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Safety information Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011 iii

Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions ofthe caution or danger statement in the Safety Information manual. For example, if a caution statem...

Chapter 1. General information This chapter provides some general information about your server. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Introduction” on page 1 • “Notices and statements in the document” on page 1 • “Related documentation” on page 2 Introduction This Installation and User Gui...

The following notices and statements are used in this document: • Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. • Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid problems or inconvenient situations. • Attention: These notices indicate potential dam...

Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap This chapter provides a general roadmap to guide you through setting up your server. The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. Insome cases, the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the ser...

Chapter 3. Features and technologies What is included with your server The RD230 server package includes the server, a power cord, documentation, the documentation DVD, andsoftware media. Features The RD230 server offers the following features and technologies: • Microprocessor(s): The server suppor...

Table 3. Features and specifications (continued) RAID controllers: • Onboard SATA Software RAID • ThinkServer 8708ELP SAS RAID Adapter • ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter • ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Electrical input • Input voltage: – Low range: Minimum: 100 V ac Maximum: 127 V ac Input frequency ...

Chapter 4. Locating parts, controls, LEDs, and connectors This chapter provides information to help you locate your server parts, controls, light-emitting diodes(LEDs), and connectors. Front view The following illustration shows the drives and parts on the front of the server. Figure 1. Front view o...

Connector Description Power cord connector Used to connect the power cord. Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). Serial port Used to attach a device that uses a 9-pin serial port. USB connector Used to attach a device that uses a USB connector, such as a...

Locating server components The following illustration shows the locations of the major components in your server. Figure 4. Server component locations 1 Left handle of the chassis 6 Heat sink assembly and microprocessor(s) underneath 2 Slim optical drive 7 System fans 3 PCI card 8 Right handle of th...

Locating connectors on the backplane The following illustration shows the connector locations on the backplane. Figure 7. Backplane connector locations 1 Power connector 2 3 Optical drive power connector 2 Power connector 1 4 Mini-SAS signal cable connector 16 ThinkServer Installation and User Guide

Chapter 5. Installing, removing, or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install, remove, or replace hardware for your server. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Guidelines” on page 17 • “Removing the server cover” on page 19 • “Installing, removing, or replaci...

• You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap fans, redundant hot-swap ac power supplies, or hot-plug USB devices. However, you must turn off the server before performing any steps thatinvolve installing, removing, or replacing adapter cables or non-hot-swap optional device...

Working inside the server with the power on Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is turned on might cause the server tohalt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wriststr...

4. Loosen the thumbscrew in the rear of the server cover 1 . Then, slide the server cover to the rear until you can lift it up to completely remove it from the chassis 2 . Notes: a. The thumbscrew is securely installed and you need to use a tool, for example a screw driver, to loosen it. b. The thum...

Note: All memory module types and capacities must be consistent. Table 10. DIMM installation rules when a single microprocessor (CPU0) is installed DIMM slot One DIMM Two DIMMs Three DIMMs Four DIMMs CPU0 DIMM CHA1 X, 4 CPU0 DIMM CHA0 X X, 1 X, 1 X, 1 CPU0 DIMM CHB0 X, 2 X, 2 X, 2 CPU0 DIMM CHC0 X, ...

4. Open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module. Figure 9. Opening the retaining clips of the memory slot 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new memory module to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remo...

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 19. 3. Locate the memory slot...

Removing the optical drive Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This section provides instructions on how to remove the optical drive. To remove the optical drive, do the following:...

7. Remove the optical drive retention tab by removing the two screws that secure the tab. Save the retention tab to use when you install a new optical drive. Figure 13. Removing the optical drive retention tab 8. If you are instructed to return the removed optical drive, follow all packaging instruc...

DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with opticalinstruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. 2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the ne...

5. Route the cables through the drive bay hole in the front and then slide the optical drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 15. Installing the optical drive 6. Connect the power cable to the optical drive power connector on the backplane. See “Locating connectors on the back...

3. If you are instructed to return the removed hard disk drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the removal procedure, go t...

