Toshiba Magnia 3135R User manual

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Toshiba Magnia™
3135R
User’s Guide
Important Numbers for Future Reference
Print out this page and record your computer serial number and part number here for
future reference. If you are running Windows
NT® or Windows® 2000, also record the
Microsoft®
operating system product key number. These numbers are located on labels
that are affixed to your computer and are easily accessible prior to setup.
Contacting Toshiba
If you need assistance:
❖www.support.toshiba.com
Download the latest drivers, view detailed installation instructions, and access the
latest server information.
❖InTouchsm Center
Calling within the United States [phone]
Calling from outside the United States [phone]
For troubleshooting information, see If Something Goes Wrong on page 155.
Serial number: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Part number: SYU__ __ __ __U-__ __ __ __ __ __
Microsoft Operating System Product Key Number:
____________________________________
BIOS version:____________________________________
The BIOS version appears on screen during system boot
SV135-0201M1
TOSHIBA

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Model: Toshiba Magnia 3135R
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
❖This device may not cause harmful interference in a commercial area.
❖This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618-1697
[phone]
NOTE: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class A limits may be attached to this computer. Shielded
cables must be used between the external devices and the computer’s parallel port, PS/2™keyboard port, PS/
2 mouse port, USB port, serial port 1 and 2, and monitor port. Changes or modifications made to this
equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

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EU-Declaration of Conformity
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking
is Toshiba Europe, Hammfeldamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
TOSHIBA EU Declaration of Conformity
EU Übereinstimmungserklärung
Déclaration de conformitéUE
Declaración de conformidad de la UE
Dichiarazione di conformitàUE
EU Försäkran om Överensstämmelse
Toshiba declares that the product: Toshiba Magnia 3135R (SYU3709U-RXXXX) conforms to the following standards:
Toshiba erklärt, daßdas Produkt: Toshiba Magnia 3135R (SYU3709U-RXXXX) folgenden Normen entspricht:
Toshiba déclarent que le produit citéci-dessous: Toshiba Magnia 3135R (SYU3709U-RXXXX) est conforméaux normes suivantes:
Toshiba declaran que el producto: Toshiba Magnia 3135R (SYU3709U-RXXXX) cumple los siguientes estándares:
Toshiba dichiara, che il prodotto: Toshiba Magnia 3135R (SYU3709U-RXXXX) èconforme alle seguenti norme:
Toshiba intygar att produkten: Toshiba Toshiba Magnia 3135R (SYU3709U-RXXXX) överensstämmer med föijande normer:
Supplementary Information: “The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC.”
Weitere Informationen: “Das Produkt entspricht den Anforderungen der Niederspannungs-Richtlinie 73/23/EG und der EMC-
Richtlinie 89/336/EG.”
Informations complémentaires: “Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la directive sur les basses tensions 73/23/CEE et de la
directive EMC 89/336/CEE.”
Información complementaria: “El Producto cumple los requisitos de baja tensión de la Directiva 73/23/CEE y la Directiva EMC 89/
336/CEE.”
Ulteriori informazioni: “Il prodotto éconforme ai requisiti della direttiva sulla bassa tensione 73/23/EG e la direttiva EMC 89/
336/EG.”
Ytteligare information: “Produkten uppfyller kraven enligt lägspänningsdirektiver 73/23/EEC och EMC-direktiv 89/336/EEC.”
EMC-emission: EN50081-1
EN55022
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
1992
1994
1995
1995
Residential, commercial & Light Industry
Class B (Domestic environment)
230V/AC, 50Hz
230V/AC, 50Hz
EMC-immunity EN55024
EN61000-4-2
EN61000-4-3
EN61000-4-4
EN61000-4-5
EN61000-4-6
EN61000-4-11
1998
1995
1998
1995
1995
1997
1994
Residential, commercial & Light Industry
DO:8kV, AD:15kV
3V/m, 80-1000MHz, 1kHz 80% AM
AC-line: 1kV, Signal-line: 0.5kV, f:5kHz, Polarity: +/-
AC-line: 1kV/2kV, Polarity: +/-
3Ve.m.f, 0.15-80MHz, 80% AM
30% 500ms, 100% 10ms, >95% 5000ms
Safety: EN60950
A1
A2
A3
A4
A11
1992
1993
1993
1995
1997
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CD-ROM Safety Instruction
The CD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read the CD-ROM instruction
manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized
service location. Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in
hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
Location of the Required Label
Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright
laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is
assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
©2001 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.”To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully
and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please
contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.”To prevent direct exposure to the
laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT TO IEC 60825-1
LASER KLASSE 1
N ACH IEC 60825-1
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1

