25-inch Devices .............................................................. 4-8
Installing a 5.25-Inch Media Device ................................................................... 4-9
Removing a 5.25-Inch Media Device ............................................................... 4-12
Installing or Removing Hard Disk Drives ............................................................. 4-14
Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Non-Hot-Swap Disk Drive Bay .. 4-15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................. 4-16
Swapping a Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................ 4-20
Installing a Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................. 4-25
Swapping a Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................ 4-29
Installing or Removing a Processor ....................................................................... 4-32
Installation ......................................................................................................... 4-34
Removal ............................................................................................................ 4-37
Installing or Removing a DIMM ........................................................................... 4-38
Installation ......................................................................................................... 4-40
Removal ............................................................................................................ 4-42
Installing or Removing a PCI Board ...................................................................... 4-43
Installing an Option Board ................................................................................ 4-43
Removing an Option Board .............................................................................. 4-46
Installing or Removing a RAID Controller Board ................................................. 4-47
Using Internal Disks in Disk Array Configuration ........................................... 4-48
SCSI Controller Board ...................................................................................... 4-49
From Installation to Setting .......................................................................... 4-50
Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................. 4-51

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Cabling the Device ................................................................................................. 4-52
The IDE Cable .................................................................................................. 4-52
The S-ATA Cable ............................................................................................. 4-52
System Power Cables ........................................................................................ 4-53
Cabling a CD/DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or IDE Tape Drive ................................. 4-53
Cabling a Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................ 4-54
S-ATA Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................... 4-54
Cabling a Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................................ 4-55
Preparing the Device .............................................................................................. 4-56
Preparing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive ..................................................... 4-56
Preparing a S-ATA Hard Disk Drive ................................................................ 4-56
Preparing a Tape Drive ..................................................................................... 4-57
IDE Device Configuration ................................................................................ 4-58
Internal Cabling ..................................................................................................... 4-59
Interface Cables ..................................................................................................... 4-60
Standard Configuration ..................................................................................... 4-60
SATA RAID Drive Configuration .................................................................... 4-61
SCSI Hard Disk Drive Configuration ............................................................... 4-62
SCSI RAID Drive Configuration ...................................................................... 4-63
Hot-plug SCSI RAID Drive Configuration ...................................................... 4-64
Power Cable ........................................................................................................... 4-65
Hot-plug SCSI RAID Drive Configuration ...................................................... 4-66
Problem Solving ............................................................................................................... 5-1
Problem Solving ...................................................................................................... 5-2
Static Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-2
Resetting the Server ................................................................................................. 5-3
Forced Shutdown ..................................................................................................... 5-4
Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 5-5
Making Backup Copies ....................................................................................... 5-5
Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 5-5
Cleaning the Server ............................................................................................. 5-6
Cleaning the Interior ........................................................................................... 5-6
Cleaning CD-ROM ............................................................................................. 5-8
System Diagnostics ................................................................................................ 5-10
Test Items .......................................................................................................... 5-10
Starting and Ending the System Diagnostics .................................................... 5-10
Relocating/Storing The Server ............................................................................... 5-13
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................... 5-14
System Viewers ................................................................................................. 5-14
Problems at initial System Start-up ....................................................................... 5-15
Problems After the System Has Been Running Correctly ..................................... 5-16
Problems Running New Application Software ...................................................... 5-17
Problems and Suggestions ..................................................................................... 5-18
Status Lamp () ........................................................................................................ 5-19
Solving Problems ................................................................................................... 5-21
Problems with Express Server .......................................................................... 5-21
No screen display appears with beep: .......................................................... 5-21
Fail to power on the server: .......................................................................... 5-21