2. Remove the screws that secure the plastic filler and then remove the plastic filler. Figure 19. Removing the filler 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new hard disk drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the hard disk drive from the package and plac...

What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 64. Installing or removing the riser card This section provides instructions on how to install or remove the riser card. Installi...

5. Press the riser card (might having a PCI card installed) down into the appropriate PCI card slot on the system board. Then, close the retention tab to secure the PCI card (installed on the riser card) and theninstall the fastening screw to secure the riser card in place. Note: The riser card migh...

5. Remove the fastening screw that secures the riser card 1 and lift the riser card straight up by its edges to remove it 2 . Figure 23. Removing the riser card (with a PCI card installed) What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the rem...

2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 19. 3. Remove the riser card. See “Removing the riser card” on page 33. 4. Install the PCI card into the slot on the riser card. Figure 24. Installing a PCI card into the slot on the riser card 5. Install the riser card into an appr...

5. Remove the PCI card from the PCI card slot on the riser card. Figure 25. Removing the PCI card from the riser card If you are instructed to return the PCI card, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materialsthat are supplied to you for shipping. What to do next: • To work with ...

• To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 64. Installing the Ethernet card Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This section provides ins...

Removing the system board battery Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This section provides instructions on how to remove the system board battery. To remove the system board batte...

• Throw or immerse into water • Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) • Repair or disassemble To install the system board battery, do the following: Note: Follow any special handling and installation instructions that come with the replacement battery. 1. Hold the system board battery 1 and position one s...

4. Disconnect any other cables from the RAID controller or any cables that impede access to the riser card. 5. Remove the riser card together with the installed RAID controller. See “Removing the riser card” on page 33. 6. Refer to “Removing a PCI card” on page 36 and follow those instructions to re...

c. Hold the battery card assembly with the battery side up and the J2 board-to-board connector lining up with the J7 BBU connector 1 on the RAID controller. Carefully press the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller so that the two connectors are firmly joined. Then, secure the batterycard a...

Installing the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This topic provides instructions on how to install the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter (hereaft...

7. Install the RAID controller into an appropriate PCI card slot on the riser card assembly. Then, install the screw to secure the RAID controller in place. Figure 36. Installing the RAID controller into the PCI card slot on the riser card 8. Install the riser card with the RAID controller into an a...

a. Note the bottom view of the battery card assembly. Figure 38. Bottom view of the battery card assembly 1 J1 board-to-board connector 2 J2 remote connector (reserved for use) b. With the front side up, place the RAID controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface. c. Hold the battery card assemb...

6. Connect the mini SAS signal cable to ports 0-3 on the RAID controller. Note: Use the 400 mm (15.75 inches) mini SAS signal cable. Figure 40. Connecting the mini SAS signal cable to the RAID controller 1 Ports 0-3 2 Ports 4-7 (reserved for use) 7. Install the RAID controller into an appropriate PC...

9. Connect the other end of the 400 mm (15.75 inches) mini SAS signal cable to the mini SAS signal cable connector 1 on the backplane of your server. Figure 42. Mini SAS signal cable connector on the backplane What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. ...

3. Remove the eight screws that secure the heat sink assembly 1 - 8 and gently lift out the heat sink assembly. Figure 43. Removing the heat sink assembly 1 - 8 Screws 9 Air flow 10 Indicates the front of the chassis 4. If you are instructed to return the heat sink assembly, follow all packaging ins...

What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 64. Removing or installing the power supply This section provides instructions on how to remove or install the power supply. Remo...

4. Disconnect the power cables from connectors 3 , 4 , and 5 on the system board, and from connectors 1 and 2 on the backplane. Figure 46. Disconnecting the power cables 5. Disconnect the power cables from any other cards or devices. Note: The power cables are part of the power supply. Do not try to...

DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Statement 8 CAUTION:Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this labelattached. There are...

4. Connect the power cables to the system board connectors 3 , 4 , and 5 , and to the backplane connectors 1 and 2 . Figure 48. Connecting the power cables 5. Connect the power cables to any other cards or devices. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate sect...

2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 19. 3. Remove the heat sink assembly. See “Removing the heat sink assembly” on page 52. 4. Lift the small handle and open the retainer to access the microprocessor. Then, carefully lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the ...

