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...ThinkServer Web site 117 Lenovo Support Web site 117 Help and service 118 Before you call 118 Calling for Work gloss statement. . . 125 Export classification notice 126 Electronic emission notices 126 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 126 Eurasian compliance mark 128 Index 129 ii ThinkServer RS140... User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting and diagnostics 111 Troubleshooting procedure 111 Using a diagnostic program 111 Basic troubleshooting tables 112 ThinkServer EasyStartup program problems 112 Optical...
...ThinkServer Web site 117 Lenovo Support Web site 117 Help and service 118 Before you call 118 Calling for Work gloss statement. . . 125 Export classification notice 126 Electronic emission notices 126 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 126 Eurasian compliance mark 128 Index 129 ii ThinkServer RS140... User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting and diagnostics 111 Troubleshooting procedure 111 Using a diagnostic program 111 Basic troubleshooting tables 112 ThinkServer EasyStartup program problems 112 Optical...
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... the Lenovo-approved part. Statement 21 Attention: Choose only D40 or above air-break switch to the following: • Server and IT-rack components (for example, uninterruptible power supplies and current distribution systems) • Devices in IT rooms (for example, bulk storage units and network products) • Industrial low-voltage switchgear x ThinkServer RS140...
... the Lenovo-approved part. Statement 21 Attention: Choose only D40 or above air-break switch to the following: • Server and IT-rack components (for example, uninterruptible power supplies and current distribution systems) • Devices in IT rooms (for example, bulk storage units and network products) • Industrial low-voltage switchgear x ThinkServer RS140...
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...or other severe problem. Printed document The following table. The documentation DVD is AutoPlay enabled and starts automatically in case of the DVD. 2 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual The DVD is not bootable. To view the documents on how to obtain all the documentation. If the...start the documentation DVD, insert the DVD into the optical drive. Read Me First This is entered into a database, which comes with Lenovo by following the instructions at : http://www.adobe.com To start or if you will need to have your server and instructions on ...
...or other severe problem. Printed document The following table. The documentation DVD is AutoPlay enabled and starts automatically in case of the DVD. 2 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual The DVD is not bootable. To view the documents on how to obtain all the documentation. If the...start the documentation DVD, insert the DVD into the optical drive. Read Me First This is entered into a database, which comes with Lenovo by following the instructions at : http://www.adobe.com To start or if you will need to have your server and instructions on ...
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...Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives (SCSI is the acronym for Small Computer System Interface) - Up to : http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver Memory Your server has four memory slots. Up to four 2.5-inch SATA or SAS hard disk drives or SATA solid-state drives Note:...Interconnect (PCI) Express card slot on the riser card assembly For detailed information, see "Memory module installation rules" on page 14. 8 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Microprocessor Your server comes with a 300-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply. For more information, see ...
...Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives (SCSI is the acronym for Small Computer System Interface) - Up to : http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver Memory Your server has four memory slots. Up to four 2.5-inch SATA or SAS hard disk drives or SATA solid-state drives Note:...Interconnect (PCI) Express card slot on the riser card assembly For detailed information, see "Memory module installation rules" on page 14. 8 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Microprocessor Your server comes with a 300-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply. For more information, see ...
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...No Yes No Yes No No Optional-service CRU No No No No No No No Yes No Yes No Yes No No No 20 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual If a CRU is determined to be defective during the warranty period, a replacement CRU will be upgraded ...or replaced by the customer. Customers also can be provided to : http:/www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Notes: • Before servicing a Lenovo product, ensure that a technician install the optional-service CRU under the terms of the applicable warranty service type for this product...
...No Yes No Yes No No Optional-service CRU No No No No No No No Yes No Yes No Yes No No No 20 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual If a CRU is determined to be defective during the warranty period, a replacement CRU will be upgraded ...or replaced by the customer. Customers also can be provided to : http:/www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Notes: • Before servicing a Lenovo product, ensure that a technician install the optional-service CRU under the terms of the applicable warranty service type for this product...
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...a bootable disc with your server on your server is provided with the ISO image. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to automate the process of configuring RAID and installing ...Automatic hardware detection • RAID configuration utility 44 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual To download the ThinkServer EasyStartup program image and burn it carefully. 4. The readme file contains important information about the ThinkServer EasyStartup program. 3. Ensure that contains installation instructions...
...a bootable disc with your server on your server is provided with the ISO image. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to automate the process of configuring RAID and installing ...Automatic hardware detection • RAID configuration utility 44 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual To download the ThinkServer EasyStartup program image and burn it carefully. 4. The readme file contains important information about the ThinkServer EasyStartup program. 3. Ensure that contains installation instructions...
