NEC 120Mf - Manuals

1-2 Notes on Using the Server SAFETY NOTES This section provides notes on using the NEC Express server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the server. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier. General WARNING Do not use the NEC Express server fo...

1-3 Notes on Using the Server Power Supply and Power Code Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to ollow this warning may cause an electric shock. f Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Never connect the ...

1-6 Notes on Using the Server Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the NEC Express server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the NEC Express server on any occasion other than described in this User's Guide. Failure to follow this instru...

1-7 Notes on Using the Server During Operation CAUTION Stay away from the fan. Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the NEC Express server. Failure to follow this warning may get your hand or hair aught in the fan, resulting in injury. c Do not touch the NEC Express server...

1-8 Notes on Using the Server FOR PROPER OPERATION Observe the following notes for successful operation of the NEC Express server. Use of the NEC Express server ignoring the notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server. ! Install the NEC Express server in a place that meets requirements f...

1-9 Notes on Using the Server TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: NEC Express server Make sure to provide the User’s Guide along with the server to a third party. Provided software To tra...

1-10 Notes on Using the Server DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES ! Dispose the server, hard disk drives, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, and optional boards as required by the local regulations. Ask your local government for details. IMPORTANT: For disposal (or replacement) of the battery on the motherboard of the NE...

1-11 Notes on Using the Server Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the ...

1-12 Notes on Using the Server USER SUPPORT Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the NEC Express server appears to fail: 1. Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. 2. See Chapter 6 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the r...

Chapter 2 Overview This manual describes the maintenance method for NEC Express5800/120Mf basic processing unit. The explanation is for maintenance personnel who perform site adjustment, periodic inspection, and repair of NEC Express5800/120Mf basic processing unit. APPEARANCE External dimensions (W...

2-2 Overview SPECIFICATIONS The table below lists the general specifications of the unit. Major classification Minor classification Standard Remarks Power supply Single phase, 2-pole grounding Voltage 100 to 240 VAC ± 10% Frequency 50 ± 1 Hz or 60 ± 1 Hz Input power Waveform distortion 10% The power...

Chapter 3 Unit Configuration SPECIFICATIONS 120Mf Notes Processor Prestonia x 1-2 FSB 533MHz Package FC-mPGA2 CPU L3 Cache 512KB Chipset Grand Champion-LE(REV A3.1) Max. 6GB (6 DIMMs) DIMM DDR266 SDRAM DIMM(Registered) ECC Yes Chipkill Yes Memory SpareMem Yes 2Way-Interleave 128/256/512MB/1GB DIMM *...

3-2 Unit Configuration NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS Please refer to the User’s Guide. CONNECTOR LOCATION Please refer to the User’s Guide. BLOCK DIAGRAM See next page.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If your NEC Express server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: Troubleshooting and POST error messages refer to User Guides. POST Error Message List On-screen error message Description Cause Action 0200 Failure Fixed Disk Hard di...

4-8 Troubleshooting Error Beep Codes Beep Error Cause Troubleshooting 1-2-2-3 ROM checksum error FMEM checksum error Replace MotherBoard 1-3-1-1 DRAM refresh test error Memory refresh error Replace DIMM 1-3-1-3 Keyboard controller error Keyboard controller error Replace MotherBoard 1-3-3-1 DIMM can ...

4-9 Troubleshooting POST Codes The code displayed using the postcard is shown below . CP Reason 01 Initialize BMC 02 Verify Real Mode 03 Test BMC 04 Get Processor type 06 Initialize system hardware 08 Initialize chipset registers with initial POST values 09 Set in POST flag 0A Initialize Processor r...

Chapter 5 Preventive Maintenance PERIODIC MAINTENANCE The following items are to be periodically maintained every 6 months. Frequency No. Check Item Site Regular Daily Remarks 1 Cleaning of FDD head ○ 2 Check fan operation ○ ○ Clean it at the same time. 3 Check T&D operation ○ ○ 4 Check date and...

Chapter 6 Installing Internal Optional Devices PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Follow the procedure below to prepare for installing or removing components. a. Shut down the OS. b. Press the POWER switch to power off the NEC Express server (the POWER lamp goes off). c. Unplug the power cord of...

6-2 Installing Optional Internal Devices POWER SUPPLY CAGE Removing the Power supply unit (CAGE) a. See the section “Preparing for Installation and Removal” described earlier to prepare. b. Remove the left side cover c. Remove all power cables from the motherboard, 5.25-inch devices, floppy drive an...