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Fail to power off the server: ......................................................................... 5-22
POST fails to complete: ............................................................................... 5-22
Fail to access to internal or external devices
(or such devices fail to operate): .............................................................. 5-22
The POWER switch and sleep feature are disabled: .................................... 5-23
The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: ...................................................... 5-23
Fail to access (read or write) to the floppy disk: .......................................... 5-23
Fail to access to the CD-ROM: .................................................................... 5-24
Inserted the correct CD-ROM but the message like the
following is displayed: ............................................................................. 5-24
Fail to access the hard disk: .......................................................................... 5-24
Fail to access the (internal or external) SCSI devices: ................................. 5-24
Problems with Windows Server 2003 ............................................................... 5-25
Problems with Windows 2000 .......................................................................... 5-25
Cannot install the operating system correctly. ............................................. 5-25
During Windows 2000 installation, the following warning is registered
in the System Log of the Event Viewer: .................................................. 5-25
Fail to start the OS: ....................................................................................... 5-25
The event log after every logon to Windows 2000 includes the
following error log: .................................................................................. 5-26
The OS presents unstable operation: ............................................................ 5-26
The system does not restart automatically when a stop error occurs,
though the system is adjusted to automatically restarting: ...................... 5-26
The system restarts automatically when a stop error occurs,
though the system is NOT adjusted to automatically restarting: ............ 5-26
Cannot turn the power OFF at the blue screen: ............................................ 5-26
The server is not found on the network: ....................................................... 5-26
Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ....................................................... 5-27
Problems with Express Setup ............................................................................ 5-28
Following message appeared when you tried to install Express Setup to
the hard disk that has smaller capacity than the specified partition size: 5-28
The message can not be displayed correctly when copying the files from
CD-ROM or checking CD-ROM: ........................................................... 5-28
Express Setup terminated and asks to input setup information. ................... 5-28
[Complete] appears on the [Role of Computer] screen. ............................... 5-28
[Complete] does not appear on [Role of Computer] screen. ........................ 5-28
Select [Use Existing Array] at [New/Existing RAID Configuration],
but the OS is installed in the whole area of the disk. ............................... 5-29
Specified to join the Domain, but the system is installed as Workgroup. .... 5-29
Specified large value as partition size, but when Windows 2000 is
actually started, the system partition is created by 4095 MB. ................. 5-29
Windows 2000 started with different display resolution from
the specified value. .................................................................................. 5-29
Entered the incorrect Product ID/CD key. ................................................... 5-29
The following message appears on the screen and the setup is suspended
while the Express Setup is executing: ..................................................... 5-29
Unable to specify the details of Network adapter. ....................................... 5-30
Windows 2000 is started with Network adapter that has not been
specified during Express Setup ................................................................ 5-30
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for each adapter, but all the protocols are specified on either adapter. ... 5-30
When more than two Network adapter are specified, the detailed
specification of TCP/IP protocol are all set to use DHCP. ...................... 5-30
Not more than two Network adapter is connected, but the detailed
specification of the protocol are all set by default.
(e.g. Specified IP Address on TCP/IP, but DHCP is specified) .............. 5-30
The following error log is included in the event log while
operating the system: ............................................................................... 5-30
Error Message during Disk Array Configuration ............................................ 5-31
Problems with Master Control Menu ................................................................ 5-31
Collecting Event Log ........................................................................................ 5-32
Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information ................................................ 5-33
Memory Dump .................................................................................................. 5-34
Preparing for Memory Dumping .................................................................. 5-34
Saving the Dump File ................................................................................... 5-35
Recovery for Windows 2000 System .................................................................... 5-36
Off-line Maintenance Utility ................................................................................. 5-38
Starting the Off-line Maintenance Utility ......................................................... 5-38
Features of Off-line Maintenance Utility .......................................................... 5-39
If You Need Assistance ......................................................................................... 5-40
Error Messages ...................................................................................................... 5-41
Error Messages after Power-on ........................................................................ 5-41
POST Error Messages ...................................................................................... 5-41
Beep Codes ............................................................................................................ 5-45
How to Identify BIOS Revision Level .................................................................. 5-46
Status Indicators ..................................................................................................... 5-47
Power/Sleep Lamp () ........................................................................................ 5-47
Status Lamp () ................................................................................................... 5-47
Disk Access Lamp () ......................................................................................... 5-47
Drive Access Lamps ......................................................................................... 5-47
LAN Connector Lamps ..................................................................................... 5-48
Link/ACT Lamp ........................................................................................... 5-48
Speed Lamp .................................................................................................. 5-48
Power Lamp (Redundant hot swap system) ...................................................... 5-49
Power Status Lamp (Redundant hot swap system) ........................................... 5-49
Hard Disk Drive Lamp ...................................................................................... 5-49
Power Supply Lamps (hot-swap power supply model only) ............................ 5-50
Appendix A .....................................................................................................................A-1
Specifications ..................................................A-1
Appendix B .......................................................................................................................B-1
Interrupt Requests ...............................................................................................B-1
I/O Port Address ..................................................................................................B-1
Appendix C .....................................................................................................................C-1
Product Configuration Record Table ..................................................................C-1