6. Remove the protective cover from the microprocessor socket. To avoid damaging the pins in the microprocessor socket, do not touch the pins while removing the cover. Figure 52. Removing the microprocessor socket cover 7. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gol...

Figure 54. Installing the microprocessor What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 64. Completing the parts replacement This section provides instructions to help you comp...

end with a red connector, and so on. See “Rear view” on page 9 for an illustration of the I/O connectors onthe rear of the server. Turning on the server When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does notrun, and all core logic except for the servic...

The server can be turned off in any of the following ways: • You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will turn off automatically. • You can press the power button to start an ...

Chapter 6. Configuring the server The following configuration programs come with the server: • Setup Utility program: The Setup Utility program is part of the server firmware. You can use the Setup Utility program to view your server configuration, change the startup device sequence, set the dateand...

• Resolve configuration conflicts Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Approximately three minutes after the server is connected to a working electrical outlet, the power button becomes active. Turn on the server and the POST runs automatically....

Table 27. Items under the Chipset menu (continued) Item Sub-item Option Description South Bridge Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off / Power On /[Last State] If the power is recoveredafter outage, the systemwill be at the state that youset under Restore on AC Power Loss . Note: The sett...

Note: A password can be any combination of up to 6 (1 to 6) alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 75. RAID controllers The following table lists the various utilities available to configure RAID controllers before an operatingsystem is install...

The EasyStartup program has the following features: • Self-booting DVD • Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface • Integrated help system • Automatic hardware detection • RAID configuration utility • Device drivers provided based on the server model and detected devices • Selectable partition siz...

If you continue to the main program interface, you will have the following selectable options: • Compatibility notes: This selection provides information about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported by that version of the EasyStartup program. • User Guide: This ...

3. When finish all the settings, press Enter. A warning message will be displayed. Press Y to confirm your settings and create the volume. Deleting the RAID volume This section provides instructions on how to delete the RAID volume by using the Intel Matrix StorageManager program. To delete the RAID...

To update your system, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download & Drivers ➙ ThinkServer and then follow the instructions on the Web page to download the ISO image for the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program. 3. Burn the ISO image to a disc. 4. Set the optical d...

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting This chapter describes the diagnostic tools that are available to help you solve problems that might occur inthe server. If you cannot diagnose and correct a problem by using the information in this chapter, see Appendix B“Getting help and technical assistance” on page 99 ...

Symptom Action The DVD drive tray is notworking. 1. Make sure that the server is turned on. 2. Insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the manual tray-release opening. 3. Reseat the DVD drive. 4. Replace the DVD drive. General problems • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which th...

Symptom Action A problem occurs onlyoccasionally and is difficult todiagnose. 1. Make sure that: • All cables and cords are connected securely to the rear of the server and attached devices. • When the server is turned on, air is flowing from the fan grille. If there is no airflow, the fan is not wo...

• See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). • If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a traine...

Symptom Action The server emits a continuousbeep during the POST,indicating that the startup(boot) microprocessor is notworking correctly. 1. Make sure that the server supports all the microprocessors and that the microprocessors match in speed and cache size. 2. (Trained service technician only) Re...

Symptom Action The monitor has screenjitter, or the screen image iswavy, unreadable, rolling, ordistorted. 1. If the monitor self-tests show that the monitor is working correctly, consider the location of the monitor. Magnetic fields around other devices (such astransformers, appliances, fluorescent...

Symptom Action A Lenovo optional device thatused to work does not worknow. 1. Make sure that all of the hardware and cable connections for the device are secure. 2. If the device comes with test instructions, use those instructions to test the device. 3. If the failing device is an SCSI device, make...

Symptom Action The power-control button doesnot work (the server does notstart). Note: The power-control button will not function until3 minutes after the server hasbeen connected to ac power. 1. Make sure that the power-control button is working correctly: a. Disconnect the server power cords. b. R...

• See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). • If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a traine...

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which com...

