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Page 3 - Quick Reference and Conventions; For translated warnings, see Appendix C, “Warnings”

iii Quick Reference and Conventions For translated warnings, see Appendix C, “Warnings” Part I: User’s Guide 1 Introduction to the High-performance Server 2 On-site Installation: Installing the Server 3 Power-on Self Test: Description/Running 4 Setup Utility: When to Run 5 System Setup Utility: When...

Page 4 - Conventions; WARNING

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide iv 19 Memory Modules: Description/Adding Memory 20 Power System: Description/Calculating Power Usage 21 Back-up Battery: Replacing/Disposing 22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages 23 Front Panel: Description/Voltages 24 Peripheral Bay Blindmate B...

Page 5 - Contents

v Contents Quick Reference and Conventions For translated warnings, see Appendix C, “Warnings” .......................................................... iiiPart I: User’s Guide ............................................................................................................. iiiPart II: ...

Page 6 - System Setup Utility: When to Run

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide vi Advanced Menu ......................................................................................................... 47Security Menu............................................................................................................ 51Server Men...

Page 7 - 0 Hot-swappable SCSI Hard Disk Drives: Installing/Hot Swapping

Contents vii Displaying a Given Area ............................................................................................ 92Using Specified CFG File........................................................................................... 95 9 Hot-swappable Fans: Hot Swapping Tools and Supp...

Page 8 - 3 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide viii Reinstalling the Fan Array Assembly Cover ............................................................. 125Removing the Memory Module Cover...................................................................... 125Reinstalling the Memory Module Cover .......

Page 10 - 6 Peripheral Bay Backplane: Description

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide x 16 Peripheral Bay Backplane: Description Warnings and Cautions .................................................................................................... 183Peripheral Bay Backplane ....................................................................

Page 11 - 8 CPU Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers

Contents xi 18 CPU Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers Warnings and Cautions .................................................................................................... 217CPU Baseboard Features ..................................................................................

Page 12 - 2 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide xii 22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages Warnings and Cautions .................................................................................................... 261Resetting the Server............................................................

Page 13 - A Regulatory Specifications

Contents xiii A Regulatory Specifications Declaration of Compliance ............................................................................................... 285Safety Compliance ........................................................................................................... 285Elec...

Page 15 - Tables

Contents xv 20-1. Jumper JP1 .......................................................................................................... 250 21-1. Lithium Back-up Battery ........................................................................................ 260 24-1. Peripheral Bay Blindmate Connec...

Page 16 - Part I: User’s Guide

15 Part I: User’s Guide 1 Introduction to the High-performance Server 2 On-site Installation: Installing the Server 3 Power-on Self Test: Description/Running 4 Setup Utility: When to Run 5 System Setup Utility: When to Run 6 SCSI Configuration Utility 7 Emergency Management Port Console: How to Use ...

Page 18 - Introduction to the High-performance Server

17 1 Introduction to the High-performance Server The modular scaleable architecture of your high-performance rack server supports symmetricalmultiprocessing (SMP) and a variety of operating systems. The server comes with PeripheralComponent Interconnect (PCI) and Industry Standard Architecture (ISA)...

Page 19 - Server Features

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 18 The easy-to-integrate server can easily accommodate the needs of a variety of high performanceapplications—for example, network servers, multiuser systems, and large database operations. Asyour application requirements increase, you can upgrade your server...

Page 22 - Chassis

Chapter 1 Introduction to the High-performance Server 21 Chassis Figures 1-2 and 1-3 show the major components of the server. OM07330 E C A B D Figure 1-2. Chassis, Board Set A. Front panel board B. CPU baseboard and processors C. PHP I/O baseboard D. Midplane E. Memory modules

Page 25 - Controls and Indicators

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 24 Controls and Indicators Item Feature Description Front Panel A Power switch When pressed, it turns on or off the DC power inside the server. B Reset switch When pressed, it resets the server and causes the power-on self test(POST) to run. C NMI switch When...

Page 27 - Server Security; Security with the Setup utility:; Password Protection

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 26 Server Security There are several ways to prevent unauthorized entry or use of the server. Security with the Setup utility: • Set server administrative and user passwords. • Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the front...

Page 28 - Boot Without Keyboard

Chapter 1 Introduction to the High-performance Server 27 Boot Without Keyboard The server can boot with or without a keyboard. Before it boots, the BIOS displays a messageabout the keyboard stating whether or not it detects one. During POST, the BIOS automaticallydetects and tests the keyboard if it...

Page 30 - On-site Installation: Installing the Server; Selecting a Site; CAUTION

29 2 On-site Installation: Installing the Server This chapter tells how to: • Select a site • Connect input and output devices • Turn on the server and create installation diskettes from the Server System ConfigurationSoftware CD • Read and print a copy of this manual • Exit to DOS WARNING The minim...

Page 31 - Physical Specifications

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 30 Physical Specifications Height 31.12 cm (12.25 inches) Width 44.45 cm (17.5 inches) Depth 71.12 cm (28.0 inches) Weight 51.4 kg (113 lbs) minimum configuration; 60 kg (132 lbs) maximum configuration Environmental Specifications Temperature NonoperatingOper...

Page 32 - After Unpacking the Server

Chapter 2 On-site Installation: Installing the Server 31 After Unpacking the Server Inspect the shipping box for evidence of mishandling during transit. If the shipping box isdamaged, photograph it for reference. After removing the contents, keep the damaged box and thepacking materials. If the cont...

Page 34 - Obtaining a Power Cord Set; Turning on Your Server

Chapter 2 On-site Installation: Installing the Server 33 Obtaining a Power Cord Set WARNING Do not attempt to modify or use an AC power cord that is not the exacttype required. Because a power cord is not supplied for the server, you must obtain a power cord that meets thefollowing criteria: For N...

Page 37 - Booting From the Server Configuration Software CD

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 36 Booting From the Server Configuration Software CD CAUTION The Server Configuration Software CD contains only a limited operatingsystem. This limited operating system provides enough function to let youboot from the CD and copy and use the utility and manua...

Page 38 - NOTE; Copying Configuration Software to Diskettes

Chapter 2 On-site Installation: Installing the Server 37 ✏ NOTE If you do not see the CD-ROM menu but see the following message instead, Operating system not found you need to change the “Boot Device Priority” to the CD-ROM. See“Server Won’t Boot From the CD” on page 38 for instructions. Copying Con...

Page 39 - Server Won’t Boot From the CD

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 38 Server Won’t Boot From the CD It is possible that your server was shipped with the diskette drive or another device set as the firstboot device. If so, the server will try to boot from a diskette or other device rather than from theCD we have provided. By ...

Page 44 - Setup Utility: When to Run; When to Run the BIOS Setup Utility; Running the Setup Utility

43 4 Setup Utility: When to Run The flash-resident BIOS Setup utility is used to configure PHP I/O baseboard resources. It isstored in both flash memory (NVRAM) and the battery-backed memory of the real-time clock(RTC) on the PHP I/O baseboard. When to Run the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup is a ...

