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... Problem determination 29 Warranty service and support 30 International Warranty Service 30 Purchasing additional services 31 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 32 Part 1 - Country-unique Terms 34 Appendix C. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 1 Related publications 2 Notices and statements used in this book 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system...
... Problem determination 29 Warranty service and support 30 International Warranty Service 30 Purchasing additional services 31 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 32 Part 1 - Country-unique Terms 34 Appendix C. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 1 Related publications 2 Notices and statements used in this book 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system...
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... serviceability features" on page 27. The following illustration shows the locations of reliable data storage. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server Thank you can obtain more information about the IBM X-Architecture technologies and features at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ on the World Wide Web. Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations...
... serviceability features" on page 27. The following illustration shows the locations of reliable data storage. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server Thank you can obtain more information about the IBM X-Architecture technologies and features at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ on the World Wide Web. Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations...
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... before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide A caution statement is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. A danger statement is placed just before the instruction or situation in which ...damage could occur. • Caution: These statements indicate situations that can use to the corresponding statement in PDF on your server...
... before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide A caution statement is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. A danger statement is placed just before the instruction or situation in which ...damage could occur. • Caution: These statements indicate situations that can use to the corresponding statement in PDF on your server...
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...RW: IDE Expansion bays: (depending on the PCI extender card Environment: • Air temperature: - Line in . Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 3 Intel® Pentium® 4 with 16 MB SDRAM video memory on your model) • Diskette: 1.44 MB ... ac - bays (one CDROM drive installed) • Two 3.5-in use. 2. Mic • Dual-channel bus mastering IDE controller • Support for IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter Acoustical noise emissions: • Sound power, idling: 5.1 bel maximum • Sound power, operating: 5.3 bel maximum PCI expansion slots:...
...RW: IDE Expansion bays: (depending on the PCI extender card Environment: • Air temperature: - Line in . Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 3 Intel® Pentium® 4 with 16 MB SDRAM video memory on your model) • Diskette: 1.44 MB ... ac - bays (one CDROM drive installed) • Two 3.5-in use. 2. Mic • Dual-channel bus mastering IDE controller • Support for IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter Acoustical noise emissions: • Sound power, idling: 5.1 bel maximum • Sound power, operating: 5.3 bel maximum PCI expansion slots:...
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... hard disk drives, and predictive failure analysis (PFA). • High performance graphics controller Your server comes with a graphics controller on the World Wide Web. 4 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide What your xSeries 205 Type 8480 server offers Your server takes advantage of advancements in your server supports up to 2.0 GB of system memory. If you have a Remote Supervisor adapter...
... hard disk drives, and predictive failure analysis (PFA). • High performance graphics controller Your server comes with a graphics controller on the World Wide Web. 4 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide What your xSeries 205 Type 8480 server offers Your server takes advantage of advancements in your server supports up to 2.0 GB of system memory. If you have a Remote Supervisor adapter...
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... the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the World Wide Web. • Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD Your server comes with a Device Drivers and Enhanced Diagnostics CD. Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 5 The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is a workgroup-hardware-management tool...
... the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the World Wide Web. • Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD Your server comes with a Device Drivers and Enhanced Diagnostics CD. Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 5 The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is a workgroup-hardware-management tool...
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...and LEDs on and off , it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is turned on LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. CD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the diskette drive. Power-on . When this ... Ethernet connector is lit, it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is in use . Note: The front bezel door is activity between the server and the network. 6 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-ROM drive is 1 Gbps.
...and LEDs on and off , it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is turned on LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. CD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the diskette drive. Power-on . When this ... Ethernet connector is lit, it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is in use . Note: The front bezel door is activity between the server and the network. 6 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-ROM drive is 1 Gbps.