– If you directly connect two servers (without a hub), or if you are not using a hub with X ports, use a crossover cable. To determine whether a hub has an X port, check the port label. If the label containsan X, the hub has an X port. • Determine whether the hub supports auto-negotiation. If it doe...

• Power cord • ServeRAID SAS adapter • System board assembly 4. Turn on the server. If the problem remains, suspect the following components in the following order: a. Power supply b. Power-supply cage c. Memory d. Microprocessor e. System board If the problem is solved when you remove an adapter fr...

System event log The system-event log contains messages of three types: Information Information messages do not require action; they record significant system-level events,such as when the server is started. Warning Warning messages do not require immediate action; they indicate possible problems, s...

Appendix A. RAID battery card assembly Specifications The following table provides specifications of the RAID battery card assembly. Battery technology LiON Battery operating temperature (ambient) 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F) (ThinkServer 8708ELP SAS RAIDController Battery and ThinkServer 8708EM2 SAS RA...

Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, youwill find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. This section contains informationabout where to go for additional info...

Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available at:http://www.lenovo.com/support This portal is updated with the latest information about the following subjects: Downloads & Drivers Download drivers, flash BIOS, and update your software. Warranty Check your warranty status and...

If possible, be at your computer when you call. Have the following information available: • Machine type and model • Serial numbers of our hardware products • Description of the problem • Exact wording of any error messages • Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If yo...

en el sitio web de Lenovohttp://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment/recycling. EU Only Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway. This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electricaland electronic equipment (...

or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate suchenvironmental contamination. Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility. Table 30. Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Particulate • The room air must be ...

European Union. This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to be thrownaway, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive. Les batteries ou emballages pour batteries sont étiquetés conformément aux directives européennes2006/66/EC, norme relative aux b...

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified orrecommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equip...

Index A assistance, getting 99 attention notices 1 availability 7 B backplane locating connectors 16 basic guidelines 17 bays 6 C cables rear connectors 64 caution statements 1 configuration 65 Ethernet controller 80 minimum 93 updating server 67 Configuration Utility program ThinkServer 8708ELP SAS...

Safety information Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2011 iii

Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions ofthe caution or danger statement in the Safety Information manual. For example, if a caution statem...

Chapter 1. General information This chapter provides some general information about your server. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Introduction” on page 1 • “Notices and statements in the document” on page 1 • “Related documentation” on page 2 Introduction This Installation and User Gui...

The following notices and statements are used in this document: • Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. • Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid problems or inconvenient situations. • Attention: These notices indicate potential dam...

Chapter 2. Server setup roadmap This chapter provides a general roadmap to guide you through setting up your server. The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. Insome cases, the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the ser...

Chapter 3. Features and technologies What is included with your server The RD230 server package includes the server, a power cord, documentation, the documentation DVD, andsoftware media. Features The RD230 server offers the following features and technologies: • Microprocessor(s): The server suppor...

Table 3. Features and specifications (continued) RAID controllers: • Onboard SATA Software RAID • ThinkServer 8708ELP SAS RAID Adapter • ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter • ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Electrical input • Input voltage: – Low range: Minimum: 100 V ac Maximum: 127 V ac Input frequency ...

Chapter 4. Locating parts, controls, LEDs, and connectors This chapter provides information to help you locate your server parts, controls, light-emitting diodes(LEDs), and connectors. Front view The following illustration shows the drives and parts on the front of the server. Figure 1. Front view o...

Connector Description Power cord connector Used to connect the power cord. Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). Serial port Used to attach a device that uses a 9-pin serial port. USB connector Used to attach a device that uses a USB connector, such as a...

Locating server components The following illustration shows the locations of the major components in your server. Figure 4. Server component locations 1 Left handle of the chassis 6 Heat sink assembly and microprocessor(s) underneath 2 Slim optical drive 7 System fans 3 PCI card 8 Right handle of th...

Locating connectors on the backplane The following illustration shows the connector locations on the backplane. Figure 7. Backplane connector locations 1 Power connector 2 3 Optical drive power connector 2 Power connector 1 4 Mini-SAS signal cable connector 16 ThinkServer Installation and User Guide

Chapter 5. Installing, removing, or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install, remove, or replace hardware for your server. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Guidelines” on page 17 • “Removing the server cover” on page 19 • “Installing, removing, or replaci...

