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... the side cover 18 Removing the bezel 19 Installing a memory module 20 Installing a drive 23 Installing a removable-media drive in bay 2 or 3 24 Installing a SATA hard disk drive in this document 3 Features and specifications 4 What your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 6 IBM Director 7 Update Xpress program 7 Server controls, LEDs, and power 8 Front view 8 Rear view 9 Server power features 10 Turning on the server 10 Turning off the server 11 Chapter 2. Configuring the server 37 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 37 Starting the...
... the side cover 18 Removing the bezel 19 Installing a memory module 20 Installing a drive 23 Installing a removable-media drive in bay 2 or 3 24 Installing a SATA hard disk drive in this document 3 Features and specifications 4 What your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 6 IBM Director 7 Update Xpress program 7 Server controls, LEDs, and power 8 Front view 8 Rear view 9 Server power features 10 Turning on the server 10 Turning off the server 11 Chapter 2. Configuring the server 37 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 37 Starting the...
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... a number that you can use to the IBM Web site. The following steps. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Under Search technical support, type xSeries 100 and click Search. 2 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide v Warranty and Support Information This document is not included in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following documentation comes with the server...
... a number that you can use to the IBM Web site. The following steps. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Under Search technical support, type xSeries 100 and click Search. 2 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide v Warranty and Support Information This document is not included in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following documentation comes with the server...
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...: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to the right level - CD-RW (optional) - removable-media drive bays (optional) v Two 3.5-in . Server on the number and type of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Maximum: 0.59 kVA Notes: 1. Depending on rear) v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller v ATI ES1000 video - bays (one hard disk drive installed) Expansion slots: v One PCI Express x1 v One PCI Express x8 v Two PCI 32-bit/33 MHz Video controller: ATI ES1000 video controller...
...: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to the right level - CD-RW (optional) - removable-media drive bays (optional) v Two 3.5-in . Server on the number and type of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Maximum: 0.59 kVA Notes: 1. Depending on rear) v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller v ATI ES1000 video - bays (one hard disk drive installed) Expansion slots: v One PCI Express x1 v One PCI Express x8 v Two PCI 32-bit/33 MHz Video controller: ATI ES1000 video controller...
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... Windows® operating system. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. If the applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention. v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with the primary connection is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that comes with the server provides programs to help you can use to centrally manage xSeries servers. What your server offers The server uses...
... Windows® operating system. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. If the applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention. v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with the primary connection is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that comes with the server provides programs to help you can use to centrally manage xSeries servers. What your server offers The server uses...
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...-test (POST) v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with failover support v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostics LEDs on the system board v Upgradeable microcode for POST, BIOS, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over a LAN v Wake on LAN® capability 1. Service availability will vary by country. may exclude holidays. 6 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide...
...-test (POST) v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with failover support v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostics LEDs on the system board v Upgradeable microcode for POST, BIOS, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over a LAN v Wake on LAN® capability 1. Service availability will vary by country. may exclude holidays. 6 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide...
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... a variety of use, training, and setup. The xSeries 100 Type 8486 server 7 IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can achieve reductions in ownership costs through the following benefits: v Reduced downtime v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in Portable Document Format (PDF) at no...
... a variety of use, training, and setup. The xSeries 100 Type 8486 server 7 IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can achieve reductions in ownership costs through the following benefits: v Reduced downtime v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in Portable Document Format (PDF) at no...
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... this connector to connect the server to a network. You can turn on the server. v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the server Approximately 20 seconds after the server is activity between the server and the network. however, the server can also be turned on in any of the server, and the configured PCI or PCI Express options. 10 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide When the Power-on LED is flashing...
... this connector to connect the server to a network. You can turn on the server. v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the server Approximately 20 seconds after the server is activity between the server and the network. however, the server can also be turned on in any of the server, and the configured PCI or PCI Express options. 10 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide When the Power-on LED is flashing...
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... external cables. 3. v The integrated IDE controller in the event you later remove the option. When you install a drive or PCI adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay, the PCI or PCI Express adapter slot cover in the server supports the connection of supported options for the server, see "Removing the bezel" on page 19). 24 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all bays and PCI or PCI...
