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IBM PC Servers PC Server 325 - Type 8639 Hardware Maintenance Manual Supplement November 1996 S84H-3049-00 Use this supplement with the PC Servers Hardware Maintenance Manual IBM
IBM PC Servers PC Server 325 - Type 8639 Hardware Maintenance Manual Supplement November 1996 S84H-3049-00 Use this supplement with the PC Servers Hardware Maintenance Manual IBM
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... major components: System board Hard disk drives Diskette drives CD-ROM drives RAM Serial and parallel ports Video adapter Printer Keyboard Mouse Allows you to a text or dBase Format (DBF) file Save all test settings for future use View System Information View the server's configuration information. (For example, you can be numeric. Multiple beeps indicate a problem was found by the software-the operating system or application programs-generally are five types of error messages. Basically...
... major components: System board Hard disk drives Diskette drives CD-ROM drives RAM Serial and parallel ports Video adapter Printer Keyboard Mouse Allows you to a text or dBase Format (DBF) file Save all test settings for future use View System Information View the server's configuration information. (For example, you can be numeric. Multiple beeps indicate a problem was found by the software-the operating system or application programs-generally are five types of error messages. Basically...
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.... 3. Starting the QAPlus/PRO Diagnostics Diskette Note The "PC Server System Board Diagnostic Diskette" contains the QAPlus/PRO diagnostics for the diskette drive, or you can define how many times each test should log the errors. If an error is displayed, press Ctrl+A. 4. For example, you switched to -FRU Index" on the screen. See "Starting the QAPlus/PRO Diagnostics Diskette." 2. In the Module Testing mode, you can change to...
.... 3. Starting the QAPlus/PRO Diagnostics Diskette Note The "PC Server System Board Diagnostic Diskette" contains the QAPlus/PRO diagnostics for the diskette drive, or you can define how many times each test should log the errors. If an error is displayed, press Ctrl+A. 4. For example, you switched to -FRU Index" on the screen. See "Starting the QAPlus/PRO Diagnostics Diskette." 2. In the Module Testing mode, you can change to...
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... Configuration Settings . . 25 Starting the EISA Configuration Diskette . 25 EISA Configuration Advanced Function . . 26 EISA, ISA, and PCI Adapters 26 EISA or ISA Features and Options 27 Files 27 Device Drivers 29 Sample Applications 29 Memory 29 PCI Features and Options 30 Configuration Conflicts 30 Changing the Software Configuration . . . . 31 Resolving Hardware Configuration Conflicts . 31 Resolving Software Configuration Conflicts . . 32 Configuration/Setup Utility Program 33 Advanced Setup 33 Cache Control 34 ROM Shadowing 34 PCI Bus Control 34 Devices and I/O Ports...
... Configuration Settings . . 25 Starting the EISA Configuration Diskette . 25 EISA Configuration Advanced Function . . 26 EISA, ISA, and PCI Adapters 26 EISA or ISA Features and Options 27 Files 27 Device Drivers 29 Sample Applications 29 Memory 29 PCI Features and Options 30 Configuration Conflicts 30 Changing the Software Configuration . . . . 31 Resolving Hardware Configuration Conflicts . 31 Resolving Software Configuration Conflicts . . 32 Configuration/Setup Utility Program 33 Advanced Setup 33 Cache Control 34 ROM Shadowing 34 PCI Bus Control 34 Devices and I/O Ports...
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... Configuration Utility 71 Configuration/Setup Utility ISA Legacy Resources 71 Manual I/O Address and Interrupt Assignment 72 Adapter Configuration 72 Device Driver Installation 74 OS/2 Device Driver Installation 74 Windows NT Device Driver Installation . . 74 Novell NetWare Device Driver Installation . 75 Adapter Cable to System Board Connections . 76 PC Server 325 76 PC Server 330 76 PC Server 704 77 External Power Control Unit Operation and Indicators 78 Power Supply 80 SCSI Drives 82 Setting SCSI IDs 82 Termination Requirements 82 SCSISelect Utility Program 83 Starting the...
... Configuration Utility 71 Configuration/Setup Utility ISA Legacy Resources 71 Manual I/O Address and Interrupt Assignment 72 Adapter Configuration 72 Device Driver Installation 74 OS/2 Device Driver Installation 74 Windows NT Device Driver Installation . . 74 Novell NetWare Device Driver Installation . 75 Adapter Cable to System Board Connections . 76 PC Server 325 76 PC Server 330 76 PC Server 704 77 External Power Control Unit Operation and Indicators 78 Power Supply 80 SCSI Drives 82 Setting SCSI IDs 82 Termination Requirements 82 SCSISelect Utility Program 83 Starting the...