• You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap fans, redundant hot-swap ac power supplies, or hot-plug USB devices. However, you must turn off the server before performing any steps thatinvolve installing, removing, or replacing adapter cables or non-hot-swap optional device...

Working inside the server with the power on Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is turned on might cause the server tohalt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wriststr...

4. Loosen the thumbscrew in the rear of the server cover 1 . Then, slide the server cover to the rear until you can lift it up to completely remove it from the chassis 2 . Notes: a. The thumbscrew is securely installed and you need to use a tool, for example a screw driver, to loosen it. b. The thum...

Note: All memory module types and capacities must be consistent. Table 10. DIMM installation rules when a single microprocessor (CPU0) is installed DIMM slot One DIMM Two DIMMs Three DIMMs Four DIMMs CPU0 DIMM CHA1 X, 4 CPU0 DIMM CHA0 X X, 1 X, 1 X, 1 CPU0 DIMM CHB0 X, 2 X, 2 X, 2 CPU0 DIMM CHC0 X, ...

4. Open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module. Figure 9. Opening the retaining clips of the memory slot 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new memory module to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remo...

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server. 2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 19. 3. Locate the memory slot...

Removing the optical drive Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This section provides instructions on how to remove the optical drive. To remove the optical drive, do the following:...

7. Remove the optical drive retention tab by removing the two screws that secure the tab. Save the retention tab to use when you install a new optical drive. Figure 13. Removing the optical drive retention tab 8. If you are instructed to return the removed optical drive, follow all packaging instruc...

DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with opticalinstruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. 2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the ne...

5. Route the cables through the drive bay hole in the front and then slide the optical drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 15. Installing the optical drive 6. Connect the power cable to the optical drive power connector on the backplane. See “Locating connectors on the back...

3. If you are instructed to return the removed hard disk drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the removal procedure, go t...

2. Remove the screws that secure the plastic filler and then remove the plastic filler. Figure 19. Removing the filler 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new hard disk drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the hard disk drive from the package and plac...

What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 64. Installing or removing the riser card This section provides instructions on how to install or remove the riser card. Installi...

5. Press the riser card (might having a PCI card installed) down into the appropriate PCI card slot on the system board. Then, close the retention tab to secure the PCI card (installed on the riser card) and theninstall the fastening screw to secure the riser card in place. Note: The riser card migh...

5. Remove the fastening screw that secures the riser card 1 and lift the riser card straight up by its edges to remove it 2 . Figure 23. Removing the riser card (with a PCI card installed) What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the rem...

2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 19. 3. Remove the riser card. See “Removing the riser card” on page 33. 4. Install the PCI card into the slot on the riser card. Figure 24. Installing a PCI card into the slot on the riser card 5. Install the riser card into an appr...

5. Remove the PCI card from the PCI card slot on the riser card. Figure 25. Removing the PCI card from the riser card If you are instructed to return the PCI card, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materialsthat are supplied to you for shipping. What to do next: • To work with ...

• To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 64. Installing the Ethernet card Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This section provides ins...

Removing the system board battery Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This section provides instructions on how to remove the system board battery. To remove the system board batte...

• Throw or immerse into water • Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) • Repair or disassemble To install the system board battery, do the following: Note: Follow any special handling and installation instructions that come with the replacement battery. 1. Hold the system board battery 1 and position one s...

4. Disconnect any other cables from the RAID controller or any cables that impede access to the riser card. 5. Remove the riser card together with the installed RAID controller. See “Removing the riser card” on page 33. 6. Refer to “Removing a PCI card” on page 36 and follow those instructions to re...

c. Hold the battery card assembly with the battery side up and the J2 board-to-board connector lining up with the J7 BBU connector 1 on the RAID controller. Carefully press the battery card assembly onto the RAID controller so that the two connectors are firmly joined. Then, secure the batterycard a...

Installing the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 17. This topic provides instructions on how to install the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter (hereaft...