Page 46 - Main Menu

Chapter 4 Setup Utility: When to Run 45 Main Menu Default values are in bold typeface, and auto-configured values are shaded. Feature Option Description System Time HH:MM:SS Set the System Time. To select a field, press <Tab>,<Shift + Tab>, or <Enter>. Then type in a new value. Ify...

Page 48 - Advanced Menu

Chapter 4 Setup Utility: When to Run 47 Main Menu (continued) Feature Option Description Processor 3 Stepping ID, absent or disabled. Processor 4 Stepping ID, absent or disabled. Keyboard Features Press <Enter> for options. Numlock: AutoOnOff Select power-on state for numlock. Key Click: Disab...

Page 52 - Security Menu

Chapter 4 Setup Utility: When to Run 51 Security Menu Feature Option Description User Password Is Clear When you enter your user password, this fieldautomatically changes to set. AdministratorPassword Is Clear When you enter your administrator password, this fieldautomatically changes to set. Set Us...

Page 53 - Server Menu

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 52 Server Menu Feature Option Description System Management An additional setup menu for changing servermanagement features. Firmware SMIs DisabledEnabled Disabled turns off all firmware SMI sources. System Event Logging DisabledEnabled Enabled logs critical ...

Page 55 - Boot Menu

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 54 Boot Menu Feature Option Description Diskette Check: DisabledEnabled Enabled verifies the diskette type on boot. Disabledspeeds up the boot process. Boot Device Priority Select the search order for the types of boot devices. 1. Diskette Drive 2. Removable ...

Page 56 - Exit Menu Selections

Chapter 4 Setup Utility: When to Run 55 Exit Menu Selections The following menu options are available on the Server menu. Select an option by using the up ordown arrow keys. Then press <Enter> to execute the option, and follow the prompts. Option Description Exit Saving Changes Exit Setup and ...

Page 58 - When to Run the System Setup Utility

57 5 System Setup Utility: When to Run The System Setup Utility (SSU) is on the Server System Configuration Software CD shipped withthe server. The SSU provides a graphical user interface (GUI) over an extensible framework forserver configuration. For the AC450NX systems, the SSU framework supports ...

Page 59 - What You Need to Do; Running the SSU; Running the SSU Locally

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 58 The SSU uses the information provided by .CFG files, configuration registers, flash memory, andthe information that you enter, to specify a system configuration. The SSU writes theconfiguration information to flash memory. The SSU stores configuration valu...

Page 60 - Running the SSU Remotely; Starting the SSU

Chapter 5 System System Setup Utility: When to Run 59 • Running the SSU Remotely To run the SSU remotely, you must invoke the SSU.BAT file with the /t switch and redirectthe text-mode output via BIOS console redirection. The /t switch puts the display in text modeand allows the console to be viewed ...

Page 61 - Customizing the SSU; Mode—this button lets you set the desired expertise level.; Launching a Task

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 60 Customizing the SSU The SSU lets you customize the user interface according to your preferences. The AF sets thesepreferences and saves them in the AF.INI file so that they take effect the next time you start theSSU. There are four user-customizable settin...

Page 64 - Defining an ISA Card

Chapter 5 System System Setup Utility: When to Run 63 Defining an ISA Card An ISA card usually comes with a vendor-created .CFG file that specifies the resources the cardrequires to function properly. If the .CFG file is unavailable, you must manually create it or definethe card through the SSU. Def...

Page 65 - Adding and Removing ISA Cards

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 64 Adding and Removing ISA Cards Adding and removing cards through the RCA provides a way for the RCA to run its conflictdetection algorithms on the resources requested by the cards. This alerts you to any possibleproblems with that particular card in the cur...

Page 67 - System Resource Usage

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 66 System Resource Usage Clicking on the Resource Use button in the Configuration window displays the System ResourceUsage window. This window shows what resources each device is consuming. This informationis useful for choosing resources if a conflict occurs...

Page 68 - To change the boot device priority:

Chapter 5 System System Setup Utility: When to Run 67 Multiboot Add-in The Multiboot Add-in (MBA) provides an interface for selecting Initial Program Load (IPL)devices. Using the MBA, you can identify all IPL devices in the system and prioritize their bootorder. On power-up, the BIOS sequentially at...

Page 69 - To Set the User Password

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 68 Security Add-in The Security Add-in (PWA) provides security and password support options. Within the PWA,you can either set or modify the User and Administrator passwords or update any of the varioussecurity options available. To Set the User Password 1. C...

Page 70 - Security Options; Video Blanking—turn off the video when the server is in secure mode.

Chapter 5 System System Setup Utility: When to Run 69 Security Options Under this window, you can set the other security options: • Hot Key—set a key sequence that, when pressed, will drop the server into secure mode. • Lock-Out Timer—set an interval that, if no activity takes place during it, will ...

Page 71 - System Event Log Manager Add-in

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 70 System Event Log Manager Add-in Clicking on the SEL Manger add-in task brings up the SEL Manager window. It lets you examineSEL records: • via the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) in hex or verbose mode • by sensor type or event type in hex or verbose...

Page 75 - Exiting the SSU

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 74 Figure 5-10. FRU Manager Main Window Exiting the SSU Exiting the SSU causes all windows to close. 1. Exit the SSU by opening the menu bar item File in the SSU Main window. See “System SetupUtility Main Window” on page 61. 2. Click on Exit. or Highlight Exi...

Page 76 - SCSI Configuration Utility

75 6 SCSI Configuration Utility The SCSI configuration utility allows you to configure/view the settings of the host adapters anddevices in the server. For information about the SCSI Configuration Utility refer to the PCI SCSIDevice Manager System Users Guide.

Page 79 - How EMP Console Works

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 78 How EMP Console Works The EMP shares use of the COM 2 port with the system on the server. When the EMP has controlof the port, the port operates in command mode. When the system has control, the port operates inconsole redirect mode. When connecting to a s...

Page 81 - Requirements

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 80 Table 7-2. EMP Console Access Modes (Server not configured for console redirection) Mode Server is powered off During POST After OS boots Disabled Redirect window appears,but is blank Redirect window appears,but is blank Redirect window appears,but is blan...

Page 82 - Setting Up the Server for the EMP

Chapter 7 Emergency Management Port Console: How to Use 81 Setting Up the Server for the EMP To use the EMP, you must configure the server’s BIOS with specific settings. These settings arefound in the BIOS Server menu and the Console Redirection submenu. The BIOS settingssection, found earlier in th...

Page 83 - Main EMP Console Window; Toolbar; LINE: the type of line connection. This is either direct or modem.

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 82 Main EMP Console Window The main EMP Console window provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to access server controloperations and to launch the management plug-ins. At the top of the window is the menu and toolbar. These provide the options to initiate ...