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... of the screen: • Home This menu is the welcome page that contains some general descriptions about the program and the Lenovo copyright and trademark statements. • Compatibility notes This menu provides information about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations ... to a removable storage device so that you can easily get the drivers for server configuration when you finish installing an operating 46 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual For detailed information, refer to the help system. • View a general introduction to your ...
... of the screen: • Home This menu is the welcome page that contains some general descriptions about the program and the Lenovo copyright and trademark statements. • Compatibility notes This menu provides information about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations ... to a removable storage device so that you can easily get the drivers for server configuration when you finish installing an operating 46 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual For detailed information, refer to the help system. • View a general introduction to your ...
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... Delete RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. After resetting the hard disk drives to non-RAID, you can purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into server models that support the RAID card to confirm the deletion of the operating system. Press Enter to non-RAID...advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID Some server models come with SAS hard disk drives, a RAID card must be installed. For the 50 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual After deleting a RAID volume, you can install the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLI Configuration Utility program...
... Delete RAID Volume and press Enter. 3. After resetting the hard disk drives to non-RAID, you can purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into server models that support the RAID card to confirm the deletion of the operating system. Press Enter to non-RAID...advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID Some server models come with SAS hard disk drives, a RAID card must be installed. For the 50 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual After deleting a RAID volume, you can install the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLI Configuration Utility program...
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... the installation instructions. 3. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions to use the Firmware Updater program to update your system firmware. 52 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of the firmware that...the Firmware Updater program. 2. The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers are also available for download at : http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Configuring the Ethernet controllers The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the Web page to check for the latest level...
... the installation instructions. 3. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions to use the Firmware Updater program to update your system firmware. 52 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of the firmware that...the Firmware Updater program. 2. The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers are also available for download at : http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Configuring the Ethernet controllers The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the Web page to check for the latest level...
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...lift the server cover off the chassis and set it is an integrated part of the server cover. Operating the server for your server by Lenovo. • Depending on the model, your server might damage server components. When you install an internal drive or a PCI card, save the...devices, such as memory modules, PCI Express cards, or other server options, and maintain your server. If you later remove the device. 56 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual You can expand the capabilities of the server are handling a server option, refer to install, remove, or ...
...lift the server cover off the chassis and set it is an integrated part of the server cover. Operating the server for your server by Lenovo. • Depending on the model, your server might damage server components. When you install an internal drive or a PCI card, save the...devices, such as memory modules, PCI Express cards, or other server options, and maintain your server. If you later remove the device. 56 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual You can expand the capabilities of the server are handling a server option, refer to install, remove, or ...
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...the new RAID card into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is an updated firmware version for your server. 64 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 35. What to do the following: 1. 8. Correctly position the new RAID card near the PCI Express... program. 2. Figure 34. Install the screw to secure the RAID card to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 47. • After you install a Lenovo RAID card, do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to...
...the new RAID card into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is an updated firmware version for your server. 64 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 35. What to do the following: 1. 8. Correctly position the new RAID card near the PCI Express... program. 2. Figure 34. Install the screw to secure the RAID card to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 47. • After you install a Lenovo RAID card, do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to...
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... for advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID. Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID This topic provides instructions on the outside of the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter by its edges. 66 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Installing the TR 500 Key...iii and "Guidelines" on the riser card assembly. 5. If the server is installed on page 53. 5. Note: Use any cables from Lenovo. Touch the static-protective package that are instructed to return the old RAID card, follow those instructions in addition to as the TR 500...
... for advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID. Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID This topic provides instructions on the outside of the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter by its edges. 66 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Installing the TR 500 Key...iii and "Guidelines" on the riser card assembly. 5. If the server is installed on page 53. 5. Note: Use any cables from Lenovo. Touch the static-protective package that are instructed to return the old RAID card, follow those instructions in addition to as the TR 500...
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...on page 106. Note: This procedure must be performed only by following hard-disk-drive installation rules: • Follow the order of Lenovo. Position the bracket in the chassis and then slide the bracket to locate the hard-disk-drive bays in the bracket with the ...position. 1 Figure 56. See "Server components" on page 37. • For hard disk drives with another computer for reference. Notes: 84 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Reinstalling the slim-optical-drive bracket What to do next: • To work with different capacities, install the ...