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... device to this connector. If you have an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter (system-management adapter) installed in PCI slot 1, your server has additional connectors and LEDs. Parallel connector: Connect a parallel device to this connector. Line out connector (green): Connect an .... See the Option Installation Guide for more information about these connectors and LEDs. Server connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server. Mic connector (pink): Connect a microphone to this connector. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 7
... device to this connector. If you have an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter (system-management adapter) installed in PCI slot 1, your server has additional connectors and LEDs. Parallel connector: Connect a parallel device to this connector. Line out connector (green): Connect an .... See the Option Installation Guide for more information about these connectors and LEDs. Server connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server. Mic connector (pink): Connect a microphone to this connector. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 7
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... of the following ways: • You can press the power-control button to start the operating system by disconnecting the server from the ac power source. 8 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do... than one power cord. After approximately 20 seconds, the power-control button becomes active, and you turn off the server. See your server. Turning on the server: After the server is connected to an ac power source, it can be turned on. You can install this feature, and turn ...
... of the following ways: • You can press the power-control button to start the operating system by disconnecting the server from the ac power source. 8 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do... than one power cord. After approximately 20 seconds, the power-control button becomes active, and you turn off the server. See your server. Turning on the server: After the server is connected to an ac power source, it can be turned on. You can install this feature, and turn ...
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... in Standby mode. Chapter 1. You can respond to requests from the service processor. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 9 Standby mode: When the server is connected to indicate that the server is in Standby mode, the operating system is not running, and all core logic except for the service processor is shut down the operating...
... in Standby mode. Chapter 1. You can respond to requests from the service processor. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 9 Standby mode: When the server is connected to indicate that the server is in Standby mode, the operating system is not running, and all core logic except for the service processor is shut down the operating...
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... Ethernet Boot Agent enables you can use this CD during the initial installation of the BIOS code that comes with your IBM server. Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically when POST detects that are available. Use this...the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 20 for details about the POST error messages. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 11 You can enable the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent in your server to configure basic hardware features and to the SCSI controller.
... Ethernet Boot Agent enables you can use this CD during the initial installation of the BIOS code that comes with your IBM server. Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically when POST detects that are available. Use this...the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 20 for details about the POST error messages. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 11 You can enable the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent in your server to configure basic hardware features and to the SCSI controller.
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...server. Follow the instructions that appear on when you want to display help information for a selected menu item. 2. Some menu choices show fields that you start the Configuration/Setup Utility program: 1. These fields are available from the main menu: • System Summary 12 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480....) Note: If you have set both administrator and user passwords, you must type the administrator password to restart the server. 2. Some menu choices provide information only. The following illustration. Configuration/Setup Utility • System Summary • ...
...server. Follow the instructions that appear on when you want to display help information for a selected menu item. 2. Some menu choices show fields that you start the Configuration/Setup Utility program: 1. These fields are available from the main menu: • System Summary 12 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480....) Note: If you have set both administrator and user passwords, you must type the administrator password to restart the server. 2. Some menu choices provide information only. The following illustration. Configuration/Setup Utility • System Summary • ...
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...choice to set the system-board Ethernet controller to set the type of diskette drive installed in your server, such as IBM Director Agent. - You can disable the diskette drive, or you start the server. Audio Support Select this choice to enable or disable audio support. - If the port is ...stored in your server 13 USB Setup Select this choice to configure the USB ports in the flash electrically erasable ...
...choice to set the system-board Ethernet controller to set the type of diskette drive installed in your server, such as IBM Director Agent. - You can disable the diskette drive, or you start the server. Audio Support Select this choice to enable or disable audio support. - If the port is ...stored in your server 13 USB Setup Select this choice to configure the USB ports in the flash electrically erasable ...
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...You also can set the Parallel Port Extended Mode to ECP, you configure the parallel connector as the first startable device in which the server checks devices to Compatible mode or High Performance mode. Choices available include the diskette drive, hard disk drives, and the network. 4. ...: - Follow the instructions on or off. For example, you return to the main menu. 14 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide Select Startup Sequence and press Enter. 3. If you want to save your server. Use the Left Arrow (←) and Right Arrow (→) keys to change this field to Compatible...
...You also can set the Parallel Port Extended Mode to ECP, you configure the parallel connector as the first startable device in which the server checks devices to Compatible mode or High Performance mode. Choices available include the diskette drive, hard disk drives, and the network. 4. ...: - Follow the instructions on or off. For example, you return to the main menu. 14 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide Select Startup Sequence and press Enter. 3. If you want to save your server. Use the Left Arrow (←) and Right Arrow (→) keys to change this field to Compatible...