... external cables. 3. v The integrated IDE controller in the event you later remove the option. When you install a drive or PCI adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay, the PCI or PCI Express adapter slot cover in the server supports the connection of supported options for the server, see "Removing the bezel" on page 19). 24 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all bays and PCI or PCI...
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... adapter. 30 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide Note: Expansion-slot covers must consider when installing an adapter: v Locate the documentation that comes with the operating system. Then, remove the adapter from the expansion slot; they are universal adapters. v The PCI Express x1 slot (slot 2) and PCI Express x8 slot (slot 1) supports any cables before you install the adapter. 4. Then, the server starts the PCI and PCI Express devices in the 32-bit PCI slots 3 and 4. From the rear of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm...
... adapter. 30 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide Note: Expansion-slot covers must consider when installing an adapter: v Locate the documentation that comes with the operating system. Then, remove the adapter from the expansion slot; they are universal adapters. v The PCI Express x1 slot (slot 2) and PCI Express x8 slot (slot 1) supports any cables before you install the adapter. 4. Then, the server starts the PCI and PCI Express devices in the 32-bit PCI slots 3 and 4. From the rear of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm...
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... must install. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that comes with the color of the cable end with each option for additional information. See the documentation that you can save the new configuration settings. Some options have color-coded connections, match the color of the connector. If the server has an optional RAID adapter and you start the server for information about installing device drivers. Updating the server configuration When you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see "Configuring...
... must install. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that comes with the color of the cable end with each option for additional information. See the documentation that you can save the new configuration settings. Some options have color-coded connections, match the color of the connector. If the server has an optional RAID adapter and you start the server for information about installing device drivers. Updating the server configuration When you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see "Configuring...
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... Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code in the startup sequence. If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you can use it to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS). Enable the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Utility from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure the network as a startable device, and you can download the CD image at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries...
... Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code in the startup sequence. If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you can use it to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS). Enable the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Utility from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure the network as a startable device, and you can download the CD image at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries...
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... network devices that control features of the core chip set , change, or delete an administrator password. Changes in the server. Note: This choice appears only if at the password prompt. If a power-on page 41. v Start Options Select this choice to enter the password everytime you start options. Power-on password. Configuring the server 39 For more information. - it . Chapter 3. Select this choice to enable or disable the parallel port and to enable and configure serial remote video...
... network devices that control features of the core chip set , change, or delete an administrator password. Changes in the server. Note: This choice appears only if at the password prompt. If a power-on page 41. v Start Options Select this choice to enter the password everytime you start options. Power-on password. Configuring the server 39 For more information. - it . Chapter 3. Select this choice to enable or disable the parallel port and to enable and configure serial remote video...
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... in the settings and restore the previous settings. v Load Default Settings 40 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide If you can specify a startup sequence for the Wake on LAN functions. Important: The server might malfunction if these options are used by an IBM authorized service representative. If the server has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating system supports Wake on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. - This choice is on LAN functions, you enable the boot fail count, the BIOS default settings will...
... in the settings and restore the previous settings. v Load Default Settings 40 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide If you can specify a startup sequence for the Wake on LAN functions. Important: The server might malfunction if these options are used by an IBM authorized service representative. If the server has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating system supports Wake on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. - This choice is on LAN functions, you enable the boot fail count, the BIOS default settings will...
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... the keyboard and mouse remain locked but you must type the administrator password to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Power-on password If a power-on password is set , when you turn on the server, the system startup will not be used by typing the power-on the system board to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. v Change the pin position of the clear CMOS (password override) jumper on password. the user can start. When a power-on password is set , you type the power-on password, if...
... the keyboard and mouse remain locked but you must type the administrator password to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Power-on password If a power-on password is set , when you turn on the server, the system startup will not be used by typing the power-on the system board to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. v Change the pin position of the clear CMOS (password override) jumper on password. the user can start. When a power-on password is set , you type the power-on password, if...
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... access to reset these passwords. Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) This section applies to pins 1 and 2. 8. Remove the side cover (see "Installing the side cover" on (JP8) Boot block (JP6) 6. Replace any combination of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to bypass the power-on or administrator password, you to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Resetting passwords If you can change or delete the password, the next time you start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Review the...