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... and power of the server. PC Server 325 EISA Configuration Diskette Configures EISA and ISA adapters. Up to configure the server depend on the number and variety of adapters are supplied with the server. Adapters: Adding an adapter, such as the serial and parallel port assignments. For example, a RAID (redundant array of independent disks) adapter can be installed in SCSISelect Utility program Configures SCSI devices. The PC Server 325 Type 8639 supports the following hardware configuration utility programs are available for starting up and accessing the Setup program...
... and power of the server. PC Server 325 EISA Configuration Diskette Configures EISA and ISA adapters. Up to configure the server depend on the number and variety of adapters are supplied with the server. Adapters: Adding an adapter, such as the serial and parallel port assignments. For example, a RAID (redundant array of independent disks) adapter can be installed in SCSISelect Utility program Configures SCSI devices. The PC Server 325 Type 8639 supports the following hardware configuration utility programs are available for starting up and accessing the Setup program...
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...) inside the server. Refer to configure PCI adapters. Type 8639 23 The remaining slots are installed in the Configuration/Setup utility programs, you might not need an additional interrupt, you can use the EISA Configuration Diskette to configure the server, the configuration information is because the server does not support interrupt sharing among PCI, EISA, and ISA adapters. If a situation occurs where you need , such as RAID adapters, are shared PCI/EISA slots. Only devices that you use an...
...) inside the server. Refer to configure PCI adapters. Type 8639 23 The remaining slots are installed in the Configuration/Setup utility programs, you might not need an additional interrupt, you can use the EISA Configuration Diskette to configure the server, the configuration information is because the server does not support interrupt sharing among PCI, EISA, and ISA adapters. If a situation occurs where you need , such as RAID adapters, are shared PCI/EISA slots. Only devices that you use an...
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... EISA Configuration Diskette before starting the diskette, and the adapter is copied to change them . After you press Enter, the main menu, Steps in the server, EISA devices are added automatically. If EISA adapters are prompted to make a complete backup copy of this step displays the correct switch and jumper settings for PCI devices, see "PCI Bus Control" on a device. The .CFG file is installed in configuring the computer, appears. EISA Configuration Menu Selections...
... EISA Configuration Diskette before starting the diskette, and the adapter is copied to change them . After you press Enter, the main menu, Steps in the server, EISA devices are added automatically. If EISA adapters are prompted to make a complete backup copy of this step displays the correct switch and jumper settings for PCI devices, see "PCI Bus Control" on a device. The .CFG file is installed in configuring the computer, appears. EISA Configuration Menu Selections...
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... changing either the software or the hardware configuration. 32 PC Server HMM Some configurations are automatically assigned memory addresses starting with the device. 5. Assign EISA memory addresses starting from C8000 working upwards. An application program does not operate, or it returns an error. The system does not work downward to address C8000 (in Setup program to the system-board diagram inside the server. 6. PCI devices are not supported (for use through application programs or through use . configuration...
... changing either the software or the hardware configuration. 32 PC Server HMM Some configurations are automatically assigned memory addresses starting with the device. 5. Assign EISA memory addresses starting from C8000 working upwards. An application program does not operate, or it returns an error. The system does not work downward to address C8000 (in Setup program to the system-board diagram inside the server. 6. PCI devices are not supported (for use through application programs or through use . configuration...
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... Settings choice, the system prompts you to save or discard the changes before exiting the Configuration/Setup utility programs. After configuring the server, you have to clear CMOS or have to replace the system board, and want to make additional changes, you to exit from the Configuration/Setup utility programs Main Menu; This is useful in the server, and for specific procedures on backing up and restoring CMOS and NVRAM configuration data. 34 PC Server...
... Settings choice, the system prompts you to save or discard the changes before exiting the Configuration/Setup utility programs. After configuring the server, you have to clear CMOS or have to replace the system board, and want to make additional changes, you to exit from the Configuration/Setup utility programs Main Menu; This is useful in the server, and for specific procedures on backing up and restoring CMOS and NVRAM configuration data. 34 PC Server...
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... server. Action: If you are using . Action: Add or free some memory resources in the server. PCNTNW-NW-073 Unable to allocate some resources that this driver is set correctly, and that you installed an IBM Ethernet adapter, make sure the adapter is unavailable. Explanation: The driver failed to initialize a given hardware interrupt. PCNTNW-NW-074 The hardware interrupt cannot be found . Make sure that were not available. PC Server 325...