Page 84 - EMP Console Main Menu

Chapter 7 Emergency Management Port Console: How to Use 83 EMP Console Main Menu • File  Exit - Exits EMP Console • Connect  Disconnect - disconnects the server connection.  [Re]Connect - displays the connect dialog.  A list of the five most recent modem connections. Click on one of these server...

Page 85 - Server Control Operations; Connect; Baud Rate - must be 19200 for EMP to connect properly.

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 84 Server Control Operations Three server control operations are available from the menu or toolbar in EMP Console: remoteserver connection, powering the server on and off, and resetting the server. The server consolemode can also be switched between EMP acti...

Page 86 - Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action.

Chapter 7 Emergency Management Port Console: How to Use 85 • Config - displays the Phonebook dialog. • Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action. • Help - displays the help information for this dialog. Power On/Off Selecting Power On/Off from the Action menu displays the Power on/o...

Page 87 - Reset

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 86 Reset Selecting Reset from the Action menu displays the Reset dialog. This dialog provides the abilityto remotely reset the server with post-reset options. Figure 7-5. Reset Dialog Options available in the dialog are: • System Reset - resets the server wit...

Page 88 - Phonebook; Operation

Chapter 7 Emergency Management Port Console: How to Use 87 Phonebook EMP Console provides a support plug-in known as Phonebook. It stores names and numbers ofservers in a list that can be updated by adding, modifying or deleting entries. Phonebook can beopened from the main menu and toolbar, or laun...

Page 89 - FRU Viewer; FRU Viewer Menu Options

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 88 FRU Viewer The FRU Viewer allows you to view the server’s FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) data from theserver’s Front Panel FRU information area. The options available in the FRU Viewer are: • View all FRU records • View FRU summary info • Set FRU display mod...

Page 90 - FRU and SDR Load Utility: When to Run; When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility

89 8 FRU and SDR Load Utility: When to Run The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) Load Utility is a DOS basedprogram used to update the server management subsystem’s product level FRU, SDR, and theDesktop Management Interface (DMI) nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs). The...

Page 91 - How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility; Command Line Format; Parsing the Command Line

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 90 How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility This utility is compatible with ROM-DOS Ver. 6.22, MS-DOS Ver. 6.22, and later versions. Theutility accepts CFG, SDR and FRU load files. The executable file for the utility is frusdr.exe. Theutility requires the followin...

Page 93 - Displaying a Given Area; Displaying DMI Area; Displaying FRU Area

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 92 Displaying a Given Area When the utility is run with the -d DMI, -d FRU, or -d SDR command line flag, the indicated areais displayed. Each area represents a sensor; one sensor for each instrumented device in the server.If the given display function fails b...

Page 95 - Displaying SDR Area

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 94 Product Information Area (Version 1, Length 80) Unicode Country Base = 00h Manufacturer Name (ASCII) = Intel Product Name (ASCII) = AC450NX Server System Part Number (ASCII) = ASDK128M1P2MBPP Version (ASCII) = Serial Number (ASCII) = 0123456789 Asset Tag (...

Page 96 - Using Specified CFG File; Displaying Utility Title and Version; Configuration File

Chapter 8 FRU and SDR Load Utility: When to Run 95 Using Specified CFG File The utility can be run with the command line parameter of -cfg filename.cfg. The filename can beany DOS accepted, eight-character filename string. The utility loads the specified CFG file anduses the entries in the configura...

Page 97 - Updating DMI Nonvolatile Storage Area

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 96 Updating DMI Nonvolatile Storage Area After programming the BMC FRU area, the utility then programs the following Chassis, Board,and Product FRU information to the DMI fields. Example: Loading DMI System Area Manufacturer Name : Intel Name : AC450NX Server...

Page 98 - Tools and Supplies You Need; Equipment Log

97 9 Hot-swappable Fans: Hot Swapping This chapter tells how to hot-swap a fan. When the yellow fan failure LED on the front panel turns on, you can determine which fan isdefective by checking the yellow fan failure LEDs mounted next to each fan. When a fan fails, theLED will be on continuously. How...

Page 99 - Removing a Fan

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 98 Hot-Swapping a Fan The server contains six fans in a (5 + 1) redundant configuration for cooling system components. Ifa single fan fails, the yellow fan failure LED on the front panel turns on. A fan-fail LED mountednext to each fan identifies the failed f...

Page 101 - Replacing a Fan

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 100 Replacing a Fan See Figure 9-1. 1. Remove the new fan from the protective packaging. 2. Record the model and serial numbers of the fan in your equipment log. ✏ NOTE Fans are keyed and can only be inserted one way. Be sure that the fan connector will mate ...

Page 102 - Installing/Hot Swapping

101 10 Hot-swappable SCSI Hard Disk Drives: Installing/Hot Swapping Hot-docking Bays Two 3.5-inch hot-docking bays provide space for 3.5-inch wide by 1-inch high single connectorattachment (SCA) SCSI hard disk drives. You can install up to 2 industry-standard wide/fast-20SCSI III SCA-type hard disk ...

Page 103 - SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drives; Mounting a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Carrier

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 102 SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drives The server supports a variety of single-ended and differential SCSI SCA-type hard disk drives. Asshipped from the supplier, the server may not contain any drives. Contact your sales representativeor dealer for a list of approved ...

Page 105 - Installing a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-docking Bay

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 104 Installing a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-docking Bay See Figure 10-3. 1. Orient the carrier and drive assembly in front of the hot-docking bay guide rails so that metalfingers of the perforated metal bracket attached to the carrier are facing up. Ma...

Page 107 - Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive; SCSI Drive Status LED Descriptions

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 106 Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive Status LEDs are arranged in sets of three below each of the 2 hot-docking bays. They monitor thestatus of each drive. When a yellow LED is on continuously, it is okay to hot-swap (remove andreplace) a bad drive with...

Page 110 - Swapping

109 11 Hot-swappable Power Supplies: Hot Swapping This chapter tells how to hot-swap a server power supply. When the yellow power supply failure LED on the front panel turns on, you can determine whichpower supply is defective by checking the three status LEDs on the back of each power supply. Ifa p...

Page 111 - Hot Swapping a Power Supply; Removing a Power Supply

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 110 Hot Swapping a Power Supply In a fully configured server, the power system contains three 750 watt auto-ranging powersupplies; one of the power supplies is redundant. If a single power supply fails in the redundantpower system, the yellow power supply fai...

Page 113 - Replacing a Power Supply

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 112 Replacing a Power Supply See Figure 11-1. 1. Remove the new power supply from the protective packaging. 2. Record the model and serial numbers of the power supply in your equipment log. 3. Slide the replacement power supply into the power supply cavity wi...

Page 114 - Part II: Service Technician’s Guide

113 Part II: Service Technician’s Guide Safety Guidelines 12 Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling 13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling 14 Removable Media Drives: Installing/Removing/Replacing 15 Midplane: Description/Voltages 16 Peripheral Bay Backplane: Description 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Desc...