7. Install the RAID controller into an appropriate PCI card slot on the riser card assembly. Then, install the screw to secure the RAID controller in place. Figure 36. Installing the RAID controller into the PCI card slot on the riser card 8. Install the riser card with the RAID controller into an a...

a. Note the bottom view of the battery card assembly. Figure 38. Bottom view of the battery card assembly 1 J1 board-to-board connector 2 J2 remote connector (reserved for use) b. With the front side up, place the RAID controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface. c. Hold the battery card assemb...

6. Connect the mini SAS signal cable to ports 0-3 on the RAID controller. Note: Use the 400 mm (15.75 inches) mini SAS signal cable. Figure 40. Connecting the mini SAS signal cable to the RAID controller 1 Ports 0-3 2 Ports 4-7 (reserved for use) 7. Install the RAID controller into an appropriate PC...

9. Connect the other end of the 400 mm (15.75 inches) mini SAS signal cable to the mini SAS signal cable connector 1 on the backplane of your server. Figure 42. Mini SAS signal cable connector on the backplane What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. ...

3. Remove the eight screws that secure the heat sink assembly 1 - 8 and gently lift out the heat sink assembly. Figure 43. Removing the heat sink assembly 1 - 8 Screws 9 Air flow 10 Indicates the front of the chassis 4. If you are instructed to return the heat sink assembly, follow all packaging ins...

What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 64. Removing or installing the power supply This section provides instructions on how to remove or install the power supply. Remo...

4. Disconnect the power cables from connectors 3 , 4 , and 5 on the system board, and from connectors 1 and 2 on the backplane. Figure 46. Disconnecting the power cables 5. Disconnect the power cables from any other cards or devices. Note: The power cables are part of the power supply. Do not try to...

DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Statement 8 CAUTION:Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this labelattached. There are...

4. Connect the power cables to the system board connectors 3 , 4 , and 5 , and to the backplane connectors 1 and 2 . Figure 48. Connecting the power cables 5. Connect the power cables to any other cards or devices. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate sect...

2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 19. 3. Remove the heat sink assembly. See “Removing the heat sink assembly” on page 52. 4. Lift the small handle and open the retainer to access the microprocessor. Then, carefully lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the ...

6. Remove the protective cover from the microprocessor socket. To avoid damaging the pins in the microprocessor socket, do not touch the pins while removing the cover. Figure 52. Removing the microprocessor socket cover 7. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gol...

Figure 54. Installing the microprocessor What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 64. Completing the parts replacement This section provides instructions to help you comp...

end with a red connector, and so on. See “Rear view” on page 9 for an illustration of the I/O connectors onthe rear of the server. Turning on the server When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does notrun, and all core logic except for the servic...

The server can be turned off in any of the following ways: • You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will turn off automatically. • You can press the power button to start an ...

Chapter 6. Configuring the server The following configuration programs come with the server: • Setup Utility program: The Setup Utility program is part of the server firmware. You can use the Setup Utility program to view your server configuration, change the startup device sequence, set the dateand...

• Resolve configuration conflicts Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Approximately three minutes after the server is connected to a working electrical outlet, the power button becomes active. Turn on the server and the POST runs automatically....

Table 27. Items under the Chipset menu (continued) Item Sub-item Option Description South Bridge Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off / Power On /[Last State] If the power is recoveredafter outage, the systemwill be at the state that youset under Restore on AC Power Loss . Note: The sett...

Note: A password can be any combination of up to 6 (1 to 6) alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 75. RAID controllers The following table lists the various utilities available to configure RAID controllers before an operatingsystem is install...

The EasyStartup program has the following features: • Self-booting DVD • Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface • Integrated help system • Automatic hardware detection • RAID configuration utility • Device drivers provided based on the server model and detected devices • Selectable partition siz...

If you continue to the main program interface, you will have the following selectable options: • Compatibility notes: This selection provides information about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported by that version of the EasyStartup program. • User Guide: This ...

3. When finish all the settings, press Enter. A warning message will be displayed. Press Y to confirm your settings and create the volume. Deleting the RAID volume This section provides instructions on how to delete the RAID volume by using the Intel Matrix StorageManager program. To delete the RAID...