... access to reset these passwords. Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) This section applies to pins 1 and 2. 8. Remove the side cover (see "Installing the side cover" on (JP8) Boot block (JP6) 6. Replace any combination of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to bypass the power-on or administrator password, you to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Resetting passwords If you can change or delete the password, the next time you start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Review the...
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... designed for your optional ServeRAID adapter v Device drivers that are provided for the IBM server. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. Configuring the server 43 Connect the server to erase the existing password or create a new password. 12. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts. 11. Select Save Settings and press Enter. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation program that...
... designed for your optional ServeRAID adapter v Device drivers that are provided for the IBM server. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. Configuring the server 43 Connect the server to erase the existing password or create a new password. 12. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts. 11. Select Save Settings and press Enter. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation program that...
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... steps to set up your language. v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes an online readme file with different versions of the ServerGuide program. Go to install an operating system. This section describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation. You can reduce the time it takes to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 44 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide The...
... steps to set up your language. v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes an online readme file with different versions of the ServerGuide program. Go to install an operating system. This section describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation. You can reduce the time it takes to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 44 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide The...
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... download the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. For updated information about configuring the controller, see http://www.ibm.com/support/. Select any jumpers or configure the controller. Install the IBM Director program. 3. g. c. Note: Changes are made periodically to manage the server, make sure you want to download. Updating IBM Director If you want to install. 46 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide Click Downloads & drivers. Go to set any applicable update or interim fix that you plan to use IBM...
... download the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. For updated information about configuring the controller, see http://www.ibm.com/support/. Select any jumpers or configure the controller. Install the IBM Director program. 3. g. c. Note: Changes are made periodically to manage the server, make sure you want to download. Updating IBM Director If you want to install. 46 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User's Guide Click Downloads & drivers. Go to set any applicable update or interim fix that you plan to use IBM...
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... 4 adapter installing 30 PCI bus 30 SCSI 32 adapter, specifications 4 administrator password setting 42 advanced setup 40 attention notices 3 availability features 6 B bays, filler panel 25 bezel removing 19 replacing 34 C cables internal drives 29 power 29 power and signal 29 signal 29 cabling connectors on back 36 SCSI adapter 32 cache control 40 caution statements 3 CD-ROM drive activity LED 8 eject button 8 installing 23 specifications 4 CMOS recovery jumper 42 configuration Configuration/Setup Utility 37 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 37 the Ethernet controller 45 updating 36...
... 4 adapter installing 30 PCI bus 30 SCSI 32 adapter, specifications 4 administrator password setting 42 advanced setup 40 attention notices 3 availability features 6 B bays, filler panel 25 bezel removing 19 replacing 34 C cables internal drives 29 power 29 power and signal 29 signal 29 cabling connectors on back 36 SCSI adapter 32 cache control 40 caution statements 3 CD-ROM drive activity LED 8 eject button 8 installing 23 specifications 4 CMOS recovery jumper 42 configuration Configuration/Setup Utility 37 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 37 the Ethernet controller 45 updating 36...
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... of installation specifications 4 supported 20 memory specifications microprocessor cache 40 specifications 4 modes, Ethernet 46 20, 21 4 N NOS installation with ServerGuide 44 size 4 SMP 1 specifications 4 specifications and features 4 statements and notices 3 static electricity 17 static-sensitive devices, handling 17 I IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program menu choices 38 starting 38 using 41 passwords resetting 42 PCI configuration 40 PCI expansion slots 4 power control-button 8 power supply specifications 4 power switch 8 power-cord connector 9 power-on LED 9 processor control 40...
... of installation specifications 4 supported 20 memory specifications microprocessor cache 40 specifications 4 modes, Ethernet 46 20, 21 4 N NOS installation with ServerGuide 44 size 4 SMP 1 specifications 4 specifications and features 4 statements and notices 3 static electricity 17 static-sensitive devices, handling 17 I IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program menu choices 38 starting 38 using 41 passwords resetting 42 PCI configuration 40 PCI expansion slots 4 power control-button 8 power supply specifications 4 power switch 8 power-cord connector 9 power-on LED 9 processor control 40...