Page 116 - Safety Guidelines; Warnings and Cautions; Server Precautions

115 Safety Guidelines B EFORE YOU REMOVE SERVER COVERS , OBSERVE THESE GUIDELINES : 1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. 2. Turn off DC power in the server by pressing the push-button on/off power switch on the frontpanel of the server. 3. Disconnect AC power to the server by ...

Page 117 - Equipment Rack Precautions

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 116 CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can damagedisk drives, add-in boards, and other components. This server can withstandnormal levels of environmental ESD while you are hot-swapping hard diskdrives and power supplies. However, w...

Page 120 - Covers

119 12 Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling This chapter tells how to remove and reinstall the server covers. Warnings and Cautions Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the server covers and to access anyof the components inside the server. Before removing the covers, see “Saf...

Page 121 - Removing the Peripheral Bay Cover; Reinstalling the Peripheral Bay Cover

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 120 OM07302 A D C B Figure 12-1. Server Covers A. Memory module cover B. Fan array cover C. Top cover D. PCI hot-plug cover Removing the Peripheral Bay Cover The peripheral bay cover is attached to the chassis with press-in rivets and spring clips. SeeFigure ...

Page 122 - Removing the Front Bezel

Chapter 12 Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling 121 OM07356 A B Figure 12-2. Peripheral Bay Cover and Front Bezel A. Plastic snap-on Peripheral Bay Cover B. Plastic snap-on Front Bezel Removing the Front Bezel The plastic front bezel is attached to the chassis with press-in rivets and spring clips i...

Page 124 - Reinstalling the Top Cover; Removing the PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover

Chapter 12 Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling 123 OM07305 Figure 12-4. PCI Regular Slot Cover A. Two screws Reinstalling the Top Cover See Figures 12-3 and 12-4. 1. Reinstall the PCI bus regular expansion slot cover. 2. While facing the back of the server, position the top cover over the chassis s...

Page 125 - Reinstalling the PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 124 OM07357 A Figure 12-5. PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover Reinstalling the PCI Bus Hot-Plug Cover See Figure 12-5. 1. Ensure that add-in boards are firmly seated in their respective slots. 2. Position the cover over the top cover so that the tabs along its edges alig...

Page 126 - Removing the Fan Array Assembly Cover

Chapter 12 Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling 125 Removing the Fan Array Assembly Cover 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the front bezel as described earlier. 3. Remove the top cover as described earlier. 4. Remove and save the screw that secures the fan array...

Page 127 - Reinstalling the Memory Module Cover

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 126 OM07353 Figure 12-6. Memory Module Cover Reinstalling the Memory Module Cover See Figure 12-6. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Place the cover in position and tighten the four captive screws to secure the cover. 3. Reinstal...

Page 129 - Fan Array Housing; Removing the Fan Array Housing; Reinstalling the Fan Array Housing

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 128 Fan Array Housing Removing the Fan Array Housing See Figures 13-1 and 13-2. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the top cover, the fan array assembly cover, and the memory module cover asdescribed in Chapter 12, “Server ...

Page 132 - LCD Module; Removing the LCD Module; Reinstalling the LCD Module

Chapter 13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling 131 LCD Module The LCD module displays server information. Removing the LCD Module See Figure 13-3. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the memory module cover as described in Chapter 12, “Server Covers:Removing/R...

Page 133 - Memory Modules; Removing a Memory Module

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 132 OM07358 Figure 13-3. LCD Module Memory Modules CAUTION To avoid damaging the memory module DIMM sockets, do not attempt touse the metal stiffener on the memory module as a handle. Removing a Memory Module See Figure 13-4. 1. Observe the precautions on pag...

Page 134 - Reinstalling a Memory Module

Chapter 13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling 133 Reinstalling a Memory Module See Figure 13-4. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Being careful not to touch the components on the memory module, remove it from itsprotective wrapper. Place the module DIMM-side up on...

Page 136 - Front Side Bus Terminator Module; Removing a Terminator Module; Reinstalling a Terminator Module

Chapter 13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling 135 Front Side Bus Terminator Module The CPU baseboard provides four slot 2 connectors for processors packaged in S.E.C. cartridges.If any slot 2 connector is depopulated, a terminator module must be installed in the connector toproperly terminate ...

Page 138 - Processor; Removing a Processor; Installing a Processor

Chapter 13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling 137 Processor The CPU baseboard supports up to four processors packaged in S.E.C. cartridges. CAUTION The processors can be extremely sensitive to ESD and always require carefulhandling. After removing a processor from a protective wrapper or from ...

Page 139 - DC to DC Converter VRM; Removing a DC to DC Converter VRM; Installing a DC to DC Converter VRM

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 138 DC to DC Converter VRM VRM in connector Provides power for Description J1 Processor #1 Processor core power only J2 Processor #1 and #2 L2 Cache power only J3 Processor #2 Processor core power only J4 Processor #3 Processor core power only J5 Processor #3...

Page 141 - CPU Tray; Removing the CPU Tray

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 140 CPU Tray The CPU tray provides rigid mounting for the front panel board, the CPU baseboard, and thememory modules. It also facilitates mating with the midplane. Removing the CPU Tray See Figure 13-7. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guideli...

Page 143 - Front Panel Board; Removing the Front Panel Board

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 142 OM07328 A B Figure 13-8. CPU Tray Support Rail Front Panel Board The front panel board contains the server controls and indicators. It is mounted on snap-on andthreaded standoffs on the CPU Tray (see Figure 13-7). Removing the Front Panel Board See Figure...

Page 144 - Reinstalling the Front Panel Board

Chapter 13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling 143 CAUTION When the front panel board is free of the CPU board connector, its switchesare surrounded by sheet metal. Be careful not to damage these switcheswhen lifting the front panel board. 5. Push/pull the front panel board horizontally to free...

Page 145 - CPU Baseboard; Removing the CPU Baseboard

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 144 CPU Baseboard Removing the CPU Baseboard See Figure 13-10. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the CPU tray as described earlier. 3. Remove the front panel board as described earlier. 4. Remove the terminator modules as ...

Page 147 - Installing an Add-in Board

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 146 Add-in Boards The PHP I/O baseboard provides 10 PCI bus master slots and one ISA bus master slot. Theyaccept any add-in PCI and ISA boards or any add-in board that is compatible with an IBM PC AT † or PC XT † system (except for an 8-bit drop card that fit...

Page 150 - Removing an Add-in Board

Chapter 13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling 149 Removing an Add-in Board CAUTION Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain theelectromagnetic emission characteristics of the server and to ensure propercooling of the server components. See Figures 13-11, 13-12, a...

Page 151 - Removing the I/O Riser Card; Reinstalling the I/O Riser Card

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 150 I/O Riser Card Removing the I/O Riser Card See Figure 13-14. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the top and PCI bus regular slot covers as described in Chapter 12, “Server Covers:Removing/Reinstalling.” 3. Disconnect th...