6-4 Installing Optional Internal Devices FAN UNIT Removing the FAN unit <HDD FAN UNIT> a. See the section “Preparing for Installation and Removal” described earlier to prepare. b. Remove the left side cover. c. Remove the FAN cover (foaming material: gray color). d. Remove the FAN DC cable fro...

6-5 Installing Optional Internal Devices MOTHERBOARD Removing the Motherboard * After replacing the motherboard, you need to re-set the NvRAM information and SDR FW on the new motherboard. Make backup copies of the current NvRAM information before replacing the motherboard, and restore the informati...

6-6 Installing Optional Internal Devices Making Backup Copies of NVRAM Information a. Set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, and activate the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. b. When the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER becomes active, activate the Offline Maintenance utility by selecting "Tool" from t...

6-7 Installing Optional Internal Devices Restoring NVRAM Information a. Set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, and activate the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. b. When the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER becomes active, activate the Offline Maintenance utility by selecting "Tool" from the menu → "...

6-9 Installing Optional Internal Devices If the System is Unable to Make Backup Copies of NVRAM Information Set the NVRAM information on the new motherboard by taking the following steps. a. Set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, and activate the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. b. When the NEC E...

6-11 Installing Optional Internal Devices Updating SDR FW Refer to the update procedure document of the Motherboard maintenance parts. Mounting a Heat Sink on the CPU Refer to the Express Server User’s guide. Removing the Motherboard a. Turn off the power, and then pull the AC cable out. b. Remove a...

6-12 Installing Optional Internal Devices d. Remove the screws fixing the Motherboard. Remove R / M fixedscrews as well. e. Take out the Motherboard carefully so as to avoid damaging it. Be sure to respect the specified order when removing components When you remove a motherboard, first remove CPUs ...

6-14 Installing Optional Internal Devices How to Attach the Motherboard To attach the motherboard, follow the removal procedure in the reverse order. Be careful of the following points. a. Check cables, confirm that wires are not pressed, install all connectors, etc. b. Do not bend the spring for EM...

6-17 Installing Optional Internal Devices f. Remove four screws, and remove the SCSI-B.P. (with SAF-TE board) gently away from the disk cage. SAF-TE board SCSI-B.P Installing the SCSI Back Panel Follow the removal procedure in reverse order to install the SCSI Back Panel.

6-18 Installing Optional Internal Devices CD-ROM DRIVE Removing the CD-ROM Drive a. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. b. Remove the left side cover. c. Remove all cables connected to the CD-ROM drive. d. Remove four screws in front of the ...

6-19 Installing Optional Internal Devices FLOPPY DISK DRIVE Removing the FDD a. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. b. Remove the left side cover. c. Remove all cables connected to the FDD. d. Remove two screws in front of the case, and pull...

6-20 Installing Optional Internal Devices FRONT BEZEL Removing the Front Bezel a. Open the front bezel. b. Use pliers to draw out the pins in the upper and lower corners on the right side of the server.

6-21 Installing Optional Internal Devices FRONT SUB BEZEL Removing the Front Sub Bezel a. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. b. Remove the left side cover. c. Remove the lock of the front sub bezel. d. After shifting the front sub bezel up,...

6-22 Installing Optional Internal Devices FRONT PANEL BOARD Removing the Front Panel Board a. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. b. Remove the left side cover. c. Remove all cables on the front panel board. d. Remove the four screws on the ...

6-23 Installing Optional Internal Devices OTHER OPTION PARTS Refer to the User’s Guide shipped with the option part or Basic Processing Unit. RACK MOUNT CONVERSION Express5800/120Mf can be converted to a rack mount system. Refer to the User’s Guide shipped with the server .

Chapter 7 Maintenance Parts MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST Maintenance parts are shown below. NEC PART DESCRIPTION COMMENTS NUMBER 6882580000 MBD ARIMA HODGES 120MF 6864890000 MASTER KEY FOR 120LF & 120ME 6865160100 120LF HS LVD SCSI CABLE 6865170000 120LF/120ME I2C CABLE 6842180100 120ME COM2 CABLE 684...

Chapter 8 Note s ABOUT THE USE OF SCREWS The screws to be used in the Basic Processing Unit are inch screws. When installing option parts, make sure to use the relevant screws. Furthermore, be careful because the screws to be used with the Basic Processing Unit are different from those for installin...