To update your system, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download & Drivers ➙ ThinkServer and then follow the instructions on the Web page to download the ISO image for the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program. 3. Burn the ISO image to a disc. 4. Set the optical d...

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting This chapter describes the diagnostic tools that are available to help you solve problems that might occur inthe server. If you cannot diagnose and correct a problem by using the information in this chapter, see Appendix B“Getting help and technical assistance” on page 99 ...

Symptom Action The DVD drive tray is notworking. 1. Make sure that the server is turned on. 2. Insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the manual tray-release opening. 3. Reseat the DVD drive. 4. Replace the DVD drive. General problems • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which th...

Symptom Action A problem occurs onlyoccasionally and is difficult todiagnose. 1. Make sure that: • All cables and cords are connected securely to the rear of the server and attached devices. • When the server is turned on, air is flowing from the fan grille. If there is no airflow, the fan is not wo...

• See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). • If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a traine...

Symptom Action The server emits a continuousbeep during the POST,indicating that the startup(boot) microprocessor is notworking correctly. 1. Make sure that the server supports all the microprocessors and that the microprocessors match in speed and cache size. 2. (Trained service technician only) Re...

Symptom Action The monitor has screenjitter, or the screen image iswavy, unreadable, rolling, ordistorted. 1. If the monitor self-tests show that the monitor is working correctly, consider the location of the monitor. Magnetic fields around other devices (such astransformers, appliances, fluorescent...

Symptom Action A Lenovo optional device thatused to work does not worknow. 1. Make sure that all of the hardware and cable connections for the device are secure. 2. If the device comes with test instructions, use those instructions to test the device. 3. If the failing device is an SCSI device, make...

Symptom Action The power-control button doesnot work (the server does notstart). Note: The power-control button will not function until3 minutes after the server hasbeen connected to ac power. 1. Make sure that the power-control button is working correctly: a. Disconnect the server power cords. b. R...

• See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs). • If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a traine...

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which com...

– If you directly connect two servers (without a hub), or if you are not using a hub with X ports, use a crossover cable. To determine whether a hub has an X port, check the port label. If the label containsan X, the hub has an X port. • Determine whether the hub supports auto-negotiation. If it doe...

• Power cord • ServeRAID SAS adapter • System board assembly 4. Turn on the server. If the problem remains, suspect the following components in the following order: a. Power supply b. Power-supply cage c. Memory d. Microprocessor e. System board If the problem is solved when you remove an adapter fr...

System event log The system-event log contains messages of three types: Information Information messages do not require action; they record significant system-level events,such as when the server is started. Warning Warning messages do not require immediate action; they indicate possible problems, s...

Appendix A. RAID battery card assembly Specifications The following table provides specifications of the RAID battery card assembly. Battery technology LiON Battery operating temperature (ambient) 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F) (ThinkServer 8708ELP SAS RAIDController Battery and ThinkServer 8708EM2 SAS RA...

Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, youwill find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. This section contains informationabout where to go for additional info...

Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available at:http://www.lenovo.com/support This portal is updated with the latest information about the following subjects: Downloads & Drivers Download drivers, flash BIOS, and update your software. Warranty Check your warranty status and...

If possible, be at your computer when you call. Have the following information available: • Machine type and model • Serial numbers of our hardware products • Description of the problem • Exact wording of any error messages • Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If yo...

en el sitio web de Lenovohttp://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment/recycling. EU Only Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway. This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electricaland electronic equipment (...

or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate suchenvironmental contamination. Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility. Table 30. Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Particulate • The room air must be ...

European Union. This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to be thrownaway, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive. Les batteries ou emballages pour batteries sont étiquetés conformément aux directives européennes2006/66/EC, norme relative aux b...

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified orrecommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equip...

Index A assistance, getting 99 attention notices 1 availability 7 B backplane locating connectors 16 basic guidelines 17 bays 6 C cables rear connectors 64 caution statements 1 configuration 65 Ethernet controller 80 minimum 93 updating server 67 Configuration Utility program ThinkServer 8708ELP SAS...