Page 153 - Removing the I/O Tray

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 152 I/O Tray The I/O Tray provides rigid mounting for the PHP I/O baseboard and facilitates mating with themidplane. Removing the I/O Tray See Figure 13-15. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the top and PCI bus regular slo...

Page 155 - Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB) Board; Removing the ICMB Board; Reinstalling the ICMB Board

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 154 Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB) Board Removing the ICMB Board See Figure 13-16. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the top and PCI bus regular slot covers as described in Chapter 12, “Server Covers:Removing/Re...

Page 157 - Removing the PHP I/O Baseboard

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 156 PHP I/O Baseboard CAUTION The PHP I/O baseboard can be extremely sensitive to ESD and alwaysrequires careful handling. After removing the baseboard from the server,place it component-side up on a nonconductive, static-free surface to preventshorting out t...

Page 159 - MidPlane; Removing the Midplane; AC Filter and Cable; Removing the AC Filter and Cable

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 158 MidPlane Removing the Midplane 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the top and PCI bus regular slot covers as described in Chapter 12, “Server Covers:Removing/Reinstalling.” 3. Remove the CPU tray as described earlier. 4...

Page 160 - Reinstalling the AC Filter and Cable; Peripheral Bay; Removing the Peripheral Bay

Chapter 13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling 159 Reinstalling the AC Filter and Cable 1. Remove the AC filter and cable from the antistatic protective wrapper if you placed it in one. 2. Lay the cable in position inside the chassis. 3. Reinstall the three plug retaining brackets and secure wi...

Page 161 - Peripheral Bay Backplane; Removing the Peripheral Bay Backplane

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 160 OM07350 Figure 13-18. Peripheral Bay Peripheral Bay Backplane Removing the Peripheral Bay Backplane See Figure 13-19. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the top cover as described in Chapter 12, “Server Covers: Removing...

Page 162 - Reinstalling the Peripheral Bay Backplane

Chapter 13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling 161 Reinstalling the Peripheral Bay Backplane See Figure 13-19. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the board from the antistatic protective wrapper if you placed it in one. 3. Position and align the board over th...

Page 163 - Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board; Removing the Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 162 Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board Removing the Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the top cover as described in Chapter 12, “Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling.” 3. Remove the fan array hou...

Page 166 - 4 Removable Media Drives:; Diskette Drive

165 14 Removable Media Drives: Installing/Removing/Replacing This chapter tells how to remove and reinstall removable media drives. Warnings and Cautions Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the server covers and to access any ofthe components inside the server. Before removin...

Page 167 - Removing the Diskette Drive; Replacing the Diskette Drive

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 166 Removing the Diskette Drive See Figure 14-1. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the peripheral bay as described in Chapter 13, “Server Components:Removing/Reinstalling.” 3. Disconnect the power and signal cables from th...

Page 169 - Removing the CD-ROM Drive

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 168 CD-ROM Drive The server comes with an CD-ROM drive installed in the peripheral bay. Contact your salesrepresentative or dealer for a list of approved add-in devices. Removing the CD-ROM Drive See Figures 14-2, and 14-3. 1. Observe the precautions on page ...

Page 171 - Replacing the CD-ROM Drive

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 170 OM06742 C B D A Figure 14-3. Snap-in Plastic Slide Rails A. CD-ROM drive B. Tab C. Screw D. Slide rail Replacing the CD-ROM Drive See Figures 14-2, and 14-3. 1. Remove the CD-ROM drive from the protective packaging, and place it on an antistaticsurface. 2...

Page 172 - C Bus

171 15 Midplane: Description/Voltages This chapter describes the midplane. Warnings and Cautions Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the server covers and to access anyof the components inside the server. Before removing the covers, see “Safety Guidelines” onpage 115. Midplan...

Page 173 - Detection Signals; V Quick Discharge

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 172 Detection Signals Signal Name Description Present When the presence detect line is low, the power supply is present. AC OK When the power-good signal on the midplane goes high, it signifies that all powersupply voltages are available and stable. Predictiv...

Page 174 - Midplane Connectors

Chapter 15 Midplane: Description/Voltages 173 Midplane Connectors OM07339 A B D C Figure 15-1. Midplane A. Grand connector B. Memory module connector (J6) C. Peripheral power connector (J11) D. Memory module connector (J7)

Page 175 - Grand Connector

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 174 Grand Connector Pins on this connector extend through the midplane and connect with both the CPU baseboard andthe PHP I/O baseboard. F16 and Front Panel Connector, J3 Signals Pins A B C D E 1 COM2_TO_FP_EN GROUND GROUND COM2_TO_SIO_EN PIC_CLK 2 IO_TCK XIM...

Page 178 - Grand Connector Power Module 1 Connector J2

Chapter 15 Midplane: Description/Voltages 177 Grand Connector to Mem A, J4 and Mem B, J1 (continued) Signals Pins A B C D E 40 GND MD#(62) GND MD#(61) GND 41 MD#(60) GND DSTBP3# GND MD#(59) 42 GND GND GND MD#(58) GND 43 MUXCLK1 GND MD#(56) GND MD#(57) 44 GND GND GND MD#(55) GND 45 MD#(54) GND Unused...

Page 179 - Grand Connector Power Module 2 Connector J5

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 178 Grand Connector Power Module 2 Connector J5 Signals Pins A B C D E P1X1 GND GND 12V 5V 3.3V P1X2 GND GND 12V 5V 3.3V P1X3 GND GND 12V 5V 3.3V P2X1 GND GND 12V 5V 3.3V P2X2 GND GND 12V 5V 3.3V P2X3 GND GND 12V 5V 3.3V P1X1 GND GND 12V 5V 5V P1X2 GND GND 12...

Page 180 - Memory Board 1 & 2 Interface Connector J6 & J7

Chapter 15 Midplane: Description/Voltages 179 Memory Board 1 & 2 Interface Connector J6 & J7 Signals Pins A B C D E 1 GND MD#(36) GND MD#(37) +3.3V 2 GDCMPLT# +3.3V DSTBN2# GND MD#(38) 3 GND MD#(39) GND MD#(40) +3.3V 4 MD#(41) +3.3V DSTBP2# GND MD#(42) 5 GND MD#(43) GND MD#(44) +3.3V 6 MD#(4...

Page 182 - Peripheral Power Connector J11

Chapter 15 Midplane: Description/Voltages 181 Power Supply Connectors J8, J9, & J10 Pin Signal (Description) Pin Signal (Description) Pin Signal (Description) 1 VCC12 19 VCC12 37 VCC12 2 VCC12 20 VCC12 38 GND 3 GND 21 GND 38 GND 4 GND 22 PRED_FAIL_PSxl 40 M12V (-12V) 5 VBIAS (+24V) 23 PSx_SCL (I...

Page 185 - SCSI ID Configurations; Peripheral Bay Backplane Connectors

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 184 then applies power to the drive. Power control also lets you insert and store a spare drive in anSCA connector. When a drive fails, the spare drive can be put into service. SCSI ID Configurations The SCSI chip on the peripheral bay backplane uses the SAF-...