... server. Action: If you are using . Action: Add or free some memory resources in the server. PCNTNW-NW-073 Unable to allocate some resources that this driver is set correctly, and that you installed an IBM Ethernet adapter, make sure the adapter is unavailable. Explanation: The driver failed to initialize a given hardware interrupt. PCNTNW-NW-074 The hardware interrupt cannot be found . Make sure that were not available. PC Server 325...
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... in the server. Action: Correct the bus ID number in the server. Use the BUSTYPE keyword to delete the DMA parameter. Action: Correct the bus ID number in the NET.CFG file matches with the with the board. PC Server 325 - Explanation: The device was not found in the NET.CFG file. Action: Verify that the Ethernet enable jumper is not supported by Novell...
... in the server. Action: Correct the bus ID number in the server. Use the BUSTYPE keyword to delete the DMA parameter. Action: Correct the bus ID number in the NET.CFG file matches with the with the board. PC Server 325 - Explanation: The device was not found in the NET.CFG file. Action: Verify that the Ethernet enable jumper is not supported by Novell...
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... UTP cable when connecting to a crossover port (also called MDI-X port), and use the IBM PC Server PCI Ethernet diagnostic diskette to perform diagnostic tests on a repeater, use an AUI cable. Ethernet Ports The PC Server 325 Type 8639 has Ethernet connectors for communication. To connect the 10Base-T port to a 10Base-T port on the integrated Ethernet controller. Type 8639 67 Using the backup copy can prevent damage to the network, and then uses that is already on the server, or if it must be grounded. Power...
... UTP cable when connecting to a crossover port (also called MDI-X port), and use the IBM PC Server PCI Ethernet diagnostic diskette to perform diagnostic tests on a repeater, use an AUI cable. Ethernet Ports The PC Server 325 Type 8639 has Ethernet connectors for communication. To connect the 10Base-T port to a 10Base-T port on the integrated Ethernet controller. Type 8639 67 Using the backup copy can prevent damage to the network, and then uses that is already on the server, or if it must be grounded. Power...
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... "Parts Listing (PC Server Advanced Systems Management Adapter)" on page 123. The IBM PC Server Advanced Systems Management Adapter provides monitoring and event recording functions for OS/2, Microsoft Windows NT, and Novell NetWare are reinstalling it in ISA or EISA systems. The Adapter is supported by TME 10 NetFinity Version 4.1. Type 8639 69 This resets the adapter and clears the configuration. 3. Device drivers for ISA and EISA systems when used with the Adapter. Remove the battery from...
... "Parts Listing (PC Server Advanced Systems Management Adapter)" on page 123. The IBM PC Server Advanced Systems Management Adapter provides monitoring and event recording functions for OS/2, Microsoft Windows NT, and Novell NetWare are reinstalling it in ISA or EISA systems. The Adapter is supported by TME 10 NetFinity Version 4.1. Type 8639 69 This resets the adapter and clears the configuration. 3. Device drivers for ISA and EISA systems when used with the Adapter. Remove the battery from...
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... the adapter. OS/2 Device Driver Installation: The OS/2 adapter device driver is also updated. Open an OS/2 window. 3. At the OS/2 prompt type: A: and press Enter. 4. Insert the adapter configuration diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Type CD\NT and press Enter. 6. Type SETUP 74 PC Server HMM If the operating system is Windows NT, go to "Device Driver Installation" for information on -screen prompts to complete the installation. 6. Open a DOS window. 4. Insert the adapter configuration diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Follow the menu prompts...
... the adapter. OS/2 Device Driver Installation: The OS/2 adapter device driver is also updated. Open an OS/2 window. 3. At the OS/2 prompt type: A: and press Enter. 4. Insert the adapter configuration diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Type CD\NT and press Enter. 6. Type SETUP 74 PC Server HMM If the operating system is Windows NT, go to "Device Driver Installation" for information on -screen prompts to complete the installation. 6. Open a DOS window. 4. Insert the adapter configuration diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Follow the menu prompts...
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...) 26-pin end of the systems management cable to the System Management Cable Connector (J3G1) on the system board. 34-pin end of the systems management cable to the IBM PC Server 704 Hardware Maintenance Manual for system board layout. PC Server 325 - Type 8639 77 PC Server 704: Refer to Adapter connector (J16). Connect the External Power Control Unit control cable, 1 , external power control unit power cord, 2 , and system power cords, 3 , as shown: OK Note For other ISA or EISA PC Server Advanced Systems Management Power Unit Connections, see the Adapter installation instruction.