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Appendix D .....................................................................................................................D-1
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup .............................................. D-1
About Express Setup .......................................................................................... D-2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 ............................................................................ D-4
Installation Notice .............................................................................................. D-4
Supported OS on this model .......................................................................... D-4
Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver ....................................................... D-4
BIOS Specification ........................................................................................ D-4
NEC ESMPRO Agent ................................................................................... D-4
Windows Server 2003 ........................................................................................ D-4
Installing on the Mirrored Volume ................................................................ D-5
Connecting MO Device ................................................................................. D-5
Connecting Hard Disk Drive ......................................................................... D-5
Creating Partition Size ................................................................................... D-5
Re-installing to the hard disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk ... D-6
Disk Configuration (Concerning the area displayed as "EISA") .................. D-6
The Flow of Setup .............................................................................................. D-7
Installing the Windows Server 2003 .................................................................. D-8
Installing and Setting Device Drivers .............................................................. D-11
PROSet ........................................................................................................ D-11
Network Driver ............................................................................................ D-12
Optional Network Board Driver .................................................................. D-13
Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver ..................................... D-14
Installing SCSI Controller Driver ................................................................ D-14
Setting for Solving Problems ........................................................................... D-15
Memory Dump (Debug Information) .......................................................... D-15
Windows Dr. Watson .................................................................................. D-16
Network Monitor ......................................................................................... D-17
Installing Maintenance Utilities ....................................................................... D-18
Updating the System ........................................................................................ D-18
Making Backup Copies of System Information ............................................... D-18
Exceptional Setup ............................................................................................ D-18
Installation of Mass storage device not to be supported by ExpressSetup .. D-18
Microsoft Windows 2000 ..................................................................................... D-20
Installation Notice ............................................................................................ D-20
Supported OS on this model ........................................................................ D-20
Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver ..................................................... D-20
BIOS Specification ...................................................................................... D-20
NEC ESMPRO Agent ................................................................................. D-20
Windows 2000 ............................................................................................. D-20
The Flow of Setup ............................................................................................ D-23
Installing the Windows 2000 ........................................................................... D-24
PROSet ........................................................................................................ D-28
Network Driver ............................................................................................ D-28
Optional Network Board Driver .................................................................. D-29
Graphics Accelerator Driver ....................................................................... D-29
USB 2.0 Driver ............................................................................................ D-30
Installing SCSI Controller Driver ................................................................ D-30
Memory Dump (Debug Information) .......................................................... D-31

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Windows 2000 Dr. Watson ......................................................................... D-32
Network Monitor ......................................................................................... D-33
Installing Maintenance Utilities ....................................................................... D-34
Updating the System - Installing Service Pack - .............................................. D-34
Making Backup Copies of System Information ............................................... D-34
Installation of Mass storage device not to be supported by ExpressSetup .. D-35
Appendix E .......................................................................................................................E-1
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ......................................................................................E-1
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based ............................................................E-3
Starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ....................................................................E-3
DOS-Based ExpressBuilder Menus ...............................................................E-4
Starting Windows-Based ExpressBuilder ...........................................................E-8
Windows-Based ExpressBuilder Menus .............................................................E-9
Online Document ...........................................................................................E-9
Setup ...............................................................................................................E-9
Quit ...............................................................................................................E-10
Appendix F .......................................................................................................................F-1
Configuration Diskette Creator ................................................................................ F-1
Creating Configuration Diskette ......................................................................... F-1
Appendix G .....................................................................................................................G-1
Installing and Using Utilities .................................................................................. G-1
NEC ESMPRO ................................................................................................... G-1
Functions and Features .................................................................................. G-1
Installing ESMPRO ....................................................................................... G-2
Promise Array Management .............................................................................. G-2
Power Console Plus ........................................................................................... G-2
Major Functions ............................................................................................ G-2
Components ................................................................................................... G-2
Server Setup ....................................................................................................... G-4
Operating Environment ................................................................................. G-4
Management PC Setup ....................................................................................... G-5
Operating Environment ................................................................................. G-5
NEC DianaScope ............................................................................................... G-6
Glossary ............................................................................................................... Glossary-1
Index ..........................................................................................................................Index-1