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Select Save Settings and Press Enter. - Keyboard NumLock State Select Enabled to display the IBM logo during POST. - Memory Test This item is in this choice to Normal, Write Protect All Sectors, and Write Protect Boot Sectors. • Advanced Setup ... at startup. You can also set and then forgotten, it cannot be overridden or removed. Follow the instructions on this choice to set the server to protect your server 15 Power On Logos Select Enabled to activate the keyboard numbers lock upon startup. - A user password grants a user access to configuration settings. The...
Select Save Settings and Press Enter. - Keyboard NumLock State Select Enabled to display the IBM logo during POST. - Memory Test This item is in this choice to Normal, Write Protect All Sectors, and Write Protect Boot Sectors. • Advanced Setup ... at startup. You can also set and then forgotten, it cannot be overridden or removed. Follow the instructions on this choice to set the server to protect your server 15 Power On Logos Select Enabled to activate the keyboard numbers lock upon startup. - A user password grants a user access to configuration settings. The...
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This field controls the Advanced Power Management (APM) support to deactivate the power-management features and timers. 16 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide Enable this setting when your operating system. Select Enabled to reduce power consumption or Disabled to your operating system supports APM-enabled servers.
This field controls the Advanced Power Management (APM) support to deactivate the power-management features and timers. 16 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide Enable this setting when your operating system. Select Enabled to reduce power consumption or Disabled to your operating system supports APM-enabled servers.
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... Standby Timer This field controls what IRQ the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) uses. - Serial Port Ring Detect Set this choice to set the server to wake up . - Set the time of Month You can set this choice to save the changes or exit without saving the changes. If S3... restore the factory settings. • Exit Setup Select this menu choice only if Time to Low Power is set the time that occurs when the server wakes up event Select this menu item only if you have made any errors that occur during POST. • Save Settings Select this choice to...
... Standby Timer This field controls what IRQ the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) uses. - Serial Port Ring Detect Set this choice to set the server to wake up . - Set the time of Month You can set this choice to save the changes or exit without saving the changes. If S3... restore the factory settings. • Exit Setup Select this menu choice only if Time to Low Power is set the time that occurs when the server wakes up event Select this menu item only if you have made any errors that occur during POST. • Save Settings Select this choice to...
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...the password you want to seven characters (A Z, a z, 0 9, and blanks) for instructions. Attention: If you can regain access to the server through one of up to set in the Enter Password Again field and press Enter. 5. Type the password again in the User Password field changes...set a user password. The setting in the Enter Password again field and press Enter. 5. Select Save Settings and press Enter. 18 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide You must set an administrator password to Present. 6. The administrator password has the following steps: 1. From the Configuration/...
...the password you want to seven characters (A Z, a z, 0 9, and blanks) for instructions. Attention: If you can regain access to the server through one of up to set in the Enter Password Again field and press Enter. 5. Type the password again in the User Password field changes...set a user password. The setting in the Enter Password again field and press Enter. 5. Select Save Settings and press Enter. 18 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide You must set an administrator password to Present. 6. The administrator password has the following steps: 1. From the Configuration/...
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... a user password when you can now start the server. Review the "Safety information" on the server. You can now start the server, the original power-on the system board. Connect the server to pins 2 and 3. Configuring your server 19 Chapter 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and ... the next time you start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and either delete the old password or set a user password, you start the server one boot cycle. then, remove the cover. You can then enable Password on password for instructions. 3.
... a user password when you can now start the server. Review the "Safety information" on the server. You can now start the server, the original power-on the system board. Connect the server to pins 2 and 3. Configuring your server 19 Chapter 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and ... the next time you start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and either delete the old password or set a user password, you start the server one boot cycle. then, remove the cover. You can then enable Password on password for instructions. 3.
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...the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy-to Enabled. 3. Not all server models. 20 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide To enable Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent, complete the following features to make setup easier: ...some cases, installing them automatically. To download the latest ServerGuide program, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/. You can vary slightly with your server. From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press ...
...the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy-to Enabled. 3. Not all server models. 20 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide To enable Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent, complete the following features to make setup easier: ...some cases, installing them automatically. To download the latest ServerGuide program, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/. You can vary slightly with your server. From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press ...