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may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in
contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any instructions, descriptions, and product
specifications, is subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDE NO
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HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
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INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT,
CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
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Trademarks
Magnia is a trademark and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Intel, Pentium, and LANDesk are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Microsoft, its logos, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT, and MS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox, Inc.
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Other product names and trademarks belong to the individual companies concerned.

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Table of Contents
About This Guide....................................................................................... 14
Other Documentation and Software .......................................................... 15
Safety Icons............................................................................................... 15
Other Icons....................................................................................... 16
Service Options ......................................................................................... 16
Maintenance Contracts ............................................................................. 16
Cleaning the Server................................................................................... 16
Setting Up Your Work Environment........................................................... 16
Developing Good Work Habits......................................................... 17
Arranging Your Work Area ............................................................... 17
Seating and Posture......................................................................... 18
Using Your Arms and Wrists ............................................................ 18
Chapter 1: Getting Started.................................................................. 19
Make Sure You Have Everything............................................................... 19
Installing Optional Internal Devices ........................................................... 19
Environmental Considerations .................................................................. 19
General Environmental Considerations ........................................... 19
Environmental Considerations for Rack Mount Models...............21
Power Requirements................................................................................. 21
Front Panel................................................................................................ 22
Toshiba Magnia 3135R Mounted in a Rack ................................ 22
Controls and Indicators .................................................................... 23
Operation Buttons........................................................................ 23
System and HDD Status Indicators ............................................. 24
Determining Network Communication Status (NIC LEDs) .......... 25
Device Bays................................................................................. 25
CD-ROM Drive ............................................................................ 25
Floppy Disk Drive ........................................................................ 26
Cooling Fan Unit........................................................................................ 27
Rear Panel ....................................................................................... 28
Identifying the AC Power Connector and I/O Signal Ports ..........28
Using USB-Compliant Devices.................................................... 29
Inside the Server ....................................................................................... 29

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Motherboard..................................................................................... 30
CPU Sockets.................................................................................... 30
Internal Battery................................................................................. 30
Memory Bank ................................................................................... 30
Expansion Slots ............................................................................... 30
Cabling the Server Board ............................................................ 31
Connecting Peripheral Devices ...................................................33
Installing the Server in a Rack................................................................... 34
Choosing a Location ........................................................................ 34
Structural Considerations ............................................................ 34
Environmental Considerations..................................................... 34
Power Considerations ...................................................................... 35
Preparing the Rack.................................................................................... 35
Selecting a Location for the Server in the Rack ............................... 36
Equipment Mounting Guidelines ...................................................... 36
Stabilizing the Rack ................................................................................... 37
Free-Standing Stabilizers ................................................................. 37
Secured Stabilizers .......................................................................... 37
Recommended Tools ....................................................................... 38
Toshiba-Supplied Hardware Items .............................................. 38
Installing the Rail Rack and Mounting the Server ..................................... 39
Connecting AC Power ............................................................................... 43
Installation Checklist ........................................................................ 43
Power Consumption Checklist ......................................................... 44
Turning on the Server................................................................................ 45
Power-On Self Test (POST) ...................................................................... 45
Booting the Server..................................................................................... 46
Starting the Server From the Floppy Disk Drive............................... 46
Starting the Server From the CD-ROM Drive................................... 46
Starting the Server From the Hard Disk Drive.................................. 46
BIOS Setup ............................................................................................... 47
Turning Off the Server ............................................................................... 47
Performing a Normal Shutdown ....................................................... 47
Chapter 2: Connecting Hardware Devices ......................................... 48