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List Of Figures
Figure 1 - 1: Tower-based System .......................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 1 - 2: Front View - Door Closed.................................................................................. 1-6
Figure 1 - 3: Front View - Non-Hot-Swap Hard Disk SCSI or IDE Bay ............................... 1-7
Figure 1 - 4: Front View - Hot-Swap Hard Disk SCSI Drive Bay.......................................... 1-7
Figure 1 - 5: Front View - Hot-Swap Hard Disk S-ATA Drive Bay ...................................... 1-8
Figure 1 - 6: CD-ROM Drive and Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................ 1-8
Figure 1 - 7: Rear View - Non Redundant System ...............................................................1-10
Figure 1 - 8: Rear View - Redundant System ....................................................................... 1-11
Figure 1 - 9: Internal View.................................................................................................... 1-13
Figure 1 - 10: Motherboard Layout and Connectors............................................................. 1-14
Figure 2 - 1: Connecting Peripheral Devices .......................................................................... 2-9
Figure 2 - 2: Connecting the Power Cord .............................................................................2-10
Figure 2 - 3: Uninterruptible Power Supply Outlets ............................................................. 2-11
Figure 2 - 4: Opening the Front Door ...................................................................................2-14
Figure 2 - 5: Diskette Write-protect Switch.......................................................................... 2-17
Figure 2 - 6: Power Switch and Lamp................................................................................... 2-21
Figure 3 - 1: CMOS and Password Jumpers ......................................................................... 3-28
Figure 4 - 1: Removing the Side Cover................................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4 - 2: Installing the Side Cover .................................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4 - 3: Removing the Processor Air Duct...................................................................... 4-6
Figure 4 - 4: Replacing the Processor Air Duct ...................................................................... 4-7
Figure 4 - 5: 5.25-inch Device Slots ....................................................................................... 4-8
Figure 4 - 6: Removing the Dummy Cover............................................................................. 4-9
Figure 4 - 7: Attaching the Device Mounting Rails ............................................................. 4-10
Figure 4 - 8: Securing a Removable Media Device .............................................................. 4-11
Figure 4 - 9: SCSI Interface Cable ........................................................................................ 4-12
Figure 4 - 10: Hard Disk Drive Installation Scheme............................................................. 4-15
Figure 4 - 11: Releasing the Disk Carrier Tray..................................................................... 4-17
Figure 4 - 12: Removing the Disk Carrier Tray.................................................................... 4-17
Figure 4 - 13: Placing the Hard Drive into a Disk Carrier Tray............................................ 4-18
Figure 4 - 14: Securing the Hard Drive to a Disk Carrier Tray ............................................ 4-19
Figure 4 - 15: Installing the Disk Carrier Tray...................................................................... 4-19
Figure 4 - 16: Removing the Disk Carrier Tray.................................................................... 4-21
Figure 4 - 17: Installing the Disk Carrier Tray...................................................................... 4-21
Figure 4 - 18: Hot Swap Disk Drive Installation Scheme..................................................... 4-23
Figure 4 - 19: Releasing and Removing the Disk Carrier..................................................... 4-26
Figure 4 - 20: Removing the Air Baffle ................................................................................ 4-27
Figure 4 - 21: Installing a Hard Disk Drive into the Carrier ................................................. 4-28
Figure 4 - 22: Installing the Carrier into the Bay .................................................................. 4-28
Figure 4 - 23: Releasing the Disk Carrier Tray..................................................................... 4-29
Figure 4 - 24: Disengaging the Drive Connector .................................................................. 4-30
Figure 4 - 25: Removing the Disk Carrier Tray.................................................................... 4-30
Figure 4 - 26: Processor sockets............................................................................................ 4-32
Figure 4 - 27: Opening the CPU Socket Locking Lever ....................................................... 4-34
Figure 4 - 28: CPU and Socket Pin Marks............................................................................ 4-35
Figure 4 - 29: Inserting the CPU in the Socket ..................................................................... 4-35
Figure 4 - 30: Installing the Heatsink.................................................................................... 4-36