Page 187 - Configuration Jumpers

185 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers This chapter describes the PHP I/O baseboard and tells how to configure the jumpers. Warnings and Cautions Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the server covers and to access anyof the components inside the s...

Page 188 - 2-bit PCI Expansion Slots; ISA Expansion Slot

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 186 32-bit PCI Expansion Slots Six 32-bit PCI bus master slots (two primary and four secondary) on the PHP I/O baseboardprovide expansion enhancement. One 32-bit primary slot shares a common chassis expansion slotwith the ISA slot; you can use the shared slot...

Page 189 - PCI Video Controller; Video Modes; Standard VGA Modes

Chapter 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 187 PCI Video Controller The onboard Cirrus Logic GD5446 PCI VisualMedia accelerator is a 64-bit DRAM-based SVGAcontroller with hardware-accelerated BitBLT transfers of data, video playback, and video captureto the frame buffer....

Page 190 - Extended VGA Modes

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 188 Extended VGA Modes Mode(s)in Hex Colors(number/palette size) Char. xRow Char.Cell Resolution PixelFreq.(MHz) Horiz.Freq.(KHz) Vert.Freq.(Hz) 58, 6A 16/256K 100 x 37 800 X 600 36 35.2 56 58, 6A 16/256K 100 x 37 800 X 600 40 37.8 60 58, 6A 16/256K 100 x 37 ...

Page 192 - IDE Controller

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 190 Extended VGA Modes (continued) Mode(s)in Hex Colors(number/palette size) Char. xRow Char.Cell Resolution PixelFreq.(MHz) Horiz.Freq.(KHz) Vert.Freq.(Hz) 79 16M - - 1024 x 768 75 56 70 79 16M - - 1024 x 768 78.7 60 75 79 16M - - 1024 x 768 94.5 68.3 85 7C ...

Page 195 - PHP I/O Baseboard Configuration Jumpers

Chapter 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 193 PHP I/O Baseboard Configuration Jumpers You can use the configuration jumpers on the PHP I/O baseboard to recover a BIOS, clear aCMOS password, or clear all CMOS settings. Figure 17-2 shows the jumper positions for thedefaul...

Page 196 - Restoring CMOS to Default Values; To clear CMOS and restore the Setup default values:

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 194 Table 17-1. Configuration Jumpers (J2C1) Pins (default in bold) Function 1(B–C) Disable programming onboard programmable devices 1(A–B) Allow programming of onboard programmable devices 2(B–C) Normal boot 2(A–B) Boot Recovery BIOS 3(B–C) Reserved 3(A–B) R...

Page 197 - Clearing the Password; To clear the CMOS password:; Updating the BIOS

Chapter 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 195 Clearing the Password The jumper on J2C1 pins 6(B-C) protects the CMOS password during server reset. Moving thejumper to pins 6(A-B) clears the password during server reset. To clear the CMOS password: 1. Observe the precaut...

Page 198 - Recording the Current BIOS Settings; Running the BIOS Update Utility

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 196 Recording the Current BIOS Settings Before updating the BIOS, record your current BIOS settings. You will need them to configureyour server at the end of the update procedure. 1. Turn on your video monitor and your server. Each time you turn on or reboot ...

Page 199 - Recovering the BIOS

Chapter 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 197 4. When the following message appears, press <F2>. Press <F2> to enter SETUP 5. After entering Setup, press <F9> to load Setup defaults; then press <Enter> to confirm. 6. Set the Setup options to the ...

Page 201 - Boot Sequence

Chapter 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 199 Boot Sequence The PHP I/O baseboard provides the server with a variety of methods for detecting and booting anoperating system. The BIOS scans devices and user configurable option slots in a specificsequence. Knowing the pre...

Page 202 - PHP I/O Baseboard Layout

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 200 PHP I/O Baseboard Layout OM07313 A B C D E F N GH I J K L M Figure 17-3. PHP I/O Baseboard Layout A. J1G2, Primary IDE port B. J2G1, Primary SCSI port C. J1E2, Diskette drive port D. J2E2, Secondary SCSI port E. J1C1, I2C feature connector F. J2C1, jumper...

Page 203 - PHP I/O Baseboard Connectors; Expander Bus Connector: Signal Section

Chapter 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 201 PHP I/O Baseboard Connectors Expander Bus Connector: Signal Section Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin COM2_TO_FP_EN A1 GND B1 GND C1 IO_TCK A2 XIMB_SOUT_EN B2 SIN_TTL_COM2 C2 IO_TDO A3 GND B3 IO_TMS C3 BMC_SPI_BUS(1) A4 IO_TD...

Page 206 - Expander Bus Connector: Power Section; Connectors J4H1B

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 204 Expander Bus Connector: Power Section Connectors J10H1C and J10H1D Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal P1A1 GND P1B1 GND P1C1 +12V P1D1 +5V P1E1 +5V P1A2 GND P1B2 GND P1C2 +12V P1D2 +5V P1E2 +5V P1A3 GND P1B3 GND P1C3 +12V P1D3 +5V P1E3...

Page 209 - ISA Connector

Chapter 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 207 ISA Connector The ISA connector on the PHP I/O baseboard follows the standard pinout given in the ISASpecification. Pin Signal Pin Signal B1 GND (Ground) A1 IOCHK_L B2 RESET A2 SD7 B3 +5 V A3 SD6 B4 IRQ9 A4 SD5 B5 -5 V A5 SD...

Page 210 - Diskette Drive Port

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 208 ISA Connector (continued) Pin Signal Pin Signal D4 IRQ11 C4 LA21 D5 IRQ12 C5 LA20 D6 IRQ15 C6 LA19 D7 IRQ14D C7 LA18 D8 DACK0_L C8 LA17 D9 DRQ0 C9 MEMR_L D10 DACK5_L C10 MEMW_L D11 DRQ5 C11 SD8 D12 DACK6_L C12 SD9 D13 DRQ6 C13 SD10 D14 DACK7_L C14 SD11 D1...

Page 214 - Legacy Connector

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 212 Legacy Connector The legacy connector on the PHP I/O baseboard provides the signals for the external legacy VGA,serial, parallel, mouse, and keyboard peripheral ports. Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal A1 VCC_STDBY A21 PP_STB_L B1 +5V B21 SP0_RT...

Page 215 - Keyboard and Mouse Ports; Serial Ports

Chapter 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 213 Keyboard and Mouse Ports These identical PS/2 compatible ports share a common housing. The top one is the mouse, and thebottom one is the keyboard. OM00951A 1 2 6 4 3 5 Mouse Keyboard Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 MSEDAT (mouse da...

Page 217 - VGA Video Port

Chapter 17 PHP I/O Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 215 VGA Video Port 5 OM00936A 1 15 11 6 10 Pin Signal 1 Red (analog color signal R) 2 Green (analog color signal G) 3 Blue (analog color signal B) 4 No connection 5 GND (video ground, shield) 6–8 GND (video ground, shield) 9 No ...