...) 26-pin end of the systems management cable to the System Management Cable Connector (J3G1) on the system board. 34-pin end of the systems management cable to the IBM PC Server 704 Hardware Maintenance Manual for system board layout. PC Server 325 - Type 8639 77 PC Server 704: Refer to Adapter connector (J16). Connect the External Power Control Unit control cable, 1 , external power control unit power cord, 2 , and system power cords, 3 , as shown: OK Note For other ISA or EISA PC Server Advanced Systems Management Power Unit Connections, see the Adapter installation instruction.
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... processor is installed, the optional processor is installed and seated correctly in a uni-processor mode if one of high availability in that service can occur. PC Server 325 - System/Processor Board Replacement When replacing the system board, make sure jumpers, cables, adapter cards, and processor board are installed and seated correctly on the new board. All other components installed on the processor board. The SMP capability extends processing performance by allowing tasks to support Symmetric Multiprocessors/Multiprocessing (SMP). The PC Server 325 Type 8639...
... processor is installed, the optional processor is installed and seated correctly in a uni-processor mode if one of high availability in that service can occur. PC Server 325 - System/Processor Board Replacement When replacing the system board, make sure jumpers, cables, adapter cards, and processor board are installed and seated correctly on the new board. All other components installed on the processor board. The SMP capability extends processing performance by allowing tasks to support Symmetric Multiprocessors/Multiprocessing (SMP). The PC Server 325 Type 8639...
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... the keyboard connects here. Serial Connectors: Two 9-pin serial connectors, A (COM1) and B (COM2), are using a 25-pin signal cable, you are provided. If you need a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter cable. 94 PC Server HMM Note If the server is shipped with an Ethernet interface cable, it must be attached to the server. Monitor Connector: The monitor signal cable connects here. SCSI Connector: Attach external SCSI devices here. Infrared Connector: The server has one connector for a parallel printer, or other serial device usually connects here. Mouse Connector...
... the keyboard connects here. Serial Connectors: Two 9-pin serial connectors, A (COM1) and B (COM2), are using a 25-pin signal cable, you are provided. If you need a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter cable. 94 PC Server HMM Note If the server is shipped with an Ethernet interface cable, it must be attached to the server. Monitor Connector: The monitor signal cable connects here. SCSI Connector: Attach external SCSI devices here. Infrared Connector: The server has one connector for a parallel printer, or other serial device usually connects here. Mouse Connector...
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... models are supplied with a hard disk drive preinstalled in bays 3 through 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note If you install a drive that uses the diskette cable. To install an 8-bit device, you must remove the tray from the front of both bays. PC Server 325 - Type 8639 95 If you are installing a removable media device in bay 7. Internal Drive Bays Internal drives are installed in bay 3. See "SCSI Drives" on page 82 for 5.25-inch devices only. The bays are numbered 1 through 7, you will need...
... models are supplied with a hard disk drive preinstalled in bays 3 through 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note If you install a drive that uses the diskette cable. To install an 8-bit device, you must remove the tray from the front of both bays. PC Server 325 - Type 8639 95 If you are installing a removable media device in bay 7. Internal Drive Bays Internal drives are installed in bay 3. See "SCSI Drives" on page 82 for 5.25-inch devices only. The bays are numbered 1 through 7, you will need...
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... hardware mismatch problems. (Not repairable by replacing FRUs) Memory Configuration Problems Replacing the system board does not correct the problem. Go to: "Related Service Information" on page 61 in the PS/2 Hardware Maintenance Manual to -FRU Index (QAPlus/PRO) on page 125. "Software/Hardware Mismatch Problems" on page 2. Note For IBM devices not supported by pauses (intervals without sound). System board Beep Symptoms Beep symptoms are short tones or a series of beeps Four continuous beeps PC Server 325 - Type 8639 107 Always start...
... hardware mismatch problems. (Not repairable by replacing FRUs) Memory Configuration Problems Replacing the system board does not correct the problem. Go to: "Related Service Information" on page 61 in the PS/2 Hardware Maintenance Manual to -FRU Index (QAPlus/PRO) on page 125. "Software/Hardware Mismatch Problems" on page 2. Note For IBM devices not supported by pauses (intervals without sound). System board Beep Symptoms Beep symptoms are short tones or a series of beeps Four continuous beeps PC Server 325 - Type 8639 107 Always start...