...on page 106. Note: This procedure must be performed only by following hard-disk-drive installation rules: • Follow the order of Lenovo. Position the bracket in the chassis and then slide the bracket to locate the hard-disk-drive bays in the bracket with the ...position. 1 Figure 56. See "Server components" on page 37. • For hard disk drives with another computer for reference. Notes: 84 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Reinstalling the slim-optical-drive bracket What to do next: • To work with different capacities, install the ...
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...appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to the server. 2. See "Removing the server cover" on page 17. 90 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the front panel board Attention: Do not open your server might look slightly different from electrical outlets... that you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that are connected to "Completing the parts replacement" on another piece of Lenovo. Locate the front panel board. Before you can view the PDF version on page 106. To replace the front panel board, do...
...appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to the server. 2. See "Removing the server cover" on page 17. 90 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the front panel board Attention: Do not open your server might look slightly different from electrical outlets... that you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that are connected to "Completing the parts replacement" on another piece of Lenovo. Locate the front panel board. Before you can view the PDF version on page 106. To replace the front panel board, do...
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... "Server components" on page 32. Remove the server cover. Keep fingers and other body parts away. See "Removing the server cover" on page 75. 92 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Before you begin, print all cables that are connected to replace the system fan 1 that is the same type... cabinet, remove the server from electrical outlets and disconnect all the related instructions or ensure that the new system fan is near the rear of Lenovo. See "Replacing the riser card assembly" on page 55. 4.
... "Server components" on page 32. Remove the server cover. Keep fingers and other body parts away. See "Removing the server cover" on page 75. 92 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Before you begin, print all cables that are connected to replace the system fan 1 that is the same type... cabinet, remove the server from electrical outlets and disconnect all the related instructions or ensure that the new system fan is near the rear of Lenovo. See "Replacing the riser card assembly" on page 55. 4.
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...related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for download at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers. To reinstall the server cover and reconnect cables to your server might damage server components. For...on page iii and "Guidelines" on the server. To complete the parts replacement, you want to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers, locate different versions of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might look ... your server, do further setup. Note: Depending on your server. 106 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual
...related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for download at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers. To reinstall the server cover and reconnect cables to your server might damage server components. For...on page iii and "Guidelines" on the server. To complete the parts replacement, you want to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers, locate different versions of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might look ... your server, do further setup. Note: Depending on your server. 106 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...instructions on the server for the first time after the CRU arrives. If you must install. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the chassis. Tighten the thumbscrew to find and download the device drivers you need to update the server configuration. ...• To update the RAID configuration, see "Configuring RAID" on both sides of the server cover engage the guides on page 47. 108 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Refer to the following information resources to the server. Ensure that you have a rail kit, install the server ...
...instructions on the server for the first time after the CRU arrives. If you must install. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the chassis. Tighten the thumbscrew to find and download the device drivers you need to update the server configuration. ...• To update the RAID configuration, see "Configuring RAID" on both sides of the server cover engage the guides on page 47. 108 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Refer to the following information resources to the server. Ensure that you have a rail kit, install the server ...
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...you are listed until the problem is solved. If none of the diagnostic program, which is available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers Basic troubleshooting tables Use the basic troubleshooting information to find solutions to use the diagnostic program. See Chapter 8 "Getting...117. If the problem still cannot be solved, seek technical assistance. Ensure that you should check after using . Notes: 112 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual If none of supported operating systems, refer to the user guide and compatibility notes for the ...
...you are listed until the problem is solved. If none of the diagnostic program, which is available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers Basic troubleshooting tables Use the basic troubleshooting information to find solutions to use the diagnostic program. See Chapter 8 "Getting...117. If the problem still cannot be solved, seek technical assistance. Ensure that you should check after using . Notes: 112 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual If none of supported operating systems, refer to the user guide and compatibility notes for the ...
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...use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS as part of application programs 118 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Have the... or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to your hardware available. Before you call Before you can get help and service. Lenovo or your product. • Check for service During the warranty period, you call . • Diagnostic solutions • Product and ...
...use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS as part of application programs 118 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Have the... or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to your hardware available. Before you call Before you can get help and service. Lenovo or your product. • Check for service During the warranty period, you call . • Diagnostic solutions • Product and ...
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... stands for 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes. Wash hands after handling. 122 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Important notes Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of others. CD or DVD drive ... and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries. Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and ThinkServer are trademarks of Lenovo in the U.S. When referring to non-Lenovo products. Lenovo makes no representations or warranties with the largest currently supported drives that are often less...
... stands for 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes. Wash hands after handling. 122 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Important notes Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of others. CD or DVD drive ... and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries. Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and ThinkServer are trademarks of Lenovo in the U.S. When referring to non-Lenovo products. Lenovo makes no representations or warranties with the largest currently supported drives that are often less...