Page 219 - Processors

217 18 CPU Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers This chapter describes the CPU baseboard and tells how to use the jumpers. Warnings and Cautions Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the server covers and to access anyof the components inside the server. Before ...

Page 220 - Memory Interface

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 218 Memory Interface The memory subsystem consists of two memory modules installed in the two memory connectorson the midplane. The memory modules interface with the CPU baseboard through the midplane viathe grand connector. The grand connector provides conne...

Page 222 - CPU Baseboard Configuration Jumpers

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 220 CPU Baseboard Configuration Jumpers The J31 jumper block • controls the VRMs and server management outputs • determines core to bus ratio • provides parking spaces for unused jumpers OM07314 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 J31 A B Figure 18-1. J31 ...

Page 223 - Changing a Jumper Setting

Chapter 18 CPU Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 221 Installing jumpers across pins 5 and 6, 7 and 8, and 9 and 10 determines the processor core-to-FSBfrequency ratios. The bus frequency is 100 MHz. The core frequencies are based on the 100 MHzbus frequency. Table 18-2. J31 Jumper...

Page 224 - CPU Baseboard Layout

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 222 CPU Baseboard Layout OM07312 F H G O A B D C E N M L K I J Figure 18-2. CPU Baseboard Layout A. J31, Jumper block B. J3, VRM connector provides power for processor slot #2 (processor core power only) C. J1, VRM connector provides power for processor slot ...

Page 225 - CPU Baseboard Connectors

Chapter 18 CPU Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 223 CPU Baseboard Connectors Memory Connectors, J23 and J20:Rows A, B, and C Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin MD_L(35) A1 GND B1 MD_L(34) C1 GND A2 MD_L(32) B2 GND C2 MD_L(30) A3 GND B3 DSTBN_L(1) C3 GND A4 MD_L(28) B4 GND C4 MD_L(2...

Page 231 - Power Connectors

Chapter 18 CPU Baseboard: Description/Setting Configuration Jumpers 229 Power Connectors Power Connectors, J21B, J21C, J12D, J24B, J24C, and J24D J21B Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal P1A1 GND P1B1 GND P1C1 +12V P1D1 +12V P1E1 +3.3V P1A2 GND P1B2 GND P1C2 +12V P1D2 +12V P1E2 +3...

Page 232 - Front Panel Connector

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 230 Power Connectors, J21B, J21C, J12D, J24B, J24C, and J24D (continued) J24C Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal P1A1 GND P1B1 GND P1C1 +12V P1D1 +5V P1E1 +5V P1A2 GND P1B2 GND P1C2 +12V P1D2 +5V P1E2 +5V P1A3 GND P1B3 GND P1C3 +12V P1D3 +...

Page 235 - Memory

233 19 Memory Modules: Description/Adding Memory This chapter describes the memory module and tells how to populate the DIMM sockets on thememory module. Warnings and Cautions Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the server covers and to access anyof the components inside the ...

Page 236 - EDO DRAM Array

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 234 EDO DRAM Array The extended data out (EDO) DRAM array on the memory module consists of sixteen 72-bit(64-bit data plus 8 ECC bits) DIMM sockets. They are divided into four memory banks, A–D, offour sockets each. These banks support only 4:1 interleaving (...

Page 241 - Memory Module Layout

Chapter 19 Memory Modules: Description/Adding Memory 239 Memory Module Layout OM07307 J1J2J5J6 J10J13J14 J9 J3J4J7J8 J12J15J16 J11 D A B C D A B C F E G G Figure 19-4. Memory Module Layout A. J1-J4, 168-pin DIMM sockets, Bank A B. J5-J8, 168-pin DIMM sockets, Bank B C. J9-J12, 168-pin DIMM sockets, ...

Page 242 - Installing DIMMs

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 240 Installing DIMMs CAUTION DIMM devices with gold contacts should not be installed in DIMM socketswith tin-lead contacts or vice versa. Mixing dissimilar metal contacts typeshas been shown to result in unreliable memory operation. To avoid potential memory ...

Page 244 - Removing DIMMs

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 242 Removing DIMMs See Figure 19-7. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the top and side covers as described in Chapter 12, “Server Covers:Removing/Reinstalling.” 3. Remove the memory module as described in Chapter 13, "...

Page 245 - System Management Interface

Chapter 19 Memory Modules: Description/Adding Memory 243 System Management Interface The devices on I 2 C bus of the memory module provide system management software with module operating temperature, DIMM configuration, and field replacement unit (FRU) data. The devicesalso provide • time and date ...

Page 246 - Memory Module Connector

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 244 Memory Module Connector Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin GND A1 MD36_L B1 GND C1 GDCMPLT_L A2 VCC B2 DSTBN2_L C2 GND A3 MD39_L B3 GND C3 MD41_L A4 VCC B4 DSTBP2_L C4 GND A5 MD43_L B5 GND C5 MD45_L A6 VCC B6 MD46_L C6 GND A7 MD48_L B7 GND C7 MD50_L A8 VCC ...

Page 252 - Jumper JP1 Installing/Removing

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 250 Jumper JP1 Installing/Removing See Figure 20-1. 1. Shut down the server and disconnect it from its power source. 2. Remove the memory module cover as described in Chapter 12, “Server Covers:Removing/Reinstalling.” 3. Remove the peripheral bay as described...

Page 253 - Power System

Chapter 20 Power System: Description/Calculating Power Usage 251 Power System The modular power system for the server is provided by up to three autoranging power suppliesand a midplane. When connected to 100-120VAC mains each power supply is capable ofdelivering 650 watts DC. When connected to 200-...

Page 254 - Power Supply Input Voltages; Power Supply Output Voltages

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 252 Power Supply Input Voltages Table 20-1. Power Supply AC Input Ratings Parameter Minimum Nominal Maximum Units V in (115) 90 100-120 132 V RMS V in (230) 180 200-240 264 V RMS V in Frequency 47 50/60 63 Hz AC Input Current (atmaximum load) 13 A @115 VAC7 A...

Page 255 - Server Current Usage

Chapter 20 Power System: Description/Calculating Power Usage 253 Server Current Usage Table 20-3 shows the current usage for both minimally and fully configured servers. You caneasily calculate power usage in the server from the numbers provided. The table is for referenceonly. It is not meant to pr...

Page 256 - Calculating Power Usage

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 254 Calculating Power Usage Use the worksheets in Tables 20-4 and 20-5 to calculate the total DC power used by your serverconfiguration. The documentation that comes with each add-in device should specify its current and voltagerequirements. To calculate the ...

Page 261 - Replacing the Back-up Battery

Chapter 21 Back-up Battery: Replacing/Disposing 259 Replacing the Back-up Battery See Figure 21-1. 1. Observe the precautions on page 115, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Turn the server off and unplug the AC power cord. 3. Remove the top cover as described in Chapter 12, “Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalli...