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Figure 4 - 31: Tightening the Heatsink Screws..................................................................... 4-36
Figure 4 - 32: DIMM Sockets ............................................................................................... 4-38
Figure 4 - 33: Opening the DIMM Socket Locks ................................................................. 4-40
Figure 4 - 34: Inserting the DIMM in the Socket.................................................................. 4-41
Figure 4 - 35: Removing a DIMM ........................................................................................ 4-42
Figure 4 - 36: Removing the Expansion Slot Screw and Cover............................................ 4-44
Figure 4 - 37: Installing an Option Board ............................................................................. 4-45
Figure 4 - 38 : Three-connector IDE Cable........................................................................... 4-52
Figure 4 - 39 : S-ATA Cable................................................................................................. 4-52
Figure 4 - 40 : Standard Storage Device Power Cable Connector........................................ 4-53
Figure 4 - 41 : S-ATA Storage Device Power Cable Adaptor .............................................. 4-53
Figure 4 - 42 : Cabling an Optical Device ............................................................................4-54
Figure 4 - 43 : S-ATA Hard Disk Drive................................................................................ 4-55
Figure 4 - 44 : Cabling a Floppy Disk Drive......................................................................... 4-55
Figure 4 - 45 : Connectors on the back of a CD/DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive (example) .. 4-56
Figure 4 - 46 : Jumper settings (example)............................................................................. 4-56
Figure 4 - 47 : Connectors on the Back of a Tape Drive (example) ..................................... 4-57
Figure 4 - 48: Standard Configuration Connections ............................................................. 4-60
Figure 4 - 49: S-ATA RAID Drive Configuration Connections........................................... 4-61
Figure 4 - 50: SCSI Hard Disk Drive Configuration Connections ....................................... 4-62
Figure 4 - 51: SCSI RAID Drive Configuration Connections .............................................. 4-63
Figure 4 - 52: Hot-plug SCSI RAID Drive Configuration Connections............................... 4-64
Figure 4 - 53: Power Cables Connections Standard Configuration ...................................... 4-65
Figure 4 - 54: Power Cables Connections Hot-plug SCSI RAID Drive Configuration........ 4-66
Figure 5 - 1: Mouse Bottom View .......................................................................................... 5-8
Figure 5 - 2: System Diagnostics Test Window.................................................................... 5-11
Figure 5 - 3: System Diagnostics End User Menu ................................................................ 5-11
Figure 5 - 1: Dump Switch.................................................................................................... 5-35
Figure 5 - 2: LAN Connector Lamps .................................................................................... 5-48