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Contents ...................................................................................... 48
Installing Optional Devices ........................................................................ 49
Before You Start ............................................................................... 49
Selecting a Workplace................................................................. 49
Working Safely ............................................................................ 50
Maintenance Overview.............................................................................. 50
Working on Rack Mounted Servers ................................................. 51
Sliding the Server From the Rack................................................ 52
Sliding the Server into the Rack ..................................................52
Removing and Replacing the Server Access Cover ................................. 53
Removing the Access Cover............................................................ 53
Replacing the Access Cover ............................................................ 54
Cooling Fans ............................................................................................. 54
Removing and Replacing a System Fan.......................................... 54
Removing a System Fan ............................................................. 54
Replacing a System Fan ............................................................ 55
Memory Modules....................................................................................... 56
Memory Expansion Considerations ............................................ 56
Installing Memory Modules.......................................................... 58
Removing a Memory Module ........................................................... 60
CPU Modules ............................................................................................ 61
Installing a Second Processor.......................................................... 61
Removing a Processor..................................................................... 67
Installing Hard Drives ................................................................................ 68
Internal Battery .......................................................................................... 69
Replacing the Internal Battery.......................................................... 71
Peripheral Devices .................................................................................... 72
Floppy Diskette Drive (FDD) ............................................................ 72
Removing the Diskette Drive ....................................................... 72
Reinstalling the Diskette Drive..................................................... 72
Removing and Replacing the CD-ROM Drive.................................. 73
Removing a CD-ROM Drive ........................................................ 73
Replacing a CD-ROM Drive ........................................................ 73
Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) ............................................... 74
Internal Hard Disk Drives (HDD) ...................................................... 74
Detecting the SCSI Device (SAF-TE) .............................................. 74

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Terminating SCSI Devices ............................................................... 74
Downgraded Server Operation ........................................................ 75
RAID 0 - Disk Striping.................................................................. 75
RAID 1 - Disk Mirroring................................................................ 75
RAID 5 - Disk Striping With Distributed Parity .............................76
RAID 10 - Disk Striping and Disk Mirroring ................................. 76
RAID Failures................................................................................... 76
Striping Configuration Failure (RAID 0) ....................................... 76
Mirrored Drive RAID Configuration Failure (RAID 1)................... 77
Parity RAID Configuration Failure (RAID 5) ................................ 77
If the Server Does Not Have a RAID Controller .......................... 77
Expansion Cards ....................................................................................... 78
Restrictions on PCI Expansion Cards .............................................. 78
Installing Add-in Cards ..................................................................... 79
Installing a RAID Controller.............................................................. 81
Chapter 3: System Configuration Setup............................................. 82
Hot Keys.................................................................................................... 82
Power-On Self Test (POST) ...................................................................... 83
BIOS Setup Utility...................................................................................... 84
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility ......................................................... 84
BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options ................................................ 85
BIOS Setup Utility Keyboard Commands .................................... 85
Changing BIOS Settings .................................................................. 85
BIOS Settings................................................................................... 86
Main Menu.................................................................................. 86
Advanced Menu........................................................................... 87
Security Menu.............................................................................. 90
System Menu............................................................................... 91
Boot Menu ................................................................................... 92
Exit Menu..................................................................................... 93
Upgrading the BIOS ......................................................................... 93
Using the Adaptec SCSI Utility.................................................................. 94
Starting the SCSI Utility.................................................................... 94
Menu Configuration.......................................................................... 94
SCSI Utility Keyboard Commands ................................................... 95
Changing SCSI Device Settings ...................................................... 95