Page 263 - Manually; Programmed

261 22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using theserver. For detailed instructions about removing or installing a component or checking jumpers, see thechapter whose number appears in parentheses after ...

Page 264 - Initial Startup of the Server; Checklist

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 262 Initial Startup of the Server Problems that occur at initial startup are usually caused by incorrect installation or configuration ofthe server. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. Checklist ❑ Are all cables correctly connected and secured? ❑ Are t...

Page 265 - Running New Application Software; After the Server Has Been Running Correctly

Chapter 22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages 263 Running New Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the newsoftware. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly. Checklist ❑ Does the s...

Page 266 - More Troubleshooting Procedures; Preparing the Server for Diagnostic Testing; Monitoring POST

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 264 ✏ NOTE If you are getting random errors in your data files, they may be gettingcorrupted by voltage spikes on your power line. If you are experiencing anyof the above symptoms that might indicate voltage spikes on the power line,you may want to install a ...

Page 267 - Verifying Proper Operation of the Server Lights; Confirming Loading of the Operating System; Specific Problems and Corrective Actions

Chapter 22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages 265 Verifying Proper Operation of the Server Lights As POST determines the server configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage deviceinstalled in the server. As each device is checked, its activity light should turn on brie...

Page 268 - Power Light Does Not Light

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 266 Power Light Does Not Light Check the following: ❑ Is the server operating normally? If so, the power LED is probably defective. ❑ Are there other problems with the server? If so, check the items listed under "Server CoolingFans Do Not Rotate Properly....

Page 269 - No Characters Appear on Screen

Chapter 22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages 267 No Characters Appear on Screen Check the following: ❑ Is the keyboard working? ❑ Is the video monitor plugged in and turned on? ❑ Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted? ❑ Are the switch settings...

Page 270 - Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light; Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 268 Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Check the following: ❑ Are the power and signal cables to the diskette drive properly installed? ❑ Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the diskette drive set correctly? ❑ Is the diskette drive properly con...

Page 271 - Problems With Application Software; Server Powers Up and Immediately Powers Down; Error Codes and Messages

Chapter 22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages 269 Problems With Application Software If you have problems with application software, do the following: 1. Verify that the software is properly configured for the server. Refer to the software installationand operation documentation to set...

Page 272 - Port 80h Codes

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 270 Port 80h Codes After the video adapter has been successfully initialized after the server is turned on, the BIOSindicates the current testing phase during POST by writing a 2-digit hex code to I/O location 80h.If a port-80h card is installed, it displays ...

Page 275 - POST Error Codes and Messages

Chapter 22 Solving Problems: Troubleshooting/Error Messages 273 Port 80h Codes (continued) CP Beeps Reason D6 Initialize option ROM error D8 Shutdown error DA Extended Block Move DC Shutdown 10 error FB FRB in progress FC Five second wait for BMC to initialize FD FRB 2 watchdog timer failed, reset w...

Page 280 - Fan Speed Control Voltage; Speaker

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 278 Fan Speed Control Voltage The server fans operate at two speeds: slow and fast. The low voltage setting allows the fans torun at a slower speed to minimize acoustic noise under normal conditions. When the Front PanelController (FPC) senses a fan failure o...

Page 281 - 4 Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board: Description

279 24 Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board: Description This chapter describes the peripheral bay blindmate board. Warnings and Cautions Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the server covers and to access anyof the components inside the server. Before removing the covers, see “Saf...

Page 282 - Blind Mate Connector J1

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 280 Blind Mate Connector J1 Signals Pins A B C D E 1 RESET(1) GND DD8 (4) GND FD_DSKCHG_L 2 DD7 (3) GND DD9 (6) GND FD_HDSEL_L 3 DD6 (5) GND DD10 (8) GND FD_RDATA_L 4 DD5 (7) GND DD11 (10) GND FD_WPROT_L 5 DD4 (9) GND DD12 (12) GND FD_MSEN0 6 DD3 (11) GND DD1...

Page 284 - IDE Connector J4

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 282 IDE Connector J4 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 RESET 2 GND 3 DD7 4 DD8 5 DD6 6 DD9 7 DD5 8 DD10 9 DD4 10 DD11 11 DD3 12 DD12 13 DD2 14 DD13 15 DD1 16 DD14 17 DD0 18 DD15 19 GND 20 KEYPIN (NC) 21 DMARQ 22 GND 23 DIOW 24 GND 25 DIOR 26 GND 27 IORDY 28 CSEL 29 DMA...

Page 285 - Wide SCSI Connector J5

Chapter 24 Peripheral Bay Blindmate Board: Description 283 Wide SCSI Connector J5 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 S1 (+DB 12) 35 S35 (-DB 12) 2 S2 (+DB 13) 36 S36 (-DB 13) 3 S3 (+DB 14) 37 S37 (-DB 14) 4 S4 (+DB 15) 38 S38 (-DB 15) 5 S5 (+DB P1) 39 S39 (-DB P1) 6 S6 (+DB 0) 40 S40 (-DB 0) 7 S7 (+DB 1) 41 S4...

Page 287 - Declaration of Compliance

285 A Regulatory Specifications The AC450NX server meets specifications and regulations for safety and EMC. Declaration of Compliance The CE marking on this product indicates that it is in compliance with the European community’sEMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73123/EEC) Safety...

Page 288 - Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice (USA); Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International); English translation of the notice above:

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 286 Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice (USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful inte...

Page 289 - B Equipment Log

287 B Equipment Log Use this equipment log to record pertinent information about your server. You will need some ofthis information when you run the System Setup Utility (SSU). Record the model and serial numbers of the server components, dates of component removal orreplacement, and the vendor’s na...

Page 291 - C Warnings; AVERTISSEMENT: Français

289 C Warnings WARNING: English (US) AVERTISSEMENT: Français WARNUNG: Deutsch AVVERTENZA: Italiano ADVERTENCIAS: Español

Page 298 - AVVERTENZA: Italiano

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 296 AVVERTENZA: Italiano Rivolgersi ad un tecnico specializzato per la riparazione dei componenti dell’alimentazione diquesto prodotto. È possibile che il prodotto disponga di più fonti di alimentazione. Non modificare o utilizzare il cavo di alimentazione in...

Page 300 - ADVERTENCIAS: Español

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide 298 ADVERTENCIAS: Español El usuario debe abstenerse de manipular los componentes de la fuente de alimentación deeste producto, cuya reparación debe dejarse exclusivamente en manos de personal técnicoespecializado. Puede que este producto disponga de más de u...

Page 303 - Index

301 Index A AC filter and cable reinstalling, 159removing, 158 Acoustic noise, 30 Add-in boards, 146 current limitations, 146installing, 146ISA, 57, 146, 148 installing, 148 PCI, 57, 146, 148removing, 149 Agency certification, 285, 286 B Back panel, external connectors, 32 Backplanes, peripheral bay...

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