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List Of Tables
Table 1 - 1: RAID Levels...................................................................................................... 1-18
Table 3 - 1: BIOS Setup Menus .............................................................................................. 3-3
Table 3 - 2: BIOS Setup Keys................................................................................................. 3-3
Table 3 - 3: Main Menu........................................................................................................... 3-5
Table 3 - 4: Advanced Menu................................................................................................... 3-6
Table 3 - 5: Processor Summary Submenu ............................................................................. 3-6
Table 3 - 6: Advanced Chipset Control Submenu................................................................... 3-7
Table 3 - 7: IDE Configuration Submenu ............................................................................... 3-7
Table 3 - 8: Floppy Configuration Submenu .......................................................................... 3-8
Table 3 - 9: Super I/O Configuration Submenu ...................................................................... 3-8
Table 3 - 10: USB Configuration Submenu ............................................................................ 3-8
Table 3 - 11: PCI Configuration Submenu.............................................................................. 3-9
Table 3 - 12: Memory Configuration Submenu ...................................................................... 3-9
Table 3 - 13: Preproduct Debug Submenu............................................................................ 3-10
Table 3 - 14: Security Menu.................................................................................................. 3-11
Table 3 - 15: Server Menu..................................................................................................... 3-13
Table 3 - 16: System Management Submenu........................................................................ 3-14
Table 3 - 17: Console Redirection Submenu ........................................................................ 3-14
Table 3 - 18: Event Log Configuration Submenu ................................................................. 3-15
Table 3 - 19: Boot Menu ....................................................................................................... 3-16
Table 3 - 20: Boot Settings Configuration Submenu ............................................................ 3-16
Table 3 - 21: Exit Menu ........................................................................................................ 3-18
Table 3 - 22: RAID Creation Methods.................................................................................. 3-23
Table 4 - 1: Functions of a Disk Array Controller ................................................................ 4-47
Table 4 - 2: IDE Device Configuration................................................................................. 4-58
Table 5 - 1: Problems and Suggestions ................................................................................. 5-18
Table 5 - 2: Status Lamp Indications .................................................................................... 5-19
Table 5 - 3: POST Error Messages........................................................................................ 5-41
Table 5 - 4: POST Error Beep Codes.................................................................................... 5-45
Table A - 1: Specifications.....................................................................................................A-1
Table B - 1: Interrupt Requests .............................................................................................. B-1
Table B - 2: I/O Port Address................................................................................................. B-1
Table C - 1: Hardware Product Configuration Record Table ................................................ C-2
Table C - 2: Software Product Configuration Record Table.................................................. C-4

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Using This Guide
Welcome to the EXPRESS 5800 120Eg User Guide. This user's guide provides a quick
reference to information about your server system. Its goal is to familiarize you with
your system and the tasks necessary for system configuring and upgrading.
This guide contains the following information:
■Chapter 1, contains information about the front, back and internal features of your
system and about the motherboard. It lists the standard and optional features of
your system and provides details about the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. It also
provides rack version of your system specific information.
■Chapter 2, helps you installing the server in an appropriate place, make connec-
tions and start using your system.
■Chapter 3, shows you how to configure your system and helps you set up the vari-
ous options.
■Chapter 4, provides all the information you need to remove components from your
system and install new ones. You will find in this chapter how to install hard disk
drives, upgrade memory, install optical devices... etc.
■Chapter 5, gives you information about how to solve the various issues you may
encounter with your system.
■“Glossary” lists the main vocabulary used in this guide.

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Text Conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:
Warning
Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious per-
sonal injury or loss of life.
Caution
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hard-
ware or software.
Note: Notes give important information about the material
being described.
■Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard. For example,
Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.
■Text or keystrokes that you enter appear as boldface type. For example, type
abc123 and press ENTER.
■File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example, AUTOEXEC.BAT.

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Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following system documentation may be included with
your system either as electronic files (on the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM) or as
paper copy shipped with your server.
■System Release Notes
Release Notes provide you with the latest information about your system. This
information was not available to be included in your user's guide at the time it was
developed and released.

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Safety Notices
■Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury,
follow all safety notices. The symbols shown are used in your documentation and
on your equipment to indicate safety hazards.
■Warning: Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Improper handling of lithium bat-
teries may result in an explosion. Dispose of lithium batteries as required by local
ordinance or as normal waste if no local ordinance exists.
■Warning: The detachable power supply cord is intended to serve as the disconnect
device.
■Warning: This equipment has a 3-wire, grounded power cord. To prevent electri-
cal hazards, do not remove or defeat the ground prong on the power cord. Replace
the power cord if it gets damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement.
■Warning: The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off
the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the
AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing
the procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and
unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect
power before opening your system can result in personal injury and equipment
damage.
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the power cord must be a UL-listed detachable power cord
(in Canada, CSA-certified), type ST or SJT, 16 AWG, 3-conductor, provided with a
molded-on NEMA type 5-15 P plug cap at one end and a molded-on cord connector
body at the other end. The cord length must not exceed 9 feet (2.7 meters).
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, the plug must be rated for 250 VAC, 10 amp minimum,
and must display an international agency approval marking. The cord must be suitable
for use in the end-user country. Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if
you are unsure of the type of power cord to use in your country. The voltage change
occurs via a switch in the power supply.
■Warning: Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the
power supply. The power supply has no user-replaceable parts. Inside the power
supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury. A defective
power supply must be returned to your dealer.
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